Save it for making eggs and sautéeing fish instead.

Nonstick pans are kitchen staples for good reason. Their nonstick coating makes them easy to clean and is perfect for delicate foods—like eggs and pancakes—that can easily stick to a traditional pan.

Nonstick pans can make cooking (and cleaning) meals so much easier than stainless-steel or cast-iron skillets. They’re also safe to use and don’t have to cost too much to be high quality. However, ...

There’s no denying the convenience of nonstick cookware. Food slides around the pan while you’re making it and releases from the surface in seconds when you serve it, plus clean-up is a breeze.

Never deal with pooled oil again.