The stainless steel bakeware works very well on the oven or stove top.

The stainless steel bakeware is a multi-function device, very suitable for a variety of cooking applications.

Use a solution of vinegar and baking soda to remove stubborn stains on stainless steel bakeware.

Many bakeware are equipped with shelves suitable for the interior.

As the holidays approach, everyone should have one cookware on their kitchen wish list: stainless steel bakeware. There is no better cooking tool to cook the perfect Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham.

Bakeware can be expensive, but the versatility they provide in the kitchen makes them worth the money. A high-quality bakeware can be a triple threat and will work well in the oven, under the broiler, or on the stove top. If you are willing to splurge on a good meal, it will become a reliable cooking companion for many years.

I suggest spending money to buy a stainless steel grill. It is easy to clean, very durable, and can withstand the intense heat of broilers.

The non-stick surface is too easy to damage, whether it is tableware or high temperature. Aluminum pans perform well, but the acidic components will react with metals and immerse aluminum in food.

When buying stainless steel bakeware, you need to pay attention to some key things. The first is how the pan is constructed. Compared with thinner all-steel pans, a three-layer pan with an aluminum core sandwiched between steel layers will provide you with better heat distribution.

Find a larger pan that can hold a whole turkey or ham, because the extra space will not only make Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner a breeze, but will also give you more surface area for the ingredients to brown appropriately . To ensure the perfect crispy skin for large pieces of meat, you will definitely want to buy a pan with a grill that can be inserted into it.

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The price of the highest-end stainless steel pots from brands such as All-Clad may exceed $200. On the more economical side, a carefully crafted three-layer bakeware from brands such as Cuisinart will cost about $100.

Baking pans are obviously great for baking anything (the name is there, all of you), and they have many other uses.

The stainless steel bakeware can be safely used on the stove top and oven.

They can do the job of the pan—sometimes even better. For example, if you want to prepare a large batch of braised pork ribs, you can put the pan on the two burners on the stove, roast the meat directly in the pan to brown, and then use wine or stock (so much liquid in the pot) Medium shaking) The pan is tricky). Add the remaining ingredients, slide the entire event into the oven, and you are done.

The baking pan is also suitable for large batches of lasagna or casseroles. If you bake anything in ramekins that require a water bath to prevent burning, such as delicate flan or custard, the baking pan is large enough to handle easily.

If you roast chicken, turkey, or large pieces of beef or pork in a pan, the stainless steel grill allows you to easily make gravy without the need for another pan. Once you take the meat out and rest for a while, pour out all the fat in the pan except 2 tablespoons, and place the pan on the two burners on the stove top. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour in the sizzling fat and juice. Stir until smooth and the flour is slightly browned. This takes about 5 minutes. Now, add 2 to 3 cups of stock, milk or water to the saucepan and stir until smooth and thick.

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In terms of cleaning, stainless steel bakeware is fairly easy to handle. Most stains and food stuck to food can be removed by good soaking and scrubbing. For more challenging stains, sprinkle a large amount of baking soda on the pan, then pour about half a cup of vinegar, which will immediately cause a chemical reaction of foaming. Let the vinegar solution in the pot soak for about 30 minutes, and then wipe off the remaining debris with a scouring pad.

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Paul Stephen moved from North Carolina to San Antonio in 2017 and joined the Express-News Taste team. During that time, he cooked about 1,000 recipes, ate at more than 200 restaurants, and seriously considered tattooing a map of a city grocery store on his arm for easy reference. He cannot be trusted in your recipe collection.