Silver lined copper pans?

[Tuckerman]

My mother in law asked us if we wanted all this silver lined copper cookware. At first I said no just more stuff but I just called her and told her we would take it. Question is is it safe to eat food cooked in this stuff?

[GetAmped]

My mother in law asked us if we wanted all this silver lined copper cookware. At first I said no just more stuff but I just called her and told her we would take it. Question is is it safe to eat food cooked in this stuff?

Perfectly safe and that cookware could be really valuable, Great guide on copper cookware here: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Copper-Cookw...4608775/g.html

[grskier]

If you don't want it, I'll pay the shipping..

[Tuckerman]

Perfectly safe and that cookware could be really valuable, Great guide on copper cookware here: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Copper-Cookw...4608775/g.html

Cool thanks...

[skiballs]

I read the title as " silver lined copper pants", alas just another Martha Stewart thread.

[Tippster]

It could be tin, not silver, and you can get copper pots re-tinned if the lining gets too thin. If it's really silver then FKNA. What brand is stamped on the bottom? These could be some seriously high-dollar pots & pans.

[Rossymcg]

I've got tin lined copper pans and pots,
Swear by them, don't use to high a flame or you'll melt the tin lining,

[Tuckerman]

I've got tin lined copper pans and pots,
Swear by them, don't use to high a flame or you'll melt the tin lining,

Can I make them shiny, what do you use to do that? They look dull now, they have been sitting in boxes for a long time.

[Tye 1on]

Brasso?...

[Cruiser]

Bar keepers friend is with a shot if you want to spruce them up a bit.

That is a gorgeous looking pot though. How many pieces are in the set?

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[Tuckerman]

Bar keepers friend is with a shot if you want to spruce them up a bit.

That is a gorgeous looking pot though. How many pieces are in the set?

I did not look at them all but there were 4 boxes on my porch when I got home last night. I pulled a few out, it appears to be 2 different sets and some odd pieces like this.



And tea pots.



I just called her to thank her and she thinks she ruined them with a harsh cleaner?

[Tippster]

Are you looking to use them or just display them? Barkeeper's Friend will do a great job of cleaning those pots, but will not make the copper look like new (it will make it look better than those pix tho.) Other cleaners that will are either not quite food safe or shouldn't be used regularly since they remove quite a bit of material. Your choice, as I see it, is a dullish pot that works miracles on food or a show-piece that hangs in your kitchen.

BKF uses oxalic acid, which can lead to dermatitis for those with skin sensitive to it, so I'd recommend getting a carton of rubber gloves for when you clean your pots. That shit works like a charm so it's worth it.

[DasBlunt]

That pressure cooker is really fucking rad.

[iceman]

If you're not gonna actually use them and just want to display them (and you're SURE about it), use the oxalic acid and then take them down to the local auto body shop and have them spray them with clear coat. They'll stay shiny forever.

[Tuckerman]

I want to cook with it. And I think she said that " pressure cooker " is a lunch box?

[hutash]

Very cool set, how old are they?

Kleen King is the best copper cleaner by far. Way better then barman's friend. I have not used it on silver, but it is great for copper outside and stainless inside of our pans.

http://m.acehardware.com//product/in...ductId=3009737

Edit to add: the secret to cleaning copper with the above is to let it do the work. Sprinkle it on a wet pan and wipe gently, do not scrub. Clean copper after each use, and it takes virtually no effort, again it is not a scrub, but a gently swirling motion to let the cleaner do the work, not you.

[berko]

Looks like a tiffin of sorts.

[ate'em]

lemon juice does a nice job on silver. just buff with a cloth. moroccan silversmiths showed me this tech, I was skeptical, but it works really well to restore a shiny luster without toxic chemicals.

nice pots, for sure.

[Cruiser]

Hutash is right about that kleen king. It takes a lot of the work out of cleaning copper. Still gonna require some effort with pots as old and tarnished as those, but if you don't mind taking the time I'll bet you could really turn that set into a showpiece.

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[Tippster]

Very cool set, how old are they?

Kleen King is the best copper cleaner by far. Way better then barman's friend. I have not used it on silver, but it is great for copper outside and stainless inside of our pans.

http://m.acehardware.com//product/in...ductId=3009737

Edit to add: the secret to cleaning copper with the above is to let it do the work. Sprinkle it on a wet pan and wipe gently, do not scrub. Clean copper after each use, and it takes virtually no effort, again it is not a scrub, but a gently swirling motion to let the cleaner do the work, not you.

Kleen King uses Lye, Barkeeper's Friend Oxalic acid. Both tell you to let the cleaner do the work.

It's possible the Kleen King makes the copper a little shinier, but I prefer the BKF on stainless steel, and most chefs recommend against having super shiny copper on your pans since they will reflect radiant heat instead of absorbing/distributing it.

[gaijin]

Is there a reason nobody is recommending brass wool? Too abrasive?

[DasBlunt]

I want to cook with it. And I think she said that " pressure cooker " is a lunch box?

Yeah, looking again and not knowing the size, it looks something like one of those Korean lunch boxes that I have seen.

Copper gets scratches, so I guess unless you don't want to buff the shit out if it, use something lightly abrasive?

[neufox47]

Is there a reason nobody is recommending brass wool? Too abrasive?

If its followed by a polish.

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[jfost]

If its followed by a polish.

and a side of kraut!!!

dont pierce the brat!