Night Elf Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 The last two pans I've purchased from Walmart that said 'non-stick' were false advertising. My eggs stick to the bottom of the pan without oil/butter. I want a real non-stick frying pan big enough for 3 fried eggs whatever size that is. My mom got hers off tv. I think it's a green pan. If I look for that, I don't want a knock-off that may not work. Suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 We really like the rachael ray hard-anodized nonstick pans. I have one that has lasted forever, and my son bought a few and has had good luck with his. I just bought him another one for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 We ( me, my mom, my sister) use t-fal. Got our most recent ones from Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicJen Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I have to agree with the cast iron. I have several lovely non stick pans but my cast iron is the most non stick of them all. Most of my best were salvaged from the thrift shop, stripped and re seasoned with flax oil. They are super fast to clean now and totally non stick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 It is my understanding that prepping a cast iron pay to be seasoned and maintaining it requires work. I don't have the patience for something like that. I just want a simple, hopefully light pan, that I can cook in without oil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicJen Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 It is my understanding that prepping a cast iron pay to be seasoned and maintaining it requires work. I don't have the patience for something like that. I just want a simple, hopefully light pan, that I can cook in without oil. It took a little work for one day and it's super easy and fast to take care of them now...no real maintenance. I think there are a lot of misconceptions about cast iron. It just takes a few seconds to wash it after each use. Nothing sticks at all so nothing to scrub off. Mine take no longer to care for than my non stick calphalon and t-fal. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 We've been very pleased with this pan ~ Original Copper Pan 10" Round Nonstick Fry Pan, Copper Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 It is my understanding that prepping a cast iron pay to be seasoned and maintaining it requires work. I don't have the patience for something like that. I just want a simple, hopefully light pan, that I can cook in without oil. Iron skillets aren't that bad, but I do not like cooking eggs in them. I do use a nonstick for those. No great recommendation though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Cast iron - Clean with salt and water. Use oil in them every so often. If not you will have to season every so often. Seriously this could be as simple as cooking something fatty (bacon or something like that) and then you don't have to worry about it again for a while. You can get a small skillet. I have one... but I have several other pieces. The small one shouldn't cost you much and you can try it out to see if it is right for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I have a vintage cast iron, but when I’m trying to make a perfectly done over easy egg, I use T-fal. The annoyance of a popped yolk is just too great. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Another vote for cast iron. I use mine several times a day. Nothing ever sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 My favorite omelette pan is a $25 ceramic nonstick pan from Walmart. I don't think they sell that exact one anymore, but ceramic lined pans are great. You STILL have to use non-stick spray that is technically oil, and I've gone through a few because someone in the house didn't believe me when I said to NEVER heat those pans over medium-high or the pan will develop pitting and be ruined. But anyway, the only time I've ever gotten magazine or pinterest-perfect omelettes (perfectly round, perfectly cooked, perfectly filled and flipped) was in that pan. It even works with egg white ONLY omelettes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaraby Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I despise my cast iron pan. It is just way too much work to take care of. Futzy, fussy, annoying, heavy, etc. Hate it. I got a large non stick skillet from IKEA that I love. Apparently everyone else loves it too because it is always out of stock when I’ve tried to buy a second one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 I really only use a frying pan to fry eggs sunny side up and sautee vegetables. Cast iron seems a bit heavy duty for that type of use. Some of these other pans, like the copper pans, get really mixed reviews. People are saying they use cooking spray and it works great. Well, the point I like about a non-stick pan is that I don't have to use cooking spray anymore. If I have to use it, I might as well keep using the pans I have which are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) I really only use a frying pan to fry eggs sunny side up and sautee vegetables. Cast iron seems a bit heavy duty for that type of use. Some of these other pans, like the copper pans, get really mixed reviews. People are saying they use cooking spray and it works great. Well, the point I like about a non-stick pan is that I don't have to use cooking spray anymore. If I have to use it, I might as well keep using the pans I have which are fine. I've never heard of a pan that doesn't require cooking spray for over-easy eggs. I don't think they exist. Sometimes people saute veggies or something in a tablespoon of water instead of the spray, but for that you have to quickly stir the food so it doesn't stick and burn. When people say "Without oil" they generally do not mean "without any spray" with regard to eggs. ETA: You could poach an egg in water instead, if the goal is no added fat. Edited December 13, 2017 by Katy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 A quick spray of Pam adds such a small amount of oil that it's probably your easiest solution. Or you could poach eggs. I have an egg poacher that I can use without oil and even though they stick, I can scrape them out without damaging the soft yolk. Or maybe soft boiled eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I have used pans that you could use without spray or oil to fry an egg sunny side up. I just don’t want one for myself because I don’t want whatever the nonstick surface is made out of leaching into my family’s food. For sunny side up eggs without a broken yoke, we heat a cast iron pan first, then add butter and then the egg. I never have trouble flipping it. For me, I feel safer about butter and iron than I do about Teflon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) I've never heard of a pan that doesn't require cooking spray for over-easy eggs. I don't think they exist. Sometimes people saute veggies or something in a tablespoon of water instead of the spray, but for that you have to quickly stir the food so it doesn't stick and burn. When people say "Without oil" they generally do not mean "without any spray" with regard to eggs. ETA: You could poach an egg in water instead, if the goal is no added fat. I have used pans that you could use without spray or oil to fry an egg sunny side up. I just don’t want one for myself because I don’t want whatever the nonstick surface is made out of leaching into my family’s food. For sunny side up eggs without a broken yoke, we heat a cast iron pan first, then add butter and then the egg. I never have trouble flipping it. For me, I feel safer about butter and iron than I do about Teflon. I use a seasoned carbon steel pan, even more slippery than my seasoned cast iron. But I still use butter for an omelette or fried egg. I can't remember all the details about teflon/non-stick pans, but I threw mine away. (At one point, when I was considering a pet bird, the shop owner emphasized that birds could not be in same room with teflon cooking. Made me think....) For no fat, I do poached eggs. There is an excellent how to guide on kitchn.com. You can also bake eggs in a shallow dish on a bed of Spinach, whatever, or cook them in a shakshuka or omurice. Edited December 13, 2017 by Alessandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 No, I'm not trying to avoid the fat in oil. I just thought it sounded neat to be able to cook without it. I use Canola spray. It's fine. Ok, maybe I"ll move on to my second want, a plastic cake holder. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I've bought plastic cake holders at Dollar Tree. I'd probably try the stores around you rather than buying 48 of them though! https://www.dollartree.com/Sure-Fresh-Plastic-Cake-Carriers-Savers-wtih-Lids/p412895/index.pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 I've bought plastic cake holders at Dollar Tree. I'd probably try the stores around you rather than buying 48 of them though! https://www.dollartree.com/Sure-Fresh-Plastic-Cake-Carriers-Savers-wtih-Lids/p412895/index.pro Thanks, I'll take a look. I think I have a dollar tree nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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