What is Waterless Cookware?  And What Are Its Advantages Over Other Stainless Steel Cookware?

Waterless cookware -- or 'minimum moisture' cookware -- is made of a high grade of stainless steel and is constructed so that the lid almost forms a seal with the pot.  It is designed to heat quickly at a medium temperature.  When the proper cooking temperature is reached, a valve that vents some of the steam will 'tell you' it's time to turn the temperature to low to finish cooking.  Waterless cookware is also greaseless cookware.

To be classified as waterless cookware, the cookware must be at least 5-ply, have some type of steam-control valve and have a flat, encapsulated bottom that contains the metal layers enclosed in stainless steel.  The cookware sold in department store environments is generally 3-ply.  Most waterless cookware is T304 surgical stainless steel.  Type 304 contains 20% or more chromium and 10% nickel, combined with 0.08% carbon.  Its advantages of corrosion resistance, temperature resistance, flavor protection and ease in cleaning make it a natural for cookware and other kitchen use.  With proper care and maintenance, this cookware will keep its shine and beauty for a lifetime.

Of course, there is almost always an exception to every rule.  The waterless "Oil Core" electric skillets are 3-ply stainless steel, but they feature the special construction of a unique oil core liquid sealed between layers of heavy guage surgical stainless steel for fast, even heat.

If you need / want to know more of the terminology pertaining to stainless steel cookware in general, go to the cookware sets section -- be sure to come back though.

When shopping for waterless cookware, it is important to determine your priorities.  What cookware pieces are you most likely to use?  What type of steam control mechanism would you like -- steam valve or thermo control knob?

