Why Chefs Love Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware
Your favourite celebrity chef uses tri-ply stainless steel pans. Fact. Not just for boiling food, but for searing, making sauces and more.
Using these heavy-bottomed, silver-coloured pans can genuinely make your dishes turn out better. And if you know how to use them properly, food won’t stick to them.
But what exactly makes tri-ply stainless steel so great? Let's delve into why it’s a favourite with the professionals.
1. Outstanding heat conduction
This is where we explain what ‘tri-ply’ actually means. Tri-ply construction consists of three layers of metal - typically an aluminium core sandwiched by stainless steel. Pans made only of stainless steel don’t distribute heat as evenly.
But with a layer of highly conductive aluminium, tri-ply allows for rapid, even heat distribution throughout the pan. This gives you precise temperature control (which chefs love) and ensures that your food cooks evenly, without hot spots.
2. Lifelong durability
Durability is a crucial factor in professional kitchens, and tri-ply stainless steel excels in this aspect. The layers of stainless steel and aluminium result in cookware that is not only resistant to warping, corrosion and rust, but also capable of withstanding high temperatures.
Unlike non-stick coatings that degrade over time, tri-ply stainless steel cookware will endure for a lifetime and more - even with heavy usage.
3. Ultimate versatility
Although many home cooks only use stainless steel pots for boiling food, tri-ply is suitable for an extremely wide range of cooking techniques. From searing and sautéing to braising and baking, these pans can handle it all. And if your pan has a metal handle, it’s oven-safe too.
The secret to frying in stainless steel without stickage is to thoroughly preheat your pan. Then add your oil, let that heat up, and only then should you add your food. Leave it alone until it’s thoroughly browned, and it should come away easily.
4. Low-maintenance
Another advantage of tri-ply stainless steel cookware is how easy it is to clean and care for. Unlike iron cookware that requires seasoning or copper cookware that demands regular polishing, tri-ply stainless steel can take a lot of abuse.
Its smooth, inert surface resists corrosion, and even stubborn food residue requires only a soak and a gentle scrub. These properties mean stainless steel can stay looking pretty much brand new, even after years of daily use.
All these properties aren’t just relevant for chefs - tri-ply pans can transform your home cooking experience, too. Are you ready to add tri-ply stainless steel to your kitchen arsenal? Browse our collection of high-quality tri-ply stainless steel cookware here.
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