Cookware: where chefs and r/BuyItForLife agree

Only the cookware that chefs and r/BuyItForLife have independently backed. A product one group praises and the other has never mentioned does not appear here.

14 people we have grounds to call chefs and r/BuyItForLife make 143 quoted claims about cookware across 19 sources. Membership of each group is recorded per person with its own evidence, and authority is scoped to cookware rather than to fame.

Which cookware do both chefs and r/BuyItForLife recommend?

Endorsements and objections about cookware from chefs and r/BuyItForLife, together, strongest evidence first.

Lodge cast iron skillet

5 voices 22 claims 4 objections

12:33 supports Kent Rollins Chef

so let's talk about Lodge and folks accessibility is number one because you see it everywhere and it's in stock all the time you ain't gonna have to wait and they have so many different pieces of Lodge cast iron that you can buy whether it's a skillet a griddle a dutch oven they have you covered on all of it

use-case fit tested it Don't Buy a Cast Iron Skillet Without Watching This! Which Cast Iron Brand is Right for You?

Cites availability, versatility

9:02 objects Kent Rollins Chef

now of all the Skillets here the one that probably disappoints me the most in seasoning the way it comes to you or the way you buy it out of the store is Lodge with that rough finish on it

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

Cites seasoning durability (against), surface finish (against)

3:31 supports Julia Chef

If you want a really nice cast iron skillet, check out the Smithey Ironware number 12 for $200, or for the best buy, check out the Lodge 12 inch cast iron skillet for just $43.

recommendation tested it The Best Cast-Iron Skillets

Cites price

11:33 supports Kent Rollins Chef

so we're going to start off right here with Lodge and we're going from cheapest to highest start gazer field finex and Marquette

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

Cites price

6:32 supports Kent Rollins Chef

I think folks we should have a pretty close runner-up if not a tie on just classic design what you think of when you think of cast iron skillet and that would be launch

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

Cites appearance

4:01 objects Kent Rollins Chef

one thing I've always thought about Lodge and some of their old stuff wasn't as bad this way this corner is pretty Sharp now if I was going to use this every every day I know what had happened to it I'd take a grinder to it

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

Cites safety (against), surface finish (against)

4:01 supports Kent Rollins Chef

it's good to hang a skillet if you've got something on the wall like that but look here two poor spouts

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

Cites shape and form, storage and stacking

3:31 supports Kent Rollins Chef

that is Lodge now Lodge has been in business in South Pittsburg Tennessee forever and ever they have this handle that I really like

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

Cites handle

6:32 supports Chef Matt Chef

Lodge makes great cast iron pants they're made in America you can get them really cheap new

performance Thrift Store Cookware | What To Buy, What To Avoid

Cites country of manufacture

3:31 supports Julia Chef

And both of these winners are made in the U.S.

reliability tested it The Best Cast-Iron Skillets

Cites country of manufacture

6:32 supports Chef Matt Chef

Lodge makes great cast iron pants they're made in America you can get them really cheap new

value Thrift Store Cookware | What To Buy, What To Avoid

Cites price

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 relaying someone else The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites durability, weight (against)

2:00 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

The best part is that you can get a Lodge 12-inch cast iron skillet that will last a lifetime for under $30.

value tested it Cheap Cookware That's Actually Worth Buying (And 4 Brands to Avoid)

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.

Cites durability, price

Besides cast iron skillets, they make enameled cast iron Dutch ovens that perform like Le Creuset but cost much less.

Instead of paying over $400 for a Le Creuset Dutch oven, you can get a Lodge that's made of the same materials and is actually thicker for under $100.

6:02 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

If you don't want to spend that much, Lodge Classic is the best value. It costs a fraction of the price and still performs really well.

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

Cites build quality, price

1:30 supports Quality Collapse

A brand like Lodge, which is still made in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, sells a 12-in skillet for $25.

value relaying someone else The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites price

2:00 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

There are many other cheap cast iron skillets on the market, but Lodge is made in America, has been in business for over a century, and has high quality standards. So you know you're getting a good product.

recommendation tested it Cheap Cookware That's Actually Worth Buying (And 4 Brands to Avoid)

Cites build quality, country of manufacture

1:30 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

Their skillets are thick and durable and because they hold heat so well, they're ideal for searing, frying, and baking.

use-case fit tested it Cheap Cookware That's Actually Worth Buying (And 4 Brands to Avoid)

1:30 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

Their skillets are thick and durable and because they hold heat so well, they're ideal for searing, frying, and baking.

performance tested it Cheap Cookware That's Actually Worth Buying (And 4 Brands to Avoid)

Cites heat retention

They may not have a perfectly smooth polished surface like some of the expensive artisan cast iron brands, but they perform just as well, and, in my experience, the rougher surface holds seasoning better.

