Evidence index

What 101 cooks actually recommend among cookware

3,114 quoted claims about cookware from 101 named people across 197 long-form sources, covering 213 products, 997 of them raising objections. Every claim links to the second it was said.

116 voices across 197 sources. One publisher, Prudent Reviews, accounts for 999 of the 3114 claims.

What cookware do particular groups recommend?

Cohort pages restrict the same cookware evidence to one group at a time. Authority is scoped to cookware, never to how large someone’s audience is.

The cookware Cooking YouTube actually keeps: 56 voices a community we read
What cookware do cookware reviewers use? 25 on the record an occupation
What cookware do home cooks use? 20 on the record who the advice is aimed at
The cookware Gear Review YouTube actually keeps: 12 voices a community we read
What cookware do chefs use? 11 on the record an occupation
What cookware do restaurant professionals use? a community we read
The cookware r/BuyItForLife actually keeps: 7 voices a community we read
What cookware do buy it for life enthusiasts use? who the advice is aimed at
What cookware do budget buyers use? 6 on the record who the advice is aimed at
What cookware do collectors use? 5 on the record who the advice is aimed at
What cookware do beginners use? 4 on the record who the advice is aimed at
What cookware do professional cooks use? 4 on the record who the advice is aimed at

Why do cooks recommend cookware?

The attributes cooks cite most often about cookware, counted from the reasons attached to each claim rather than read out of the prose.

Which cookware do cooks actually recommend?

The cookware below are ordered by how many independent voices are on record about each one: a count of evidence, not a rating. Products without their own page have not yet cleared the evidence threshold for one. There are 213 with evidence; the 15 with the most independent voices are below, and every one is in the claim search.

Lodge cast iron skillet

16 voices 133 claims 39 objections median ownership 3 years

1:30 supports Quality Collapse

It is a heavy, crude piece of iron, But, it is indestructible. You can scrape it with steel wool. You can put it directly in a campfire. You can drop it on concrete and it will not crack.

durability Passing on someone else's experience The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites durability, weight (against)

2:31 supports Hannah of America's Test Kitchen Buy It For Life Enthusiasts

This means that of these three, the traditional mass produced lodge model is the most durable. It's basically indestructible

durability Tested it Cast Iron vs Enameled Cast Iron: Which is Better? | Gear Heads

Cites durability

4:32 supports speaking on America's Test Kitchen

It is heavy, it is indestructible, it's versatile.

durability Tested it 11 Essential Kitchen Tools Every Home Cook Needs | America's Test Kitchen

Cites durability, seasoning durability

And it becomes more and more naturally non-stick over time.

All-Clad stainless pan

14 voices 160 claims 47 objections median ownership 12 months

13:05 objects George Giannaris earns commission on this

it's bigger i don't know to me this is a clear winner i would save my money and i would not buy the old clad i hate to say it but that's what i believe

recommendation Tested it Watch This Review Before You Buy All-Clad

George Giannaris earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “full disclosure anything that i have linked down below at no cost to you i get a little tiny commission off of it” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

2:00 supports David Chang speaking on GQ Chef paid by this brand

what I'm most excited about this pan is that it's an all clad this is one of the very few things that America produces that is like Best in Class

best in class Uses it professionally Momofuku's David Chang Reveals What You Need in Your Kitchen | GQ

Cites build quality

David Chang paid by this brand. Stated in the source: “I feel like one of those Hair Club for Men guys it's like not only do I like sponsor this like I use it myself” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

0:01 supports Family Man Reviews

Now, my view on these AllClad pans is that they are the only pans you're ever going to have to buy.

recommendation Owns it Is the All-Clad D3 Cookware WORTH The Price? | 15+ Year Review & Egg Cleaning Test

Cites build quality

Whereas, what I say, let's just go with a really super high quality um allclad stainless steel pan.

Le Creuset dutch oven

14 voices 107 claims 26 objections median ownership 14 years

10:03 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

Along with Misen, Le Creuset handles have the widest openings.

handling Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

Cites ease of cleaning, handle, heat resistance, lid, weight

Prudent Reviews earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “Those are affiliate links, so I'll earn a commission if you click and buy, but at no extra cost to you.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

Because of that and the lightweight design, it's by far the easiest Dutch oven to pick up, wash, and store.

