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safe to use aluminum skillet for steam?

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granniero

safe to use aluminum skillet for steam?

I am looking for a pan to use in the oven to make steam for baking. What I have is an old piece that was called "Club Aluminum". It is heavy and not non-stick. Don't have any cast iron. Does anyone think it is unsafe to use this because of what it is made of, don't want to cause any dangerous fumes or reaction in high heat. You all are so knowledgable here and I am learning so much.    Thanks.

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granniero

granniero  So sorry, my skillet is not non-stick, just plain, i edited my previous post. Thanks, gbramwell, for your advice. 

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LindyD

I salvaged the bottom of an old enamel broiler pan and use that exclusively for steaming. You might want to check out a local Goodwill store, or even yard sales, for someone's outcast.

What type of handle is on your skillet? Is it something you will want to use for other purposes?

 

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granniero   Thanks, LindyD. I had planned to remove the handle but think I will just put this pan in the goodwill box and let it go.  The first and only time I tried the steam, I used an old cake pan, it did ok, I guess. Thanks, again for your help.