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Re:Teflon is still toxic to birds by williamdclt on Sunday November 05, 2023 @11:46AM (#38152800)
Can you sear with a non stick? Searing requires preheating the pan hot, which isn’t recommended with Teflon I think
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Re:Teflon is still toxic to birds by EGreg on Sunday November 05, 2023 @11:58AM (#38152930)
Asking the biochemists here…

Is all searing associsted with carcinogens regardless of how it is done — eg toaster, grill in open flame, in a pan? I tend to really like the seared pieces on bread, steaks, and especially slices of Schwarma / Gyro / Doner

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Re:Teflon is still toxic to birds by mplanchard on Sunday November 05, 2023 @01:12PM (#38153799)
AFAIK almost all charred compounds contain some amount of carcinogens of some kind. The question is just whether it’s worth it to you.
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Re:Teflon is still toxic to birds by dclowd9901 on Sunday November 05, 2023 @05:12PM (#38156169)
You’re not really supposed to blast heat stainless without anything in it either. But you can certainly get it hot. Just as with nonstick. At least to Leidenfrost temps.
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