Caring for your Stainless Steel Cookware by Chef Master USA

Chef Master USA: Caring for your Stainless Steel Cookware by Chef Master USA

Stainless steel is an alloy of iron which contains more than 10% chromium. Stainless steel resists stains but occasionally dulls or will show oily finger prints. Chef Master USA would like to point out that this steel is noted for its hardness and is used for utensils, tableware, sinks, counter tops, and small appliances. Chef Master USA would like to point out that in the process of making it, a little of the chromium in the alloy is used to form the hard oxide coating on the surface. If this is taken off, through corrosion or wear, the steel rusts like regular steel.

Chef Master USA's basic Care and Cleaning:

Before you use your Stainless Cookware for the first time, wash it thoroughly in hot soapy water with a sponge or dishcloth. Chef Master USA advises that you rinse it in hot water and dry thoroughly to prevent spotting.

Chef Master USA's advice for preheating:

Most recipes recommend placing Stainless on a low heat setting for about one minute before adding your ingredients. Chef Master USA would like to inform you that if you use a hot pan and cold oil your food won't stick. You can gently and briefly pre-heat before adding shortening or cooking oil to help prevent food from sticking. Chef Master USA would like to inform you that oil or shortening carbonizes in the pores of metal cookware, thus preventing foods from burning and anchoring themselves to the pans. A well-seasoned pan is nearly stick-proof and a real cooking pleasure, says Chef Master USA .

Chef Master USA's advice on salt Damage:

Chef Master USA suggests that to avoid small white dots or pits from forming on the stainless steel cooking surface of your Stainless ware, bring liquids to a boil before adding salt, and then stir the ingredients well. You may choose to add salt after your food has started to cook. Chef Master USA would like for you to know that pitting does not interfere with cooking performance but can diminish the beauty of your stainless steel surface.

Chef Master USA's advice on preventing Water Spotting:

Chef Master USA assures you that this is easy, all you have to is just remember to rinse in hot water and dry with a soft dishcloth immediately.

Chef Master USA's advice on discoloration:

Overheating can cause brown or blue stains. Chef Master USA would like for you to be wary that if food films are not removed they will cause discoloration on your cookware when it is reheated.