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	Precise Heat 6pc Stainless Steel Skillet Set with Steam Control Knobs Each piece is constructed of extra heavy surgical stainless steel and guaranteed to last a lifetime. The 9-element construction spreads the heat quickly and evenly. The steam control valve makes “waterless” cooking easy. You can cook healthier in these skillets because waterless cooking eliminates the need for grease or oil. The riveted handles are superbly styled and are resistant to heat, cold and detergents.Set includes:  8-3/4" skillet. 11-1/8" covered skillet and 12-3/4" covered skillet.   Limited lifetime warranty. Gift boxed. Orig. Price: $499.00 Sale Price: $111.10
	6pc Surgical Stainless Steel Skillet Set Set includes: 10" covered skillet, an additional 10" covered skillet with two side handles, grater ring adapter, and grater.    Orig. Price: $112.95 Sale Price: $52.60
	HealthSmart 10pc 12-Element "Waterless" Cookware Set with Thermo Control Knobs LARGE PANS FOR LARGE FAMILIES.  Each piece of this set is designed for those who need large capacity cookware with superior quality. The special highlight of this set is the unique thermometer knobs built into the lids to help you regulate cooking temperature. All items also feature stainless steel capped riveted handles and heavy gauge surgical stainless steel with mirror finish outside and satin finish inside. The extra thick impact bonded bottom spreads heat quickly and evenly so you never have hot spots. Set includes:  3qt saucepan with cover, 5qt and 16qt stockpots with covers, 11-5/8" fry pan with cover and helper handle, 14" jumbo fryer with 2 side handles and cover.  Limited Lifetime Warranty Orig. Price: $1,295.00 Sale Price: $215.95
	Chef's Secret 14pc 12-Element Cookware Set with Thermo Control Knobs LARGE PANS FOR LARGE FAMILIES.  The special highlight of this set is the unique thermometer knobs built into the lids to help you regulate cooking temperature. All items feature surgical stainless steel with mirror finish outside and satin finish inside as well as riveted handles.  Set includes:  2qt long handle saucepan with cover, 4qt saucepan with 2 xide handles and cover, 8qt stock pot with pasta insert, colander with cover. 10" fry pan with cover, 11-5/8" fry pan with cover, 14" fry pan with 2 short side handles and cover.  Limited lifetime warranty. Gift boxed. Orig. Price: $1,595.00 Sale Price: $238.45
	Chef's Secret 15pc 9-Element T304 Stainless Steel "Waterless" Cookware Set This high quality cookware set has been demonstrated on National TV many times. The set features extra heavy gauge stainless steel, a steam control valve to make healthy waterless cooking easy and 9-element construction to spread the heat quickly and evenly. Set includes:  1.7qt, 2.5qt and 3.2qt covered saucepans, 7.5qt covered roaster, skillet, dome cover, covered mixing bowl which also works as a double boiler, steamer rack, deep fry basket and handle.  Limited lifetime warranty. Orig. Price: $1,595.00 Sale Price: $242.65
	Maxam 7-Ply Steam Control 17pc T304 Surgical Stainless Steel Cookware Set Each piece of this World's Finest™ set is constructed of extra heavy surgical stainless steel and guaranteed to last a lifetime. The 7-ply construction spreads the heat quickly and evenly, and it is designed to work on induction stoves. The steam control valve makes "waterless" cooking easy and more healthy because it eliminates the need for grease or oil in cooking. To use the steam control valve, start cooking on medium heat (never use high heat) then, when the valve begins to whistle, close the valve and turn the heat down to low and finish cooking. The 7-ply construction allows you to stack cook with this cookware. Begin cooking on individual burners and when the valve whistles, you can stack the pans to finish cooking. The phenolic handles are superbly styled and are resistant to heat, cold and detergents. Set includes:  1.7qt, 2.5qt and 3.2qt covered saucepans, 7.5qt covered roaster, 11-3/8" skillet, double boiler unit with capsule bottom which you can also use as an extra 3qt saucepan, 5 egg cups, 5 hole utility rack, and high dome cover with capsule bottom so you can use as a frying pan -- cover fits skillet or roaster.  Comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Before you invest up to $2000 in a set of 7-ply cookware, consider our advantages and superior features. Gift boxed.   Orig. Price: $2,195.00 Sale Price: $315.00
	Maxam 17pc 9-Element Surgical Stainless Steel "Waterless" Cookware Set This is the highest quality Steam Control™ 17pc surgical stainless steel "waterless" cookware set. Each piece is constructed of extra heavy surgical stainless steel and guaranteed to last a lifetime. The 9-element construction spreads the heat quickly and evenly. The steam control valve makes "waterless" cooking easy. You can cook healthier in this cookware because it eliminates the need for grease or oil in cooking. To use the steam control valve, start cooking on medium heat (never use high heat) then, when the valve begins to whistle, close the valve and turn the heat down to low and finish cooking. The 9-element construction allows you to stack cook with this cookware. Begin cooking on individual burners and when the valve whistles, you can stack the pans to finish cooking. The handles are superbly styled and are resistant to heat, cold and detergents. Before you invest up to $2000 in cookware, consider our advantages and superior features. Set includes:  1.7qt, 3.2qt and 7.5qt covered saucepans,7.5qt covered roaster, 11-3/8" skillet, double boiler unit with capsule bottom that can also be used as an extra 3qt pan, 5 egg cups, 5 hole utility rack, high dome cover for skillet or roaster and a great cookbook for mealtime recipes.  Limited lifetime warranty. Gift boxed. Orig. Price: $1,595.00 Sale Price: $231.00
	Chef's Secret 22pc 12-Element Super Set with Surgical Stainless Steel The covers have a unique thermometer to help regulate cooking temperature. That means when you are trying to juggle a dozen kitchen chores while cooking, a simple glance at the thermometer tells you immediately if everything is fine. Better yet, you can stack cook with this cookware. That means you can start cooking on one burner and then stack the pan on top of another pan when it reaches cooking temperature, freeing up a burner.  Set includes:  1.5qt, 2qt and 3.6qt covered saucepans, 8qt covered roaster, 11" covered skillet, 3.6qt steamer insert, deep fry basket with removable handle, 8" and 9-1/2" bowls with plastic lids also used as double boiler or dome lids, 9-1/2" insert adapter ring, vegetable grater with removable lifter handle, suction knob for dome lids, stainless steel whisk.  Limited lifetime warranty. Gift boxed. Orig. Price: $1,295.00 Sale Price: $165.95