Besides cast iron skillets, they make enameled cast iron Dutch ovens that perform like Le Creuset but cost much less.

1:30 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

Their skillets are thick and durable and because they hold heat so well, they're ideal for searing, frying, and baking.

durability tested it Cheap Cookware That's Actually Worth Buying (And 4 Brands to Avoid)

Cites build quality, durability, seasoning durability

They may not have a perfectly smooth polished surface like some of the expensive artisan cast iron brands, but they perform just as well, and, in my experience, the rougher surface holds seasoning better.

Instead of paying over $400 for a Le Creuset Dutch oven, you can get a Lodge that's made of the same materials and is actually thicker for under $100.

1:30 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

I can't talk about great quality, low-cost cookware without talking about Lodge.

best in class tested it Cheap Cookware That's Actually Worth Buying (And 4 Brands to Avoid)

6:02 mixed Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

It's heavier and the surface is rougher, but it holds on to seasoning better and it still passed the egg test with no sticking.

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

Cites surface finish (against), non-stick surface, seasoning durability, weight (against)

2:00 objects Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer earns commission on this

They may not have a perfectly smooth polished surface like some of the expensive artisan cast iron brands, but they perform just as well, and, in my experience, the rougher surface holds seasoning better.

appearance tested it Cheap Cookware That's Actually Worth Buying (And 4 Brands to Avoid)

Cites surface finish (against)

Le Creuset dutch oven

3 voices 9 claims 1 objection

3:01 supports David Chang Chef

buy something like this this is a lro pot this is a great thing the lro set they're not cheap by any means but you'd be surprised that these are the same kind of pots that many top chefs use

recommendation uses it professionally, daily Momofuku's David Chang Reveals What You Need in Your Kitchen | GQ

Cites build quality, price (against)

3:01 supports David Chang Chef

they're fantastic they're heavy they're great for brazes it's a great like just finishing pot and you can serve your food in here and it looks great

use-case fit uses it professionally, daily Momofuku's David Chang Reveals What You Need in Your Kitchen | GQ

Cites appearance, heat retention

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 relaying someone else The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

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

5:01 supports Quality Collapse

You can take a Le Creuset Dutch oven from the refrigerator and put it directly on a hot burner without the enamel cracking.

durability relaying someone else The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites coating, heat resistance

5:31 supports Quality Collapse

When you cook acidic foods like tomato sauce for 6 hours, the enamel does not react or leach metallic flavor into the dish.

performance relaying someone else The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites acid resistance, flavour impact

7:02 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

It also retains moisture well and has wide handles, a comfortable knob, and flawless enamel.

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

Cites moisture retention, coating, handle, lid

7:02 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

Le Creuset is noticeably lighter than the others, which makes it easier to lift, clean, and store.

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

Cites ease of cleaning, weight

5:31 supports Quality Collapse

The handles are cast as part of the pot, not bolted on with screws that loosen over time.

handling relaying someone else The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites handle

7:02 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

On top of that, it comes in over 20 colors.

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

Cites appearance

All-Clad stainless pan

3 voices 7 claims 2 objections

2:00 supports David Chang 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, daily Momofuku's David Chang Reveals What You Need in Your Kitchen | GQ

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.

Cites build quality

2:31 supports David Chang Chef paid by this brand

they're just workhorses they're fantastic you know you don't even have to treat it well if you just clean it it'll last you your entire lifetime

durability uses it professionally, daily Momofuku's David Chang Reveals What You Need in Your Kitchen | GQ

Cites durability, maintenance

4:00 supports Quality Collapse

A $150 stainless pan used for 20 years is infinitely cheaper than buying a $40 nonstick pan every 2 years.

durability relaying someone else The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites durability, price

3:30 supports Quality Collapse

When you put an All-Clad pan on the burner, the heat spreads evenly across the entire cooking surface. You do not get hot spots that burn your garlic.

performance relaying someone else The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites even heating, heat conduction

