Experts Say You Should Replace Your Teflon Cookware Regularly — Here Are 9 Affordable Options At Target
Since 2013, industry manufacturers have ceased using PFOA in Teflon. Modern Teflon cookware (which can also be identified by the label 'PTFE' on the pan or packaging) instead utilizes a chemical called short-chain PFAS that scientists believe is safe for everyday cooking, according to our previous reporting.
As long as you're using post-2013 Teflon cookware, there's ample reason to rely on this non-stick option. Teflon pans require less continuous seasoning and make cleanup faster and easier.
With proper care, Teflon-coated pans typically last for about five years. For best usage, avoid heating up empty Teflon pans and keep the heat low (typically under or at 500 degrees, according to experts). Use non-abrasive tools for cleaning and cooking, and be careful not to scratch or chip your Teflon cookware.
If your PTFE-containing cookware is past its prime, it's probably time for a new set. Look to affordable retailers like Target to swap out your pots and pans at the end of their lifespan. (If you do notice nicks, replace your tools out sooner than the five-year timeline.)
Ahead, we've created a guide to the best Teflon cookware at Target. From frying pans and woks to Dutch ovens, stock pots, and jumbo griddles, these non-stick, non-toxic options will help you whip up solo and family meals with faster cleanup and easier serving.
1. A dual set of non-stick frying pans
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Constructed out of aluminum with non-stick PTFE interiors, this two-piece frying pan set includes both a 7.5-inch and a 10-inch option. Both pans sport a heat indicator in their centers, which, when red, shows that the pan is preheated and ready for frying. Both pans are dishwasher-safe and oven-safe up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. A jumbo, non-stick wok
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This multipurpose, 14-inch specialty wok is made with a non-stick coating for lower-fat meals and quicker cleaning. The wok's sloped edges help prevent spills, while both handles stay cool to the touch as you stir fry and lift. Constructed out of heavy-duty aluminum, the pan is designed for use on gas and electric coil cooktops and is safe for the dishwasher.
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Ideal for large-batch cooking from braising and blanching to stews, stocks, and soups, this non-stick, 5-quart Dutch Oven helps speed up cleaning time while lessening the amount of oil you need to use. The pot is designed for food to fall off without getting stuck on the bottom, no extra oil needed.
The pot features an even heat base, a heat indicator at its center and comfy, grippy handles. It comes with a vented glass lid and is dishwasher-safe and oven-safe up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Craft yummy stovetop meals for the whole crowd with this non-stick double burner griddle. The 18-inch by 11-inch aluminum griddle fits over two burners to accommodate extra-large cooking.
When you're all done with the meal, cleanup promises to be a breeze with the griddle's non-stick coating and dishwasher-safe construction.
5. A handy non-stick saucepan
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This versatile non-stick saucepan enables boiling, blanching, reheating, and, of course, making sauces. Utilize it for cooking rice, beans, veggies, and soups, too. The 3-quart pan comes with a vented glass lid and is dishwasher-safe and oven-safe up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. A jumbo cooker pan for full meals and easy, nonstick cleanup
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This 5-quart non-stick cooker will assist you with sautéing, stir-frying, braising, stewing, deep frying, boiling, and more. The pan sports a center heat indicator that shows when the pan is properly pre-heated, plus comfortable handles that help ensure a secure grip. It comes with a vented glass lid and is dishwasher-safe and oven-safe up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
7. A nonstick griddle and skillet trio
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This three-piece non-stick cookware set features 9- and 7-inch frying pans and a square 11-inch griddle. All are constructed with durable, even-heating aluminum along with non-stick interiors for easy food release with even sticky foods like meats and starches.
8. A quality 12-inch non-stick frying pan
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This jumbo non-stick frying pan is oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit with a non-stick coating for convenient cleanup and quick food release. The frying pan is also dishwasher-safe and includes a tempered glass lid. It's constructed with durable, even-heating aluminum and sports long stainless-steel handles designed to stay cool to the touch on your stovetop.
9. An extra-large, staple-worthy stock pot
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Craft nutritious stews and soups with this whopping 12-quart non-stick aluminum stock pot. It includes a tempered glass lid so you can easily keep an eye on your meal, plus soft-grip, riveted handles for more comfortable cooking and lifting. The pot is also dishwasher-safe.
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Photograph: Matthew Korfhage That's the baseline, but there are additional tips. Most griddle makers will tell you to just blast your burners on high—but that's a bit of a recipe for quickly burning off oil at the hottest spots of your griddle before the edges have a chance to season. Seasoning cast iron pans in an oven is a much more controlled and even process. But most big backyard griddles have strong hot spots, and temperature can vary by anywhere from 50 to 150 degrees across the cooking surface—with the hottest spots above the burners. I like to use an infrared thermometer, and I adjust my burner dials to keep my griddle temperature at or below 500 degrees while seasoning. Often this means having a lower temp in the middle burner or burners, but keeping side burners on higher. When in doubt, your grease towel and tongs are your friend—the towel can be used to even out the thin layer of oil across the surface of the griddle, and replenish oil in hot spots where the oil was burned off before it had the chance to polymerize. But when in doubt, don't worry if it's not perfectly even: You don't have to get a perfectly even coat on your first seasoning, or your second, or even your third. As you cook, the oil you use to cook will help you keep it seasoned, and you'll develop a bit of an equilibrium. You'll keep reseasoning through the life of the griddle, both as you cook and as needed. In general, you'll be ready for your first cook after two or three coats of seasoning. Blackstone's reps, and a whole lot of cast-iron folk wisdom going back decades, recommend that your first cook be a whole griddle full of onions, to further even out the seasoning. Some believe that the sulfur content in onions is helpful for polymerization, though I haven't seen the science behind this. But one thing that is sure is that onions tend to sop up griddle char and excess grease, and I've never regretted having caramelized onions around. One way or the other, cooking with oil, evenly and often, will help keep your grill seasoned. One quick caveat: Don't try to season your grill with bacon fat. Modern bacon has a number of chemicals that'll interfere with bacon fat's ability to create an even polymer layer on the griddle. How to Clean and Care for Your Griddle Ok, so now that you've cooked, how do you keep your griddle in good shape without using soap? This is a good question. But the main answer is: scraping, scrubbing, and steam. Here's what you need. Other people have their own methods, but my preference for cleaning griddles tends to use more steam than elbow grease. Here are a few tips. Clean when the griddle is hot. The best way to clean is almost always to do so while your griddle is still hot—or at least hotter than around 300 degrees Fahrenheit. When you spritz a bit of water on a hot grill, the steam from the fast-boiling water will help release the food from your already somewhat nonstick seasoning. This is the same process you use to deglaze a pan when cooking on your stove. (Note: Don't use water when the griddle is too cold to steam off the water, unless you plan on also drying your griddle with towels. That's how things rust.) Start with a scraper. The first step should be to use a metal grill scraper to get any bulky food particles or char off the griddle, pushing particles and liquid into the grease trap. Follow up with griddle tongs and a towel or rag. From here, spritz more water on the grill, and use folded-up paper towels or shop towels gripped tightly in griddle tongs. (Most griddle tongs can be made to lock firmly onto a rag.) 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