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19 people cite heating speed across 39 products — 69 in favour, 39 against.

Who cites heating speed as a reason to buy?

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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 about Demeyere Atlantis tested it Why I believe that Demeyere makes the best cookware in the world

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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
if i'm using a lower quality piece of cookware and i'm using a piece of atlantis things may take a little bit more time things don't react so incredibly quickly in a piece of atlantis so i need to be more patient but the balance to that is that things turn out so incredibly well all the time
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…
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the stove Dutch oven is praised for its durable construction attractive design and ability to enhance the flavor of texture of food through even cooking

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Cites even heating, flavour impact, heat retention, heating speed

all four ovens scored a perfect 10 out of 10 for heat retention and evenness of cooking
the lodge was a little slower to heat while stove was almost instant
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They're both made of stainless steel and they're fully clad. So they have stainless steel, aluminum and stainless steel sheets that are bonded together before the pan is made. So you get nice even cooking with no hotspots.

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Cites even heating, heating speed, size and capacity

This one really did stand out from the pack because it had a few things that we loved. One is that the cooking surface is nice and broad. This is really important because if it's too narrow meat is crowded when you're browning it. So this broad cooking surface really did matter. Greens cooked quicker because they…
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Copper is the fastest cookware material for heat transfer. It's more than one and a half times as fast as aluminum and about 25 times faster than stainless steel.

performance about Cookware tested it Equipment Review: The Best Copper Skillets

Cites heat conduction, heat control, heating speed, searing and crust, shape and form, size and capacity

When you place it on the heat, a copper pan heats up very quickly. And when the flame is turned down it cools fast too. This responsiveness to the stove's heat settings gives you excellent control, and it's what makes copper cookware a pleasure to use.
Our top-rated pans offered plenty of cooking space, Low flared sides, they just make it easier to reach under food with a spatula and they help moisture evaporate so food browns more quickly.
All right, I have to admit that while I loved cooking in copper skillets, their performance only slightly outpaced the pan we already recommend, which is the all-clad stainless 12 inch fry pan with lid.
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Of the eight pans I tested, Hestan CopperBond heated the fastest, followed by All-Clad Copper Core.

performance about Hestan CopperBond tested it Is Hestan Cookware Really the Best Money Can Buy? (Test Results)

Cites heating speed, heating speed, heating speed

After one minute, Made In and Hestan CopperBond had the highest temperature in the center, but Hestan ProBond and Hestan ProBond TITUM heated the most evenly.
After three minutes, All-Clad Copper Core, Hestan CopperBond, and Hestan ProBond were the hottest in the center, but All-Clad D3 had the most uniform temperature.
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it's incredibly lightweight at just 5.5 lb, and because the construction is thinner than most cast iron skillets, it heats up much faster.

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Cites heating speed, non-stick surface, stovetop compatibility

I tested it against Lodge, Calphalon, and Stargazer, and it was the fastest to boil water on both induction and electric cooktops.
It has a smooth polished cooking surface that provides excellent non-stick performance, especially for eggs.
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you rub your finger just along the base of the skillet there that is absolutely smooth just like glass

performance about Finex cast iron skillet tested it Best Cast Iron Skillet - Review of Finex, Smithey, FieldCo and Lodge

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Cites heating speed, surface finish

not surprisingly because the field and the finex were actually the lightest pans they heated up the fastest and in that initial three or so minutes on the burner we actually got both of those up to around 320 to 325 degrees while the smithy and the lodge only heated up to 200 in the case of the smithy and 225 in the…
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The water from the Misen and Anolon came out completely clear, but the water from Strata was cloudy with a yellow tint, which means bits of the seasoning layer were breaking down and leaching into the liquid.

performance about Anolon EverLast N2 tested it Which “Forever Nonstick” Pan Is the Best? I Tested Them All

Cites flavour impact, heat control, heating speed, non-stick surface

Anolon was by far the fastest to heat, but that means it's also very easy to overheat.
When I preheated it slower, it worked fine.
Next, I cut the fat in half, using just a half teaspoon of oil and 2 g of butter. Again, all three pans handled it without sticking.
Then I tested pancakes with a light layer of butter. Misen and Anolon released cleanly, but Strata had some slight sticking.
Misen and Anolon were both impressively nonstick right out of the box, and they've stayed that way for months.
To be totally honest with you, this was one of the toughest reviews I've ever done because all three pans perform really well, and they're all priced pretty much the same.
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because these pans are made entirely of metal they have no upper limits on their oven safe temperatures so you can use them in the oven anytime

performance about Carbon Steel Pans tested it Equipment Review: Best Carbon-Steel Skillets (Can This One Pan Do It All?) & Our Testing Winner

