These both sound like they have chemicals that cause harm. I don't know why people use them. Some good old cast iron and a bit of fat does wonders if you know how to use them
The reason Lecithin is added to cooking sprays is to emulsify the fat in the oil (i.e. add water) so the water will turn into steam which is what prevents proteins from sticking pans. Butter, also an emulsified fat, works the same way.
The trick with stainless cookware is to first coat it with a very thin layer of high smoke point oil like avocado as the pan is heating to seal up the pores in the metal then add the butter when the pan is around 240° F, hot enough to turn the water to steam but not so hot it boils off too quickly before the eggs, pancake batter, etc. is placed on top of the butter.
I don't use cooking spray. It is crap in a can and very, very bad for the environment. Just don't do it. People have ben cooking and baking for thousands of years without it. Just don't.
❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️ ❤️ATK❤️‼️ It's surprising what a good cleaning will do… right?! I use vinegar/h²o/dawn det in a spray bottle on cookware and other things. Workes well. Little elbow grease helps, too. All PRIOR to using the cookware again! Or baking soda in hot water. Soak a bit, then scrub with dawn… it works!
I lost my favorite waffle iron because I had been using nonstick cooking spray on it 😢 the aerosol spray has a propellant that breaks down the nonstick coating on the waffle iron plates. All of the sudden I started seeing little black flecks in my waffles, which turned into little black chips- of nonstick coating! RIP Belgian waffle iron 😭 lesson learned! Only use melted butter or oil brushed on with a pastry brush!
I made pancakes in my favorite non-stick pan and decided to brush it with a little oil instead of spraying it with cooking spray. I was very surprised with how much better they turned out! I’m thinking it was the fact that it was just a little more oil, but glad to hear I’m treating my favorite non-stick pan better!
The truth matters, when it comes to nonstick skillets or frypans is that they’re only nonstick for a short period of time. Regardless of the ones that I’ve purchased, whether they be inexpensive or more expensive, they all no matter how you treat them and no matter how careful you are to make sure you don’t use any wrong utensil, they still end up with food sticking. I’m glad I don’t have to cook for a family or I’d be buying new pans every couple months.
I did this on my ceramic nonstick sauce pan and fry pan unfortunately. And I didn't realize that the spray oil was building up. I found that heating up Dr. Pepper soda or a cola soda seemed to help take off the residue. After heating the soda, empty the pan and use a rough paper towel to rub on the partially wet surface. The residue came off partially. I returned some of the heated soda into the pan and repeated rubbing the surface with a new paper towel. Supposedly, sodas contain phosphoric acid in it. This might be what's loosening the residue when heated. I just heat the soda to 175°F but it's probably okay to use a higher temperature.
Cast iron. Butter. There I fixed it.
These both sound like they have chemicals that cause harm. I don't know why people use them. Some good old cast iron and a bit of fat does wonders if you know how to use them
Any stay-home kitchen made, became a scientific woman!😂
This advice comes just in time for all those who received non-stick cookware for Christmas! Thanks!
Wow this is why my non-stick pans stop working
The reason Lecithin is added to cooking sprays is to emulsify the fat in the oil (i.e. add water) so the water will turn into steam which is what prevents proteins from sticking pans. Butter, also an emulsified fat, works the same way.
The trick with stainless cookware is to first coat it with a very thin layer of high smoke point oil like avocado as the pan is heating to seal up the pores in the metal then add the butter when the pan is around 240° F, hot enough to turn the water to steam but not so hot it boils off too quickly before the eggs, pancake batter, etc. is placed on top of the butter.
I don't use cooking spray. It is crap in a can and very, very bad for the environment. Just don't do it. People have ben cooking and baking for thousands of years without it. Just don't.
pam is junk. be normal.
I don't have to listen to you.
I think this can be great for seasoning cast and carbon steel pans.
Ghee is a great alternative to butter. It can withstand much higher temperatures & still has that buttery taste.
Just don't use a non stick pan. Use cast iron, carbon steel or stainless steel.
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It's surprising what a good cleaning will do… right?!
I use vinegar/h²o/dawn det in a spray bottle on cookware and other things. Workes well. Little elbow grease helps, too. All PRIOR to using the cookware again!
Or baking soda in hot water. Soak a bit, then scrub with dawn… it works!
Let's just call it GOOP. It's a huge mess 😢
Great helpful Intel thx
I trust American Test Kitchen any day! I always thought cooking sprays were a waste of money.
Perfect timing. I bought just for my egg pan.
Great explanation!
Did you ever read the ingredients on those cans: you’re ingesting actual propane.
😂😅😊 THROW OUT THE NONSTICK N GET CAST IRON PANS
I lost my favorite waffle iron because I had been using nonstick cooking spray on it 😢 the aerosol spray has a propellant that breaks down the nonstick coating on the waffle iron plates. All of the sudden I started seeing little black flecks in my waffles, which turned into little black chips- of nonstick coating! RIP Belgian waffle iron 😭 lesson learned! Only use melted butter or oil brushed on with a pastry brush!
I use the avocado spray. Not that I know about lecithin but because I mostly use avocado oil for cooking.
So they roasted the brand. That's a neat gift for the brand!
Hot pan cold/cool oil works best
I made pancakes in my favorite non-stick pan and decided to brush it with a little oil instead of spraying it with cooking spray.
I was very surprised with how much better they turned out!
I’m thinking it was the fact that it was just a little more oil, but glad to hear I’m treating my favorite non-stick pan better!
Always such great info!!
I❤ATC
How about air fryers?…They are also nonstick ..can you use spray inside them?🤔🤔🤔
The truth matters, when it comes to nonstick skillets or frypans is that they’re only nonstick for a short period of time. Regardless of the ones that I’ve purchased, whether they be inexpensive or more expensive, they all no matter how you treat them and no matter how careful you are to make sure you don’t use any wrong utensil, they still end up with food sticking. I’m glad I don’t have to cook for a family or I’d be buying new pans every couple months.
dont use cooking spray period. its absolutely awful for you.
You have a new fan in me
I did this on my ceramic nonstick sauce pan and fry pan unfortunately. And I didn't realize that the spray oil was building up. I found that heating up Dr. Pepper soda or a cola soda seemed to help take off the residue. After heating the soda, empty the pan and use a rough paper towel to rub on the partially wet surface. The residue came off partially. I returned some of the heated soda into the pan and repeated rubbing the surface with a new paper towel. Supposedly, sodas contain phosphoric acid in it. This might be what's loosening the residue when heated. I just heat the soda to 175°F but it's probably okay to use a higher temperature.
do note, choose foods avocade oil in the spray can is pure oil.
I don’t use cooking spray on anything. I use oil that I put in a spray bottle that is intended for oil. I can spray it on anything.
Better idea: if still prefer the spray, they make these hand pumpable sprayers. You can put whatever oil you want in them, with no additives.
What about my waffle maker?
Cast iron or steel pans with oil or butter ll the way. Gotta give these forever chemicals the boot.
Alternative: Just wash your pan when you are done. It's nonstick, the lecithin will wash off if you don't let it build up for weeks.
I have cast iron skillets and use grape seed oil, olive oil, and butter only.
good to know! thanks💖
Soy Lecithin is not only bad for males it’s bad for everyone’s guts.
You guys are so smart. I've learned a lot. Thanks for being our kitchen.
I love being able to spray so i got a spray bottle for putting oil in