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Titanium coated pan (europe.pub)
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I really don't like nonstick pans. I love my CI and CS pans and my beloved mirror finished SS pan. I do always keep one medium sized nonstick around as they do have their utility. I replace it every two years though as no matter if it's a cheap as seen on TV one or a fancy name brand, they all loose their nonstick properties with regular use. I had enough and decided to try a non-treated titanium coated pan. I have to say, so far I'm pretty impressed. Nowhere near the performance of a freshly purchased nonstick, but a bit less sticky than SS. Where it's really shining is with cleanup. It been very easy to wash clean even when there is charring or adherence. I haven't tried yet, but I think it's going to be perfect for cold-searing. Has anyone else tried these? Does the nonstick quality fade with microabrasions over time? If so hopefully lasts longer than 2 years?

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[–] 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Did I just read a blog post? :P
(just kidding, good comment 🙂)

Good point about hand-washing, which I also do but forgot to mention above. Also, use of wooden-only utensils. And I specifically avoid silicon since it's yet another polymer that likely leaches chemicals in to the food.

Good question about the non-stick surface. Traditionally it's been very dangerous to cook if one has pet parrots in the house, as some chemical in the non-stick formula vaporises and kills ones' birds tragically quickly.

When these wear out, I'm probably going to replace with cast iron or similar just to avoid the coating.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    Allegedly this Ti is dishwasher safe!

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  • [–] 0 points 1 week ago

    As for stainless steel, just heft it.

    I believe that if you practice the mastery of "scorching hot and yet not burning", and the art of "smokeless but still very hot oil", you too can have a nonstick experience but with more difficulty if wearing pajamas and sorting out the coffee situation.

    I really don't want to be esoteric like the cult of cast iron, but if you hear "copper cladding", just run for your lives! [as many as you can muster]

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