4:00 supports Quality Collapse

The handles are welded, not riveted, so there are no crevices for bacteria to hide.

handling relaying someone else The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites ease of cleaning, handle

3:30 objects Quality Collapse

Critics will say it is expensive. They will say it requires preheating. They are right.

value relaying someone else The Only 5 Cookware Brands That Still Last (The "Buy It For Life" List)

Cites heating speed (against), price (against)

4:31 mixed Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

If those brands are out of your budget, the next best options are Made In, Heritage Steel Eater Series and All-Clad D3 Everyday. All three are roughly 3 mm thick with wide cooking surfaces and comfortable handles. They don't retain heat as long as the heavier pans, but they heat faster and are easier to handle.

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

Cites handle, heat retention (against), heating speed, size and capacity

Field cast iron skillet

2 voices 16 claims 5 objections

1:30 supports Kent Rollins Chef

when I picked it up the very first time out of the box the thing that I liked about it was it was similar to the design of old authentic cast iron folks this is a pretty good lightweight skill it's sort of like the old stuff was made

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

Cites appearance, surface finish, weight

getting on down the field I think the thing that really impressed me the most about it was the weight sure but they had such a good machine finish on there to it

4:31 supports Kent Rollins Chef was given the product

when we did our unboxing video they sent us an 8 I love the skillet I do

recommendation owns and uses it daily Field Company Cast Iron Skillet Follow Up Review

Kent Rollins was given the product. Stated in the source: “when we did our unboxing video they sent us an 8” Kept and labelled rather than dropped — a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

but I will tell you what they done went and done they don't went and went to making a 10-inch skillet now I've had this about a week and I love this rascal

1:00 supports Kent Rollins Chef was given the product

but when I run my hand across it it was the smooth finish

performance owns and uses it daily Field Company Cast Iron Skillet Follow Up Review

Kent Rollins was given the product. Stated in the source: “we got this box in the mail we did an unboxing video on an 8 inch field skillet” Kept and labelled rather than dropped — a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.

Cites non-stick surface, surface finish

so I fried me some bacon in there without doing a thing to it I just washed it out good with hot water dried it put that bacon in there it wasn't no sticking it wasn't like heated meaning something other ovens where I had to get to a putty knife a chisel and a hammer to knock it off there no it was good

what I put in there a scrambled egg and folks I was amazed there was no sticking like them egg whites will do too to where you can't even get them out of there

1:00 supports Kent Rollins Chef was given the product

but also when I look down at it I've seen the thickness of the walls it reminded me so much of an old Griswold or an old piece of Wagner ware

durability owns and uses it daily Field Company Cast Iron Skillet Follow Up Review

Cites build quality, ease of cleaning, seasoning durability

the more you use it the better it is going to become to you the slicker it's going to get the better finish it has

now what I have found that really helps these new skillets a whole lot deep fry you something in for you enough grease in there that you can fry something I cook me some deep fried chili rellenos in them I'll deep fry some fishing deep fry some potatoes in it really works good on seasoning easy to clean up that away…

they finish quicker and smoother than any of that other iron I ever used unless you get back to the Griswold in the Wagner so many years ago

7:32 supports Kent Rollins Chef

this is a machine finished Skillet which is very smooth on the bottom when I first got it it has a pre-finished coating to it and it accepted seasoning pretty 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, surface finish

2:00 objects Kent Rollins Chef

one thing that is missing that I really love in the skillet and I think it's got to have to be a true performing cast iron skillet and that is a pour spout

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

Cites shape and form (against)

13:34 objects Kent Rollins Chef

it may not be as accessible as what you can find some of these other pieces especially Lodge so be sure if you're wanting one to make sure that it's in stock

use-case fit tested it Don't Buy a Cast Iron Skillet Without Watching This! Which Cast Iron Brand is Right for You?

