michaelman2
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Hey you guys..anyone ever used one of the Saladmaster electric skillets or a skillet that has a liquid/oil core? If so, are they worth the $...
Oil Core Electric Skillets
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My mother has a set of those.
michaelman2
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Dad/Oil Skillet
Does she use it and like the set?...I am contemplating an electric skillet with this type of core. They are $$$
Does she use it and like the set?...I am contemplating an electric skillet with this type of core. They are $$$
neptune2000
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Oil Core Skillets...
Hello.
These are usually sold as " extra's " with high end cookware ( such as saladmaster ) sold at party's or occasionally available over the net. The regular stovetop cookware is quite good also, and I have enjoyed mine for over 30 years - it still looks like new despite many trips through the dishwasher. The Electric Skillets are usually sold as an " extra " and are rather expensive..... but then so are the other pieces if you buy them at a party etc...Shop around - they are available for MUCH less than the party plan price.
I have two of the electric pans - both bought at tag sales for almost nothing ( 2-3 dollars ) They work well, and maintain a nice even temperature. They work well for searing ( 400 degrees or so ) and for maintaining a nice slow simmer - almost like a slow cooker. They have the additional advantage of being able to be used with similar diameter pots used as steam domes allowing stacking of 2 or 3 additional pans on a rack and covering all with the Dutch Oven. There is rarely a sticking problem , and, with a little creative loading, they will fit into most dishwashers, and come out spotless.
On the downside - they are excessivly priced - WAY overpriced ! If you can find one at a yard sale, thrift shop or whatever - at a price you like - by all means buy it. A variety of temperature controlls will fit the pans, and work very well. There are a variety of inserts , racks, and other such also available - and patience will pay off if you have the time to browse the sales... A perusal of the web will bring up some of the multi-pieced sets and give you some idea of the possible combinations.
I can definitly reccomend these oil-interface pans - but NOT at the horribly inflated price that they are supposed to sell for. Be patient - and you'll find one at a decent price.
Final Remark: They make the BEST pineapple upside down cake I have ever had - and they never stick!
Happy Hunting.
Neptune2000
Hello.
These are usually sold as " extra's " with high end cookware ( such as saladmaster ) sold at party's or occasionally available over the net. The regular stovetop cookware is quite good also, and I have enjoyed mine for over 30 years - it still looks like new despite many trips through the dishwasher. The Electric Skillets are usually sold as an " extra " and are rather expensive..... but then so are the other pieces if you buy them at a party etc...Shop around - they are available for MUCH less than the party plan price.
I have two of the electric pans - both bought at tag sales for almost nothing ( 2-3 dollars ) They work well, and maintain a nice even temperature. They work well for searing ( 400 degrees or so ) and for maintaining a nice slow simmer - almost like a slow cooker. They have the additional advantage of being able to be used with similar diameter pots used as steam domes allowing stacking of 2 or 3 additional pans on a rack and covering all with the Dutch Oven. There is rarely a sticking problem , and, with a little creative loading, they will fit into most dishwashers, and come out spotless.
On the downside - they are excessivly priced - WAY overpriced ! If you can find one at a yard sale, thrift shop or whatever - at a price you like - by all means buy it. A variety of temperature controlls will fit the pans, and work very well. There are a variety of inserts , racks, and other such also available - and patience will pay off if you have the time to browse the sales... A perusal of the web will bring up some of the multi-pieced sets and give you some idea of the possible combinations.
I can definitly reccomend these oil-interface pans - but NOT at the horribly inflated price that they are supposed to sell for. Be patient - and you'll find one at a decent price.
Final Remark: They make the BEST pineapple upside down cake I have ever had - and they never stick!
Happy Hunting.
Neptune2000
michaelman2
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Thank you Neptune!!
Nep..thank you...sent you an email as well. I am so glad to communicate with someone that has used this cookware...
Nep..thank you...sent you an email as well. I am so glad to communicate with someone that has used this cookware...
cehalstead
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another use
The SaladMaster electric skillet makes wonderful popcorn, too.
The SaladMaster electric skillet makes wonderful popcorn, too.
But what about the oil-core?
Don't see anything about it, must look closer.
Don't see anything about it, must look closer.
Is this a bordeline-legal pyramid?
Like:
Amway
Avon
Fuller Brush Co.?
Like:
Amway
Avon
Fuller Brush Co.?
michaelman2
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Pyramid
Hey Toggle....I get that impression as well (Pyramid). While I am not sure about that, I think that the cookware looks to be some of the best I have seen. The oilcore skillet is the main piece that I am fascinated with. Neptune 2000 gave me some very goo advice on purchasing this and other types of cookware.
Hey Toggle....I get that impression as well (Pyramid). While I am not sure about that, I think that the cookware looks to be some of the best I have seen. The oilcore skillet is the main piece that I am fascinated with. Neptune 2000 gave me some very goo advice on purchasing this and other types of cookware.
