Why Does food stick on a stainlessness steel pan?

Question

I follow the instructions for proper use of a stainless steel pan but for whatever reason, I find that food still sticks so I get discouraged from using it. I am not sure if I’m doing something wrong 🤔

Any tips or tricks are greatly appreciated <3

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Answer 1

Metal expands as it’s heated. That includes the micro scratches on your pan. When food hits the pan, it cools enough that those scratches then constrict, grabbing onto your food.