Do non-stick pots and pans exist that are non-toxic?

[magentawave]

I don't want to do the Teflon thing so I was wondering if non-stick pots and pans exist that are non-toxic? Bottom line is: I'm looking for super easy to clean pots and pans that won't poison my food so I can reduce water usage. Is there such a thing?<br><br>Thanks<br><br>Steve

 

[Guest]

I just use cast iron with butter. My food never sticks. I never like or trusted Teflon fry pans and pots.

 

[VanGirl]

Check out Stonedine @ <span id="taw" style="margin-right: 0;"><cite>www.<strong>stonedine</strong>.com</cite></span> I have been using them for about 4 years. They are much different than Teflon. <br><br>VanGirl<br><br>

 

[my_vantasy]

I bought the "As seen on TV" Orgreenic skillet and am very pleased with it.

 

[VanGirl]

I want to check out the Orgreenic also.

 

[wrcsixeight]

I primarily use my small cast iron skillet with olive oil. &nbsp;After cooking I put in a teaspoon of salt and wipe it clean with a napkin. &nbsp;It's rare that things stick to it

 

[ccbreder]

Cast iron is king.<br><br>Check the "green" pans. Target stores sell them. Ceramic.

 

[bobbert]

<p>-like some other post-ers said above ^ try a "seasoned" cast-iron skillet.&nbsp;</p><p>A lot of people swear by them-</p>

 

[VanFan]

Cast iron is the best "non-stick" cookware I've ever used!<br>Vickie

 

[simply lesa]

seasoned cast iron is great tho heavy.
also great and less heavy is a seasoned carbon steel wok...like in chinese restraunt kitchens not a walmart purchase

 

[magentawave]

I hadn't heard of the StoneDine and StoneLine stuff but the reviews are very high at Amazon. I see in their FAQ that they don't use PFOA but don't see anything about PTFE or silicone, or what was used to bond the stone surface together. Do you know?<br><br>

Check out Stonedine @ <span id="taw" style="margin-right: 0;"><cite>www.<strong>stonedine</strong>.com</cite></span> I have been using them for about 4 years. They are much different than Teflon. <br><br>VanGirl<br><br>

 

[Coffee Tim]

It's hard to make anything really stick to a WELL SEASONED cast iron skillett.&nbsp; I also have the Organic Green Ceramic skillett that I bought at Wallmart for $19.95 and so far I'm happy with it.&nbsp; Just remember to follow the directions and season the green skillette the first time before using it.

 

[highdesertranger]

cast iron is the best&nbsp;on all fronts.&nbsp; highdesertranger

 

[magentawave]

I just ordered the same $20 Orgreenics pan from Walmart. Its amazing how all over the map the reviews for that pan are at Amazon. If it doesn't work the way I want then I'll go with cast iron. Thanks.

 

[ccbreder]

I have "GreenPan". Ceramic not other stuff. From Target. They are the best pans I have ever used, and I love my cast iron, but CI takes maintenance.

 

[CrossCountryGal]

Cast iron is worth the extra weight IMHO

 

[magentawave]

Yes but Greenpans Thermolon has silicone in it:&nbsp;http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/is-greenpan-cookware-really-green

 

[Zil]

yea, cast iron has many contaminates. when "seasoned" it has all the contaminates from burnt fats. Some place and time we have to get away from a stick over flame. the new "greenpan" are made in China, good QC there. Original were Belgium.

 

[travel]

yea, cast iron has many contaminates. when "seasoned" it has all the contaminates from burnt fats. Some place and time we have to get away from a stick over flame. the new "greenpan" are made in China, good QC there. Original were Belgium.

<br><br>Really? I thought that with the heat, it would kill off any contaminants or bacteria. I recently got two cast iron frying pans, good quality T-Fal (one large and one small, both very heavy). Only used a few times, as I'm not familiar with using them. Maybe they just need to be well seasoned (even though they were supposedly "pre-seasoned" when I got them). As I move out of a house and into my van, I'm starting to get things ready. Been wondering what to do about cookware. I'll probably get a cast iron saucepan or stewing pot.&nbsp;<br><br>The reason I bought the cast iron is because I also heard so many people swear by them. And apparently, they let out a bit of natural iron, which our bodies need anyways. I know many avid campers using cast iron cookware. I've used Teflon non-stick frying pans and Corningware Visions pots for years. But I recently sold my Corningware Visions because they are glass and can - and do - break (ask me how I know&nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img">&amp;nbsp<img rel="lightbox" src="/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" class="bbc_img">.And my Teflon frying pans are near the end of their life, so I'll be tossing them out. I've got a few Sears stainless Steel pots and pans, but they actually "do" stain easily (mostly from too much heat) and food always seems to stick to it.<br><br>Stonedine or Orgreenics stuff looks good. I'd want a saucepan and a frying pan. But it seems you can only get a huge "set" or just a frying pan. Maybe I should just figure out how to properly season my T-Fal cast iron frying pans and look for a cast iron saucepan or pot. I just found some good tips for seasoning cast iron at http://www.wikihow.com/Season-Cast-Iron-Cookware but I need to get some Crisco or Canola oil before I can try it out. I only have olive oil, not sure if that will work as well. And... as nice as they look, I won't have space to store a complete "set" of Stonedine or Orgreenics. Too bad you can't just order the items you want. Oh, and then I need to figure out which sort of stove to get - probably a 1 burner Coleman type propane stove.