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Stainless Steel Cookware

Stainless Steel is one of common type of cookware found in most home. Stainless steel is actually an alloy of metals including steel, carbon, nickel and chromium. Its gets its name because it does not stain and is because of its ability to resist dents and scratches. It does not react with acidic or alkaline food type. It is relatively cheaper but poor heat conductor. In order to overcome this quality choose stainless steel cookware that has copper or an aluminum core, so that food can be cooked evenly.

Advantages:

• Durability
• Ease of cleaning, most dishwasher safe
• Cheap to reasonable pricing
• Looks good
• Scratch and dent resistance
• Does not react with acidic food
• Will not rust

Disadvantages:

• Not a good heat conductor
• Some food will stick at bottom of pan

Our recommendation:

Because Stainless steel is not good heat conductor, if you buy stainless steel cookware, buy with copper core or aluminum core. Food will cook better and evenly with it. Buy 18/10 quality Stainless steel cookware, as those are much more durable and will last longer.

Our Top choices for Stainless Steel Cookware Set:

Please look at our detailed section on Stainless Steel Cookware here: Stainless Steel Cookware

Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece Cookware Set

KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Brushed Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set