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  • Опубліковано 28 кві 2024
  • Today Tim Mussig of J.B. Prince Company joins Epicurious to break down how picking the right pan for your culinary endeavors makes all the difference in your final product. J.B. Prince has been New York’s first stop for professional culinary equipment for decades and Tim is here to share his expertise on when, how, and why to use different kinds of pans for your cooking needs - whichever recipe you’re bringing to life.
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    00:00 Introduction
    00:23 Fry Pan
    02:11 Saucepan
    02:49 Sauté Pan
    04:20 Saucier
    04:51 Rondeau
    05:23 Skillet
    05:55 Crepe Pan
    06:13 Wok
    06:51 Carbon Steel Wok
    07:20 Nonstick Wok
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    07:58 Riveted Handles
    08:58 Welded Handles
    09:59 One Piece Handle
    10:32 Silicone Handles
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    10:53 Sandwich Bottom vs. Clad Construction
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    12:56 Materials - Aluminum
    13:49 Materials - Stainless Steel
    15:08 Materials - Carbon Steel
    17:06 Materials - Cast Iron
    18:03 Materials - Cast Iron Enamel
    18:53 Materials - Copper
    19:53 Materials - Nonstick
    21:43 Materials - Ceramic
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  • @bl6973
    @bl6973 3 роки тому +2910

    I enjoy how this has no fluff, just a guide

    • @davelawandra2286
      @davelawandra2286 3 роки тому +1

      Fluff?

    • @bl6973
      @bl6973 3 роки тому +110

      @@davelawandra2286 no b.s. no crazy intro, no cinematic shots. Just clear, concise camera shots and a presenter

    • @jpallen6523
      @jpallen6523 3 роки тому +20

      I 100% agree. I was considering buying a nice set of enameled cast iron cookware but now I think I can make a better decision.

    • @drunkenmasterii3250
      @drunkenmasterii3250 3 роки тому +15

      Yeah, but it's not really a useful guide either, I mean one of the most essential aspect of pans is how they interact with their cooking surfaces and he barely mentions it. Like for one pan he says it's compatible with induction, but the thing is that other pan he's comparing it to is also good with induction. Then he talks about pans that are not compatible and he doesn't mention it at all. This is just general informations about pans with no system of analysis so it can't really be used as a guide. It's basically just an introduction to pans if you know nothing about them.

    • @bl6973
      @bl6973 3 роки тому +1

      @@drunkenmasterii3250 true, its not the world's most in depth or the best guide

  • @muhammadaryawicaksono4232
    @muhammadaryawicaksono4232 3 роки тому +2620

    "wok is a situational pan"
    as in, a pan for absolutely every situation? Yea, I got you

    • @kjeldschouten-lebbing6260
      @kjeldschouten-lebbing6260 3 роки тому +53

      Except deepfrying for most people, because most supports at home for round bottom wok (aka "real wok") are definately not secure enough for deep frying.

    • @festorfamine
      @festorfamine 3 роки тому +133

      @@kjeldschouten-lebbing6260 How do you think we fried our eggrolls?

    • @jacksonanderson7958
      @jacksonanderson7958 3 роки тому +64

      @@festorfamine notice how they said “most people”

    • @shelleyphilcox4743
      @shelleyphilcox4743 3 роки тому +27

      I use my steel work to cook almost everything. I love it.

    • @m..w6877
      @m..w6877 3 роки тому +8

      @@kjeldschouten-lebbing6260 get a stove wok holder. Use use it and it helps direct heat around the pan.

  • @somakuruso
    @somakuruso 3 роки тому +1206

    As a mexican who loves crepes I want a crepé pan and yes, I Will use it to heat tortillas and make quesadillas

    • @karlisgama7316
      @karlisgama7316 3 роки тому +69

      and we call it COMAL! Essential in every mexican household!!

    • @TheDevSea
      @TheDevSea 3 роки тому +10

      I’d honestly be a little nervous making a quesadilla in it. Not much of a bumper for holding cheese 😂

    • @guser436
      @guser436 3 роки тому +9

      Use a tawa it's great for heating tortillas

    • @RosieSquall
      @RosieSquall 3 роки тому +8

      jajajaja Usa una tapa metálica de un bote de pintura para hacer un comal y ya, wey. Esos son los mejores comales.

    • @iwillruletheworldyay
      @iwillruletheworldyay 3 роки тому +1

      i have one and that is all i use it for and sometimes regular pancakes

  • @panpani5079
    @panpani5079 3 роки тому +3811

    Me, who has literally one pan and two pots in the kitchen: *hmmm yes, interesting*

    • @aitotem
      @aitotem 3 роки тому +34

      Well now you know what to get next!

    • @calico9046
      @calico9046 3 роки тому +109

      Me who mainly uses my nonstick pan only for most recipes: *eggs only huh*

    • @haonanzhang6759
      @haonanzhang6759 3 роки тому +17

      @@calico9046 Same lol. Egg seems to be the only item that sticks to everything

    • @jaydenfountain9356
      @jaydenfountain9356 3 роки тому +15

      Your kitchen ware reflects your self worth. Treat yo self to a wok and some fried rice

    • @sabin97
      @sabin97 3 роки тому +4

      i have 3 pots. one of them is a huge one i use mostly just for pizza sauce, chili and very large stews.

