From a long time I was planning to replace all my non-stick cookware and aluminum cookware with good quality steel pots and pans. As we all know healthy eating is important and so is healthy cooking. Most of the non-stick pans are coated with polytetrafluoroethylene, also known as Teflon. With the use of any metal spoon and over a time period this layer flake off and at times if you cook in that it mix with your food too.
With regular use the non stick pans loose it’s non stickiness, plus there are a lot of rumors out there that Teflon might be toxic and that these pans may not be safe to use.
Then the question that came to my mind was how to choose the best steel cookware from the available options. Some are really costly and some cheaper.
So while I was searching and reading more about it, I sum up with few points for u guys.
Heat Conductivity Materials
This is a really important point to consider as you want a good quality cookware. You need to check the base elements of your pan like only steel can’t conduct heat well so the base of the pan are made to copper or aluminum or both with steel on the top. Copper helps in better temperature control and aluminum helps in retaining the heat for a long time. So you can choose as per your requirement.
Nickel ratio – there will be some numbers on cookware when you see the description like 18/0 , 18/10 18/8. It represents the ratio or nickel and chromium in the pan. Nickel content give your pan great shine and durability so it’s always better to choose high nickel ratio. Like here 18 is chromium and 0,10,8 is nickel.
Handles and Lid-
Choosing the cookware with good quality handles and lid is equally important. Handles should be sturdy and should not get heated up fast. The lid should be proper with good covering and holding handles, as we need to open lid many times during cooking.
Pan weight
Pan weight is also to be considered as too heavy base pans are not easy to hold and move. And when you are cooking it becomes more heavier, so choose wisely.
Heavy are good though but usually not used in houseold cooking, they are more of a large scale cooking or for more professional cooks.
Pan size
Selecting the cookware size is also important and will affect the price too. You can select as per your family size and quantity that you normally cook. I always prefer small to medium as at times you need to cook for some guests too, so small pans are not useful at that time and you can’t buy a big one together.
Prevailing offers
It’s always better to buy your costly cookware when some offers are running. Like you can buy in festival sale or you can buy them in sets of pots and pans. Buying solo is not a good idea as there might be no good discount on solo cookware. Well there is always some offer running on sets.
Budget
Now here comes the most important one to consider before buying. Check your budget and requirement and then plan accordingly, you can get a medium range good brand cookware. Buying local is not a good idea as it comes with risk either it will work well or not.
I hope these points would be really helpful for selecting the best steel cookware for you. Will be sharing my review for the steel cookware I bought after my search.
Stay tuned for next blog, coming soon.
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Informative post. More than that I loved the pic of baby playing with metal cookware, reminded me of my childhood.
Useful tips. I am going to step out shopping for steel cookware with more confidence!
thank you so much hope it is helpful to you.It’s always good to choose healthy option
that’s helpful tips to keep in mind while buying steel utensils. That’s an intriguing read, Loved the post and your unique writing style.
Thank u Bushra for stopping by and appreciating my work hope this is helpful to you.
I sheets prefer investing in steel cookware. It isn’t just convenient but so great for health. Thanks for sharing such helpful tips in the post.
Yes using steel is really good option, thank you for stopping by.
Steel is generally considered a good cookware material. I loved learning new facts, especially the nickel ratio.
It is always good to learn more about anything that’s really good for us. I am happy I switch to steel utensils now
I prefer steel utensils but was not aware of nickel ratio pointer.Very informative and helpful post.
Thankyou debidutta. Yes steel is really good
Yesterday only I was talking to my hubby about this, that aluminium & non-stick utensils are good to use for making food. A very nice and informative post it is. Waiting for ur next blog post
Yes we also had a big discussion before buying as it is bit costly, I will be posting my steel cookware review soon.
Very nice read. I am also moving my cookware to steel – atleast planning to. So great tips and very useful
Thank you Neha I hope it is helpful I had to have read a lot about it before buying my cookware
Great tips. They can really help in choosing the kitchen wares easily. As Diwali;i is approaching and I have planned to buy some utensils during that period of time…this list of tips is surely going to be very handy.
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Thank you Preeti for stopping by, it was really nice to know that it is helpful for You. I have read a lot before buying my steel cookwares
Some brilliant insights shared in this post! I was planning to replace my cookware and your post will help tremendously in making my choices. Keep writing such informative posts. #MyFriendAlexa #DiaryOfAnInsaneWriter
Thankyou mayura for stopping by, really nice to know that my post is helpful to you
We are also looking to replace our cookware with steel cookware. We have already made one mistake of buying iron gas stove instead of steel. This post of yours will help us a lot. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you paresh for stopping by, hope this is helpful for everyone
Thanks for some amazing options, shall add to my Diwali shopping list.
Thankyou Minal hope this is helpful for all
These tips are really going to help a lot !! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you Ruchi for stopping by
Thank you for sharing such wonderful tips on utensils choice
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Thank you Sindhu for stopping by hope my steps are helpful to you
Last year in December I shifted from aluminum to steel cookware…Loved reading your post…very informative
Thankyou niharika it’s really nice to know that you have already switched to healthy option
Who knew so much goes into buying cookware, thanks for the informative post.
When you have to buy costly cookware we need to learn more about it before investing. ?
Very helpful and informative post. Thank You for writing this. ?
Thank you Nazish
I have recently started removing non-stick cookware with iron and steel vessels. This was really helpful, I have saved it as well.