Cites availability (against)

7:32 objects Kent Rollins Chef

it holds seasoning but if you're not careful you'll lose some of that if you don't re-season every time every time every time

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

Cites maintenance (against)

1:30 objects Kent Rollins Chef

I would love to see this a little bit longer I would because it's hard to get a cup towel on that if you got gravy in it and not get the cup towel in the gravy

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

Cites handle (against)

you can see on this handle as you zoom in here if this was rounded off right here a little more to me it would be a little more ergonomically friendly to your hand it would

5:01 supports Kent Rollins Chef was given the product

it ain't no work to it this skillet pays dividends every day that I cook into it because number one we're getting to absorb iron number two Shannon and the beagles really happy because I didn't burn nothing

value owns and uses it daily Field Company Cast Iron Skillet Follow Up Review

Cites maintenance

1:00 supports Kent Rollins Chef was given the product

number one thing I liked about it when I pull it out of the box was the weight

handling owns and uses it daily Field Company Cast Iron Skillet Follow Up Review

Cites weight

10:33 supports Kent Rollins Chef

we have arranged these from lightest to heaviest first Marquette field Lodge Stargazer and finance

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

Cites weight

3:00 notes Kent Rollins Chef was given the product

I've been using this skillet for a month and a half every day is it solid black everywhere no it's got some bronze coating to it a little spotted in colored a little motley color

durability owns and uses it daily Field Company Cast Iron Skillet Follow Up Review

Owned 2 months

Cites seasoning durability

2:30 notes Kent Rollins Chef was given the product

I've noticed in these filled skillets too that they finish a little different than say that other stuff that I had I won't say it's slower but it comes out looking a little different than anything I'd ever seen I won't say it spotted but I'll call it a little lacy is that a bad thing no not that it's not seasoned…

appearance owns and uses it daily Field Company Cast Iron Skillet Follow Up Review

Cites appearance

6:02 supports Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

If you want a skillet that's easy to handle, Field Company is the best option. It has a smooth surface just like Smithey, but it weighs significantly less and heats up faster.

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

Cites surface finish, heating speed, weight

6:02 objects Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

The one major downside is that it warped significantly when I tested it on induction.

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

Cites induction compatible (against)

Smithey cast iron skillet

2 voices 4 claims 1 objection

3:31 supports Julia Chef

If you want a really nice cast iron skillet, check out the Smithey Ironware number 12 for $200, or for the best buy, check out the Lodge 12 inch cast iron skillet for just $43.

recommendation tested it The Best Cast-Iron Skillets

Cites price (against)

3:31 supports Julia Chef

And both of these winners are made in the U.S.

reliability tested it The Best Cast-Iron Skillets

Cites country of manufacture

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

5:32 mixed Prudent Reviews Cookware Reviewer

It's heavy and expensive, but it will last a lifetime, so it's worth the investment.

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

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

What do chefs and r/BuyItForLife say about cookware in general?

Not a recommendation for a specific product — technique, materials and what to look for in cookware. Citable on its own terms.

8:02 supports Fallow Chef

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

recommendation uses it professionally, daily Inside a Real Restaurant Kitchen: What’s Actually Worth Buying (And What Isn’t)

Cites versatility

1:00 supports David Chang Chef

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

recommendation uses it professionally, daily Momofuku's David Chang Reveals What You Need in Your Kitchen | GQ

Cites durability, price

1:30 supports David Chang Chef

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

durability uses it professionally, daily Momofuku's David Chang Reveals What You Need in Your Kitchen | GQ

Cites durability

12:03 supports Kent Rollins Chef

always told you that cast iron is an investment it's going to outlast everything else you got each one of these Skillets if you take care of it will last you a lifetime and you can pass down from generation to generation to generation

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

Cites durability

3:31 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

C scroll dishes are surprisingly versatile and a great investment you only need one and if you look after it it will last you a lifetime

durability uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites durability, versatility

3:31 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

more importantly cast iron it conducts the heat so you can have the gas on absolute minimal or the oven down to its absolute lowest setting and the thing will just cook naturally

performance uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites heat conduction, heat retention

3:31 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

casserole dish absolutely essential when it comes to good home cooking why so versatile

recommendation uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites versatility

2:01 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

look for an ovenproof frying pan with a metal handle if you want to cook like pros by finishing off your dish in the oven or under a Hot Grill

recommendation uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites handle, oven safe

2:01 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

frying pan for me one of my favorites why cuz it's so versatile

best in class uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites versatility

0:30 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

the secret behind a great saucepan is the heavier the bottom the more heat it will conduct the thinner the bottom the more chance you've got actually burning your food

performance uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites base and rim, heat conduction

3:01 supports Billy Parisi Chef

I promise you this will be your new go-to pan for everything

recommendation Cook Like a Pro with These 15 Must-Have Kitchen Tools

2:00 supports David Chang Chef

this is what I like to call one pot cooking and this is the epitome of what I like the good thing is is it's great for brazes you can pop in the oven you can steam fish

use-case fit uses it professionally, daily Momofuku's David Chang Reveals What You Need in Your Kitchen | GQ