  • @fernandomeneghetti
    @fernandomeneghetti 3 роки тому +1050

    Good video. Real advice from someone who knows what they're saying and understands that most people will not buy 72 different pans.

    • @thomasduon
      @thomasduon 3 роки тому +22

      But wok

    • @eddyvideostar
      @eddyvideostar 2 роки тому +3

      To Fernando MM: I agree. Not even high-class professionals in any field wouldn't overequip.

    • @mattburkett9419
      @mattburkett9419 7 місяців тому +2

      Lol, he ruined by showing he doesn’t know how to use stainless pans to cook. Also, non stick coatings changed the chemical, but there’s almost no chance the new chemical is any safer.

    • @barsnack7999
      @barsnack7999 6 місяців тому +1

      Not really, he has not idea how to make stainless steel nonstick

    • @markfox6786
      @markfox6786 Місяць тому

      I feel attacked 😅

  • @kritikakishore6689
    @kritikakishore6689 3 роки тому +507

    Indian kitchen: a saucepan for tea, a tawa for roti, a wok and a pressure cooker for everything else.

    • @Prince_kapoor
      @Prince_kapoor 3 роки тому +16

      & a frying pan too!

    • @mattwhitelock4725
      @mattwhitelock4725 3 роки тому +12

      What about a kadai? Are they commonly used? Or would you include that under 'wok'

    • @Prince_kapoor
      @Prince_kapoor 3 роки тому +19

      @@mattwhitelock4725 yes kadai is also called a wok

    • @apaarkhare
      @apaarkhare 2 роки тому +32

      @@Prince_kapoor Kadhai is different from a wok. Woks are generally made from very thin metal to allow high heat cooking. A kadhai is made with thicker metal to facilitate slow cooking. This difference is because traditionally, Indian food is made on low heat and cooked for a longer time but Chinese food is cooked fast and on high heat.

    • @minimalisthealth
      @minimalisthealth 2 роки тому +3

      Those are the main items. But there's also a regular frying pan, a dosa pan and ttops for things like Biryani.

  • @marg200039
    @marg200039 3 роки тому +4104

    Me as the Asian in the kitchen: wok for everything

    • @ConneRSensei
      @ConneRSensei 3 роки тому +231

      From cooking a piece of fish to cooking fried rice, heck even baking a cake, wok does it all.

    • @DayRider76
      @DayRider76 3 роки тому +60

      I have that same carbon steel stove top/wood handled wok that he showed in the video? Wal Mart special, but yes, I have used it for everything!

    • @ac9962
      @ac9962 3 роки тому +35

      Me as the sentinelese in the kitchen: stick

    • @dodgedabullet670
      @dodgedabullet670 3 роки тому +4

      NO THANX!

    • @noobmaster_69690
      @noobmaster_69690 3 роки тому +3

      Same

  • @madelinefireleigh1390
    @madelinefireleigh1390 3 роки тому +826

    Me as a culinary student is now wondering why I can’t get my education strictly from UA-cam watching this😂

    • @sabrinamyers9420
      @sabrinamyers9420 3 роки тому +10

      As someone who’s thought about attending culinary school, I had the same thought 🤔

    • @drunkenmasterii3250
      @drunkenmasterii3250 3 роки тому +49

      Seriously tho depending on what you're trying to achieve working in a restaurant and watching videos on youtube will probably teach you more than the time you spend in school.

    • @GrantMcWilliams
      @GrantMcWilliams 3 роки тому +36

      @@drunkenmasterii3250 The problem is 80% of the UA-cam videos are wrong. How do you know which one's to believe. This guy says you need extremely high heat to run a wok, more than home stoves have. However 1.4 billion people are using woks at home without massive heat sources. In a culinary school they'd likely know how to use a wok.

    • @alexdu0719
      @alexdu0719 3 роки тому +32

      @@drunkenmasterii3250 I totally agree, I'm from Mexico and never went to culinary school, I started as a dishwasher, 5 years later I'm a sushi chef, working my way to becoming a master sushi chef, watching youtube videos, and experimenting is the best way, in my personal opinion.

    • @drunkenmasterii3250
      @drunkenmasterii3250 3 роки тому +19

      @@alexdu0719 good luck becoming a master sushi chef! Keep on learning!

  • @imperator523
    @imperator523 3 роки тому +414

    This man can talk about pans all day and be interesting. That's how you recognise a guy that knows what he's talking about. Very nice video

  • @plantedbasedman9845
    @plantedbasedman9845 3 роки тому +216

    Never heard and or thought about the negative effects of “undercrowding” the pan and the benefits of balancing the crowding of the pan just right. Thank you

    • @farstrider79
      @farstrider79 2 роки тому +10

      I've had it when cooking multiple batches of chicken breasts or the like. I use a big pan to speed the process, but maybe end up with just a couple prices in the last batch and it scalds in the unused section.

