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What Are Ceramic Nonstick Pans?
Ceramic nonstick panscome in all shapes and sizes, including small, medium and large skillets, saucepans, large soup pots, Dutch ovens, braisers and more.
How Do Ceramic Pans Differ from Other Nonstick Pans?
Are Ceramic Nonstick Pans Safe?
Ceramic nonstick pans are safe as long as they are not overheated or damaged. Ceramic pans are not manufactured with PTFE or PFOA, and this is why you’ll often see them labeled as “nontoxic.” While they tend to be able to withstand higher heat than PTFE nonstick pans, be sure to check the manufacturer’s instructions, as they can vary from pan to pan. Also be careful not to scratch your ceramic pan, which can deteriorate its ability to keep food from sticking to it.
How Should You Clean Your Ceramic Pan?
Ceramic nonstick pans are best cleaned with dish soap and water using the soft, nonabrasive side of a sponge to retain the nonstick surface. Many newer versions of ceramic nonstick pans are dishwasher-safe (check with the manufacturer), but they clean up so easily, we won’t blame you if you save your precious dishwasher space for other things!
The Best Foods to Cook in a Ceramic Nonstick Pan
Ceramic nonstick pans are best for cooking fragile and delicate foods that are prone to sticking to stainless-steel pans, such aseggs,pancakes,scallops,fish,veggie burgersandcrab cakes. Breaded foods, likebreaded chickenorpork, andbattered fishare also ideal in a ceramic nonstick pan because you don’t need to use as much oil yet will still get a crisp crust.
Foods that require higher heat, such as thick steaks and burgers, are best made in a heavy-duty pan, such as acast-ironskillet, that can withstand the higher temperatures, though ceramic nonstick pans are fine in a pinch.
Bottom Line
Ceramic pans are a great alternative to PTFE nonstick pans. They’re incredibly easy to cook with and easy to clean, plus they can often withstand higher temperatures than a traditional nonstick pan. If you’re in the market fornew nonstick cookware, or if your old pans look scratched, consider ceramic nonstick pans. They’re affordable and even come in a wide range of fun colors.
Intrigued? EatingWell just launchedits own ceramic nonstick cookware line!
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