The lid has ridges that prevent a spoon from slipping off

the knob has a wide top and a thick stem, which makes it easy to grip and control

In my test, both knobs stayed cooler than most other brands, but the plastic knob barely heated up at all.

the plastic knob barely heated up at all

I love Le Creuset's color options, lightweight design, and large handles.

1:00 supports Liz speaking on BestReviews Cookware Reviewer

all four ovens scored a perfect 10 out of 10 for heat retention and evenness of cooking

performance Tested it Amazon Basics vs Lodge vs Staub vs Le Creuset Dutch Ovens

Cites even heating, heat retention, non-stick surface

the L cruset Lodge and stove have a non-stick enamel finish over the interior and exterior of the pots Amazon does not have enamel but instead is pre-seasoned lay cruset and Lodge each scored Perfect 10 out of 10 however we did notice some veggies sticking to the bottom of both the stove and Amazon dutch ovens while…

5:31 mixed Quality Collapse

Critics will say it is heavy. They will say it costs too much. They are right, but a $350 Dutch oven that lasts 30 years costs less than buying a $70 version every 5 years.

value Passing on someone else's experience The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites durability, price (against), weight (against)

Field cast iron skillet

11 voices 101 claims 38 objections median ownership 2 months

4:01 supports Jed

so as you spend more money on cookware stainless or cast iron the quality difference on how they cook starts to narrow to a point where these two pans that are two of the best quality pans in the world cook very very similarly they do a lot of the same sort of thing

best in class Uses it professionally Stainless Steel Frying Pan vs Cast Iron Skillets? What's best for you!

0:30 supports Cook Culture Cookware Reviewer

a pan that i i love and and cherish and use every single day

recommendation Owns it Field cast iron skillet vs Stargazer - How do I choose?

1:00 supports Big Lew BBQ & Other Things I Want to Do! Collectors was given the product

and i'm impressed with it really really nice skill skillet only about six pounds guys

Two judgements rest on this sentence:

handling Tested it cites base and rim, handle, shape and form, weight
recommendation Tested it

Field Company No. 10 Skillet Follow Up Review

Big Lew BBQ & Other Things I Want to Do! was given the product. Stated in the source: “i do want to thank the field company for sending it to me for a review” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

i will say when i dump the potatoes out that first day i'm gonna dump the shrimp creole out um not shrimp creole what they'll make shrimp a two-fade right um and the gravy from the pork chops and stuff i'm gonna dump the leftover out uh that did well because it's real thick

also this is kind of nitpicky but i've got an induction stove and both skillets that i have my other number 12 skillet same size bottom they fit on that burner that over there that i use my number 10 skillet on but with the other one since this sides flare out i've got to kind of duck under and look to see if it's…

so anyway the that's what i got to say about the field skillet i used it and if i didn't like it i would have quit using it i continued to use it all week it was a labor of love it wasn't tough it wasn't tough to decide hey i want to cook something else in this skillet

i'm i'm really satisfied with the skillet

anyway i think you would be too if you're in the market for a premium cast iron skillet my recommendation is go with field

Matfer carbon steel pan

11 voices 63 claims 21 objections median ownership 3 years

23:46 supports Cook Culture Cookware Reviewer was given the product

so you know Matt fur I would give you know a big big thumbs up I think they're tremendous I love that they have non-vivided handles onto the pans the shape of them of course are ideal I really enjoy that they the handles don't have epoxy on them and they can easily just go straight into the oven they're great

Two judgements rest on this sentence:

recommendation Tested it
handling Tested it cites handle

DEEP DIVE! Testing the New Matfer Carbon Steel Induction Ready Pans

Cook Culture was given the product. Stated in the source: “I'm just so super clear I'm not sponsored by Matt fur they sent me these pants to try I had no responsibility to them whatsoever to give them a positive or A negative” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

really happy with these map for pans I would say to me for good carbon steel that's a 10 out of 10. I would highly highly recommend them

Matt fur makes sense if you love no rivets awesome

12:03 objects Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

The two pans I don't recommend are Matfer because of the ongoing recall situation and De Buyer Mineral B because of its limitations while cooking in the oven.

recommendation Tested it Best Carbon Steel Pan? I Tested de Buyer, Lodge, Matfer & More

Cites safety (against)

8:02 objects KeithTube

Don't buy this frying pan unless you have a gas stovetop. This wobble here, that's a big deal on a flat stovetop. If you have a flat stovetop like mine, absolutely don't buy this pan. If you have coils, I still wouldn't do it.