Yes it is really nice to switch to healthy option
These are some good information and tips to keep in mind while buying steel cookware
We have been using only Steel cookwares in our kitchen and I only use non stick for dosa nothing else so I think we are already on right track because Steel utensils are for longer time and the cook properly
Happy to see that you are participating in alexa… It’s a great way to boost the blog. Well with regards to the post I absolutely agree with you as even I am looking to replace all the remaining plastics and other cookware with good quality steel cookware.
great post with lots of useful info about selecting right steel utensil. nickel ratio is something new to me and I had not heard about it before. will keep this in my mind when do next shopping for this. #Surbhireads #Myfriendalexa
I like steel and ceramic cookwares too because they are very easy to clean and are durable. You have mentioned very good pointers here.
Thanks for this information and tips to check before buying a steel cookware. I will apply these whenever I am buying one next.
Very useful tips. Especially about the nickel chromium ratio. Will definitely check ?
Learned alot through your post, more about steel and cooking utensils. indeed informative and beneficial for a food blogger like me.
This is such a useful check list for people that are looking to buy steel items for the kitchen.
I have actually boight some iron woks and steel containers to weed out the nontick etc.Much needed awareness.
Quite a useful post.
good initiative, very useful post
I use some of the tips while purchasing the steel vessels. Some I didn’t know. Now I know, thanks for the details.
I am planning to steel cookware. Your post is going to be a great help for me.
Your post inspires me to switch over from non-stick ware to steel ware. Thank you for the tips!
Quite often the blogs are about modern and larger than life things. I feel so happy to see that your post is different and helps a normal household
I am re-locating buddy so will be buying new steel utensils and these tips are thus so vital for me
This post will surely be helpful to inexperienced young families setting up their new home. You have written in great detail about choosing the right steel cookware.
I dont have any knowledge about steel cookware ? so this guide will help me a lot next time, thanks ☺?
I had been meaning to completely shift to a steel cooking range but wasn’t sure how to pick the right one ;your blog will be great help to make the right choice.
truely useful tips as it is related to the most important part of life, thanks a lot
Woow that’s really a great tips, nikle ratio I am unaware off
I too think this is the right start to health and healthy living. I have been thinking a lot lately to get rid of those non stick pans but now I am sure to get rid of them soon. #damuruReads #myfriendalexa Damuru Creations
Very informative..I never knew such minute details were required to buy a pan.. thanks for sharing
For some days Nonstick were very popular, people have again started using steel cookware.
Such a informative article who thought we have to check ratio before buying vessels.
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Very informative post , going to help me for my next steel cookware purchase! Thanks for sharing!
These are some great tips. Some of them were news to me too. I’ll definitely keep them in mind when I’m replacing my utensils. Thanks for sharing.
I am planning to change my cookware to steel too and eagerly waiting for your next post to help me get some idea.
Informative post. Steel cookware is helpful these days.
I was in the process of doing the same, replce my non stick pans and pots with steel or ceramic cookware. Your post just gave me a much needed push.
Useful article, can you share some good brands for buying steel cookwares.
This post came at the right time, I was thinking of discarding my nonstick cookware and your tips are useful.
This is a useful and informative article. Thanks for sharing it!
I loved the featured image with play cookware, I use to have similar in my childhood.
informative post, we are generally aware of all this but tend to forget in daily use.
These are some great pointers towards choosing steel cookware. I personally have been replacing non-stick and aluminium cookware for quite some time now.
Interesting and informative post, never thought of these pointers while buying the steelwares. Thanks for sharing the details especially the nickel ratio which is totally a new term for me.
A very helpful post considering I am currently in this phase of replacing my teflon cookware. And, the baby playing with steel utensils in the picture is super adorable!
Nice, informative post. Every household must be aware of these simple yet important tips.
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Such an elaborate study on steel.Good information u have here. I will remember ur suggestions when I buy steel next time. Thanks for sharing #wordsmithkaurreads #BlogChatter #MyFriendAlexa
Oh these are great tips! I had no idea what those numbers on the side mean. Thanks for compiling all of this research!
This comes as a very helpful post considering the fact that I have planning to replace my cookwares too. But instead I was thinking of buying cast iron pots. Thanks for sharing this. #MyFriendAlexa #CloudandSunshineReads
Very informative post.. I have also replaced some of my pots and have bought aluminium utensils
Very informative post and this comes at a time when I was planning to replace my cookware. Thanks for sharing! #MyFriendAlexa #ShubhraReads
Interesting! Never occurred to me. Great tips there!
Wow this is very good, informative and knowledgeable post
I liked it
Steel has always been used in our house as cookware. I am looking forward to knowing which cookware you have chosen.
thanks ya.. this post helped us… We are shifting to steel cookware now..
Informative, useful and precise
A very informative post on choosing steel cookware. You have covered every possible detail about it. Great work!
An informative post on choosing a pressure cooker.
That’s a very good initiative Neha. I too prefer steel over other types of pans and cookers. Though I still have a few non-stick and aluminium pans which I am planning to discard before this Diwali.
Informative one. I never thought of vessel weight as a point to consider while purchase.
Very thoughtful to post for #MyFriendAlexa. This came into the picture for me post marriage I now feel the urge to buy some great steel cookware as the ones my aunty gave me during the marriage are aluminum ones 🙂
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Rather helpful post. Steel is very conducive to cooking fast, being non-reactive and looking good. Thanks for sharing helpful tips to select the right steelware.
Never really thought about the details. This post must be useful to many.
Informative. Very useful for people while purchasing steelware.
Very informative and helpful post.
Its a coincidence that i was talking to my mom-in-law about investing in some steel ware & the next blog i read was your article about choosing steel cookware. Thanks for sharing. It was just what i needed.
Ok wow… There is so much info in this article that I wasn’t even aware of, especially the 18/0 nickel ratio thing. Thanks for this.
such amazing tips to chose cookware. especially the nickel-chromium ratio is the best tip for me.