Stainless steel is an alloy composed of two to three metals, steel, chromium and in some cases nickel. Chrome alloy can prevent or reduce the formation of rust in stainless steel. High-quality stainless steel has been part of the chromium-nickel alloy. The resistance of nickel and chromium stainless steel increases corrosion and rust.
Stainless steel is the love of many chefs because it is a non-reactive metal. This means it can be used to cook food with heavy alkaline or acid content without stainless steel reaction and change the taste and appearance of food. The non-reactive nature also means that the stainless steel will not corrode or come into contact with acidic or alkaline foods when it is pitted. In contrast, cookware is made of aluminum and cast iron which is not coated with anodizing reaction nor does it use acidic or alkaline foods.
stainless steel cookware is also very durable. It is resistant to dents, scratches and strong. Durability also makes stainless steel cookware easy to clean and maintain. There is no special cleaning requirement for stainless steel cookware with non-stick and copper cookware. Therefore, most stainless steel items can be cleaned with regular dish soap and water.
Another reason why many chefs choose stainless steel cookware is due to its effectiveness in browning and scorching meat. The scorching meat helps retain its internal moisture, making it tender and juicy. Browning helps to caramelize the meat and give the meat the flavor and color of the internal sugar.
The scorching food in stainless steel cookware also creates some food sticking and residual oil at the bottom of the pot is called “like.” The chef pours liquor and other liquids or broth to the pot to relax like. This is called deglazing. Deglazing is a lot of classic basic seasonings and gravies, like flavor and rich sauce is a key element.
One thing consumers should remember when considering stainless steel kitchenware, stainless steel, all the advantages are poor conductors of heat. Since the performance of heat conduction cookware is a key element, stainless steel cookware is usually made of copper or aluminum core and/or bottom plate. Copper and aluminum have very effective thermal conductivity and even provide more heat distribution than stainless steel. Consumers should only consider and buy stainless steel cookware, which is made of copper or aluminum.
