Seasoning stainless pans

[Johnnyboy1971]

Just been having a chat with a friend about seasoning stainless pans to make them non stick.
Can this be done successfully and if so how is it done.

 

[British Red]

Nope - doesn't work.

 

[Mike313]

They used to recommend boiling milk in them but it's never worked for me. When I fry with lard I seem to get less 'stickages' (is that a word?) ....

 

[rorymax]

"stickages" is that a word ?

It should be

 

[petrochemicals]

Polished stainless is a lot better than rough, a well used stainless sticks a lot less, sand blasting?

 

[Toddy]

Stainless steel sticks.
Even the best ones, with the thick laminated bases, stick.

The only thing that stops them sticking is to line them with some of the silicon sheet stuff.

It really does work, and it's sold by the sheet (about 35x 45cms) for £1. Black or golden brown, they both work and they cut to fit with a pair of scissors.

Works to fry on, to bake in and to toast stuff upon too.

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Macaroon]

I've tried all sorts over the years with absolutely no success; apart from frying though, you can cut a disc to fit your pan from that flexible silicone mat, works a treat for baking and pot roast etc.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Well thanks for the info folks. Will have to look for a frypan that fits my pan.