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Raindog123

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PTEE: ~ 0.25 W/(m·K)
steel - iron: ~ 45 W/(m·K)

But it's true that most non-stick pans are made of aluminium and not steel/iron, so perhaps the overwhelming subjectively perceived difference lays there.


You make it sound like the entire pan is made of this PTEE. And what is conductivity of that [caramelized oil] seasoning? :)

EDIT: SIY beat me to it...
 

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"The thermal conductivity of steel is measured at approximately 45 W/(mK), which is extremely low compared to copper and aluminum that exhibit a thermal conductivity value of 398 W/(mK) and 235 W/(mK) respectively."
 

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You make it sound like the entire pan is made of this PTEE. And what is conductivity of that [caramelized oil] seasoning? :)

EDIT: SIY beat me to it...
OK, ok I got it... :) I just wrote the numbers, didn't say anything else ;) I guess the aluminum loses it's heat far more quickly and that prevents it from storing more heat, so maybe the other difference is there. Better? Do you think there is no difference chemically? I've read iron favours maillard reaction.
 

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I guess the aluminum loses it's heat far more quickly and that prevents it from storing more heat, so maybe the other difference is there. Better?

If you ask me, you're making it worse -- started with a heat conductivity argument, now flipping it to heat capacity... (??) [Maybe it's time to go back to the safe grounds of electromagnetic fields in very long wires :) ]
 

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If you ask me, you're making it worse
Worse in terms of what? My reputation? :)
started with a heat conductivity argument, now flipping it to heat capacity... (??)
Can't I? I always say coherence it's an overrated quality. I guess both are relevant to explain what's going on.

I think there is a lack of wrong arguments in this place, as a general rule.
 

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Tacos adobada (al pastor).


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Pan Perdu. Three egg yolks whisked smooth with a dash or two of caster sugar, then heavy cream gently whisked in and a couple pinches of cinnamon. Brioche knot loaf. Makes 4.

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Pan Perdu. Three egg yolks whisked smooth with a dash or two of caster sugar, then heavy cream gently whisked in and a couple pinches of cinnamon. Brioche knot loaf. Makes 4.

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Crappy photo but what we made for dinner tonight, bibimbap, Asian comfort food. With the egg raw, one of the things that really annoyed me when ordering rice bowl dishes or dishes like sukiyaki at restaurants in England was that so few are willing to serve the egg yoke raw. I completely understand why given litigation culture, but it was still annoying. One of the side benefits of going to Asian restaurants with my wife was that often a separate menu is available to Asian patrons and they're more willing to do stuff they won't do for other customers. I'm sure there's a prejudice there but who cares if it works to get better food in a restaurant? :oops:

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