Make Stainless Steel Nonstick With Heat, Not Coatings
To cook with stainless steel without sticking, preheat to the Leidenfrost point, add oil after the pan is hot, and let food release before flipping.
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To cook with stainless steel without sticking, preheat to the Leidenfrost point, add oil after the pan is hot, and let food release before flipping.
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Read articleLearn why stainless steel pans stick, how to preheat and oil them correctly, and the one rule that turns a sticky skillet into a nonstick experience.
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