Cites versatility

1:00 objects David Chang Chef

you want pans that you can put in the oven plastic handle stuff no bueno right

recommendation uses it professionally, daily Momofuku's David Chang Reveals What You Need in Your Kitchen | GQ

Cites oven safe (against)

10:33 supports Kent Rollins Chef

cast iron has notoriously been blamed for it's too heavy you know but folks cast iron was built so many years ago for one reason uh to cook with but also heaviness is heat retention

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

Cites heat retention, weight

1:00 supports Kent Rollins Chef

now these are all companies that are made in America and that's the number one thing that we stand for

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

Cites country of manufacture

6:33 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

the more solid your trays are the better then they won't buckle and they will last

durability uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites durability, warp resistance

6:02 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

a classic two-handled roasting tray brilliant for roasting whole Birds finishing sauces gravies on top of the stove over the Gast ring burner again versatile

use-case fit uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites versatility

6:02 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

roasting and baking tray these things so versatile great for baking whole fish on fantastic for making Breads and so cheap

recommendation uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites price, versatility

3:31 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

the beauty of this thing is the fact that you can actually use it on the hob or start it on the hob and finish it in the oven

use-case fit uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites oven safe, stovetop compatibility

2:01 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

whether you're searing the most amazing rack of lamb cooking duck breast soing chicken or even a quick omelette or even find an egg all in one

use-case fit uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites versatility

0:30 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

buy the best SAU buns you can afford take good care of them and they'll last you years saving you money in the long run

value uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites durability, price

0:00 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

you don't need a collection of 10 all you need really is two a mediumsized one followed by a large one

recommendation uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites heating speed, lid

and always get a lid which helps heat the pan up as quickly as possible

3:31 supports Billy Parisi Chef

next is probably one of those important things and that is a great saute pan it doesn't matter if it's eight ten twelve or even 14 inches you have got to invest in a good saute pan

recommendation These 30 Kitchen Essentials Changed My Cooking

3:31 supports Billy Parisi Chef

this is a nice medium sized sauce pot it is eight inches in diameter it's fantastic if you want to make smaller soups obviously sauces work great or it's also a great pan if you want to reheat foods in there it's fantastic

use-case fit These 30 Kitchen Essentials Changed My Cooking

Cites versatility

8:33 objects Chef Matt Chef

it's got this nice stainless steel interior but the outside well this is aluminum and that means that this would not work on an induction stove

use-case fit owns one Why I Won't Buy An Induction Range: Should You?

Cites induction compatible (against)

7:02 supports Chef Matt Chef

it only requires a feris magnetic material something like cast iron which is well it could be centuries old can work on an induction burner

use-case fit Why I Won't Buy An Induction Range: Should You?

Cites induction compatible

4:32 objects Chef Matt Chef

I see a lot of like nonstick pans that are all scratched up and they just they're really janky pass on those you're not going to want to cook on those nor are you going to want those in your house

recommendation Thrift Store Cookware | What To Buy, What To Avoid

0:00 supports Julia Chef

If taken care of correctly, cast iron skillets will last a lifetime.

durability tested it The Best Cast-Iron Skillets

Cites durability, maintenance (against)

1:00 supports David Chang Chef

I love cooking meat in this cast iron skillet

use-case fit uses it professionally, daily Momofuku's David Chang Reveals What You Need in Your Kitchen | GQ

0:00 supports David Chang Chef

this is something that you desire to cook in cuz it's a great conductor of heat it Cooks beautifully

performance wants one Momofuku's David Chang Reveals What You Need in Your Kitchen | GQ

Cites heat conduction

6:33 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

cheap but seriously essential

value uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites price

0:00 supports Gordon Ramsay Chef

a small pan is great for sources heating liquids or rice whereas your large pan gives you space perfect for pastas stews or when you're cooking in bulk which keeps cost down

use-case fit uses it professionally, daily Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Kit | What You Need To Be A Better Chef

Cites size and capacity

1:00 objects Kent Rollins Chef

you're not going to find that on a lot of iron anymore you go to the store and you buy some it feels like gritty pavement

performance Field Company Cast Iron Skillet Follow Up Review

Cites surface finish (against)

8:33 supports Chef Matt Chef

but well it works great on gas

performance owns one Why I Won't Buy An Induction Range: Should You?