Two judgements rest on this sentence:

recommendation Tested it cites stovetop compatibility (against)
use-case fit Tested it cites stovetop compatibility (against)

Matfer Bourgeat Carbon Steel Pan Review UPDATE #2 (NOT HAPPY!)

De Buyer carbon steel pan

9 voices 78 claims 24 objections median ownership 10 years

2:01 supports speaking on Cook Culture

I love Dubai also for mineral B you know I am heavily biased I will always tell people if this is a pan to buy without question uh one of the two Brands made of France I love them

recommendation Owns it Lodge Carbon Steel VS Matfer & OXO - In depth review

11:13 supports Rob earns commission on this

These pans are forever pans. These will last your the rest of your life, your children's and your grandchildren's because I can testify to that since I own my grandmother's crepe pan.

durability Owns it De Buyer Shootout... Which Pans to Buy? | Mineral B | Mineral B Pro | La Lyonnaise

Cites durability, scratch resistance

Rob earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “and we have an affiliate link below” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

one of the things that I love about these pans is, I mean, these are steel. These are just a solid hunk of steel. This is what we used to make armor out of. So, you know, you can't destroy them. You don't have to use special soft implements. You can use steel um spatulas. Doesn't really matter cuz these will take…

9:33 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

de Buyer Mineral B Pro had the best heat retention of the group and a comfortable stainless steel handle.

performance Tested it Best Non-Toxic Cookware? I Tested All-Clad, Made In, Le Creuset & More

Cites handle, heat retention

Smithey cast iron skillet

8 voices 48 claims 11 objections median ownership 2 years

6:32 supports BBQ and Bottles Cooking YouTube was given the product

what i want to point out with the smithy is that the lid actually doubles as a skillet or a griddle and that i think is really really cool so it not only is this a lid so if you're baking bread or any other recipe that you're making that actually needs a lid you've got one but if you want to make smash burgers which…

use-case fit Tested it Best Cast Iron Skillet - Review of Finex, Smithey, FieldCo and Lodge

Cites versatility

BBQ and Bottles was given the product. Stated in the source: “the brands who sent these skillets out to us free of charge and we're not being paid for this review video” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

2:30 supports Adam of America's Test Kitchen Cookware Reviewer

In the end, it was one of these pans from a smaller producer that took the top spot. This is the Smithey Ironware number 12.

best in class Tested it The Best Cast-Iron Skillets

5:32 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

I recently tested six of the highest-rated cast iron skillets on the market, and according to my tests, Smithey is the best overall. It had the best heat retention, the smoothest non-stick surface, the widest pour spouts, and one of the better-designed handles.

best in class Tested it Best Non-Toxic Cookware? I Tested All-Clad, Made In, Le Creuset & More

Cites base and rim, handle, heat retention, non-stick surface

Staub dutch oven

6 voices 71 claims 21 objections median ownership 2 years

9:33 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

I also appreciate the flat lid design, which lets you rest a spoon on top or add ice to make the lid cold and quickly turn steam back into liquid before it can escape.

use-case fit Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

Cites availability, lid

Staub offers 10 different sizes and 15 colors - only one other brand, which I'll talk about next, offers more colors.

Staub's flat self-basting lid is fantastic

9:33 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

The enamel finish is flawless, and the whole pot has a truly high-end look and feel, as it should at this price point.

appearance Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

Cites appearance, coating

9:03 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

with Staub, the construction quality is outstanding

reliability Tested it Best Dutch Oven? I Tested Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge & More

Cites build quality

Stargazer cast iron skillet

6 voices 63 claims 19 objections median ownership 12 months

17:48 supports Backwoods Gourmet Channel

I'll tell you what I love both of them

recommendation Tested it FIELD COMPANY VS STARGAZER CAST IRON - LONG TERM REVIEW AND HEAD TO HEAD COOK

so these are both great pans I'm proud to open both of them operate highly recommend both of them

4:32 supports I Heart RVing was given the product

let's take a look at the harom meter also called The Homer at certain Swanky steakhouses that cook their RI eyes in at least a full stick ofat butter it's showing 4.9 Stars oh that's a great rating

recommendation Tested it I♥RVing Gear Review: Stargazer 12” Cast Iron Skillet

I Heart RVing was given the product. Stated in the source: “thanks to Stargazer for sending the 12-in skillet to put through a Year's worth of incredible cooking while building this review” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

