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What do you mash your potatos in?

57 replies

EverybodySingHumf · 13/12/2021 08:05

My pan is ruined from DH using metal masher in it.

Do you transfer your potatoes to something else? Or use a silicone masher?

Just curious.

OP posts:
WakeUpLockie · 13/12/2021 09:01

@Shedmistress

I use a corkscrew potato ricer and it is a dream.

Saucepan and metal masher. Never had pans ruined and don’t understand how this can happen.

Bless you. It is the metal scraping the non stick coating off that is the issue. Not that boiled potatoes need a non stick saucepan, however some people only have non-stick pans so that's how it happens.

Bless you. Potatoes don’t need to be boiled in a non stick pan, as they won’t stick, so don’t use a non stick pan?
Shedmistress · 13/12/2021 09:04

Bless you. Potatoes don’t need to be boiled in a non stick pan, as they won’t stick, so don’t use a non stick pan?

I don't. I was clearing things up for the person that could not see how this could possibly happen. I even said, potatoes don't need a non stick pan so there is no need to repeat my own words to me.

user1471523870 · 13/12/2021 09:07

I use a metal saucepan and metal masher, no problem with scratching (but also I don't push hard enough really).
However, I also have a potato ricer that makes amazing mash!

TuftyMarmoset · 13/12/2021 09:11

In the pan but I have a plastic masher and don’t own any non stick pans because I was sick of the coating coming off.

coogee · 13/12/2021 09:14

In the plain metal pan with a metal masher.

YouGotThisKeepGoing · 13/12/2021 09:20

Big Pyrex dish

girlmom21 · 13/12/2021 09:20

@Shedmistress

I use a corkscrew potato ricer and it is a dream.

Saucepan and metal masher. Never had pans ruined and don’t understand how this can happen.

Bless you. It is the metal scraping the non stick coating off that is the issue. Not that boiled potatoes need a non stick saucepan, however some people only have non-stick pans so that's how it happens.

Bless you. I didn't consider the fact people are the daft.
TeeBee · 13/12/2021 09:21

I put mine in a plastic bowl as I have a metal mashed (silicone just don't seem to cut it for me and I tend to make big batches). And I also like to cream them with a metal spoon. And if they need reheating, can just throw them in the microwave.

clartins · 13/12/2021 09:22

Use a ricer, problem solved.

Clevs · 13/12/2021 09:23

Saucepan with a plastic masher. My pans are non-stick so I don't use anything metal in them. When I have time I use a ricer but it's not very often these days!

LittleRedLeaf · 13/12/2021 09:45

I mash in the saucepan with a metal masher and haven't had a problem. I don't know if it's a non stick pan or not tbh.

AngelonTopoftheTree · 13/12/2021 09:47

Metal masher in a metal saucepan. How has he damaged it?

JustLikea · 13/12/2021 11:20

Obviously do not use a non stick pan

Samedaysame · 13/12/2021 11:31

The kitchen. Sorry could not resist. Happy Christmas

theneverendinglaundry · 13/12/2021 12:16

@christmaspombear

Ricer here, into a bowl then riced again back to the pan
This is what I do. I bought a ricer from IKEA about 15 years ago and it's still going strong.
SisyphusDad · 13/12/2021 12:22

Potato ricer into a pre-warmed glass bowl with lots of melted butter in it.

LBOCS2 · 13/12/2021 12:24

Mashed directly into a stainless steel saucepan. Or a potato ricer into a bowl. Depends on who is doing it.

RubyFakeLips · 13/12/2021 12:26

Also metal masher in metal pan, but isn't non stick.

Potato ricer is great but time consuming for large family. If doing a bix batch, I use my big blender.

SallyWD · 13/12/2021 12:30

So I assume you mashed them in a non-stick pan. That's not a good idea. I only use stainless steel pans for this sort of thing. They don't get damaged.

Shmithecat2 · 13/12/2021 12:31

Silicon masher.

Tiredteacher100 · 13/12/2021 12:33

Electric potato masher! It makes fantastic mash

EssexLioness · 13/12/2021 16:52

@Shedmistress

I use a corkscrew potato ricer and it is a dream.

Saucepan and metal masher. Never had pans ruined and don’t understand how this can happen.

Bless you. It is the metal scraping the non stick coating off that is the issue. Not that boiled potatoes need a non stick saucepan, however some people only have non-stick pans so that's how it happens.

Thanks for explaining. Bless you sounded a bit patronising though. I assumed anyone with non stick pans only wouldn’t be stupid enough to mash in them. However, I’m guessing that’s source the OPs frustration.
SophieHatterPendragon · 13/12/2021 16:55

In pan wit. Either metal or Silicone masher which ever is grabbed from the drawer. My paints are stainless steel tho. My mum gets very cross if my stepdad uses the masher in her non stick pans

Shedmistress · 14/12/2021 07:38

Bless you sounded a bit patronising though. I assumed anyone with non stick pans only wouldn’t be stupid enough to mash in them. However, I’m guessing that’s source the OPs frustration.

I had never considered that they hadn't considered that people really are that stupid to mash with a metal masher in a non-stick pan.

Blessings all round, mainly to the OP, whose husband who really does seem to be thick as mince. Which if being cooked in a non-stick pan, needs a wooden spoon not metal.

RedElephants · 14/12/2021 10:24

Another here that uses frozen mashed potato Grin