8:33 supports Chef Matt Chef

this little pot this whereever I bought it for $3 at a thrift shop in Texas and I just get so much enjoyment cooking with this

ownership owns one Why I Won't Buy An Induction Range: Should You?

2:31 supports Chef Matt Chef

and this is a especially true when you are working with highly conductive cookware such as copper where the reaction is immediate

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It's big enough to heat sauces up in. Big enough to do mash to do greens, vegetables, whatever, Sunday roast.

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I've got my cast iron pan where I can cook, I can sear.

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it heats up incred L fast

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it evenly distributes heat

once it's seasoned it's naturally non-stick no need to ever worry about harsh chemicals again

in case you do they also work on everything from induction to right over an open flame

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so you've been using stainless steel pans which are great but you're looking to expand to something that can do it all fry an egg without sticking Sirus steak while also being able to sauté will look no further than the carbon steel pan

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4:32 objects Chef Matt Chef

I see a lot of like nonstick pans that are all scratched up and they just they're really janky pass on those you're not going to want to cook on those nor are you going to want those in your house

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2:31 objects Gordon Ramsay Chef

just don't forget when you take it out the handle will be hot

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And if you don't, go get a cast iron pan for 15 bucks. They're super heavy. They're going to perform better in the oven anyway. Not to mention all those years of seasoning that get built up on them.

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5:31 supports Joe Chef

they can probably handle about 1,500° before you destroy them.

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4:31 supports Kent Rollins Chef

where ever you get your good cast iron look for that good milled finish

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4:01 supports Billy Parisi Chef

but do take the time to do some research invest in some pants that they can last you forever

durability These 30 Kitchen Essentials Changed My Cooking

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3:31 supports Billy Parisi Chef

I only use either cast iron and stainless steel

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I only use either cast iron and stainless steel

7:33 mixed Chef Matt Chef

same goes for non-stick cookware I have some that does work and some that doesn't

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7:33 mixed Chef Matt Chef

something like stainless steel well some stainless steel cookware will work and some won't just depending on if the manufacturer has made it compatible with an induction range

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Versatile, heavy bottom, nice.

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2:31 supports Billy Parisi Chef

and it's lighter weight than a cast iron pan

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3:31 supports Chef Matt Chef

these pans are vintage this has got to be probably 50 or 60 years old and yet it still works great

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0:30 objects David Chang Chef

there's a certain level of being a total douchebag when everything's in Copper if you're not like in a French Countryside or a duas

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13:04 objects Joe Chef

they're also notorious for being bad for stainless steel pans if you have standing water staying in them. Remember, stainless pans have two different layers. They've got an 18/0 magnetic layer and an 18/10 nonmagnetic layer, usually. One of those layers is noncorrosive, and the other one is. So, if you have standing…

durability HexClad Pans Still Worth It? 2-Year Reality Check!

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13:04 objects Joe Chef

Dishwashers are notorious for being bad for nonstick surfaces,

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4:01 supports Billy Parisi Chef

you don't need to spend thousands of dollars on any of these pots or pans I always say if you can learn how to cook you can cook on a hot rock

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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…

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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…

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

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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.

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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.

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A $400 copper saucepan that lasts 50 years is cheaper than replacing stainless pans every decade.

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The oil bakes into the pores of the iron, creating a natural nonstick surface that does not leach chemicals into your food.

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The difference is responsiveness. Carbon steel heats up fast and cools down fast, giving you precise temperature control.

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put it back in the oven for about 10 more minutes you're gonna have the crispiest crust you've ever had from a homemade pizza

use-case fit owns and uses it daily Black Carbon Steel Pan in JUST 6 MONTHS (3 EASY STEPS)

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to prove how phenomenal these kind of pans are and that they can so easily be used by anybody to get rid of Teflon in your kitchen nobody needs it

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

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to prove how phenomenal these kind of pans are and that they can so easily be used by anybody to get rid of Teflon in your kitchen nobody needs it

use-case fit tested it DEEP DIVE! Testing the New Matfer Carbon Steel Induction Ready Pans

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The big drawback is durability—ceramic non-stick coatings wear down fast.

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Critics will say it is high maintenance. They will say it tarnishes and dents. They are right. Copper is soft. You have to polish it.

