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5 Foods That Deserve Better Than a Nonstick Pan (and What to Use Instead)
- Experts say meats and fish require searing that nonstick pans can’t reliably deliver.
- Vegetables also benefit from char, best achieved in cast iron or stainless steel.
- Caramelization and fond require surface heat not provided by nonstick pans.
- Acidic foods can corrode nonstick surfaces over time, so alternatives are advised.
- Stir-frying and sauces are not well-suited to nonstick surfaces.
- Professionals view nonstick as niche; other materials offer heat and flavor advantages.
- For better sear and crust, cast iron, stainless steel, copper, or carbon steel are preferred.
- Nonstick pans have a heat limit; many foods require higher temperatures.
- The Maillard reaction, essential for flavor, is better achieved with proper pans.
- Experts emphasize using the right pan improves pan sauces via fond.
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