19:23 supports Backwoods Gourmet Channel

make up your mind which one you want because both of them will be a family heirloom

durability Tested it FIELD COMPANY VS STARGAZER CAST IRON - LONG TERM REVIEW AND HEAD TO HEAD COOK

Cites durability

Heritage Steel cookware

6 voices 43 claims 6 objections median ownership 3 years

13:34 supports Christopher Scott Buy It For Life Enthusiasts

I can honestly tell you that the first time my wife and I cooked on the Heritage steel pans there was a flavor component that we had been missing for the last 18 19 months while using hexclad the crust the my art effect the golden brown whatever you want to call it that we are getting out of these pans for our food is…

performance Owns it Our Journey From Hexclad to Stainless Steel

Cites ease of cleaning, flavour impact

and then if there are moments where you get some food stuck on your pan it h for us so far they have scraped off very easily just with a silicone spatula or with a wooden spoon

7:33 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

It's one of the best values because it performs similarly to All-Clad, but it's less expensive, has a titanium-strengthened cooking surface, and because of the grinding and polishing they do by hand, the edges are noticeably smoother.

Two judgements rest on this sentence:

value Tested it cites price
appearance Tested it cites surface finish

Is Heritage Steel the Best American-Made Cookware? My Honest Review

7:02 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

Based on my testing, it's one of the best stainless steel brands on the market.

best in class Tested it Is Heritage Steel the Best American-Made Cookware? My Honest Review

Finex cast iron skillet

6 voices 38 claims 13 objections median ownership 2 years

4:01 supports BBQ and Bottles Cooking YouTube was given the product

first i want to talk about the finex it has this beautiful coiled steel handle and the reason for that is this coil design not only does it look great

appearance Tested it Best Cast Iron Skillet - Review of Finex, Smithey, FieldCo and Lodge

Cites appearance, handle, shape and form

and you can actually see right here on the back of the pan they've got a really nice design that pays homage to that origin

now the next thing i want to compare is just the overall style or aesthetic of these skillets and the standout for me is going to be the finex there this octagonal shape i think looks really great i love the steel coiled handle it's just something really unique that sets that skillet apart from the others

10:03 supports Kent Rollins speaking on Cowboy Kent Rollins Chef

but something that it did do was it bonded seasoning really well first trip but folks it always takes seasoning back to it it always holds it well and it always performs well

performance Tested it Don't Buy a Cast Iron Skillet Without Watching This! Which Cast Iron Brand is Right for You?

Cites seasoning durability

6:02 supports Kent Rollins speaking on Cowboy Kent Rollins Chef

it is a great piece of cast iron to me really if you're sitting on the table full of something to eat and you want to make a statement and you set this out there that is a statement piece it is

appearance Tested it Don't Buy a Cast Iron Skillet Without Watching This! Which Cast Iron Brand is Right for You?

Cites appearance, handle

you want to make a statement this is the piece I mean a great different unique design that I've never seen on a piece of cast iron and the handle I mean it is the talking point of the kitchen but also the dining table because this thing is fancy enough to serve right out of it is

Demeyere Atlantis

5 voices 54 claims 21 objections median ownership 2 years

10:04 supports MQ Cookware Reviewer

really really good pans as I've said many times before. I still really enjoy using them even at almost 5 years.

recommendation Owns it Demeyere Atlantis and Proline 4.5 Years Long Term Review

10:33 supports Jed works for this brand

but wherever you are in the world search it out get your hands on it try it out you know invest in one piece and i know you will not have any regrets

recommendation Tested it Why I believe that Demeyere makes the best cookware in the world

Jed works for this brand. Stated in the source: “i sell atlantis from proline because i believe it's the best quality cookware so you know if you buy from me wonderful thank you i appreciate that” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

5:01 supports Jed works for this brand

this stainless steel disc is two millimeters of copper that is sandwiched by silver so silver and copper in the center of this aluminum disk the conductivity to this is unparalleled it's ridiculous

performance Tested it Why I believe that Demeyere makes the best cookware in the world