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Critics will say it is heavy. They will say it requires maintenance. They are right.

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now this is obvious for anyone who's done any research on using a carbon steel pan you obviously do not want to put tomatoes or vinegar in the pan right

durability owns and uses it daily Black Carbon Steel Pan in JUST 6 MONTHS (3 EASY STEPS)

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another weird one raw spinach i did some research on it afterwards and apparently there is a acidic element in spin it raw spinach that strips the seasoning from the pan when you cook it in there

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induction and carbon steel can be a bit problematic as most people have found out that have spinning pans or have seen a video where pans spin induction plates can be a problem I have already kind of proven that once in a video lots of people do complain about their pants becoming Spinners

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okay so clean and cool cool zero spinning so that is great that cheap what I think is kind of crappy induction cooktop I have been able to make spinners out of other carbon steel with that cooktop um it does make spinners these guys didn't that's a tremendous result so super stoked

6:01 objects THE FOOD-DEE Professional Kitchens

it is very important you don't soak your carbon steel pans to remove stuck on food they may be well coated but water will get to the metal and rush your pans if you leave it there so don't do that

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

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don't use a scouring pad when cleaning your carbon steel it will take off the seasoning if you scrub too hard

1:00 objects THE FOOD-DEE Professional Kitchens

everyone assumes that carbon steel or cast iron pan is super nonstick it's just not the facts are you if you're coming from teflon to a carbon steel pan you're going to want to make sure you give it a good seasoning and set your expectations it's not going to be super nonstick

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everyone assumes that carbon steel or cast iron pan is super nonstick it's just not the facts are you if you're coming from teflon to a carbon steel pan you're going to want to make sure you give it a good seasoning and set your expectations it's not going to be super nonstick

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The stainless steel pan I ran through the same test started developing dark spots after the first round that I couldn't remove with vinegar or Barkeeper's Friend. By the third round, those spots were starting to eat into the steel, and I could feel the indentations with my fingernail.

durability tested it Finally, a Nonstick Pan That Actually Lasts a Lifetime

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For comparison, I ran the same test on a traditional non-stick pan, and the knife cut right through the coating.

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I've tested other non-stick alternatives that perform well, but over time, residue can build up on the surface and cause sticking if you don't keep it clean and smooth.

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That's why I only recommend owning one fry pan just for delicate foods like eggs.

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Ceramic non-stick pans have an aluminum or steel base with a slick and glossy coating on the cooking surface made from sand-derived materials like silica. Unlike traditional non-stick coatings, this kind doesn't contain PFAS (also known as forever chemicals), and it won't release harmful fumes if you accidentally…

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Enameled cast iron is essentially the same as traditional cast iron, but it's coated in a thin layer of hardened glass. This enamel acts as a permanent barrier that prevents rust and eliminates the need for seasoning.

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The good news is that these studies use extreme conditions like 20-hour simmer times. Unless you have a known allergy to nickel, the actual risk is extremely low under normal cooking situations. So from a health perspective, stainless steel is a great option.

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Carbon steel is the thinner, lighter version of cast iron. It's made from about 99% iron and 1% carbon. And like cast iron, it's durable, it can handle extremely high temperatures, and it's naturally non-stick when well seasoned. It's widely considered one of the safest cookware materials.

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Stainless steel cookware has no chemical coating. It doesn't rust or corrode, and it won't noticeably affect the taste of food. Because of that, it's considered one of the healthiest cookware materials. However, it's not perfect. Scientific studies show that small amounts of nickel and chromium can leach from these…

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Cast iron is made of about 98% iron and 2% carbon, and it's considered one of the safest cookware materials. However, studies show that small amounts of iron can leach into food, especially when cooking acidic ingredients or simmering for long periods.

There are some reports that the enamel on vintage pieces made before the 1970s may contain lead, but modern enameled cast iron from trusted brands is safe and doesn't come with any health concerns.

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put it on a burner 30 45 seconds evaporate that remaining moisture off of there so you don't get any rust

durability Five Carbon Steel Mistakes and How to Fix Them

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1:30 objects THE FOOD-DEE Professional Kitchens

even the best teflon pans after the first or second use you gotta add a bit of all that pan or that egg is sticking and you don't want that

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

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If you have a condition where your body stores too much iron, cast iron is not the best choice. But for most people—especially those who are iron deficient—this is actually a benefit.

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