    • @ryanallen2647
      @ryanallen2647 2 роки тому +1

      I didn't know it either but eggs cook better for me in a small pan.( I cook one egg at a time)

    • @jonathanm9436
      @jonathanm9436 2 роки тому +4

      @@ryanallen2647 May I recommend my method. I add maybe 50ml of water and closely covering my eggs. I actually use the plate I'm about to put the eggs on (it also heats the plate nicely) - it fits down into the pan. Another pan's lid also works. The steam cooks both (or more) eggs identically, quickly and they are much softer. Two fried eggs take a maximum of two minutes. 😉

    • @ryanallen2647
      @ryanallen2647 2 роки тому

      @@jonathanm9436 I only eat one egg that's why I make one

    • @jonathanm9436
      @jonathanm9436 2 роки тому +4

      @@ryanallen2647 Oh, haha. I interpreted that you were cooking several, but one at a time.

  • @captainmcd6924
    @captainmcd6924 3 роки тому +596

    Me with my 10 years wok: "U guys use a lot of pans?"

    • @CookingbyNatasha
      @CookingbyNatasha 3 роки тому +1

      this was a good one!!! hahahahah!! 🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺

    • @luthfihar3211
      @luthfihar3211 3 роки тому +25

      wok and a rice cooker are must have, the other pans are complementary

    • @emskiemadarang1179
      @emskiemadarang1179 3 роки тому +3

      Wok is everything!

    • @justalurkr
      @justalurkr 3 роки тому +19

      The West does not know how to use a wok, so we must make pots and pans to substitute for all the wok functions.

    • @SVURulez
      @SVURulez 3 роки тому +2

      I have two woks, two stainless steel pans, 3 non-stick pans, four saucepans (two nonstick and two double boilers), a large stock pot, and a roasting tray. I use them all.

  • @Xaero188
    @Xaero188 3 роки тому +137

    I'd say the specificness of a crepe pan depends on where you're from. Because for example in Russia you can find a crepe pan almost in any family. We make crepes (which we call блины [bliny]) quite often and it's not considered fancy. In fact typical American pancakes are much more of a rarity here :D

    • @kuroinokitsune
      @kuroinokitsune 3 роки тому +6

      you don't necessary need crepe pan, just some old cast iron pan will do the trick. Also, what region you are from 'cause non of my friends and family member have crepe pan in their kitchens?

    • @k.v.7681
      @k.v.7681 3 роки тому +29

      @@kuroinokitsune In France every household has that kind of pan because it really makes a difference. A real french crêpe is extremely thin, nearly see-trough. Very high heat for a very short time to cook, so cast iron isn't ideal, especially if you flip them, since it's too heavy. And just as in Russia (according to op), France sees pancakes as way more fancy and odd. A good crêpe in itself is very lean in terms of ingredients. The toppings make it rich.

    • @kuroinokitsune
      @kuroinokitsune 3 роки тому +3

      @@k.v.7681 I do not say it is ideal, I say that it is possible. Also, when you cook with cast iron you don't do that fancy throwing food in the air and catching, that just ridiculous and there is spatula for this. Also... блины not really are crepes, and I'm also have no doubt about France, I have doubts about topic starter since it is quite opposite of my experience of the same country.

    • @oisharp654
      @oisharp654 2 роки тому +7

      ​@@kuroinokitsune in Slovakia, crepes (we call it ''palacinky'') are like traditional ''grandparents made'' food, easy to make, and flipping the crepes is a routine part of the process. I find it actually a lot quicker and easier than using a spatula because the crepes are very thin.

    • @meblah1840
      @meblah1840 2 роки тому +3

      Definitely depends on where you are from. A crepe pan would be used for tortillas in south america.

  • @rosyx7148
    @rosyx7148 3 роки тому +75

    I feel like I don’t need to watch any other videos about cookwares after this. So informative, critical, and thorough.

  • @simonholmqvist8017
    @simonholmqvist8017 3 роки тому +71

    I think it would have been better to compare the nonstick pan to a well seasoned (or "broken in" if you like that better) cast iron or carbon steel pan. That would have been an a lot more fair matchup, since they both have a non stick quality. And another note: the seasoning on an ordinary castiron pan tends to last longen than the one on a carbon steel one. This is because the seasoning on a cast iron pan with a lot of pores have a lot more surface area to bond to, making it more difficult to chip it.

  • @itsxerxes6754
    @itsxerxes6754 3 роки тому +86

    im always shocked by this channels density and quality of content, every channel on youtube should look up to this channel

  • @LitschiLimes
    @LitschiLimes 3 роки тому +115

    Sooo all I'm taking away from this is that my array of pans in my kitchen sucks. Great.

    • @emoryzoellner1093
      @emoryzoellner1093 3 роки тому +4

      Lol this is whats going through my head rn

    • @Daniel-dj7fh
      @Daniel-dj7fh 3 роки тому +2

      fam i pretty much got a carbon steel pan like in the vid for 10 bucks, a small nonstick for omlettes for 5 bucks and my grandmas old nonstick where i sanded out the nonstick coating since it was flaking and it's more than enough.
      also a small saucepan which is probably as old as me

  • @una1975
    @una1975 2 роки тому +14

    The discoloration in the wok means the wok is seasoned. High heat then oil applied to form the non-stick layer

  • @bluujo9328
    @bluujo9328 3 роки тому +18

    5:55 my eyes open. "HEY I HAVE THAT". I didnt know it was for crepes. I just used it to make eggs, toast bread, and cook meat lol.

