[Maryann]

Hi everyone

Seems like we are all busy cooking up some chutney and I have read that you should be very careful about the type of pans you use as the metal taste can transfer to chutney (something to do with the vinegar etc) I never was very good at Science  :oops:

So, last year when I made it for the first time I am sure I used one of my very large stock/stew pans which has teflon coating. Chutney tasted great so I was planning to use it again this year.

Only trouble is I can't actually remember what pan I did in fact use and the niggling doubts have started (must be an age thing).

Can anyone confirm Teflon coated pans are OK to use please, just so I don't waste all those lovely Toms I have rescued from the Blight.

Cheers
M.

[Beetroot queen]

Use only pans, which are not affected by the acid in the vinegar. Stainless steel or enamelled pans are good, but chipped pan or unlined brass or copper pans may react with the acid, for example by forming traces of copper acetate, a poisonous salt.

This is from the-tree.org.uk, I used a huge stainless steal pan and that was perfect

[Maryann]

Use only pans, which are not affected by the acid in the vinegar. Stainless steel or enamelled pans are good, but chipped pan or unlined brass or copper pans may react with the acid, for example by forming traces of copper acetate, a poisonous salt.

This is from the-tree.org.uk, I used a huge stainless steal pan and that was perfect

Yep, got that ta.........but is Teflon coated pan OK??

[Beetroot queen]

Use only pans, which are not affected by the acid in the vinegar. Stainless steel or enamelled pans are good, but chipped pan or unlined brass or copper pans may react with the acid, for example by forming traces of copper acetate, a poisonous salt.

This is from the-tree.org.uk, I used a huge stainless steal pan and that was perfect

Yep, got that ta.........but is Teflon coated pan OK??

Not sure if you have one of the others listed as okay I would use that to be on the safe side, no point in waisting all that lovely harvest  

[Maryann]

Sadly no......so will have to go out and buy one. Think I'll get me one of those big preserving pans as we seem to be doing more and more of this sort of thing.

I had one many years ago which I shared with my Mum for jam making but it got neglected and in the end I used it for boiling up my dishcloths etc.

I think I must be one of the few woman left who still like to boil up cloths  :roll: My daughter and daughter in law think I'm mad - they just throw them out and buy new ones! I do hate waste.

Thanks for reply, will go in search of a good pan.

[Beetroot queen]

Sadly no......so will have to go out and buy one. Think I'll get me one of those big preserving pans as we seem to be doing more and more of this sort of thing.

I had one many years ago which I shared with my Mum for jam making but it got neglected and in the end I used it for boiling up my dishcloths etc.

I think I must be one of the few woman left who still like to boil up cloths  :roll: My daughter and daughter in law think I'm mad - they just throw them out and buy new ones! I do hate waste.

Thanks for reply, will go in search of a good pan.

I always say I am the last person on earth who irons tea towels LOL and its nothing to do with age as I am only in my early 30s  

[Maryann]

Oh, can I adopt you please?

I also iron tea towels and duvets and sheets....all of which those girls of mine (also in their 30's) throw into tumble dryer  :evil:

Mind you, when I am decorating or working and get behind with the ironing I have a lovely elderly friend who irons all my hubby's shirts for me (she does some ironing for extra income Bless her). I only hope I am as fit and able as her when I reach 70! She saves up her cash and goes on fantastic holidays every year or so to visit family in Canada.

Sorry...have wandered off topic  

[Poolfield2]

I like it when topics "develop" it's like a proper conversation

I am also in the ironing the duvet covers and teatowel brigade and HAVE TO HAVE AN IRONED PILLOWCASE. If I don't iron things everyone knows I'm scarily busy

[Beetroot queen]

bedding is never the same unless its ironed, I lay in bed a few months ago at 11.45 at night and decided I could feel crumbs so ..........




I made hubby get out so I could change the bedding

[Sharon]

I boil cloths and wash dusters.  I have dusters that are more than 10 years old.
I also always air dry my washing. Either outside or on airers placed near an open window if it's raining.

[wighty]

When I'm rich I'm having fresh bedding every day as I love the smell of fresh linen to clilmb into.   Need somebody to change it every day though as I cant't be bothered,

[Poolfield2]

Trying to dry washing at the moment is driving me dippy (or drippy) I've had some haging on an airer in bathroom with window open for more than 24 hours and it's not dry yet. So cold tonight I lit a woodburner so now will be able to dry washing infront of fire like I do in the middle of winter :evil:

[Beetroot queen]

Trying to dry washing at the moment is driving me dippy (or drippy) I've had some haging on an airer in bathroom with window open for more than 24 hours and it's not dry yet. So cold tonight I lit a woodburner so now will be able to dry washing infront of fire like I do in the middle of winter :evil:

Mine was out on the line all day yesterday and it was blowing a gale and it still didnt dry  :roll: