Best video on performing this water test. No time wasted with blah-blah-blah. Straight to the point with examples for "too high" and "too low". Bravo!
@lordbyron3603
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thank you so much! Your water ball demonstration was wonderful. This is by far the best video on how to use SS pans.
@krisstrong5936
4 жыл бұрын
make sure you wipe the pan down and not leave any water in the pan BEFORE you add the oil. otherwise when the oil meets the water it will burn off rapidly creating micro droplets of vaporized oil and cause a flash fire effect in the pan.
@demettunali
3 жыл бұрын
This is a very important safety note. Thanks for bringing that up!!!
@loveistruth5713
5 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention that the meat should be at Room temperature. Putting cold meat in a hot pan will lower the Pan's temperature Thus creating sticking again.
@ChantYip
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@alexgoico
2 жыл бұрын
how do you cook frozen hamburgers in a stainless steel pan then?
@zamdubstep278
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexgoico youre supposed to let the burger thaw. U cant cook frozen meat.
@whooiis7262
2 жыл бұрын
and this applies to all proteins ( chicken, meat, eggs etc ) always let them about 15 mn outside the fridge
@petergriffinson1907
Жыл бұрын
@@zamdubstep278 foreman grill?
@ChantYip
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is the best demonstration on how to use stainless steel pan to fry anything, eggs, meat, etc without sticking. There are several video on this subject but yours is the best.
@idaeinjaw2139
7 жыл бұрын
This video guide is very detailed! Deserves more likes
@andregreen8040
2 жыл бұрын
Ida Einjaw@ You’re right. It does deserve more likes. And yet 45 morons disliked it.
@ronmartin3755
4 жыл бұрын
Now, this is very helpful. I just threw away all of my None Stick coated cookware. I was able to find three different sizes of All-Clad Skillets at my local Goodwill. Don't ask how I was so lucky but all three pans were taped together and I paid $9.95 for a 12", 10" and 8" All-Clad Stainless Steel Skillets. That is $9.95 for all three skillets! I already had several pots and pans in stainless steel. I also have tons of great Cast Iron as well. The set of 3 All-Clad skillets new are about $350.00! I have tried cooking chicken just like this video showed last night. I had the same sticky results he showed in his video! Now I will try this and see how my stainless does. Thanks for the great video and the information.
@jeankeats3200
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That was the best demonstration of heating stainless correctly, that I've seen yet!
@NASAastronautStep-Mom
3 жыл бұрын
Best demonstration of the Leidenfrost effect in cooking - so helpful when using any type of pan especially stainless steel. Thank you.
@ManOfParody
3 жыл бұрын
omg someone who actually shows what happens when it's too hot and how to tell. Thank you. Seriously. I ruined a pan with a kitchen fire cause I couldn't find out how it was too hot.
@readingswithjenna9714
7 жыл бұрын
Best explanation on youtube! thank you so so so much!!
@mospiritual6471
5 жыл бұрын
Hey !! It's jenna's journey, haha !! Seems there's some culinary profess that you have !! Spiritual shark, episodes pending !!! MO JAZZ #calm piano
@d.haroldangel241
4 жыл бұрын
Very clear explanation. Short and to the point, and very useful. Thank you.
@kepler186f4
Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best demonstrations I've seen so far!!
@vee.t
3 жыл бұрын
Rarely use my stainless pan, but after watching this ... It's just awesome. Thank you!!!
@oh8wingman
Жыл бұрын
Excellent information that I will be using in the future. Thank you very much for your scientific explanation.
@nuzzynuzzfuts5824
2 жыл бұрын
I was adding the oil to a cold pan.No wonder all of the meats were sticking.Thank you for deminstrating it.
@cliffmathew
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very great demonstration. Just a question: Wondering why a specific degree measurement is not being mentioned anywhere. Since stainless steel and water should behave the same when heated to a specific degree of temperature, I wonder why one can't arrive at that (presumably) constant number and use it every time. With that number at hand, and a thermometer, we don't have to repeat the water test everytime. (Unfortunately, I don't own a stainless steep pan to experiment). Thanks again.
@glennboyce2878
3 жыл бұрын
I saw another video about this same subject and they explained that different metals have different heating points. Cast Iron vs Stainless Steel. kzitem.info/news/bejne/o4ltm4upmIxoo4I
@scrippslarry
2 жыл бұрын
Another commenter just did that study with an IR thermometer and found the desired (mercury ball) temp range to be 175°F to 260°F. Yes, he was also surprised it was that low.
@cliffmathew
2 жыл бұрын
@@scrippslarry Thank you for the update! Much appreciated.
