How to use your Stainless Steel Pans like a non stick. Usually when you're using your SS pans to cook/ grill food somehow does get stuck to it-especially dairy products and meat. This is only because your aren't heating your pan enough before adding the oil. Water test - is a trick most chefs use while cooking to get the best results. Heat your stainless steel pan. Splash it with some water, if it immediately evaporates it isn't ready for the oil. Keep checking every 30 secs.Once it forms into a