Le Creuset’s Toughened Non-stick delivers superior results and everyday ease of use. Crafted to our legendary standards, these everyday essential pans aren’t just exceptionally resilient — they’re exceptionally versatile, too.
The fully encapsulated aluminum core and induction-ready stainless steel base distribute heat evenly, no matter the stovetop. The textured interior coating browns and sears exceptionally well to ensure food is cooked to perfection, with or without the use of oil, but still easily wipes clean. Safe for dishwasher, oven and metal utensils, Le Creuset’s non-stick is the choice for mastering wonderfully flavorful meals from stove to oven to table.
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Non-stick Cookware Cooking Tips
Non-stick cookware is popular because it is so easy to use, and produces great results with minimal effort in the kitchen. But here are a few cooking tips from our test kitchen experts to be sure you get the most from your Toughened Non-stick cookware:
- Before the first time you use our non-stick cookware, condition the interior non-stick surface by rubbing a film of vegetable or canola oil over the entire cooking surface with a paper towel and then wipe off the oil. Do not condition the black exterior. Occasional reconditioning will help protect the surface and promote longer life.
- Add a little oil or butter to cover the bottom of the pan if desired and preheat on low to medium heat until the oil is shimmering but not smoking.
- We know it seems counter-intuitive, but don’t use an aerosol non-stick cooking spray as it can damage the non-stick coating on the cookware.
- For oil-free cooking, preheat the pan on low to medium heat for approximately two minutes before adding food. Stay close by so you can be sure the pan doesn’t get too hot.
- Use low to medium heat while cooking. For searing or stir-frying, start with medium-high heat, but once food is added to the pan turn down the heat. You will still get a perfectly golden-brown sear on your food.
- We recommend using non-stick utensils for cooking to prolong the life of your non-stick cookware. But Toughened Non-stick is safe for metal utensils which means for normal everyday cooking you can go ahead and flip your grilled cheese with a metal spatula, turn chicken thighs with metal tongs and gently whisk eggs with a metal whisk without worrying about damaging the pan.
- Toughened Non-stick cookware is extremely versatile, and can go from the stovetop to the oven, under the grill and then brought to the table for true one-pan ease.
- Non-stick pans are great for cooking, but they’re not so great (and shouldn’t be used) for marinating or storing foods.
How to Clean Toughened Non-Stick
One of the benefits of non-stick cookware is that it is fast and easy to clean. Toughened Non-Stick is dishwasher-safe, but we recommend hand washing to maintain the appearance and performance of the non-stick coating.
After cooking, allow the pan to cool completely. Simply use a soft non-stick sponge to wash with warm water and mild dish soap. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Be sure to never use metal cleaning pads or abrasive cleaners on non-stick cookware. We recommend using our felt pan protectors when stacking and storing pans.