  • @RodeyMcG
    @RodeyMcG 3 роки тому +75

    This was absolutely super. More of this please! Maybe tips on maintenance and use of each pan? Or else variants on other utensils?

  • @XanderDDS
    @XanderDDS 3 роки тому +76

    i like that japanese pan in the lower right of the thumbnail.

  • @BrianPvanOers
    @BrianPvanOers 3 роки тому +25

    I use my cast iron skillet for almost everything, even eggs and pancakes. If it's broken in well, it works great for those. You even get in some weight training flipping and sauteing food.

  • @Cuckoorex
    @Cuckoorex 2 роки тому +69

    Echoing what others are saying: woks are FAR more versatile than for just stir-frying. Also, use a seasoned light cast iron wok, have a little patience to let it get up to heat, and you can easily get the wok hot enough to achieve at least a certain amount of wok hei results, even on a standard electric coil stovetop.

    • @glowner7878
      @glowner7878 Рік тому +4

      Any pan is versatile, you can make eggs in a crepe pan, a fry pan, a saute pan, or a wok, etc etc. The Wok is a very niche pan for western audiences because recipes we are familiar with dont call for it. That doesnt mean the wok isnt versatile, im sure you could make a nice demi glaze in a wok, but just as you shouldnt use a fry pan to make fried rice, its better to stick to the correct tools!

    • @audreyh6628
      @audreyh6628 7 місяців тому

      In Australia because of our proximity to Asia we cook Asian food all the time

  • @izurukamukura9095
    @izurukamukura9095 2 роки тому +31

    So, I'm trying to get into a catering course in college, and this series is actually helping me a lot in learning things. Not just that though, I got quite a good laugh out of some of the episodes, namely the cocktail episode. So thanks for keeping a smile on my face while helping me make my way up the culinary ladder.

  • @akiraawooch6495
    @akiraawooch6495 3 роки тому +522

    me as a Chinese
    "wok is a situational pan"
    me: Whaaaaat

    • @nickknife9681
      @nickknife9681 3 роки тому +27

      Don't feel bad.
      I make bolognese and fry eggs in the same pan. xD

    • @Chopsticks-ef4il
      @Chopsticks-ef4il 3 роки тому +18

      yes wok can do anything

    • @sunscreen7205
      @sunscreen7205 3 роки тому +13

      As a wok main myself, I feel offended
      “Situational” tsk3

    • @Chopsticks-ef4il
      @Chopsticks-ef4il 3 роки тому +13

      @@sunscreen7205 Ah yes indeed white people will also call chopsticks sotuational and only for certain foods and O feel offended

    • @menancingdoge3728
      @menancingdoge3728 3 роки тому +29

      Heck, wok can do everything. I can even use it as a sheild so my angry mom cant attack me because she love her wok more than she love me

  • @lajoyalobos2009
    @lajoyalobos2009 3 роки тому +17

    Since I started using cast iron, I've developed a bit of a distain for non-stick. Cast iron gives a nice sear and I usually just leave it on the stovetop to clean itself, coming back to it to start the next step in the cleaning process before leaving it for a bit again. Once you get the hang of maintenance it's really not bad or complicated, it's just very different than what you may be used to.

    • @WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart
      @WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart Рік тому +1

      I intensely dislike the weight, I don't understand why carbon steel hasn't fully replaced cast iron.

    • @olivertwisted
      @olivertwisted Рік тому +3

      @@WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart Advantage of cast iron is better heat retention due to that weight, holds seasoning better due to the molecular difference in the materials and it is less likely to warp due to being thicker. Given those advantages, I go with cast iron and deal with the weight, except when it comes to woks.

  • @xcy0n
    @xcy0n 3 роки тому +9

    I nominate this for the best educational video about pots and pans on youtube. Chapeau!

  • @gileswestwood
    @gileswestwood 3 роки тому +24

    I've been buying and researching cookware for years, this is such an amazing summary

  • @purplegill10
    @purplegill10 3 роки тому +32

    21:43 IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PEOPLE WHO MAY BE CONFUSED: The ceramic mentioned in this video is specifically talking about those ceramic nonstick coatings you see from stuff like as seen on tv pans (orgreenic, gotham steel). Ceramic pans themselves (a common brand I've seen is xtrema) are entirely different beasts where you trade off weight, spotty heating, and not too great nonstick qualities for completely nonreactive material, similar oven abilities like with cast iron, and being dishwasher safe. Actual ceramic pans are much rarer and honestly have a bit of a learning curve before they become useful. I really love mine though.

  • @juice1530
    @juice1530 3 роки тому +44

    Me: “mmm pans interesting”
    My mom: **has all of these for some reason**

    • @amyblake6862
      @amyblake6862 3 роки тому

      Me (the Mom): “Hmmmmm, so that’s what I got that pan for..... (wanders into kitchen to look for crepe pan)....

  • @kaemincha
    @kaemincha 3 роки тому +6

    I love this so much! So helpful. I think it can be overwhelming to try and figure out what pan is best for what.

  • @ThomasAT86
    @ThomasAT86 2 роки тому +5

    Quality and apropriate kitchen equipment is such a great investment. For me it makes all the difference if I wanna cook or not wanna cook, which actually transfers to how healthy I eat, how often I order food, how easily I can stick to a certain diet, which can all impact my health and bodyweight. Sadly I've had some bad experiences with shops, getting talked into buying equipment that just wasn't the right for me. Glad there's videos like these.

