sticks when frying, how to prevent?

Philippines
August 27, 2008 6:36am CST
whenever i fry something on the pan it sticks. how to i keep it from sticking? it is very hard to wash the pan afterwards.
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8 responses
• United States
27 Aug 08
Use tephlon pans or PAM. If you've never heard of pam its a non-stick cooking spray. Like oil but in a spray can that really does work!!
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• Philippines
28 Aug 08
thanks for the post and the tip that you have shared. i will check on the PAM that you were talking about when i go to the supermarket later. thanks a lot. happy mylotting!!!
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• United States
27 Aug 08
If you are using a non stick pan and the food it sticking then yu have the heat to high.Never put yor cook wear in the diah washer i no it says thatsome of it that i is ok.But it will cause food to stick.Like the other answers said are all the best ways.
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• Philippines
27 Aug 08
i will be doing that the next time i fry. thanks for the post and have a great day!!!
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@deebomb (15304)
• United States
27 Aug 08
What kind of pan are you using?
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• Philippines
27 Aug 08
i am using the normal pan. i heard that Teflon doesn't stick... are you using one? thanks for the post!!!
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@deebomb (15304)
• United States
27 Aug 08
I use both. I have a good alumanin and the teflon skillets. The teflon skillet I just spray a little cooking spray and every thing comes out easy. With the Alumanin I use a little butterand I usually keep the heat on meduim. Sometime when I think I have gotten the alumanin pan clean but I don't things will stick and be very hard to clean. so make sure to keep the heat low even for frying eggs and make sure the pan is clean using a sttel wool when washing it up.
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• Philippines
28 Aug 08
thanks for that additional information. i will take note of that. thanks a lot friend. :)
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
27 Aug 08
Hi kenchiprincess If you are not using non-stick utensils, just pre heat it for a fews minutes before starting to cook. Heat it till its hot, then switch the burner off and then pour oil or whatever and switch it on. This kinda helps. Good luck! Happy cooking!
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• Philippines
27 Aug 08
hi thanks for the post and the tips. i will be trying that tomorrow when i cooks for breakfast. i truly appreciate what you have shared with me.. i'll get back to you about it. thanks so much. happy mylotting!!!
@luvstochat (6907)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Use a non stick spray like Pam or Crisco. You food won't stick to the pan it won't make your food taste any different and your pan will be very easy to clean up afterwords. I love the spary cooking oil!
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• Philippines
27 Aug 08
hi thanks for the post and the tip. i'll be checking on this brand in the supermarket and try it the next time i cook. and that's great what it's easy to clean the pan afterwards... happy mylotting and have a great day!!! i truly appreciate the share... :) Happy cooking!!!
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• Australia
27 Aug 08
If you use a regular/standard pan, preheat it before adding oil. also heat the oil before frying some meat or veggies. If you use a non-sticking pan, that would even be better and easier than the standard pan. At least the food cooked there won't stick. Use also some cooking oil spray if it's available.
• Philippines
27 Aug 08
thanks a lot for the share and the post. i'll be doing that the next time i fry. i'll let you know if it works!!! truly appreciate this information!!! happy mylotting and have a great day!!!
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@jillbeth (2705)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Use high-quality, heavy cookware, not the cheap flimsy stuff. Cast-iron cookware, when well-seasoned, is almost as good as nonstick. Heavy cookware distributes the heat more evenly and avoids burned spots. Be sure your oil is hot in the pan before putting in the food and that should help with the sticking problem, also.
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• Philippines
27 Aug 08
i think i better check on my cookware to avoid sticking. i truly appreciate you post and tips. thanks for the help. have a great day and happy mylotting!!!
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• United States
27 Aug 08
Sounds to me that it is the type of pan that you are using. I used to buy the cheap pans but ended up spending more money on burnt food and throwing the pans away. A couple of extra dollars spent on cookware saves on stress, food and ruined pans.
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• Philippines
27 Aug 08
thanks for brining think up.. i think i better invest on good and quality cookwares. thanks for the post and have a great day!!! happy cooking to both of us...
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