How to Care for Granite-Coated Cookware

Granite-coated aluminum cookware keeps its non-stick behavior for a long time if you treat the coating well. These are the habits we recommend for our own products.

Cook on low to medium heat

Aluminum conducts heat well, so granite pans rarely need the highest flame. Very high heat over time is the fastest way to age any non-stick coating, and never heat an empty pan for long.

Choose utensils that respect the coating

Use wooden, silicone or heat-resistant plastic utensils. Metal utensils can scratch a non-stick surface, and scratches are where sticking starts.

Wash gently

Let the pan cool, then wash by hand with warm water, dish soap and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool and harsh scouring pads. Pouring cold water into a hot pan causes thermal shock, which can warp thin cookware over time, so cool first.

Store without stacking damage

If you stack pans, put a cloth or paper layer between them so the coating of one is not resting on the base of another.

When is it time to replace?

When food starts sticking on a coating that is visibly worn or scratched through, the pan has done its job. You can browse current replacements in the Rosetta catalog, from single fry pans to full sets.