  • @travisnorman
    @travisnorman 3 роки тому +8

    This was really helpful, thank you for making this video!

  • @starlightsall
    @starlightsall 3 роки тому +4

    Amazing video, I learned so much. And thanks for the detailed timestamps!

  • @wehcd
    @wehcd 3 роки тому +6

    This was very informative and engaging, thank you Epicurious!

  • @monetlawton3663
    @monetlawton3663 3 роки тому +2

    This was super informative, thank you so much. I have forwarded it to all my friends who are big cooks.

  • @jimminrod1567
    @jimminrod1567 2 роки тому

    Amazing detail in the info. I really liked they way you explained why the sides are angled on the french pan.

  • @nombusontuli2727
    @nombusontuli2727 Рік тому +4

    A die hard cast iron fan 😂 they're just so versatile! I do everything, cooking, baking, oven and open fire and they're just so rewarding if you treat them right! Stainless steel and cast iron do it for me 🖤🖤

  • @benyspensierijr.5973
    @benyspensierijr.5973 3 роки тому +3

    This was super informational, and presented in a clear, understandable manner. I really enjoyed it.

  • @notsorrymomo7096
    @notsorrymomo7096 3 роки тому

    These guides are so helpful and informative. I think I’ve seen every single one

  • @jaypob
    @jaypob 3 роки тому +1

    This channel just keeps on knocking out awesome content. Thanks!

  • @member00
    @member00 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent video and presenter. I love this kind of informative content. Thank you!

  • @CookingbyNatasha
    @CookingbyNatasha 3 роки тому +5

    now this is bringing value!!!! GOOD WORK!!! thank you for sharing 🔺🔺🔺🔺

  • @TarnaBarTM
    @TarnaBarTM 2 роки тому +1

    This guy was great, really knows his stuff and explained everything brilliantly. I was just slightly curios from the title but ended up watching the whole thing.

  • @hawkswinagain
    @hawkswinagain Рік тому

    Maybe the best explanation I've ever heard about cookware. Thank you.

  • @matn7743
    @matn7743 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent run down. I recently upgraded my cooktop and oven and went with an induction cooktop, so I need to buy new pots and pans. Never put much thought into cookware until now, and this video has helped out a lot. Thank you.

  • @aischawiefels3858
    @aischawiefels3858 3 роки тому +6

    Never knew there was this much to consider...
    Great video!

  • @SteampunkCat
    @SteampunkCat 3 роки тому

    What a fantastic video. Super clear and no fluff. 👍🏼

  • @hexxf8126
    @hexxf8126 3 роки тому

    The BEST video I've seen on cookware....and I've watched a LOT...including from a few iconic organizations. Well done!!

  • @kurobanyx110
    @kurobanyx110 3 роки тому +324

    Me who wants to cook a lot but doesn't want to wash the dishes: 😭😭😭

    • @claibo
      @claibo 3 роки тому +2

      No dishwasher?

    • @kaworunagisa4009
      @kaworunagisa4009 3 роки тому +9

      Nonstick? Rinse in under a tap and give it a pat with a paper towel, and you're done.

    • @gratitud31
      @gratitud31 3 роки тому

      I feel you TT

    • @RKNancy
      @RKNancy 3 роки тому +1

      Ugh, don't get me started with Indian cooking

    • @CookingbyNatasha
      @CookingbyNatasha 3 роки тому +2

      ask my husband to do it, he LOVES washing dishes:))) 🔺🔺🔺🔺🔺

  • @baska168
    @baska168 3 роки тому +17

    I am really proud to have learned how to cook eggs on stainless steel :)

  • @beansly87
    @beansly87 3 роки тому +1

    This is the type of content I subscribed for! Excellent information!

  • @neilus0
    @neilus0 3 роки тому

    Brilliant, comprehensive, informative. Many Thanks

  • @andpinto1
    @andpinto1 2 роки тому +6

    Woks heat up very quickly. You can perfectly use them at home, just choose the right size for your burners. And that carbon-steel wok is not discolored from mishandling. It is seasoned. In fact, it should be like that all over its inner surface. Seasoning is basically heat-treating and burning in a very thin layer of oil, trapped inside the microscopic pores and cracks of the heat-treated steel. In the end, it will go from silver-colored to near black. Every time you use it, you will re-season it. This will make it non-sticking.

  • @nattygains4104
    @nattygains4104 3 роки тому +366

    I wonder what pan is the best for going Flynn Ryder on my enemies........

    • @dominicbeltz9057
      @dominicbeltz9057 3 роки тому +81

      Cast iron great weight

    • @aeneasmaniatis2710
      @aeneasmaniatis2710 3 роки тому +12

      Or a dutch oven

    • @ze_kel
      @ze_kel 3 роки тому +17

      @@dominicbeltz9057 not really a benefit if you ain't got enough muscle.

    • @alexis238
      @alexis238 3 роки тому +1

      what

    • @MidnighttArtz
      @MidnighttArtz 3 роки тому +9

      so you gettin hit with a pan? cause rapunzel hit flynn

  • @LeonFelixRusso
    @LeonFelixRusso 2 роки тому

    That was the best all round explanatory clip I've seen.
    Thanks!

