How to easily prevent food sticking to your pan

Don’t you find it annoying when you’re stir frying meat or vegetables, or even frying an egg on a non-coated pan and the food chars and sticks to the bottom? Talk about effort scrubbing off right? Is there an easy way to prevent food sticking to the pan? Absolutely!

For many reasons (watch Dark Waters), we’ve decided to ditch all our non-stick pans or cookery that has a plastic coating. If you’re curious to know which non-coated pans to buy, read here. There was a bit of trepidation from myself before making the decision because I wondered how I would be able to cook food without it sticking to the pan and becoming an effort to clean. But I learnt of a method to prevent this, put it to the test, and it works! So here is this quick and straight to the point post, I’m going to share with you how to in 3 easy steps. Plus this works with any kind of pan, whether its cast iron, aluminium, stainless steel, you name it it’ll work.

3 steps to preventing food sticking to your pan

1. Heat up your pan without adding any oil.
2. Add a drop of water to the pan and if it turns into a ball bobbing around your base is ready.
3. Add oil of choice and lower heat if necessary and allow to heat up. Add your food and start frying away without it sticking! It’s marvelous!

What’s the science behind preventing food from sticking on a non-coated pan?

Preventing food from sticking to a non-coated pan is based on a combination of factors. First, ensuring that the pan is properly preheated before adding food helps create a barrier between the food and the pan’s surface. Then, using enough cooking oil or fat provides a lubricating layer that reduces friction between the food and the pan. Additionally, avoiding overcrowding the pan allows moisture to evaporate efficiently, preventing food from steaming and sticking. Finally, using the right cooking technique, such as flipping or stirring regularly, helps distribute heat evenly and prevents hot spots where food might stick. Overall, it’s a delicate balance of heat, oil, and technique to achieve non-stick cooking on a non-coated pan.

Have you made the switch from seed oils to more healthier alternatives like lard? Read this post or click on the photo above for more information. Let’s get healthy!