Are these really stainless steel? Will they leave a black hole in your baked potato?
1586337
I have had my skewers for a couple of years. However I have never used them for bakes potatoes. They do an excellent job on kabobs. My family is extremely happy with these skewers and we've never had skewers that perform as well.
1586338
As far as I can tell they're stainless steel. I have used them for kebabs many times but never actually cooked a baked potato on them. They wash up easily and look as good as the day I first used them. There isn't any rust in the areas between the shank and the handle where you would usually find rust on regular steel. That said, they're the best skewers I've ever owned and they look like they'll last forever.
1586339
I looked at the photo the buyer from Texas posted, and the "rust" looks more like burnt on grease to me. Nothing a Scotchbrite pad couldn't handle. I'll upload a photo of the area where the handle touches the shank. It's spread apart so you can see that area more clearly. I've used these maybe 50 or 60 times since I bought them. If rust was going to form anywhere, it would start in this area. I don't put them in a dishwasher either. They clean up easily enough by hand.
903591
I hope that you poke a few holes in your spuds! You're right, it does make the best baked potatoes. Have you tried baking yams in there? They need a few holes too, so that they don't explode.
2071033
I don't know specifically what they are made of, however on the side of the box it states "machine manufactured with rollers that do not release harmful heavy metals on the dough." It appears to be of all stainless steel construction, but again, I'm not sure. The machine is super awesome though!
48673
Not sure if they are stainless... but they hold up well with occassional spray of silicone.
1414465
No, they are not removable. don't try to clean the black iron part. get it hot and the batter will flake off. then wipe with towel. as for the stainless part, it doesn't get hot, but I pre coat it with oil before cooking to keep batter from sticking. hope this helps
665138
I assume you mean the cooking grates. The cooking grates are not stainless steel. They are a nonstick coated enamel (black color).
855349
Yes and shortly after, actual holes. I have bought other brands and had them last years and so I bought three, thinking I'd give one as a gift and use the other at our cabin. I kept all three, as I 1) would be embarrassed to give the brand I received as a gift and 2) will go through them in very short order. I have helped extended the life by ensuring we rinse the strainer clean, wash it in the dishwasher regularly and then put oil on it. Overall, I think some of the "brands" being sold are simply not high enough stainless on the strainer portion. Problem, many of the merchants are not advertising the brand and or level of stainless steel (or what parts are stainless)... making it so we all think we are getting a deal. I did not return or complain to Amazon, as I didn't spend that much -- just learned to buy local on this one or find the right merchant who includes details to ensure quality. Best of luck!
1547673
They are not, they are stainless like the rest of the pan, and they do eventually get hot from stove cooking, but it takes a while.
1088882
No, it's stainless steel. As long as you don't burn and be careful these pans ARE hot! They are very easy to care for - follow the instructions
1172047
No, they are not coated with anything. In fact the pans have tiny micro-grooves left over from the milling process--which can make food stick more than if they'd been milled smoothly. BUT, you can get around this by using a metal scrubby pad to help scrape off residue. These pans are also a liability around the lids---the stackable lid knobs are hollow, so LACK adequate insulation--they can be very hot--to the point you can burn your fingers--if you fail to use a hot pad---and that's hard to do, because they are configured in ways that make them hard to grab with anything but fingers. ALSO, lids have sharp enough edges and slots on rims, that in process of cleaning them, one can get cut--be careful. I like glass lids, to see food as it cooks---metal edges on those are a good protective idea, but not the way these rims were made--these have a recessed space under the rims that collects cooking spatter, is hard to clean without shredding the washing sponge or fingers. The handles are also "hollow"---which might be great for stacking, but handling them can be awkward--many people may have trout; ie handling the pans just due to the configuration of the handles--especially anyone with any level of hand disability or impairment, such as arthritis. The pans DO stack--somewhat better than most other pans. The pans work great on Induction stove tops: the clue: a magnet can stick to the bottom of the pans; and they are flat on the bottom. You may also find many other pots and pans on the market, capable of same [magnet can stick to pay bottoms, bottoms are milled flat]. They are environmentally upscale for using recycled steel. You must decide if the up-sides outweighs the down-sides of these pans. They do have a great money-back guarantee, if you want to try them out.
149269
Not that I have noticed. They are mostly cosmetic and we're not present on mine when I opened the box. But after use, all my stainless steel baking pieces and pots have nicks / pith marks.
570426
As far as I can tell, they are stainless. I don't recall exactly when I bought them, but I would guess at least several years ago, and they have not shown any surface corrosion to date. As to the magnetic properties others have mentioned, generally speaking Austenitic stainless (304, 316, etc.) are not magnetic, but the Ferritic 400 series generally are.
1265671
Yes, I believe they are. However, stainless steel can rust. I cannot imagine why these cookie cutters would rust, unless someone was careless with them (i.e., didn't dry them off before they stored them, or stored them in a damp place). Mine have never rusted.
894924
They are metal but I do not see anywhere on the package that they are stainless steel.
2270797
The ones I have looked at have stainless steel inside, not non stick. Haven't listed, but several.
1101515
no they are lightweight plastic and cannot handle microwave cooking... i have already thrown 2 of them away... would not buy again ... you are warned
913676
I am pretty sure that it is stainless steel. They are built like tanks. I have pretty much converted to an electric pressure cooker; just tuneit in and walk away. No problem; love it. Try www.hippressurecooking.comas it is very inspirational.