Can you brown meats in this pan on the stove top first?
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yes you can brown meats in your pan first. Just make sure that you oil it well first and keep it on medium heat not high. It holds heat well and gets hot quickly. After I have cleaned my pan I always oil it well before storing it. Just take some oil on a paper towel and coat bottom and sides lightly. Hope this helps
2284018
Yes u can. This is a great pan to use on the stove top or oven. The grill side & the depth of the ridges keeps the grease contained!
1784176
I don't think so. You first brown/sear meat in a pan on stove then add to crockpot. Crockin girls. Com
1201579
Yes you can. It is very versatile and easy to do everything in one pan. I have used it to saute vegetables for soup and brown pot roast before cooking it.
802776
I don't think that would be a good idea. If you want to brown meat, get a good sear in a sauté pan on very high heat.
1752260
Not really. for Pork Chops or a roast it works best if you brown it on the stove..it also helps to seal the meat juices in...
582133
1): It does not have top-brown only - The bottom tray (Slides in under the rack) can be removed so that the bottom is more directly exposed to the bottom heating element as well. 2): With the tray removed from the rack, it is the same approx distance from the top heating element, so, I'd say, "Yes"
1201580
This is a one pot solution, you can brown the meats, and caramelize onions and so forth. Nice thing is ALL the flavor stays in. High sides prevent spattering so go ahead and enjoy.
1951735
This great pot excels both ways. You can brown ingredients beautifully on the stove top and then into the oven it goes. The lid is particularly well-designed for returning moisture back down into the pot during a braise.
29841
Yes. Food browns nicely in this electric skillet. If I have a comment about high heat it is that you have to be careful of the skillet getting too hot. I use a slightly lower temperature than normal to prevent burning. This is a minor adjustment! Love my skillet.
276524
Hello, I assume you are making meatballs using raw ground beef, and you want to brown and cook them on the stove top? Probably either pan would work. If the beef is lean, you probably need a bit of oil in the pan to keep them from sticking. My favorite way to make meatballs is in the oven. Line a cookie pan with foil, arrange meatballs so they aren't touching. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 10 or 12 minutes.
297799
You should be able to, as long as your stovetop gets hot enough to utilize the 'grill marks' on this pan. I have a gas stove and it works great at high heat.
1384936
When you brown in a separate pan and then move the meat to the slow cooker, you loose most of those luscious brown bits that add so much to the final product. Doing the whole cooking procedure in the same pot gives you flavor benefits as well as less clean-up. I'd say get the 3-in-1 and give it a try -- if you prefer your stove top browning, you can still do that and just use the regular slow cooker function of the 3-in-1, although having spent a bit more.
2035457
You actually can, but I find that adding a touch (tea or tablespoon) of olive, rice bran or canola oil to this pan never hurts, especially when you want some carmelization, sheen and moisture of your cooked products (like onions, omelets, frozen potstickers, or whatever). Just be careful NOT to cook high heat items like a thick steak on non-stick surfaces- it won't come out as well as cooking over a grill or cast iron, and some discoloration will be left on some of the non-stick surface that may not come off; plus non-stick surfaced pans supposedly give off traces of carcinogens, when subject to very high heat. Good luck.
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You can, but you don't need to. Once the pan is seasoned, simple hot water will do fine.
1019424
It doesn't matter if you heat the pan first before put the oil in or heat the pan after you put the oil in. Kinda like the chicken or the egg. Everyone knows God created the chicken first. The important thing to do is get the oil or pan hot enough...and that's time and not more than medium heat. If your oil is starting to smoke...and I mean the slightest sign of smoking...your ready! I wash this pan like my cast irons...wipe....scrape if necessary...hot water and a stiff brush...and oil if necessary! Great pans...another suggestion....there is no better recipes than Test Kitchen! I've tried em all! Good luck kitchen warrior! It doesn't matter if you heat the pan first before put the oil in or heat the pan after you put the oil in. Kinda like the chicken or the egg. Everyone knows God created the chicken first. The important thing to do is get the oil or pan hot enough...and that's time and not more than medium heat. If your oil is starting to smoke...and I mean the slightest sign of smoking...your ready! I wash this pan like my cast irons...wipe....scrape if necessary...hot water and a stiff brush...and oil if necessary! Great pans...another suggestion....there is no better recipes than Test Kitchen! I've tried... » Read More It doesn't matter if you heat the pan first before put the oil in or heat the pan after you put the oil in. Kinda like the chicken or the egg. Everyone knows God created the chicken first. The important thing to do is get the oil or pan hot enough...and that's time and not more than medium heat. If your oil is starting to smoke...and I mean the slightest sign of smoking...your ready! I wash this pan like my cast irons...wipe....scrape if necessary...hot water and a stiff brush...and oil if necessary! Great pans...another suggestion....there is no better recipes than Test Kitchen! I've tried em all! Good luck kitchen warrior! « Show Less
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I know this question is about 1-1/2 yrs. old, but thought I would answer it anyway! Yes, you can use this pan on the stove top. It's especially convenient when you want to make a sauce or gravy after you've roasted your meat.