  • @hmuucsd
    @hmuucsd 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for making this video! I am planning to replace my pan, but I was overwhelmed by all the information about the material, coating, and brands. This video really cleared ⅔ of my confusion.

  • @dbkfrogkaty1
    @dbkfrogkaty1 2 роки тому +7

    Excellent video. Very instructional. I've have many of these types of pans. Carbon steel pans are my latest ones. Great for meats, veggies, eggs and omelettes once well seasoned. Cast iron skillets, dutch ovens and griddle pans are best for high heat cooking. Stainless steel clad pots and pans are a must have all around cooking. Easy maintenance and indestructible. No non-stick pans for me. I would love to try copper pans but just too expansive to justify.

  • @Warrmachine137
    @Warrmachine137 Рік тому +3

    I use two Lodge cast iron skillets - 6" and 12" - for everything even a little bit of acidic foods and veggies, but mostly fats and protein. I love and take great care of them knowing I'm stripping small layers I've built. Building layers faster than I'm removing them is a fun game for me haha.
    Love this intro into other pans as I'll be growing my cookware as I can afford it. Copper, stainless and carbon steel interest me the most as well as more of my favorite; cast iron.
    Edit: Can't wait to get a good wok and some Japanese knives!

  • @haileynichelle8343
    @haileynichelle8343 3 роки тому

    I appreciate this guide so much! Thank you!!!

  • @ebokcaste4760
    @ebokcaste4760 2 роки тому

    Nice! Very educational. I was just thinking of buying a pan. Thanks for this man. Keep it up!

  • @tommytran9201
    @tommytran9201 3 роки тому +247

    me: watching this
    also me: cooks ramen in microwave

  • @haryanwar1263
    @haryanwar1263 3 роки тому +7

    The great asian chef can adapt and cook in every situation, with only 1 wok

  • @gunther4598
    @gunther4598 Рік тому

    Excellent presentation. You explained well and covered a lot of material. Thanks.

  • @allthehui
    @allthehui 3 роки тому +1

    Super informative, concise video. TY EPICURIOUS 🙏

  • @dejasmith5420
    @dejasmith5420 3 роки тому +13

    I need this in a google doc so I can take notes before buying anything

  • @ErinReagan
    @ErinReagan 3 роки тому +31

    SO helpful! This should be required viewing for all highschoolers when they graduate and go out into the world.

    • @redbeardreturns3550
      @redbeardreturns3550 2 роки тому

      No.....no it shouldnt.
      This is by far the least of any bodies worries.
      Teens need to learn how to work, they need to learn to not give up on a job because it isn't what they expected.
      Teens do NOT need a deep dive into "which pan to use".
      I agree though it is very nice info to have.

    • @Mystic-Midnight
      @Mystic-Midnight 2 роки тому +2

      @@redbeardreturns3550 I mean its useful for Teens starting college and going off and or live by themselves

    • @Gebri3l
      @Gebri3l Рік тому

      @@redbeardreturns3550 there is nothing in the world as important to human beings as cooking lol it require dicipline, work and teaches about life too.
      It teach kids to grow up respectfull of their elders
      Teaches Kids how to stay social
      teaches kids how to take care of their health, people around them and their environment
      Your teaching them how much work goes into staying alive, healthy and what it took to get them where they are
      Your teaching them why marriage is important
      ....
      There is nothing humans do that's more important than cooking..maybe gardning/farming and making tools for cooking/gathering and hunting.
      Everything in the world revolves around food
      Its Good for people who are studying or working or people who just want to get tipsy and have fun
      It's art, it's science, it's everything
      Everything humans learn should start with food

  • @devera7
    @devera7 Рік тому

    Well informed. Easily kept my attention and just like that 20 minutes went by. Looking for new pans so this video was super helpful

  • @InspiredByPri
    @InspiredByPri 3 роки тому

    This recipe is fantastic. Thank you for this!

  • @DesertHomesteader
    @DesertHomesteader 3 роки тому +8

    Great video! I tend to use my stainless steel fry pan for as much as possible. Its lighter than my cast iron and easier to clean and care for (3-layer clad...would love to have a 5-layer but they are so spendy!). I never thought much about the handle construction, though. I'll have to think about whether I need a flat handle for my next one.

    • @popenieafantome9527
      @popenieafantome9527 Рік тому

      Recently we been using our stainless steal pan for baking. If you clean it while its is still warm, it is significantly easier to clean than our glass ones. As for handle construction, my father will never use our flat cast iron because you cannot grab the handles barehanded. When in use, the short handle will heat up too much and we have all burned ourselves a couple times using it since its the only pan we have like that.

  • @AntBTaylor
    @AntBTaylor 3 роки тому +5

    Great instruction on what pans to use in the kitchen! I liked the video lots! I am in the market for a carbon steel pan to replace my non-stick ceramic pan. I used the ceramic pan instead of a traditional non-stick, and the instructor is right. The ceramic pan did not live up to its non-stick properties! A!

  • @colin101981
    @colin101981 Рік тому

    Fantastic, detailed and informative review. Very helpful for a professional to give guidance too.

