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Default discoloring of stainless steel pots from overheating?

On 21 Jan 2011 16:52:44 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2011-01-21, Boron Elgar > wrote:
>
>> Yup, but usually with thinner, less expensive pans. I have not seen it
>> since I have a grown-up's set of pots and pans.

>
>No, it will occur in high-end SS cookware, also. You jes hafta get the
>good stuff up to "glowing" temps, as I have since proven.
>
>OTOH, I spent good money on my cookware to provide good and reliable
>service, not to impress guests and tourists.
>
>nb


Hmmm...I switched to ceramic-top electric when we moved in here and
that is about the time I got my good cookware. The electric stove may
have contributed more to my not having it occur lately than the pots
themselves.

Thanks for the ponder.

Boron