You shouldn't 'wash-up' frying pans ... you should just wipe them around with paper. The thin layer of oil/fat that remains gradually builds a 'non-stick' layer.

You shouldn't 'wash-up' frying pans ... you should just wipe them around with paper. The thin layer of oil/fat that remains gradually builds a 'non-stick' layer.
That's fine if you're cooking the same thing. You don't want to cook a greasy burger and then cook your breakfast egg in it the next morning.firlandsfarm wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:56 amYou shouldn't 'wash-up' frying pans ... you should just wipe them around with paper. The thin layer of oil/fat that remains gradually builds a 'non-stick' layer.![]()
But they come with a non-stick coating? I've heard that said about woks, but that just sounds like a convincing argument for why you didn't do the washing up properlyfirlandsfarm wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:56 amYou shouldn't 'wash-up' frying pans ... you should just wipe them around with paper. The thin layer of oil/fat that remains gradually builds a 'non-stick' layer.![]()
You need to precondition them with a few drops of oil wiped over with kitchen towel, but you certainly don't want bits of food on it, or a fried egg tasting of the curry you had last night.ShaunWhite wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:59 pmBut they come with a non-stick coating? I've heard that said about woks, but that just sounds like a convincing argument for why you didn't do the washing up properlyfirlandsfarm wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:56 amYou shouldn't 'wash-up' frying pans ... you should just wipe them around with paper. The thin layer of oil/fat that remains gradually builds a 'non-stick' layer.![]()
What you don't want to do is use anything abrasive on them. Or metal tools, spoons etc.
I just need to look out the window and see what people are doing to find something to rant about.
Wiping them with the paper removes the fat from the burger leaving just a thin film ready for the next cook. Ask a cook from pre Teflon!
It was said about all frying pans pre-Teflon. I never use Teflon coated pans and never have a problem. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide ... -cast-ironShaunWhite wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:59 pmBut they come with a non-stick coating? I've heard that said about woks, but that just sounds like a convincing argument for why you didn't do the washing up properly
What you don't want to do is use anything abrasive on them. Or metal tools, spoons etc.
My late bro-in-law was a chef. Washing one of his le crueset cast iron frying pans with Fairy liquid would offer up a rage. "What the f**k are ye dayin" (He was a Scot and that is my feeble replication of his accent).firlandsfarm wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2023 9:44 pmIt was said about all frying pans pre-Teflon. I never use Teflon coated pans and never have a problem. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide ... -cast-ironShaunWhite wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:59 pmBut they come with a non-stick coating? I've heard that said about woks, but that just sounds like a convincing argument for why you didn't do the washing up properly
What you don't want to do is use anything abrasive on them. Or metal tools, spoons etc.