Kwayera
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Worth it? Not?
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Copper cookware (1 Viewer)
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theism
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copper is too damn expensive nowadays.
decent copper cookware, made in france would cost at least $200 for the smallest pot.
not worth it.
maybe get a copper based pan, which is pretty much what it's good for (thermal conduction) - the cost for the sides
decent copper cookware, made in france would cost at least $200 for the smallest pot.
not worth it.
maybe get a copper based pan, which is pretty much what it's good for (thermal conduction) - the cost for the sides
Kwayera
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Well, if you COULD get them cheaper, would it be worth it for the added cooking benefit vs cleaning difficulties?
(I know people/places/things)
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theism
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hmm...
what kind of cooking would you be doing?
what kind of cooking would you be doing?
Kwayera
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Well I assume I wouldn't be frying a steak or anything but you know.. general stuff.
theism
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like french haute cuisine? =D
get it if you can afford it.
they'll last a lifetime or more if you take care of them apparently.
also take note prior to purchase if its copper lined stainless steel or solid copper
get it if you can afford it.
they'll last a lifetime or more if you take care of them apparently.
also take note prior to purchase if its copper lined stainless steel or solid copper
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Some sites that Google turned up.
Value of Copper Cookware
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Copper Cookware - ChefTalk.com
As for personal experience, I have no idea. Sorry.
Value of Copper Cookware
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Copper Cookware - ChefTalk.com
As for personal experience, I have no idea. Sorry.
BlackDragon
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Copper cookware is awesome. You have to get a big copper pot and cook something rustic in it.
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nah just get stainless stell
Copper cookware is incredible. I've used it at a couple of restaurants over my career and it is unreal. Amazing heat dispertion, a really great weight:size:strength ratio and it looks great. Buy it if you can afford it, you only really need 3-4 different size pans for home use.
But,
It's pricey. A small pot around the 700ml size suitable for boiling one egg is $150, a two litre from any reputable maker is $300-400. Only ever buy from a European manufacturer if you are getting them. They make the very best, and when you are spending that kind of money you go for the best. No point trying to save $50 a pot by purchasing from an unknown manufacturer. Pots like these you want the best and you WILL notice a difference. Next, you can't do high heat cooking with them. Steaks are out of the question. Also, you need to polish them all the time. They corrode very easily, especially in a kitchen environment. You also need to get them treated every few years usually as the insides are tin(?). They can scratch easily too...
But,
It's pricey. A small pot around the 700ml size suitable for boiling one egg is $150, a two litre from any reputable maker is $300-400. Only ever buy from a European manufacturer if you are getting them. They make the very best, and when you are spending that kind of money you go for the best. No point trying to save $50 a pot by purchasing from an unknown manufacturer. Pots like these you want the best and you WILL notice a difference. Next, you can't do high heat cooking with them. Steaks are out of the question. Also, you need to polish them all the time. They corrode very easily, especially in a kitchen environment. You also need to get them treated every few years usually as the insides are tin(?). They can scratch easily too...
Kwayera
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Well, I found a set on eBay - 9pc that I paid $350 for. Not a European manufacturer (Benjamin & Medwin Inc. New York) but at that price - bargain? I believe they're tin lined as opposed to ss lined.
