304 Stainless Steel Rectangular Pipe Tube ASTM 20mm Ss310 310s JIS

The “Tsssss” Test

Now it’s time to test and see if your stainless steel pan is ready. Release a single drop of water into the pan. It should dance around, and you’ll hear a “Tsssss” sound. The sound you’ll hear is what occurs between the hot oil and the food you cook. Moisture gets converted to steam, which lifts the food away from the pan.

You won’t hear that sizzle if your pan is too cold. So if your pan stays silent after you add the drop of water, you may need to increase the heat to medium-high. Without the sizzle, the food will not lift away, and it’ll stick to the pan. Be careful not to overheat the pan. Smoking oil is one sign that the pan has gotten too hot. Excessive heat can also cause food to stick to the pan.

Well-crafted stainless steel cookware has excellent heat retention properties, so don’t rush the process of heating the pan and the cooking oil. Start with medium heat and work your way up to medium-high heat when necessary. If you overshoot the mark, temporarily remove the pan from heat to bring it back down to an appropriate cooking temperature.

Stainless Steel Rectangular Pipe Specification