Cites base and rim, build quality, heat conduction, heat control, heating speed

this is two separate pieces that are bonded together that have the base and the upper shell and the marriage here is absolutely perfect

so cast doesn't absorb energy as quickly as atlantis atlantis really is amazing how fast

so using the cookware makes you a better cook so that's a big bold claim for me to to make but it just does

so that's the big big advantage of why you would spend money on atlantis and on proline is that it gives you that nice buffer things happen more slowly heat kind of moves through the pan up and down at a slower rate and you don't find all of a sudden you've gone from kind of browning to burning it just doesn't happen…

Demeyere Proline

5 voices 48 claims 13 objections median ownership 5 years

12:16 supports speaking on Cook Culture

you know Demeyer industry and Demeyer Proline specifically um you know it has met our expectations over and over and over and over again it's it's such high quality cookware that you know when people send us cookware for testing that's our Benchmark so we're like okay well if it cost X and it does why then you know it…

best in class Uses it professionally Hestan Nanobond Titanium vs All Clad D5 & Demeyere Proline

Cites build quality

honestly they all they're all great pants they all did a great job for me the the Far and Away lead is this guy um but for just a small eight inch pan I'm pretty pretty happy with this one too

15:38 supports MQ Cookware Reviewer

so in summary like i said in the beginning of at the beginning of the video my choice very clearly without a doubt the prolonged seven okay and that's and that's also because i like heavy pants i don't mind it

recommendation Owns it Demeyere Industry 5 vs Atlantis Proline 7 Fry Pans (Skillets)

Cites weight

but um but what would i personally recommend um if you really don't want the 30 big heavy proline seven my first choice my first alternative would actually be the 28 centimeter per line set okay

4:01 supports Jed

Quoted earlier on this page. Hear it at 4:01.

best in class Uses it professionally Stainless Steel Frying Pan vs Cast Iron Skillets? What's best for you!

HexClad Hybrid

5 voices 43 claims 17 objections median ownership 2 years

0:30 supports John speaking on John Reviews Everything too Cookware Reviewer

And they're remarkably non-stick. Sloppy Joe's slide right off. Scrambled eggs slide off. hamburger, chicken, anything we have put on it over the last 18 months easily slides right off.

performance Owns it 18 months with Gordon Ramsay's Hexclad cookware, was it worth it?🤔

Cites ease of cleaning, non-stick surface

Owned 18 months

Getting back to the non-stick surface, another added benefit is how easy they are to clean. I don't think anything can provide more proof about their ease of cleaning than their still like new appearance 18 months after their first use.

0:00 supports John speaking on John Reviews Everything too Cookware Reviewer

This is me opening them in December of 2023. And to get right to the point, it's held up remarkably well. These pans that we purchased 18 months ago still look brand new.

durability Owns it 18 months with Gordon Ramsay's Hexclad cookware, was it worth it?🤔

Cites durability

Owned 18 months

5:01 objects Christopher Scott Buy It For Life Enthusiasts

but for me I don't want to have to replace my pots and pans every 18 to 20 months because the non-stick coating is wearing off on them so I won't be using these anymore I'm going to be switching to like a stainless steel all clad type of pot and pan and I'm not really sure what brand to buy yet

recommendation Stopped using it I Can't Recommend HEXCLAD Pots & Pans Anymore :(

so after all of that I have decided that hexclad pans are not right for me and therefore I don't recommend them on my channel anymore

Demeyere Industry

5 voices 29 claims 11 objections

12:16 supports speaking on Cook Culture

Quoted earlier on this page. Hear it at 12:16.

best in class Uses it professionally Hestan Nanobond Titanium vs All Clad D5 & Demeyere Proline

Cites build quality

10:05 objects MQ Cookware Reviewer

as it heats up the oil starts flowing out to the side so there's there's an area of about that size in the middle of the pan where it gets very little oil because it's as soon as the paint heats up but just the oil just flows to the side and that is really annoying um for two reasons one is obviously well you the oil…

Two judgements rest on this sentence:

performance Tested it cites even heating (against), searing and crust (against)
appearance Tested it cites appearance (against), surface finish (against)

Demeyere Industry 5 vs Atlantis Proline 7 Fry Pans (Skillets)

with this industry with this much lighter industry however on the same heat setting it was sort of able to maintain that sound for the third first 30 seconds or so and it didn't even do that very well because the sound that i heard was kind of half sizzling half steaming and after about 30 seconds it just started to…

the handle on the pro line both the main handle and the helper handle the finish is nicer it's polished and smooth and this one has a rougher texture

the finish on the helper handle on the industry is not as polished or um that doesn't look as premium as the pro line okay but again that's to be expected because this is the slightly lower end lower end product line

8:33 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

If you want to spend less or prefer lighter cookware that's a little easier to maneuver, go with Industry.

recommendation Tested it Demeyere Atlantis vs. Industry Cookware (Key Differences & How to Choose)

Prudent Reviews earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “Those are affiliate links so if you click and buy I'll earn a commission but at no extra cost to you.” Kept and labelled rather than dropped: a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

What do cooks say about cookware in general?