	28pc 12-Element Stainless Steel Cookware Set This set does it all! Now you can have the perfect pan for any cooking job and the right accessories to help you prepare meals like a professional chef. The unique temperature knob on each cover tells you when you have reached the optimum temperature for healthy and nutrient saving waterless cooking. More than high quality cookware, each accessory offers greater efficiency and usefulness. The stainless steel bowls can also be used as double boilers or even as dome covers for stove top roasting. The handy step-steamer lets you steam just the right quantity of vegetables because it fits the saucepan and four sizes of casseroles. Each pan is made from beautifully polished surgical stainless steel together with stainless steel capped riveted handles for durability and performance that will last a lifetime.  Set includes:  1.6qt covered saucepan, 1.6qt, 2.2qt, 3.1qt and 6qt covered casseroles, step steamer with side handles, 10-7/8" covered frypan. large and medium mixing bowls with air tight plastic covers, grater with removable handle, grater ring adapter, deep fry basket with removable handle, suction cup knob for mixing bowls when used as a dome cover, heat resistant pan rest, 4pc measuring spoons.  Limited Lifetime Warranty.    Orig. Price: $1,100.00 Sale Price: $149.25
	Precise Heat 3.5qt Surgical Stainless Steel Oil Core Electric Skillet This 3-ply skillet features low dome cover, stay-cool handles and knobs and mirror finish for beauty and durability. The unique oil core liquid is sealed between layers of heavy gauge surgical stainless steel. Our superior design helps you to maintain a healthy lifestyle through waterless, greaseless cooking. 12-1/4" outside diameter, 11" inside diameter. UL listed. Manufactured in Korea. Limited lifetime warranty on non-electric parts. Limited five year warranty on electric components. Gift boxed. Orig. Price: $699.00 Sale Price: $158.70
	Precise Heat 3.5qt Oil Core Electric Skillet with High Dome Cover This 3-ply surgical stainless steel skillet features high dome cover and stay-cool handles. The gleaming mirror finish offers beauty and durability. The unique oil core liquid is sealed between layers of heavy gauge surgical stainless steel for fast, even heat. Our superior design helps you to maintain a healthy lifestyle through waterless, greaseless cooking. 12-1/4" outside diameter, 11" inside diameter. UL listed. Manufactured in Korea. Limited lifetime warranty on non-electric parts. Limited five year warranty on electric components. Gift boxed. Orig. Price: $729.99 Sale Price: $170.20
	Precise Heat 12-Element Low Pressure, Pressure Cooker Cooks foods in half the time. These 2 stainless steel pressure cooker pans - 9qt and 4qt can be used 2 ways: One can be turned into a low pressure, pressure cooker with the addition of the pressure cooker lid and the welded, riveted handles locked into position; or, either pan can be used as a standard cooking pan with the addition of the "see-thru" glass cover not locking the handles. What does low pressure cooking mean? It is convenient and safe because you can open and close the lid anytime to check what you are cooking or to add ingredients. Limited lifetime warranty.    Orig. Price: $499.00 Sale Price: $123.45
	Precise Heat Surgical Stainless Steel Oversized Skillet, Steamer and Cover For the meal that needs a bigger skillet than you own, you need our stainless steel oversized skillet. This large 14-1/4'' diameter skillet is 4-3/8'' deep. Fit the stainless steel steamer inside and steam a bushel of vegetables. Skillet and steamer feature, riveted heavy-duty helper handles. Limited lifetime warranty. Orig. Price: $399.00 Sale Price: $93.15
	Thermo Control 12-Element Deep Skillet with High Dome Cover from Chef's Secret by Maxam Features welded and riveted helper handles, surgical stainless steel, rolled edges, and encapsulated bottom. Steam Control™ lid allows minimum moisture cooking for healthier, tastier foods. Dishwasher safe. Measures 14-1/4’" x 4". Limited lifetime warranty. White box. Orig. Price: $199.95 Sale Price: $64.60
	1.5qt 12-Element Saucepan with Lid Features surgical stainless steel construction and riveted handle.  Orig. Price: $149.95 Sale Price: $33.00
	Maxam 9-Element 1.7qt Saucepan with Cover This surgical stainless steel pan features steam control lid, capsule bottom, heavy-duty handle with handy hang-up design, and mirror finish on the outside for beauty. Designed for "waterless" cooking.  Dishwasher safe. Limited lifetime warranty.    Orig. Price: $199.95 Sale Price: $38.85
	Precise Heat 5.5qt 12-Element Surgical Stainless Steel Stockpot with Vented Lid Features waterless steam control knob, outside-mirror and inside-satin polishing and black stay-cool riveted handles. Limited lifetime warranty. Orig. Price: $199.95 Sale Price: $48.40
	Steam Control 8qt Surgical Stainless Steel Stockpot/Spaghetti Cooker Excellent for pasta, seafood, soups, stews, and rice; this multi-cooker boils, steams and blanches. Simply lift out the deep pasta insert after the pasta has cooked. No need to pour hot water into a separate colander. This is much easier and safer. Limited lifetime warranty.   Orig. Price: $299.00 Sale Price: $70.45
	Steam Control 12qt 12-Element Surgical Stainless Steel Stockpot This stockpot is popular because of its large 3-gallon size. Great for roasts, chickens or stews. The unique Steam Control™ valve allows minimum moisture cooking. The construction spreads heat evenly for fast cooking. The riveted phenolic handles are resistant to heat, cold and detergents. Limited lifetime warranty. Orig. Price: $249.95 Sale Price: $67.90
	HealthSmart 16qt 12-Element Surgical Stainless Steel "Waterless" Stockpot with Steam Ventilation Knob The riveted phenolic handles are resistant to heat, cold and detergents. Mirror finish outside and satin finish inside for beauty and easy cleanup. Perfect for chili, roasts, chickens, or stews. Limited lifetime warranty. Orig. Price: $299.00 Sale Price: $78.50
	Precise Heat 24qt 12-Element ''Waterless'' Stockpot with Deep Steamer Basket Made of heavy gauge surgical stainless steel, this large stock pot dares you to try to fill it up. And best of all, you can steam cook with minimum water. Let food start to cook on medium heat, then, when the valve starts to whistle, push the lever until the word CLOSED appears. Turn the heat down to low and let the cooking process continue. This will help retain taste and valuable nutrients. This also eliminates the need for grease or oil in cooking. The deep steamer basket will hold a colorful bouquet of vegetables or fish for steaming. Handles are welded and riveted. Limited lifetime warranty. Orig. Price: $399.00 Sale Price: $94.95
	Precise Heat 30qt 12-Element "Waterless" Stockpot with Steamer Basket Made of 12-element surgical stainless steel, this highly polished large stock pot lets you steam cook with minimum water. Let food start to cook on medium heat, then, when the valve tarts to whistle, push the lever until the word CLOSED appears. Turn the heat down to low and let the cooking process continue. This will help retain taste and valuable nutrients. This also eliminates the need for grease or oil in cooking. The steamer basket will hold a colorful bouquet of vegetables or fish for steaming. Handles are riveted. Limited lifetime warranty.   Orig. Price: $499.00 Sale Price: $99.10
	Precise Heat 42qt "Waterless" Stockpot Made of surgical stainless steel with riveted handles, this highly polished large stockpot lets you steam cook with minimum water. This will help retain taste and valuable nutrients. This also eliminates the need for grease or oil in cooking. Limited lifetime warranty. Orig. Price: $599.00 Sale Price: $164.90