@Iconoclast1919
Жыл бұрын
Not all stainless steel is made the same way. There are huge differences between cheap and more expensive stainless steel pans. As the pan is heated, the stainless steel grains expand and fill cracks and crevices which makes it non-stick. Some pans are more or less grainy, some are scratched more than others, and some are thicker than others and require higher heat which it will then hold onto so the temperature in the pan won't drop as much. There are a lot of variables!
@cliffmathew
Жыл бұрын
@@Iconoclast1919 Thanks - that makes sense.
@kageguwa
2 жыл бұрын
BIB THANKS ! There is the answer to my problems...
@karenshoucairmcgray4902
3 жыл бұрын
Ugh! I have not got to that one ball yet. Still experimenting. This is the best video I have viewed on this subject. Love my stainless though. I will keep trying.
@Lontokka
3 жыл бұрын
This was a very good video! I Followed the instructions and was able to enjoy nicely cooked cevapcici on my new pan.
@aycooper8500
4 жыл бұрын
Hello 33jirka. Today is March 1st 2020, and I see that this video was made in 2010, so I'm wondering if you've made any other instructional videos because this is by far the best cooking (prep) demonstration I've yet found. Perhaps under another name, as I've checked your home page and nothing there. Your instruction is very good and it would be a shame and a great great loss (for all of us who are trying to become more savvy in our kitchens), if this be your only effort. Thank you for the "ball test" video and may I (we) find more of your instructional videos
@FretwellDoesntCare
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!! This helps me with my stainless steel cooking. I really felt like i was messing something up with how much everything was sticking. This is a life saver!! Thank you :D this will be my go-to to explain cooking properly with stainless steel for anyone in my life :)
@glennboyce2878
3 жыл бұрын
1) Can or should you do this on a Teflon pan, or any other non-stick pan? 2) What would be the difference between using hot water or cold water?
@Matt-ym3if
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t do this w Teflon
@zorbahak11
3 жыл бұрын
Do not do with teflon it will get too hot and start to degrade and cause toxic fumes
@scottrichmond3548
2 жыл бұрын
The drop at 1:00 was done from much higher and with much more force than the gentle placement of the water every other time. Just an observation.
@bogiesan
2 жыл бұрын
The water-test phenomenon is known as Leidenfrost Effect, named for a German doctor who figured out the physical properties that make "film boiling".happen. The problem for amateur cooks is that this effect occurs at a wild range of temperatures depending on the surface properties of the pan including the seasoning. Non-sticks tend to display Leidenfrost below 212F while a steel pan usually needs 280-320F to generate the film boiling effect. But there's a significant temperature difference between seasoned carbon, naked stainless, and cast iron pans. Using a spot-reading infrared thermometer can help you determine the exact point at which Leidenfrost occurs. Find the critical temperature for each pan in your collection and write it down. Post that list where you can see it while prepping. Here's a competently produced explainer: kzitem.info/news/bejne/o4ltm4upmIxoo4I
@jawbaw6471
2 жыл бұрын
David Bogie --- The Leidenfrost effect never worked well in my stainless steel skillet. I put a grill thermometer in my pan and the effect did not occur until my pan reached 450 F. Probably too hot.
@ameharmart
5 жыл бұрын
Did you ever know that you're my hero, And everything I would like to be? I can fly higher than an eagle, For this video is the wind beneath my wings.
@zanaros2606
Жыл бұрын
The only bad thing with cooking non-stick with SS pans, is that the slight smoke from oil is the equivalent of breathing in carcinogenic cigarette smoke. Which is why there are so many cases of non-smoking women getting lung cancer in asia, simply because they regularly cook family meals at home for their entire lifetimes. And a common step in chinese style cooking is exactly to heat the oil until it smokes first...just like how you cook non-stick in SS pans. Even worse if you like to cook wok hei style using an iron wok with screaming hot temperature.
@JohnConboy1
2 жыл бұрын
I just tried this method with a couple of fried eggs cooked in a bit of vegetable oil. I waited until there was just one water bubble sliding around then added my oil. Whilst the eggs didn't stick, the bottoms were a bit overdone. Perhaps eggs don't need to be cooked at as high a temperature as meat? I'm sure with a bit more practice, I'll get it just right. Thanks for the video.
@wopan14
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this good explanation. You didn't say anything about seasoning the stainless steel pan, is this not necessary if I use the right temperature?
@alexgoico
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Have two stainless steel pans at home, and I am only looking at youtube trying to figure out how to not make everything stick to the pan because our nonstick pan is scratched.
@JFomo
5 жыл бұрын
Great work and you even provided examples.