Claims about cookware that name no single product: technique, materials, what to look for. Still evidence, and often the claims that decide a purchase. There are 758 of them; the 40 with the strongest evidence are below, and every one is in the claim search.

30:11 objects J. Kenji López-Alt

you don't need a grill pan they are they're essentially worthless grill pans

recommendation Every Pot in My Kitchen | Kenji's Cooking Show

I don't know why anyone would ever own a grill pan

5:01 supports Christopher Scott Buy It For Life Enthusiasts

if you do a lot of steaks and you love a really thick Dark Crust on your steaks with a medium Center like I do there's really nothing better than cast iron

performance Owns it If I Started Over, I'd Only Buy These Pots & Pans

Cites heat retention, searing and crust

but a five ply will do that also

3:31 supports Christopher Scott Buy It For Life Enthusiasts

but this is great for like I love doing stir fries in this I love doing searing steaks in this is great

use-case fit Owns it If I Started Over, I'd Only Buy These Pots & Pans

Cites heat retention, searing and crust

cast iron if I'm going to seirus steak I'm probably going to do it in a cast iron pan

this cast iron I particularly love to use for frittatas it's the perfect depth it holds the heat really well and it Cooks the frittatas perfectly like a nice thick frittata so I do love that small 8 in

I love to use cast iron on open fire on the grill on the smoker there's really nothing better for open fire than cast iron and Searing a steak

but like I mentioned in the beginning of this video a very well-made 5 to S ply stainless steel pan will SE a steak very well also

I'd go with the big cast iron because it's so useful for so many things on the fire

0:00 objects Christopher Scott Buy It For Life Enthusiasts

there is no nonstick in my house anymore we have stopped using non-stick for a little over a year now and we will never go back you really don't need that crutch or that gimmick

recommendation Stopped using it If I Started Over, I'd Only Buy These Pots & Pans

Cites durability (against), price (against)

get rid of the nonstick folks you don't need it it's a crutch it's a gimmick it's a waste of money and it goes right into the landfill

0:00 supports Joshua Weissman speaking on Joshua Weissman Recipes Chef

If I were to pick anything, if I were left with one pan in the whole world, it would be a stainless steel pan, pot, etc.

best in class Uses it professionally How to Cook With Stainless Steel

Cites safety, versatility

Guess what? Stainless steel doesn't have that problem. It is perhaps the safest cooking surface I can think of.

And everything else, you just follow the directions of any other recipe you're using. And that's the beauty of stainless steel. It does it all.

0:00 supports Joshua Weissman speaking on Joshua Weissman Recipes Chef

The number one reason every single person in the world should be using stainless steel, versatility. This pan can do everything.

recommendation Uses it professionally How to Cook With Stainless Steel

Cites maintenance, versatility

Stainless is that version without all the [ __ ] Hopefully, I have you convinced.

3:38 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

Its ability to hold temperature so stable is why cast iron is the ultimate cookware for searing.

best in class Tested it Stainless Steel vs. Cast Iron Cookware: 7 Key Differences & When to Use Each

Cites heat retention, searing and crust, surface finish, versatility

Stainless steel is the ultimate all-purpose cookware. You can use it to sear meat and fish, saute vegetables, boil pasta, simmer sauces, and much more.

Stainless steel is also the best type of cookware for pan sauces. Since it's uncoated, cooking meat in a stainless steel pan creates fond, which is the brown stuck-on bits of concentrated meat flavor at the bottom of the pan.

