We have this little annoyance about pot lids.
We have both the handle and knob type of pot lids for our stainless steel pots. Don't even get me into talking about the pitting on my stainless steel pots. Annoying!!!
Anyway, we soon discovered that the knob types presented a problem. Moisture would seep under the knob after we washed it.
See that water? See the rust starting? Not very stainless, is it? For a while Art used to insist on unscrewing the knob after every washing to dry. However all the screwing and unscrewing wore out the threads on the knob until it got too loose and couldn't be used.
Now we only buy pots that have lids with handles. Do you have a favorite manufacturer of stainless steel pots that don't cost an arm and a leg?
We have both the handle and knob type of pot lids for our stainless steel pots. Don't even get me into talking about the pitting on my stainless steel pots. Annoying!!!
Anyway, we soon discovered that the knob types presented a problem. Moisture would seep under the knob after we washed it.
See that water? See the rust starting? Not very stainless, is it? For a while Art used to insist on unscrewing the knob after every washing to dry. However all the screwing and unscrewing wore out the threads on the knob until it got too loose and couldn't be used.
Now we only buy pots that have lids with handles. Do you have a favorite manufacturer of stainless steel pots that don't cost an arm and a leg?
We have only one, and it's been great. I just went to look to see who makes it: Culinary Comforts, and it's got a handle, not a knob. :-)
ReplyDeleteWe have had the same Paul Revere pots since we got married in 1980. The covers have knobs. No sign of mold or mildew or water collecting under the knobs..
ReplyDeleteI have two of my mother's Revereware pans. They must be close to 60 years old and I use them almost every day. They are really great pans. Is Reverware even made any more?
Deletemine have handles ,,, I did have one with a knob years ago and it eventually became loose though and it was grundgy under it as well, messy to clean,
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny. I'd like to read about the books.
ReplyDeleteHere, I have stainless lids for my stainless pots. I use such a heterogeneous collection of pots and pans that you'd laugh.
Will have to remember this, good discovery.
ReplyDeletei use all-clad and le crueset but they are expensive. though they only need to be purchased once!
ReplyDeleteAw gee now I have to go unscrew my lid knobs. Who knew? Ignorance was bliss. .
ReplyDeleteI've often wondered what's under the screwed on knobs. Now life will never be the same and I will always be bothered when I wash the lids ha! Our Rena Ware pots were given to us when we got married in the 70s. Very thick ply stainless and no rust. I don't know if they make these anymore. We use the pots everyday for 40 years...they just don't make pots like they used to.
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All the pots I have have handles like the ones that you show above. The only screwed on top handle is to my rice cooker and it has not large bottom.
ReplyDeleteI have a cuisineart saucepan I like.
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
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I bought the Macy's ( then the Bon Marche) version of All Clad, called Belique, on sale some years ago to replace my old Club Aluminum. They all have metal lids with handles. They never go into the dishwasher, only hand washed. I also have several old Revere Ware kettles.
ReplyDeleteAlmost all of my cookware comes from yard sales:-)
ReplyDeleteI've never had this problem! Such a shame.
ReplyDeleteKay, to stop water from getting in under anything (like a handle or knob for your lid) you have to displace the water. Unscrew the handle and clean the surface. Use silicon sealant (clear or white would be fine), a dab in the screw hole and a glop under your knob. Reinstall the knob and let the silicon cure. It withstands high temps but I'm not sure about leaving it in an oven. The silicon bonds to anything and should be ok up to near 400 F.
ReplyDeleteFunny you should talk of pots and pans. My mom (your aunty Grace) gave me one of her precious pots when I bought my house, as she knew I hadn't gone out and gotten anything to cook with yet. She split up her precious cutlery set and gave me a couple, and a couple pots and pans and asked me to take them home. The knives were cutco-wearever, and cost a fortune way back in the day. The pots and pans were similar quality and so familiar to me, as I grew up in her house always using the same ones and they lasted forever... very heavy, high quality stainless with a thick bonded layer on the bottom which distributed heat very evenly. Since these must have been purchased circa 1950, they must have been very expensive. The weekend she passed away, I found the little 1 quart pot she had given me years ago, rocking on my burner and hissing. I examined it closely and it had developed 2 tiny pinholes in the bottom, where the very thick layer was bonded to the stainless, and the bottom was significantly warped. This was a very heavy, thick stainless pot with zero corrosion despite its age. It had never been dropped or abused in 5 decades of use. Yet 2 or 3 days after my mom passed away, it suddenly developed 2 tiny holes and a mysteriously warped bottom. I asked my son if it had been damaged or dropped? but knew the answer before he opened his mouth, this kind of thick metal can't be damaged by dropping it a couple feet and in no case would any kid be able to bring enough force to bear to leave 2 holes in it. I have no explanation for what happened to the pot, although I think my heart understands. Thank you for all the kind words about my mom.
walt
No kidding? A silicon sealant? What a fabulous idea! We shall look into it.
DeleteI'm glad you've got some of your mom's cooking utensils, Walt. Your mom was the absolute, most fabulous cook. I loved it how whenever she tried something she liked anywhere, she would try to remember the taste and tell us she was going to go home and make it. She was a special spirit who overcame so much adversity and remained always optimistic, always loving and cheerful. Funny how like the minister said at the makura-gyo, the spirit stays with us to guide us in our lives. At the ER, I felt like your mom was there helping us all to cope and to say goodbye. She loved you all so very much. I agree about the pot.