Moist & Dry Heat Cooking
When it comes to cooking, Dry Heat Cooking would be the best way to perform a Professional Steel Pan. At the same time, Moist heat cooking is not recommended.This is because products like Carbon Steel pans and Cast iron Pans have a reactive surface. So ingredients with strong acidic such as vinegar, lemon juice, even tomatoes should…
Professional Grey Steel stir woks in Australia
As part of their Asia One cookware collection Davis & Waddell have added another stir wok, 30cm in diameter, to their existing 35cm stir wok that has been selling consistently well for a number of years in Australia. The product description on the Peters of Kensington website describes the Professional Grey Steel wok as follows: “An…
Professional Steel – The 5 Essentials
“If all else fails, read the instructions” as the common saying goes, but with a Professional Steel pan understanding and implementing the Use & Care instructions are essential to get the best cooking experience. If you don’t pre-heat the pan before use; pour the correct type of oil on the pan; use a suitable cooking method; clean…
FAQ1: Should I wipe oil on my Professional Steel pan after each use?
The short answer is no, but there are some exceptions. On the packaging of most uncoated carbon steel pans is a use and care instruction to wipe some oil on the surface after each use. The main reason to do this is to prevent oxidation, otherwise known as rust, on the pan. For this purpose…
The Non-stick Layer: Patina
What is Patina? “Patina” is a culinary term for the acquired change in the appearance of the surface of a cooking vessel. With a Professional Steel pan, a patina develops when fat comes into contact with the surface of the metal. The fat penetrates the material and by doing so, it transforms from a dull…
Testing the Stable Circle design
Currently, in a number retail outlets and online stores throughout the United Kingdom, black steel pans are sold in co-operation with the famous brands Salter and Russell Hobbs. With Salter, the black steel pans are sold under the ‘Pan for Life’ collection, and with Russell Hobbs, under the ‘Infinity’ collection. As both descriptions imply, these pans are…
Where is Professional Steel Sourced?
When a consumer purchases an item from a retail store or online, they want to know not only is it safe to use but also that it has been sourced responsibly. A product at the end of the manufacturing process might look in good quality, but this attractive appearance might obscure its poor quality within.…
Professional Black Steel in South Africa
In cooperation with Shoprite Professional Black Steels pans are sold in all of their 500 retail stores throughout South Africa. Shoprite currently stocks a 28cm frying pan, 11″ stir wok and 38cm paella pan. 28cm Professional Black Steel Frying Pan For information about the properties and benefits of a Professional Steel frying pan please read here. 11″…
Professional Black Steel in Japan
Currently Professional Black Steel pans are sold in association with the highly respected Nitori brand, which has both a strong retail and online shopping presence throughout Japan. They currently stock a 26cm frying pan, and a 12″ stir wok, both of which are riveted with the Geometric black, bakelite ergonomically designed handle. 26cm Professional Black Steel frying pan…
Professional Steel Durability #2 – Warping
In an earlier post shown here, it was demonstrated that Professional Steel pans are more durable than aluminum and cast iron for use and storage in a kitchen (though there is little difference in durability between a Professional Steel pan and a stainless steel pan). Another important aspect of a pan’s durability is whether it…
Professional Black Steel in Taiwan
Currently Professional Black Steel frying pans (20cm and 24cm), as well as a 30cm stir wok and a 26cm grill pan, with the Zurich stainless steel forged handle, are sold with the famous brand Thermos throughout Taiwan. For more information please use the links below. Not only is there advice about which food you can…
Professional Steel Durability #1 – Use and Storage in the kitchen
When a consumer purchases a cookware utensil, such as a frying pan, there are many factors they might consider before doing so. One of these naturally would be the price, and another might be the aesthetic appearance of the frying pan. Another important consideration would be the durability of the pan; how long the consumer…