r/cookware

Tramontina is the cheapest of the 3, but to my understanding, no sealed rims, not sure how much does it impact over time

Made in Brazil

Amazon.com link

Cuisinart French Classic, a bit more expensive also no sealed rims but made in France

Amazon.com link

There is multiclad pro which is sealed rims but made in china, priced as tramontina

Lastly there is Legend coockware 5d which I am not sure worth the premium

Made in China, sealed rims, no real history for the company

I thought about zwilling spirit but I don't like the glass lids

All clad is too pricey unfortunately

Any other suggestions will be great

Not sure if there is correct answer on what to get

it looks good

any one got thoughts on it?

I have no relation to them whatsoever, just seen an Instagram ad
not sure if to order or nor

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/liiton/proclad-a-hybrid-nonstick-pan?ref=9bay3i&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23855258115&gbraid=0AAAAADiKPVnXqfHrcV0sJkhobgoIWjBOR&gclid=CjwKCAjwt7XQBhBkEiwAtStpp90JOJxJ-i5ZszX-u7iU0huNwwDbj-Gs7pKgqWpqbCPGZ9s4pnId1BoCsCIQAvD_BwE

Looking to replace my cookware set for all enamel cast iron. Only issue I am running into is finding a "set". Major fault of mine is the need for uniformity when buying something. I can't stand have mismatched items floating about my kitchen/house.

With that being said what is a trust brand that someone could get a dutch oven, stock pot, sauce pan, fry pan, etc from? Lids for each item would be preferred as well as alot of skillets and sauce pans I see don't seem to have lids.

I've looked at Le Creuset, Staub and Lodge.

I’ve been on a journey with cookware for induction tops: originally had Hestan copper induction cookware which was very highly rated but tarnished so easily and just didn’t perform well after a few months. Bought Castaway super expensive pans (yes, I liked the colors) and they were total garbage. After 2 months or so the non stick coating started coming off. We moved and I had to lose my amazing Gagganau induction top for a Tulip induction top which is horrible (and on top of being horrible, smells like it off gasses when it’s on due to cheap materials and their customer support is non existent but I digress). I said forget Castaway and bought the knock offs from Quince for (slightly) less and lo and behold they are garbage too. The non stick coating has worn off after a few months and now everything burns even in fairly low heat.

So -
I’m looking for some great pans, maybe even a wok, for induction tops. Non stick. Something that lasts longer than a few months! Not only do I cook but my kids have started to cook now so I need something decently light but durable and fool proof.

***we never put cookware in the dishwasher so that’s not something I’m looking for.

I was pleased with the performance of Hestan’s Probond Luxe 3.5Qt Essential Pan, which I purchased a few months ago, and wanted a 12.5” pan but didn’t want to spend the cash for another Probond Luxe. So, I tried the TK Commercial Clad. It’s a very nice pan. The only differences I can see so far is the brushed exterior instead of polished, which I prefer, and the lower price, which was on sale. It still has sealed rims, ProCore aluminum, flush rivets and, for me, a comfortable handle. It also has a larger cooking area than my Heritage Eater 12.5” pan which I really like. They don’t offer regular lids for these pans, but I had one from my Heritage Eater pan that fits. I know they are pricier than a lot of other pans out there, but they do perform well and I do like the way they look which is totally subjective.

So I did a little test run with a surface thermometer on my AEG induction cooktop.
I intentionally used the smaller 21cm cooking zone and not the 24/32cm one.
All are 28cm pans with a bottom diameter between 21.5 and 23cm.

The candidates:

1. Zwilling Pro (2.8mm full clad)
2. WMF Profi (6mm aluminium disk bottom)
3. de Buyer Acier Carbone (3mm CS)
4. Schulte Ufer Profi I (1.7mm copper disk bottom)

https://preview.redd.it/jaybvl9gh82h1.png?width=1402&format=png&auto=webp&s=0c68dd97594959a72f13df15fe77cafd80f49356

https://preview.redd.it/xzro0ulih82h1.png?width=1370&format=png&auto=webp&s=6aff855853cfd757a29214c183571852fe23b10c

The hob was on power level 10 of 14.
I heated every pan and measured the middle and 1cm from the edge of the cooking surface.
Here the results of this non-scientific but well done test:

https://preview.redd.it/z1nezmla442h1.png?width=2052&format=png&auto=webp&s=de14f1f1eb78aae6a9cb9fbba556707e7ab04072

Hello, I'm looking to replace my current teflon frying pan.

I know, it sucks to use it, that is why I'm trying to replace it!

I don't really have a budget, looking to spend around somewhere around 250 Eur in it, but I'm ok with going higher if there is no other option.

I usually cook stuff like linguini/spaghetti del nero in it, sometimes some meat, but my girlfriend is the one who uses it more.

I have looked at the wiki/faq for recommendations but ran into an issue/difficulty. We have an induction stove that is kinda weak (takes forever to boil pasta), and my girlfriend has some health issues that mean that the pan can't be very heavy.

I looked into the demeyere proline 7 (we really liked the dual handle) but it is too heavy for her to use). It says on the website that it weighs 2.36kg, and we can only go up to 1.5kg.

Is there any good alternative?

Want to do street style noodles/ fried rice/ vegetable saute (thai/ korean/ chinese cuisine)

Currently Made In has a sale going where I can get a good discount if I go for the cookware set. Most of the items in the set I regularly use.

I currently have a Tefal set but the non-stick coating has gone away. Also, wife has used metal spoons and utensils which also damaged the coating. So I am looking to replace the whole set with a reliable one.

Made In is 5 ply compared to Merten & Storck which is 3 ply. But Merten & Storck is Metal utensil safe which is attractive point for me.

Also, Made In with discount is double the price ($1023) of Merten & Storck which is also in discounted price ($499) currently.

So should I go for Merten & Storck or should I go for Made In?

If i want to buy a pan that is the most versatile and best overall which brand and what material pan should I buy?

Hi, hope this is not off-topic here.

I want to buy stainless steel pan. I know that it can more or less last the entire life, so I'm okay to invest a bit more, but don't want to pay for bad product.

I don't have too much experience with choosing pans, so if some of you could recommend something that will have good flat surface (oil will not go just on the edges for example), no hot spots, might be even oven-friendly (so I guess even metallic handle, but not a must).

I have induction at home. I am willing to spend reasonable amount. Right now I'm only buying one pan, so size should be probably 26 cm?

If it's important too, I'm based in Czechia.

Thanks.

thinking about getting an electric pressure cooker, but i’m trying to figure out if it actually makes sense for my kitchen or if i should just stick with normal pots/pans, mostly cook pretty basic weeknight stuff: rice, beans, soups, stews, shredded chicken, tougher cuts of meat, maybe meal prep type things. i like the idea of being able to throw something together faster without babysitting the stove, but i also don’t want another bulky appliance that only gets used twice, looked at a few electric pressure cookers / multi cookers, but it’s hard to tell what actually matters. stainless inner pot would be nice, easy cleaning is big, and i’d rather have something reliable than one with 50 preset buttons i’ll never touch