Stainless steel is typically selected for restaurants thanks to its strength to endure high-volume applications and superior resistance to rust and corrosion. But to use it at home, you need to learn how to prevent food from sticking to stainless steel pans. Luckily, you can reduce the risk of your meals turning into nightmares.

To ensure food doesn't stick to a stainless steel pan, you must first set the oven to the correct temperature. To test the pan’s temperature, add a few water droplets after keeping your pan over medium heat for around two minutes. If nothing happens, try again in a few minutes, and if water separates, the pan's heat needs to be lowered.

Following the water droplet test, add some sort of fattening agent such as oil to most foods. It's recommended to coat the entire pan thoroughly for the best results. Additionally, since stainless steel is an effective heat conductor, the highest temperatures aren't necessary and can burn your food.