You are now ready to cook

The pan now has the right temperature and you are ready to cook – turn down the stove slightly.

• Add fat to the pan. Preferably use oil with a high smoke point, such as rapeseed oil or vegetable oil, as the steel pan can reach a very high temperature
• Add the food and leave it in until it has formed a crust. It is important to be patient – if you try to turn the food before the crust has formed, it will stick to the pan. A piece of fish, for example, might be ruined
• Turn the food over and repeat the process

When you boil pasta, you should wait to add until the water boils – otherwise the salt can corrode and leave marks on the product.

Steel can also be used to store the food after cooking, unlike cookware with coating.

Remove burn marks due to overheating

Burn marks on a steel surface can occur when the pan is exposed to high heat. Burn marks are often bluish-brown and appear on the surface of stainless steel. These marks are usually cosmetic and do not affect the performance of the pan, but they can be removed if you want a cleaner and more polished surface.

• Fill the pan/pot with equal parts white vinegar and water.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
• Pour out the liquid and sprinkle baking soda on the marked areas.
• Scrub gently with a sponge or brush until the marks come off.
• Rinse thoroughly and wipe the pan dry.

Has the outside of your steel product become a little faded? Watch the video under video guides on how to get it clean again.