New Pots And Pans?

[adab8ca]

If I wash my pots and pans in the dishwasher, do I really need to buy new ones to designate as gluten free?

I wouldn't think that metal is that porous (although I did get rid of my teflon).

I bought a new cast iron wok/pan that will definitely be gluten free, but as for the stainless steel, do you think it's necessary? Especially since I will probably never use it for gluten foods, since it is only me and my husband and cooking 2 dinners is NOT going to happen.

thanks!

Ada

[kitgordon]

I did not replace my stainless steel, and so far it has been fine. It was wise to replace the teflon, though. Good luck!

[i-geek]

I've had no problems with my stainless steel pots. If you kept them scrubbed and the dishwasher didn't leave caked-on food bits, they should be just fine.

[Skylark]

I agree. I figure anything that can be scrubbed well is safe.

[psawyer]

The traditional advice is to replace non-stick pans, wooden utensils, and strainers/colanders.

Today's non-stick products are vastly different from the first Teflon pans of fifty years ago. Those would scratch if you looked at them the wrong way. If you have something like a T-fal (Tefal in some markets) pan that is in good condition, I would wash it in the dishwasher and continue to use it.