  • @sowmithrawulwar2823
    @sowmithrawulwar2823 3 роки тому +2

    I have stainless steel utensils with 3 layers (triply), those are just amazing and I fell in love with it.

  • @kevinw9507
    @kevinw9507 3 роки тому +43

    This dude sounds like he's only familiar with western cookware, and has no clue about woks, but the producers wanted to throw in woks as part of the line up. The uncertainty in his dialogue when he talks about woks shows how unfamiliar he is.
    Woks aren't necessarily situational, and can be used to stir fry, deep fry, sear, and braise foods (among other things). The material is thin, so you have to adjust for that factor when working with them. The discoloration is from the seasoning that all woks go through as carbon steel cookware. Even carbon steel frying pans undergo the same color change to what the wok is showing. The thing is that the wok hasn't been fully seasoned and only a limited portion of the wok has been used to cook. He is somewhat correct about the non-stick woks. They can still be used on a stovetop, but I wouldn't use them on a 10,000 BTU burner that the other woks are appropriate for, which would vaporize the nonstick coating.
    Edit: Additionally, woks are fine for home cooking. You just have to understand that you'll need a flat-bottomed wok for most stovetops, food will take longer to cook, and you won't have the wok hei that you'll get from the super high BTU flame burners. Also understand that not all wok cooking requires super high heat. Woks are very nice in that you can move food around to the sides for temperature control as you're cooking.

    • @xANDYOUx
      @xANDYOUx 3 роки тому +5

      yeah I got slighty irritated when he started on the discoloration part. it's layers created on purpose. not something that accidentally happened :)

    • @delusionsama
      @delusionsama 2 роки тому

      so can a skillet dont be biasd .

  • @ryotaarai3816
    @ryotaarai3816 3 роки тому +83

    For me it's simple. I choose a pan that's not dirty in the sink 😂

  • @dshahata
    @dshahata 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your excellent knowledge!

  • @jennitamonteiro9728
    @jennitamonteiro9728 2 роки тому

    Loved it so educative and so useful info even for a advance years of cooking done in different pans...Agree with all yr views & a big thank you from me.

  • @seven4221
    @seven4221 3 роки тому +7

    UA-cam seriously recommended this video for me, because i own a "Golden Frying Pan" in the video game "Team Fortress 2".
    Absolute legends.

  • @Helixforce
    @Helixforce 3 роки тому +27

    Pro tip peeps, get a cast iron dutch oven, carbon steel wok, and two different stainless steel pots.
    Takes up little space, and can be used to cook everything!

    • @amyblake6862
      @amyblake6862 3 роки тому +2

      And if you get the Lodge cast iron Dutch oven, the lid doubles as an “oven proof” skillet and baking dish (think pan pizza). Wish I’d had one in college.

    • @MrsLyds
      @MrsLyds 2 роки тому

      Totally agree! 🙌👍

  • @kimberlybatarse1715
    @kimberlybatarse1715 3 роки тому

    Wow! So informative from a cookware guru! A lifetime of experience shared to inspire many! :-)

  • @weston.weston
    @weston.weston Рік тому

    This gentleman provided a great presentation, very helpful tips.

  • @daughterofthesoil8769
    @daughterofthesoil8769 3 роки тому +68

    I'm obsessed with cooking utensils, Lord help me not to go and impulse buy pans after this video 🥴💀😩

    • @ConneRSensei
      @ConneRSensei 3 роки тому +6

      So you say you're,
      Pan-sexual

    • @KarlosEPM
      @KarlosEPM 3 роки тому +2

      I feel ya m8

    • @daughterofthesoil8769
      @daughterofthesoil8769 3 роки тому +1

      @@ConneRSensei LMFAOOOOO I guess you can say so😂😂😂

    • @kluang1
      @kluang1 3 роки тому

      @@ConneRSensei Badabum-tish

    • @marshunnaclark5829
      @marshunnaclark5829 3 роки тому +2

      I feel you completely. Especially certain knives and gadgets. Lol

  • @laurenrogers5851
    @laurenrogers5851 3 роки тому +3

    This is the most interesting thing I've ever seen on UA-cam

  • @xanthorhoea
    @xanthorhoea 2 роки тому +1

    an excellent guide, thank you so much!

  • @ritak6329
    @ritak6329 2 роки тому

    The best video on cookware. Thank you!

  • @StephenLatimerWoody
    @StephenLatimerWoody 2 роки тому +3

    Most excellent! Thank you for this. My dad is an excellent cook but he seems to have replaced all his cast iron with really lousy pans and bacon and eggs when I visit are not what it was.
    After non stick, what is the best option for eggs?
    We have parrots and overheating Teflon kills them dead so thanks for addressing the toxicity. Cheers and well done. 👍😀

    • @Mystic-Midnight
      @Mystic-Midnight 2 роки тому +3

      Personally I really like Cast Iron for eggs but you need to have like a real nice seasoning on the pan to where it is basically a nonstick surface

    • @florencecousin5577
      @florencecousin5577 2 роки тому +1

      I like carbon steel for eggs (I use my crepe pan for this), but only after it has his coating, so only after 6 or 7 uses for crepes or anything else. And it still is a bit trickier to use. But when you cook fried eggs, the edge of the white gets really crispy with the carbon steel. You can not achieve that with a non-stick pan (I used to use a non-stick pan before). Omelette is better, too (but more difficult to do).
      I never tried on a cast iron frying pan, nobody in my family has one (they are rare in France, and very expensive).