@hannabaal150
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the examples, made me want to sample! Truly a rare video well done.
@kayhoney9382
Жыл бұрын
This is life-saving! Thank you so much!!
@johnwillis9491
Ай бұрын
Superb!
@robertkushner156
5 жыл бұрын
Please tell us viewers how many minutes you cooked your chicken breast in the correctly heated pan to achieve the nice browning and JUICY interior! Thank you so much for your attention. Great instructive video!
@Parken26
2 жыл бұрын
Finally… a quick and precise explanation of this phenomenon. But why not just give a temperature reading in celsius?
@sarahthieben810
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my holy crap... I had no idea and this is the best video ever. Wow and thank you!!
@22julip
2 жыл бұрын
I tried it with a new all clad pan it heated up for almost 7 minutes and the water sizzled then it evaporated but it never made one ball that floated on the surface , I used tap water which is kind of hard water could that be the problem ? I had it medium heat any ideas ? Or does it need to be hotter ? I don’t think so because I did it every minute then every 30 seconds and just evaporated, I’ll try again great video .
@AverageReviewsYT
2 жыл бұрын
Finally a useful video about this topic
@pattiel1108
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to try the water test. I tried to season my pan with olive oil tonight. Heated it first. Then added the oil and waited for it to smoke. Let the pan cool down and then tried to cook. The chickpeas stuck to the pan. I'm hoping this will fix it!
@MrsBee-uo2lc
4 жыл бұрын
Great info! Would this still apply if you're not frying and just cooking in it normally? 👍
@marktibbetts3799
2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative
@andregreen8040
2 жыл бұрын
I learned something new. Nice video.
@elizabethheiland5632
2 жыл бұрын
For health I cook without oil. Anyway to do so and make pancakes?
@zero_bs_tolerance8646
2 жыл бұрын
Short and sweet. Thank you very much.
@boss-lyfe
Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial 👌
@rudrabarathan2737
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Very informative.
@mozartheart2958
6 ай бұрын
Would this apply to the iron cast as well?
@BigBADArt89
10 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! Thanks a lot for the video!
@NemoVir
10 ай бұрын
Why not reduce the temperature of the flame when too hot?
@carakatie
2 жыл бұрын
I keep trying this method, and I get to the rolling ball stage with water. However as soon as I add any oil or ingredients they instantly char and burn. What am I doing wrong?
@sky9897
5 жыл бұрын
So this is the medium heat test. But what about high heat for steak? Is there a test, too?
@alexpss13
3 жыл бұрын
Does dis heating technique also apply for stainless steel pot to make rice , pasta and boiled veggies ? My rice got stuck
@jimmib6143
5 жыл бұрын
Well done. Thank you!
@SEIMYUNGVACTRONCOLTD
Жыл бұрын
Whic stainless steel coating grade is the safest 304 or 430 ?
@mshell1959
3 жыл бұрын
Good straight forward video!
@1cleandude
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thank you so much
@DiabloOutdoors
2 жыл бұрын
Very good video
@richardb.1938
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent explanation. Too bad this is the only video 773jirka posted. The guy obviously knows a lot about cooking.
@nimueh4298
5 жыл бұрын
Does this method apply to cast iron cookware?
@nirvanacobain001
Жыл бұрын
I know im 13 years later but plz can someone answer ! I noticed in the video that you let the water drop from a pretty high distance whenever i do this it always go to many beads and never do the mercury ball thing. The only case where I have the mercury ball form is when I let the water drop from a very close distance from the pan is this normal ???
@ayeshasadiqa4150
2 жыл бұрын
It will time consumnig how we will onow that fry pan is ready about temprature i m confused
@citaramirez2832
5 жыл бұрын
thank you this is a big help
@seaside456
5 жыл бұрын
Why did he clean the pan halfway through,if the ball of water you create hits previous area where the pan is not hot enough it breaks up.
@alireid5874
5 жыл бұрын
You want the pan to be dry before adding oil, or you may start a fire!
@BrigitteCoffman
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video!
@treeroofgrass
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This worked perfectly for me!
@stevenswall
2 жыл бұрын
My avocado oil with a high smoke point that I rub the pan with to store was smoking by the time the water beaded and stayed on it. Tried making eggs... Gave me a heart attack how much oil was required still, and I trashed two eggs that stuck to the pan too much even though browned on the bottom. Shouldn't they release? Anyhow, a crap ton more oil and heating it again made it 25% as good as nonstick, which is better than when I haven't preheated it so much and it makes me want to throw it in the garbage like my lodge cast iron. Can't wait until we have an invincible nonstick coating that sears things well. :( Until then it's not so much different pans having their strengths, but rather every pan having a major flaw.
