It’s no coincidence that stainless steel cookware is a favorite among home cooks and professional chefs alike. Known for its durability, sleek appearance, and excellent heat resistance, stainless steel excels in a variety of cooking methods.
As a professional stainless steel cookware manufacturer, Purecook will tell you which cooking methods stainless steel cookware is suitable for.
Searing and Browning
Stainless steel excels at high heat cooking, making it perfect for searing or grilling meat, poultry or fish. Stainless steel retains heat evenly, allowing you to achieve a deep, rich brown crust – essential for flavor development.
Tips: Preheat the pan first, then add oil, and put the food in once the oil is hot. This prevents sticking and ensures even frying.

Sauteing
Sautéing is another great way to cook with stainless steel pans. Whether you’re cooking vegetables, mushrooms, seafood or meat, stainless steel pans provide the perfect heat and sensitivity.
Tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan. Give ingredients space to cook evenly and develop flavor through slight caramelization.

Boiling and Simmering
Stainless steel pots are perfect for boiling water, making soups, cooking pasta or simmering sauces. Unlike some other materials, stainless steel doesn’t react with acids or alkalines, so your ketchup and curry dishes retain their original flavor.

Oven Roasting
Many stainless steel cookware is oven-safe (check the manufacturer’s guidelines), making it ideal for baking or finishing off stovetop cooking in the oven. This is especially useful for dishes like baked pasta, omelettes or roast chicken.

Braising
Stainless steel stew pots are suitable for stewing tougher cuts of meat. Stainless steel heats evenly and is not reactive, ensuring that the food is always cooked at a low temperature and slowly, while retaining its original flavor.

Steaming
With the right steamer basket, stainless steel cookware can also be used to steam vegetables, dumplings or seafood. This is a healthy cooking method that preserves the nutrients and flavor of the ingredients.

What to Avoid?
Although stainless steel is widely used, the following points should be noted:
- Low-fat cooking can cause sticking. Always use a small amount of oil or butter.
- You don’t necessarily need high heat. Medium or medium-high heat is sufficient for most cooking methods.
- Let food fall off naturally. If food sticks at first, wait a while – once a crust forms, the food will usually fall off.
Conclusion
Stainless steel cookware is a reliable workhorse in the kitchen, perfect for a wide variety of cooking styles, from high heat sautéing to slow cooking. With a little skill and some careful care, your stainless steel cookware will help you create delicious meals for years to come.
About Purecook
Purecook is a leading manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel cookware, specializing in wholesale cookware. With over 30 years of OEM and ODM manufacturing experience, we are committed to providing durable, food-safe, and high-performance cookware to global distributors, retailers, and cookware brands.
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