"Mysterious Marks on New Stainless Steel Pan Leave Home Cook Baffled A frustrated home cook is seeking advice from the online community after discovering unsightly water marks on their brand-new stainless steel pan. Despite using the pan only once, the cook is puzzled by the appearance of these unwanted stains. The marks have sparked a debate among cooking enthusiasts, with some questioning the cook's methods and others offering potential explanations. In this post, the cook is also seeking guidance on determining whether their pan is hot enough for cooking, and whether the infamous 'water test' is a reliable method for checking temperature. With the help of experienced cooks and experts, we may uncover the secrets behind these mysterious marks and learn some valuable tips for maintaining a stainless steel pan."


Anyone with stainless steel pans with some advice on why these marks appear? Water marks i guess. Ive only used the pan once. Thanks in advice! And in your experience, how do you know, if the pan is hot enough? Ive seen people hate on the water test. https://imgur.com/a/gV8OE1e submitted by /u/PickleMikk [link] [comments]