How Do I Cook the Waterless Cookware Way?

Note:  The following information applies specifically to our own KT17ULTRA stainless steel "waterless" cookware, but the technique is essentially the same for other brands and/or older waterless cookware.  Be sure to read any instructions that come with your cookware for the specifics.  Some minor differences are:  

• This cookware signals you with a whistle; with others, you may hear a distinctive rattle.
• This cookware has a valve that can be opened or shut to control the steam; others may not have this open/shut feature on the steam control valve.   

The method of cooking the waterless cookware way is as easy as .....

1. Start cooking on medium heat with the valve open.
2. Listen for the whistle (or rattle, etc.), and
3. Close the valve (if open/shut available) and turn the heat down to low or simmer to finish cooking. 

The other basic rules are simple:

1.  Always Use The Right Pan.
Select the pan the food will most nearly fill, as air pockets created by "too large for the food quantity" pans will destroy vitamins, dry your foods and possibly burn.  For best results, pan should be 2/3 full.

2.  Rinse Prepared Fruits and Vegetables.
Rinsing in cold water and then draining is important for 2 reasons:  removing harmful chemicals and allowing enough water to cling to the food to combine with natural juices and cook the food in its own steam.  This is waterless, nutritional cooking.  Add 1/4" of water to provide enough steam to cook your vegetables and to activate the steam control valve.

3.  Control The Heat.
Always control the heat throughout the cooking process.  If you have heat that is too high, it evaporates the steam and your food burns.  With waterless cookware, the control should never be on higher than MEDIUM heat.

4.  Get A Vapor Seal.
Start the cooking process on medium heat until the steam control valve whistles in the open position.  Then turn the heat down to low or simmer and close the valve.  After you do this the lid will form an air-tight heat seal.  Note:  if steam is escaping around the lid, reduce heat to a lower setting.

Solid foods, such as potatoes and carrots, take about five minutes before the steam control valve whistles.  More watery type foods, such as apples or cabbage, take about three minutes.

5.  Don't Peek!
Resist that urge to peek!  When the cover is removed while cooking, heat and steam are allowed to escape.  This lengthens the cooking time and dries out the food.

6.  Vacuum Release in Knob.
If lids lock on when food is done, simply open valve to release vacuum and remove lid.

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