i am considering this pan but a couple of questions. i have cast iron pans so i know maintenance. but i want a small non stick one now. id rather not get teflon pan. is this as non stick teflon but just better? not sure if the coating will come off...
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These pans are magical. They're not coated. The surface is nonstick. I don't put them in the dishwasher, although they say you can. They wipe/wash with a little soap and water. What makes the Le Creuset pans special is how heavy they are, like cast iron. The heat spreads evenly. Things don't burn. I have several, inuding a big, deep saut pan. They are are treasured in our house.
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My pan has a non-stick coating. I can tell as the interior of the pan is different as compared to the bottom. A mixed blessing, new they are excellent but with time they usually scratch and begin to peel. It is a heavy aluminum pan and an excellent product but I get tired of having to replace pans as the coatings do not last indefinitely
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It not non stick in the sense that coated non stick pans are. It becomes somewhat non stick like a cast iron skillet with curing and repeted use.Cure as you would a cast iron skillet. The more you use it the better the non stick properties become
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This little pan works wonderfully, but is definitely not the quality of my higher end pans. Wash it by hand, not in the dishwasher, and it should last. The non-stick coating will otherwise come off easily. And, be careful not to overfill with water, or you will be hard boiling, not poaching.
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I own this wok. The difference is you have to season this kind of wok like you would cast iron. That makes it pretty well non stick. Also you do not wash it with soap. If you do you have to re-season it again. The 16" is quite large but great for a big family! I am pleased with it! Hope this helps!
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Wash it in warm soapy water. Heat the pan, but nowhere as hot as you would cast iron. Oil it to season. Let it cool. Start using it. I have read, aerosol cooking sprays have something in the propellent that shortens the life of the non-stick coating. I use a pump sprayer also purchased on Amazon.
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The coating is nonstick. I don`t know exactly teflon or another one.I like it!
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I don't know if it's Teflon or not, but it's wonderful. Several times I should have burned something and didn't because it's really hard to even scorch something. I spray the skillets with Pam, and nothing ever sticks on them, either. I have several RR pots, pans and skillets, and I love them all!!! So light, easy to clean, and easy to cook with. I've been using them for a year now, and the nonstick surfaces are still in great shape, no problems.
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Cast iron is not "non-stick" in the sense of Teflon or some "magical" coating. If properly seasoned and oiled when using, it will not stick to the food you are making. They come seasoned from the factory, so using a good non-stick coat of oil will keep your food from sticking. I have made meatloaf and bread in this pan and never had one stick. Also remember you can use a slightly lower heat setting with cast iron because it distributes heat better than other types of metal pans.
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Hello Irene, I can't speak from a professional nor scientific standpoint, but personally I don't care for the way that teflon coatings peel and flake-off over time... So I made the switch to ceramic and love it! I no longer have to worry about my cookware losing its 'nonstick' appeal rapidly.
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Brand new it works GREAT, once properly seasoned. After 3-4 months however its anti-stick properties drop off, and from then on its a HIGH MAINTENANCE surface where you have to re-season it regularly. I re-season mine as often as once a week.... Read my review where I go into details. But overall... NO, GO WITH TEFLON.
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Like Teflon-coated pans, ceramic coated ones should not be used above medium heat. They are great for cooking egg and other "delicate" dishes using low to medium-low heat. To cook meats where higher heats are desired, I would recommend going back to your iron skillet. Higher heats will rapidly degrade the coating's non-stick properties. We have a ceramic pan of a different manufacturer that is several years old. The surface still feels smooth like the day we bought it, but there is no temperature low enough to keep eggs from sticking and sticking hard. Kind of ruins the omelet!
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No, I haven't had any problem with sticking, but I'm inclined to say that the best non-teflon nonstick pan would be a well-seasoned cast iron one.
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You might have to re-season the pan. I haven't had a problem with sticking. Just remember this is not a non-stick pan, but a cast iron pan and some sticking is normal. It usually comes off easily with a brush under hot water, then I oil my pan and put it away. Follow the instructions online to re-season the pan and start over using it. Hope this helps.
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Excellent nonstick surface.I did however, use butter the first time out, but realized after the batch I did not need it. The surfaces are great.Do not poke into the coating with a fork/knife.I really like the iron, I usually make them every couple weeks.
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Mine is stainless steel. There is no nonstick coating to speak of. It's not like a coating you might find on a pan or pot, it's simply stainless steel. With a little oil, I have had no issues.
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Not so much a coating, but a non stick surface... not like teflon junk. I have had mine almost a year, only have to lightly oil the pan before first crepe and they never stick! I cook a lot and I love this pan!