Waterless Cookware

[lainie3]

Does anyone have any experiences with Kitchencraft cookware? How is it? Is it worth the expense? I think the pieces average about $80-$100/item. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Rose Pink]

You can cook with very little water in most decent pots and pans. It isn't necessary to buy special cookware. Of course, most decent pots and pans do cost a lot. Consider how long they last though. Also consider what you use the most. Do you really need a fish poacher if you only poach fish once a decade? I found that I could cook in just two or three sizes of pans and gradually got rid of the rest and put my cupboard space to other uses. But then I don't cook much and certainly not gourmet. Hopefully, Cat will chime in and give us some real advice.

 

[philemer]

http://www.school-for-champions.com/health/waterless.htm

 

[Rose Pink]

From what I read on that site, sounds like he is describing a pressure cooker. You can also cook waterless in the microwave.

 

[Cat]

Rose, don't know that I'm the right one for the job. I have just about every size imaginable, and I use them all.

As for brand, there are no special virtues to the brand named that should command such a high price. My own are made by Cuisinart. They have a non-stick coating (not Teflon - much more durable) that doesn't have to be babied. They are made of 18-10 stainless steel. Lids are made of tempered glass so that I don't have to keep lifting them to check on what's cooking.

Because of the non-stick properties, no fat is needed, and I use none. They have a disc bottom, so the heat is distributed evenly and items will brown at the farthest reaches, even of the 12" saute pan.

 

[JLB]

I was going through stuff yesterday looking for a receipt or cancelled check for something from 6 years ago. I did not find it, but I did find the 50 year guarantee certificate for our Ecko Prudential Stainless Steel waterless cookware with the titanium heat-retaining inner layer.

We have about 15 years left on that guarantee.

I we use it regularly. Last night we had a roast, cooked on the lowest setting on our electric range. When we had gas we would use the pilot light!

Yummy, yummy.

There used to be a lot of brands, Saladmaster, Ecko, etc. The standard presentation was to cook a roast, including veggies and a pineapple upside-down cake, and serve it to group of prospects (nursing students, etc.)

 

[Arkansas Winger]

There used to be a lot of brands, Saladmaster, Ecko, etc. The standard presentation was to cook a roast, including veggies and a pineapple upside-down cake, and serve it to group of prospects (nursing students, etc.)

We have been using Saladmaster for about 40 years. It is still going strong. Had a couple of pans replaced for free during that time using the lifetime guarantee. They were still selling it last year. Obviously prices much higher now, but then it was very expensive back then.

 

[lainie3]

I never knew there were so many brands of waterless cookware. I have ordered a starter set, so to speak. I'm still trying to decide if I should keep it or cancel the order and forfeit my down payment. This info helps.

 

[JLB]

I was in direct sales after Moo U and part of our line was the waterless cookware, fine china, cutlery, and flatware. I wound up with all of it.

I did not sell it, but offered it as a premium. More often than not those premiums made the sale.

Boy, that was several incarnations ago!

The fine china went in the auction when we moved to the lake, but the cutlery is still hanging by the kitchen sink. I use at least one of the knives almost every day.

BTW, we have this waterless cookware discussion every now and then.

Can anyone get the skillets to work? Like how would you fry bacon and eggs? We prefer teflon types.

 

[Emily]

I went to a kitchen craft demo dinner several years ago. I thought the product was worthwhile. We had many friends that purchased sets and have been happy for several years.

Since we have 6 children that are obligated to help in the kitchen and learn to cook, the cookware was a little over the top for learning tools.

Emily