5:01 objects speaking on Cook Culture

so in my professional opinion coated stainless steel pans are a disaster

recommendation Uses it professionally Why I believe Heritage Steel makes the best USA made Stainless Steel Cookware

you take the time to learn how to use it properly and there's no problem there's no need for non-stick it's not a requirement

4:01 objects speaking on Cook Culture

so you're paying a premium for clad cookware no matter what the brand is and then you're putting in non-stick coat on it and that non-stick coating wears out full stop you can't have non-stick coating that lasts it just wears out

Two judgements rest on this sentence:

durability Uses it professionally cites coating durability (against)
value Uses it professionally cites coating durability (against), price (against)

Why I believe Heritage Steel makes the best USA made Stainless Steel Cookware

but if you put a non-stick finish on it it will wear out in months maybe a couple of years

but I have seen countless amounts of cookware that somebody has paid a 100 bucks 200 bucks 300 bucks for and they've had it for like really a handful of months and they've tried to do all different types of cooking high heat and all different types and they've ruined the pan

3:01 supports THE FOOD-DEE Professional Kitchens

these pans are built to last they will last your generation your kids generations you can pass them down to your great grandchildren and they'll still be around and still working great as long as you take care of them these things are meant to take a beating from my years of cooking we use cast iron pans and carbon…

durability Owns it Don’t Make this Mistake! Follow These Rules for Carbon Steel Cookware & Cast iron

Cites coating durability, durability, repairability

if you do for some reason scratch the coating off your pan and leave a big gouge in it don't worry it's not the end of the world all you need to do a little secret here all you need to do is cook with it that's it as you cook with it the oils are going to polymerize back to the pan and rebuild up that scratch piece…

your pan is rusted that's it it's over pans ruined throw it out get a new one no all you need to do is give it a good cleaning scrub all that rust off heat it up re-season your pan and continue cooking with it that's it hand recovered

14:03 supports Ian Fujimoto

But I can tell you with 100% certainty that if I was going to start my pan collection over again today, it would be made of three [music] pans. A 10-in stainless steel skillet, a 4Q pot, and a 12-in non-stick pan.

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But it is worth the effort to learn how to cook on stainless steel [music] or cast iron or carbon steel than to always cook on nonstick because nonstick, it doesn't matter [music] if you spend $1,000 on your non-stick pan or $20.

So, do yourself a favor and get into something that is stainless steel because it is easier to get into than carbon steel or cast iron [music] and it's going to make you a better cook and it will last you a lifetime.

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And when you're investing in quality, remember the number one most important rule. You do not need to buy a set. Period.

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And I want to start this by emphasizing the same rule we have for pans applies to knives. Do not buy a set. [music] You don't need it. Plain and simple.

13:03 supports Ian Fujimoto

But if you get quality stainless steel, it's going to last you and your children's lifetime and probably far after.

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Just like your pots and pans, buying a quality [music] knife is going to last you a lifetime.

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Or if you get a non-stick, yeah, that you're going to have to replace.

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That non-stick pan is going to need to get replaced within a [music] year of good use, guaranteed.

1:30 supports Lynne of The Splendid Table Home Cooks

The one pan I cannot live without is a 12-inch straight-sided sauté pan.

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this is my favorite pan ever.

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These pans are virtually indestructible.

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In fact, a well seasoned cast iron skillet can rival and certainly outlast any non-stick pan.

This is a glass-like coating, and it prevents the metal from rusting and keeps it from reacting with acidic foods, which can happen with traditional cast iron.

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This is 24 cm. Really versatile. Definite definite recommend.

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3 years ago, I started throwing all the nonstick pans I had at home and buying stainless steel pans instead. And let me tell you, it was the best thing I ever did in my kitchen.

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and help people transition away from non-stick cookware as a way to care for

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1:30 supports Lisa of America's Test Kitchen Cookware Reviewer

the non-stick pans that you buy are gonna gradually become less and less non-stick. So the great steering that you can get in this pan and its ability to become more and more naturally non-stick makes this a favorite here at The Test Kitchen. All of our Test Cooks love this pan and we love to use it. In fact, we kind…

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As we saw with the burgers, the carbon steel pan has certain traits that really make it a great all-around pan. It definitely has that nice heat retention and heat transfer of a cast iron pan. It has that nice release of a non-stick pan. This is a great all-around pan, does almost anything you want it to do, it's…

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When the stainless lining eventually wears through after 20 years of daily use, you send it to a shop and they pour a new lining. The copper itself is permanent.

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A $60 carbon steel pan will outlast a dozen nonstick pans.

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But the most expensive cookware you can buy is the one you have to buy twice.

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We showed you how the cookware brands you used to trust now coat cheap aluminum with Teflon that flakes into your food within 3 years.

