Maximizing My POR Points: Choosing Between 12in SS or Stir Fry Skillet

[PCSarahjm]

I decided to start my own thread about POR points....I am having a hard time decide what to get! I have 1206 points left. Do I get 12in ss or the stir fry skillet.

I have
5 piece exec.
grill pan and press
12 in exec with lid
8in ss
8 in exec.

What will be more beneficial???

 

[wadesgirl]

12" stainless! I'm so glad I got mine! I didn't think I would like stainless that much!

 

[urbnk8]

I would go stir fry since you already have the 12" executive.

 

[KellyTheChef]

Hmmm...that's a hard one. I think I would have to say ss though, for some of the recipes that will work better in stainless as opposed to nonstick.

 

[chefkristin]

I think I want the stir fry skillet. But right now I am sort of thing about the Executive Family Skillet. I have the Professional. The handle is loose
I use that thing all the time!!

 

[DebbieJ]

12" stainless.

You can stir fry in your 12" exec or the 12" stainless

 

[chefkristin]

12" stainless.

You can stir fry in your 12" exec or the 12" stainless

The Stir Fry Skillet is really the only one I don't have. I always stir fry in my 12".

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Do you have alot of interest from customers in the SS?

I know that for myself, I don't. At first I was bringing the 8" one to shows with me - but it is soooo heavy, and I never had anyone be interested in it - so I quit bringing it. I don't think I have ever had anyone even ask to see a piece of the SS.
I have a 12" SS skillet(not PC) that I have had for a long time - it's a very good one - but since getting my Executive cookware, it sits on the top of my Pot Rack and collects dust.:blushing:

So, I would say that if you don't get a ton of interest in SS - get something you KNOW that your customers may be interested in seeing, and something that you know you will use yourself!

 

[jrstephens]

Personally, I would go with the Stir Fry. I am just not crazy about stainless and I have ZERO customer interest in it too. I like to get things my customers are interested in too and then I feel like I am investing it more in my business when they are intersted in it.

 

[raebates]

I find the SS very handy, but I cook up large pieces of beef and pork. I love the way it sears. I use it more than I do the Stir-Fry Skillet. However, I think the Stir-Fry Skillet is more versatile. You can use it for soups and stews as well as stir-fry.

 

[Paula R. Lewis]

I would definitely choose the Stainless Steel 12", if for no other reason, it's the best "value" for your points!! Also, it costs $200 otherwise, and the Executive Stir-fry is only $115!
This way, you're using all of your points, basically.
In February, host a show, or, if a hostess doesn't want both of her hostess specials, choose the stir-fry pan then and get it 60% off.

Sorry, I'm a mom, and true "bargain shopper" most of the time!!

As for customer interest, I've had no bites personally on the Stainless, but then I only currently have the saute' pan. When I bring the Family Skillet to a show, however, it usually generates interest in someone, and often gets me a booking, too, so they can get it discounted, so I'm hoping to get it in Stainless Steel soon, too, so I can see if that makes any difference there, too. I find that I usually "sell what I show", even if it's actually just "selling" a booking!!

Hope that helps!
Paula

 

[caynreth]

I just got the 12" executive and I LOVE it! It's just the right size to cook dinner in for my horde.

 

[kam]

I have the 12" SS and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

But, I have always been OK with using either SS or non-stick to cook. Until last year, all my 1 qt and greater pots were stainless steel - so it is no big deal for me to cook in and clean a SS pan. It really depends on how you are with SS.

It is a BEAUTIFUL pan. (I swear I took it out each day and just admired it for the first week!!)

But, anyway, I am only cooking for 2 and thought I wouldn't use it too much since it is so large, but I have used it a bunch.

We make a half recipe of the Asian Noodle skillet and since they say to cook 1/2 the meat at a time (for the full recipe) I can cook our 1/2 recipe all at once using the pan. I made the Skillet Lasagne in it and it turned out very nice.

I have yet to try a Skillet cake in it, but I will over the holidays!!

I agree with Paula as far as getting the 12" SS because of the value. You can pick up the Stir-Fry in Feb (or even Kit Enhancement month???)

 

[PCSarahjm]

Thanks everyone for your input. I am ordering the SS today!! I hope I like it!