@bevjane7245
Жыл бұрын
Store stainless steel pans washed clean, scoured if necessary; cast iron needs to be seasoned, but not stainless steel :) since your comment is so old, I hope you figured this out somewhere along the way.
@whitedragon101
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid. Very helpful
@teeroosam6781
2 жыл бұрын
How long did you cooked the chicken breast on each side please?
@maxdoubt5219
7 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@killagilla24
5 жыл бұрын
Thank u sir
@steveh.3370
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you.
@rudysmith6293
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Thank you!
@fakasi
2 жыл бұрын
Notice how high he drops the water when it dispersed everywhere compared to when he gets one drop floating around.
@inkarceration4069
8 ай бұрын
If its too hot oil will spontaneously combust into fire... don't ask
@kctsp6631
3 жыл бұрын
Very good video, thank you.
@pearljameric
3 жыл бұрын
At 1:00 you throw the water in and it goes into many balls but a few moments later you lay the water in gently.. Then you try and say it is because the pan was too hot that it formed many balls. No it's because you tossed the water in aggressively and did not the second time..
@aguacabana3476
4 жыл бұрын
Best explanation!!! Thankyou so much !
@mbabajanov
2 жыл бұрын
when i sear steaks in stainless steel in avocado oil, my beautiful pan becomes black color, why is that? how can i prevent that? am i preheating too high heat?
@everything-pz2ev
3 жыл бұрын
😙 perfect video!
@adelinenicholas7075
3 жыл бұрын
I love this. It's so simple. Americans don't get it.
@talentzone287
5 жыл бұрын
Great great great
@dmitryisaev5955
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Cool!
@eaglehigh-h3e
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, can i use extra virgin olive oil to cook in stainless steel pan? Thanks
@FurleyGhost
4 жыл бұрын
You can, just beware extra virgin olive oil has a low smoke point, so keep the heat lower. Regular olive oil has a higher smoke point, so probably better to use while actually cooking.
@eaglehigh-h3e
4 жыл бұрын
@@FurleyGhost Noted on that. Thank you. More info below from net. Nutrition and cooking experts agree that one of the most versatile and healthy oils to cook with and eat is olive oil, as long as it’s extra virgin. “You want an oil that is not refined and overly processed,” says Howard. An “extra virgin” label means that the olive oil is not refined, and therefore of high quality. Extra virgin olive oil contains a large amount of monounsaturated fats and some polyunsaturated fatty acids; many studies have linked it to better heart health. Olive oil has a relatively lower smoke point compared to other oils, so it’s best for low and medium-heat cooking.
@gertvanrooy428
Жыл бұрын
The trick does the trick
@keirokeiro1976
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@BBBYpsi
5 жыл бұрын
Such bs notice when it formed a bunch of water balls he dropped the water from above the pan. When only 1 water ball did so with spoon touching bottom of pan. Also chicken had not gotten that crust on second chicken breast. Nice trick.
@FurleyGhost
4 жыл бұрын
It is true that a lot of balls right away means it is too hot. Also true that he tried turning the second chicken breast too early, LOL!
@dianecolosimo5319
2 жыл бұрын
wonderful.
@shaundanielsy5821
3 жыл бұрын
so, what is the temperature?
@soyeong2ee
4 жыл бұрын
The Best!
@nikolai9709
6 жыл бұрын
best video ever
@Adeline9418
3 жыл бұрын
Some People think stainless steel pans are worthless. Their loss.
@yasminbautista8367
2 жыл бұрын
Wowwwwwwwww thanks
@TheRVSN
3 жыл бұрын
Based on this video I will buy and use stainless steel pan.
@hanafitan7731
5 жыл бұрын
I am worry that chicken cooked at outside but not cooked enaugh at the inside , because the pan is too hot
@8triagrammer
5 жыл бұрын
Try making a French Omelette this way...
@player234145
2 жыл бұрын
When the oil smokes, it is a sign that the oil is to hot and this is not good for your health ;-)
@sittingduhk
9 ай бұрын
at 1:00 he drops the water from way up high and at 1:07 he drops the water really close to the pan, its not really a fair example
@akaz50
4 жыл бұрын
you are pan savior
@user-mh4ow3wd8x
3 жыл бұрын
Take me 3 minutes still can’t find out how water can become water drop . If can tell how hot temperatures will make water drop that will be great
@ajam4u
2 жыл бұрын
At the correct temp, the waterdrop developes an air bubble between the surface of the pan and the waterdrop. So that it is gliding on air. The same thing will happen with the oil at the correct temp. This is why it becomes a non-stick surface.
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