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Those chemical coatings are fragile. You cannot use metal utensils. You cannot get them too hot. And no matter how careful you are, within 3 years, the coating scratches and flakes off.

1:00 supports David Chang speaking on GQ Chef

I do feel that every kitchen needs a cast iron skillet they're all cheap and they're all indestructible

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7:02 supports J. Kenji López-Alt

Um so nitriding is is a great process because it allows you to maintain the carbon steel, um which is the best material for a wok, while also giving it some protection.

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I would also have a saier like this I love using this for desserts like custards and things like that or pan sauces or Poached Eggs I love the curved Edge for the Poached Eggs you get that water swirling in that curved Edge helps keep the eggs moving in that circular motion really really well I love this pot for that

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for that and I do a lot of a lot of Poached Eggs it's one of my favorite breakfast

10:03 supports Tom's Kitchen Cookware Reviewer

you want to develop a good deep seasoning and that translates to almost a black surface and once you've achieved that you got the only skillet you're ever going to need

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they're sort of hybrid skillets they kind of take all the best properties from a cast iron skillet and a stainless steel skillet and combine it into this perfect skillet

biggest cons of carbon steel there really isn't any that's the beauty of carbon steel

honestly for me carbon steel skillets are my favorite skillets to use so i don't see very many cons to be honest

if i want to be practical if it was the end of the world and i can only have one skillet and it had to be something i can just set it and forget it yeah it would be a stainless steel skillet because it doesn't rust it does everything all the other skillets can do

um but it's not the end of the world so if i can only have one skill it would be a carbon steel skillet

0:30 supports Lisa of America's Test Kitchen Cookware Reviewer

Retains a lot of the properties that we love in cast iron, this ability to retain heat and really put a nice sear on food, but it's much easier to handle.

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Other secret of this pan is its ability to become naturally non-stick. So the smooth grain of this takes to seasoning a little faster than cast iron and it becomes very rapidly non-stick when you season it. And you can cook in it with just a little bit of fat, and food will just come right out. So if you're really…

Stainless steel or, in particular, a fully clad pan where there are layers of stainless steel, aluminum, and stainless steel is really known for its ability to make even, uniform heat. The aluminum transmits heat very quickly, stainless steel much more slowly. The stainless retains it so it spreads, and you get this…

In the carbon steel, I think we got the sort of Goldilocks moment. You get this really beautiful golden brown crust that is deeply brown, and nice, and crusty. Inside is nice and pink. And you really get this nice contrast between the brown crust and the cooked interior that is nice and juicy. So I thought it was a…

When we were done, there was almost nothing in the pan. It was just, I wipe it out, rinse it out, and we're good to go.

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Professional chefs do not use nonstick pans in restaurant kitchens. They use carbon steel. It is lighter than cast iron, but just as durable.

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We have seen cast iron skillets from 1920 that are still being used daily.

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We have seen carbon steel pans from the 1950s that are still in professional kitchens today.

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How your grandmother's pans lasted 40 years, but yours die in two.

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They have thin enamel that chips the first time you drop the lid. The cast iron underneath is rough and porous. After 1 year of use, the enamel cracks and moisture seeps into the iron causing rust spots that leach into your food.

1:30 supports David Chang speaking on GQ Chef

this is something for sure that if you take care of will last Generations upon Generations

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they're worthless I would much rather if I'm cooking indoors I would much rather have a solid pan so that can get even browning all over which means better flavor more even cooking easier cooking more predictable cooking

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they sear it only in tiny parts which gives you sort of the appearance of food that has been grilled but none of the flavor

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it cooks really inefficiently

their pain and about to clean because gunk gets all down in there

really the only thing they add to food is cosmetic there yeah

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also never really any reason to spend a ton of money on nonstick

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copper is like the best material for cooking with it as extraordinarily high conductivity good heat

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16:17 supports speaking on Cook Culture

that is why I always advocate for heavy cookware doesn't have to be the most expensive cookware but usually when you're frying on the stove top heavier cookware gives you a bigger buffer of of that kind of what the leaf and frost effect does I keep calling it leading host yeah leaving Frost effect either way the other…

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5:36 supports J. Kenji López-Alt

there really is nothing better for walk cooking than a carbon steel walk

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Uh this wok is made of carbon steel. All the woks I recommend uh are made of carbon steel.

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