What 8 pan items does Always Pan replace?
You can use Always Pan for a ton of different things. But there are eight parts in particular that Always Pan is designed to replace (the most common ones that old-school brands want people to think they need):
1) Steamer & Strainer (each Always Pan has a steamer basket included!)
2) Sauteing pan
3) Pot
4) More Saucier (which is just a round pan!)
5) Frying pan
6) frying pan
7) Non-stick pan
8) Spoon rest (Always skillet is designed with a built-in spoon rest and comes with a custom spatula designed to fit snugly)
It's my first time cooking - how do I use this?
We are so excited that you are cooking! Always Pan was created to suit all levels of culinary expertise, so there's no need to feel intimidated.
Here are some quick tips: First, never move away from an active stove! Always keep an eye on things. Second, use low to medium heat and always put a little high-smoke fat in the skillet while the burner is on (avocado, coconut, peanuts and extra virgin olive oil and clarified butter aka ghee are great choices!) . Third, have fun!
Pot Features: The handle doubles as a built-in spatula rest and we've included a steam nesting basket as well. The lid has a triangular steam indicator so you can lock in moisture and release it when needed.
If a recipe calls for a skillet, a steamer, a saucer, a pot, a skillet or a frying pan - the Pot Always protects you. "
How do I keep the nonstick for a long time?
We recommend cooking over low to medium heat, as high heat for a long period of time can degrade the quality of the non-stick. That said, the occasional burn is totally acceptable! Our die-cast aluminum body is designed to heat up quickly and distribute energy evenly, so you don't need to use more than medium heat for most of your cooking needs Better design = better heat distribution.
We also recommend the use of non-aerosol, high smoke oils and fats such as refined coconut, avocado, peanuts and clarified butter (such as ghee). The "smoke point" of an oil refers to the point at which the oil becomes very hot and starts to decompose (and smoke). When this happens, it can leave residues that are difficult to clean. Oils with a high smoke point at ~200-270°C such as extra virgin olives, refined coconut, avocado, peanut oils and ghee will work best. Of course, if you're overheating your skillet and using high heat for extended periods of time, it can cause some of these same problems, no matter what oil/fat you're using.
Finally, we recommend waiting for the Always Pan to cool down before submerging it in water, as extreme temperature changes can cause the non-stick coating to deteriorate.
How do I clean the inside of Always Pan ??
We recommend washing the Always skillet by hand with soap and water and a sponge to keep it in good condition. It's also a good idea to let the pan cool down before submerging it in water to avoid extreme temperature changes as this can damage the non-stick coating. Metallic Steam Cooker Basket is dishwasher safe Like all wood, the Nesting Spatula (and Spruce Steamer, if you grabbed it too!) is dishwasher safe and must be hand washed.