I read that some people are more likely to have an allergic reaction to A Certain Vaccine if they've been using nonstick pans recently, because the pans give extra exposure to the same thing to which they're probably reacting. So before getting vaccinated I tried to find a truly safe omelet pan -- that and a big griddle for making pancakes are my only nonsticks. Anyway, my omelet pan was losing its coating, always an unwanted feature.
......After looking and looking I thought, Hey, I used to just use stainless steel, why can't I do that now? and I found a high quality but not high priced pan:
www.target.com/p/cuisinart-classic-10--34--stainless-steel-skillet---8322-24/-/A-53171702
and used it this morning to fry eggs and it was fantastic! I swear the eggs tasted better than in nonstick! And it wasn't awful cleanup; I did soak the pan when it was cool but there were just very lightly-stuck bits.
I had had the great fortune to see a recipe in an old cookbook that was perfect for this approach; note you'll need a decent-fitting lid which I was fortunate already to have:
...Use adequate oil and/or butter.
...You can start at a highish heat if you want.
...When it's hot, break in your eggs.
...When their whites are turning, well, white, turn the heat to low and add per egg 1/2 tsp of water and cover the pan. Set a timer to check if they're done, turn if you like, and keep checking...
The water makes them less likely to stick but is so little it won't make them weirdly wet; it also prevents hard fried eggs, which I don't like -- but many people do, so you decide!
Oh dear. I see Target at least is out of the pan already at least at the moment! Apparently others have had a similar idea!
