I'm periodically in the market for nonstick pans as they lose their namesake quality over time. I have a tinge of guilt that it seems pretty wasteful to have to change pans so frequently. I guess it poses a net external environmental cost. But my convenience and internal costs are paramount to me. Since nonstick pans are relatively disposable, I was persuaded by America's Test Kitchen's (ATK) recommendation of an inexpensive one, the T-Fal professional:
In the course of my pan research, I came across another ATK video that made me realize I want a pressure cooker:
However, I'm not persuaded that a stove top one is my best option. Attractive features of the electric ones are that they have timers and don't use up a sometimes crowded stove surface. I'm considering getting the Instant Pot DUO60. That it can hold it's own lid when open is a standout feature. That means I won't have to look for some empty counter space to rest a lid dripping with condensation.
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