    • @StephenLatimerWoody
      @StephenLatimerWoody 2 роки тому

      @@florencecousin5577 I am surprised cast iron is expensive in France. My mom bought me a big cast iron pan 35 years ago when I went out on my own and I still use it weekly. For eggs it must be in top shape. Poorly seasoned cast iron makes a big mess for omelettes or eggs, perfect eggs and small cleaning afterwards it it is seasoned properly. I season my whole pan every six months in the oven at 5oo degrees. We have birds so absolutely no non stick as it can kill them. Plus I can pass my pan down to my niece in 30 years. 🙃. I hear you on that lovely crisp edge for carbon steel. Cast iron will do the same although I think not with such ease.
      My mom's name is Florence. Great name! We call her Flo.

  • @notdavidj
    @notdavidj 3 роки тому +62

    Me a student: fry pan for everything

  • @wanmuaaz
    @wanmuaaz 3 роки тому

    THIS IS VERY HELPFUL. Thanks!!!

  • @_Toxicity
    @_Toxicity 3 роки тому +1

    I inherited my pots and pans from the woman who owned the house before me. I now learned two are very cheap, but the rest are fairly decent. I feel blessed. The massive stock pot and large skillet really are useful.

  • @nehemiahmarcus308
    @nehemiahmarcus308 3 роки тому +4

    I use a de Buyer carbon steel when I make eggs and I love it. Why didn't you recommend that for cooking eggs instead of the non-stick? As for my sauces, I use the clear see-through Pyrex because I can mark the sides with a grease pencil to determine my percentage of reductions.

    • @SlavicCelery
      @SlavicCelery 3 роки тому +2

      Based on the average home cook, non-stick is superior. For a skilled cook less so. But think about how many people's recipe skill set? Looking at those ramen, PB&J, spaghetti, and scrambled eggs crowd.

  • @linguaphile88
    @linguaphile88 3 роки тому +4

    I don't use nonstick cookware at all. To cook eggs I use a well seasoned cast iron pan and they glide around in it easily. 😃

    • @alexcorral1915
      @alexcorral1915 3 роки тому +1

      or a well-seasoned carbon steel plan. it's not as popular to use these types of pans tho as it requires a bit more effort to get it properly seasoned.

    • @linguaphile88
      @linguaphile88 3 роки тому

      @@alexcorral1915 I haven't messed with any carbon steel pans yet. Maybe in the future I'll take the plunge. 😄

    • @FalconGames109
      @FalconGames109 3 роки тому +1

      yep, he did the non stick comparison with stainless which is way worse about sticking than cast iron. eggs tend to be a breeze in cast iron, but if you don't let it preheat (like he did to the stainless) they'll still stick

  • @zeinnaja
    @zeinnaja 3 роки тому

    Super informative. Thank you!

  • @vernon_4411
    @vernon_4411 3 роки тому

    A very good summary of various types of pans. All of them are metal-based. We bought a casserole pot when we traveled to Asia last year. We prefer it over our enameled cast iron Dutch oven for its weight.

  • @solveigvan808
    @solveigvan808 2 роки тому +4

    My favorite type of cookware isn't covered much here, which is the oven-safe, high-heat non-stick type pans, such as the Ninja Foodi NeverStick pans or the Red Volcano Lavaflow pans. Low maintenance super quick and easy to clean, and great when you need to sear hard and fast.

  • @100livessasharosa9
    @100livessasharosa9 3 роки тому +130

    Uncle Roger: Wok, wok for everything

  • @vallea7770
    @vallea7770 3 роки тому

    What a great informative video! Thanks!

  • @Damienxx
    @Damienxx Рік тому

    Thank you for that explanation. Really helpful.

  • @chuckychuck8318
    @chuckychuck8318 3 роки тому +7

    16:42 but I like the metallic taste! Is that uncommon?
    The French have a saying "la vieille marmite fait de la bonne soupe" which means "the old pan makes the good soup".

    • @galbrunfranck9960
      @galbrunfranck9960 3 роки тому +3

      "C'est dans les vieux pots qu'on fait la meilleure soupe" but it's a metaphore on having better relationships with old women with experience than with a young one with no experience ))

  • @kiencon7415
    @kiencon7415 3 роки тому +8

    Video: 22 mins
    Me: *seriously questioning myself on why I am watching this in class*

  • @Solemn_Kaizoku
    @Solemn_Kaizoku 2 роки тому

    Great video! Thanks for sharing this content and helping me take my cooking knowledge up a few more levels. My only suggestion would be to start out defining some of the terms used - I had a good idea of what most meant, but it would still be good since this is a basics video.

  • @StormStep
    @StormStep 6 місяців тому

    This was a fantastic video. I've been getting more into cooking and have realized that my Walmart nonstick aluminum pans aren't cutting it, but after doing research it's been hard to tell what kind of pans I should invest my money into. It was starting to feel a bit overwhelming until I saw this video, because most other videos talk about the benefits of each one but don't really go into which ones are actually worth getting and what you should use each one for.