Cites ease of cleaning, even heating, heat conduction, heating speed, non-stick surface, oven safe

most of the pans once we'd seasoned them were amazingly non-stick after one round of seasoning we saw fried eggs sliding around like a puck in air hockey
omelets rolling out in perfect golden Oblongs zero sticking
Tarts popped right out with very few exceptions looking glossy and intact
most of the time we weren't even tempted to scrub because nothing stuck we could practically just wipe them out with a paper towel after we were cooking
a smoking hot traditional Skillet does a perfectly acceptable job and a cast iron skillet is brilliant at Browning and Searing but we found the carbon steel pans trumped both of them
impressively deep even Browning in the best carbon steel pans easily on a par with cast iron
they're lighter and thinner so they heat up in almost half the time as cast iron
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Although All-Clad is best known for its stainless steel cookware, it makes quality non-stick pans, too.

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Cites even heating, heat control, heating speed, non-stick surface, versatility

It heats up fast and evenly and maintains a consistent temperature.
I recently tested All-Clad against Made In, and as you can see below, the chicken browned nicely and cooked evenly in both pans.
What I like most about All-Clad is that each collection performs differently, which allows you to choose pans based on your cooking style and needs.
Overall, All-Clad's performance is excellent and lives up to the hype.
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And since copper has a much higher thermal conductivity than aluminum and steel, this cookware heats up and responds to temperature changes more quickly.

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Cites heat control, heating speed

I tested All-Clad Copper Core against the start-up brand Goldilocks, and the chicken browned much faster in the All-Clad pan due to the fast-heating copper.
Copper Core and G5 pans pans react incredibly fast to temperature changes.
For context, Copper Core and G5 pans boiled two cups of water about 20% faster than D3, HA1, and D5 pans in my standard heat conduction test.
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In my heat tests, the center heated fairly quickly, but there was a 130° difference between the center and the edge after 2 minutes of heating, which was the second largest gap in the group.

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Cites base and rim, heating speed, non-stick surface

The smooth surface also performed extremely well in the egg test. The egg released immediately and slid around the pan with no sticking and the pour spouts didn't drip at all.
The smooth surface also performed extremely well in the egg test. The egg released immediately and slid around the pan with no sticking and the pour spouts didn't drip at all.
Made In has my favorite handle of the group, and it cooks extremely well once it's fully preheated.
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Unlike the Lodge and Victoria skillets, the cooking surface is smooth and because of that, it performed extremely well in the egg test. The egg released immediately and slid around the pan without any help from the spatula.

performance about Stargazer cast iron skillet tested it I Tested Every Cast Iron Skillet, These Are the Best & Worst

Cites base and rim, heating speed, non-stick surface

The flared rim also poured cleanly.
It was one of the fastest skillets to heat, but there was a large difference between the center and the edge after 2 minutes, and heat retention was middle of the pack.
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Both are fully clad with an aluminum core, so they heat evenly from the middle of the cooking surface to the rim.

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Cites even heating, heat resistance, heat retention, heating speed, non-stick surface, oven safe

And both are broiler and oven-safe up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heritage Steel performs as you’d expect quality stainless steel cookware to perform. It heats up fast and evenly and maintains its heat when you add cold ingredients.
With these pans, you get the same reliable performance as you get with brands like All-Clad, and to prove it, I tested Heritage Steel and All-Clad’s D3 collection head to head.
The chicken released from the surface without sticking and cooked evenly in both pans.
Heritage Steel specializes in stainless steel cookware, and they do it well.
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It heats fast and evenly and once it's hot it maintains a consistent temperature.

performance about Made In Stainless Steel tested it The Truth About Made In: My Honest Review After 3+ Years

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Cites even heating, heat resistance, heat retention, heating speed, oven safe, size and capacity

And it can handle up to 800 degrees in the oven.
Based on my real-world testing, Made In lives up to the hype.
As the water heated up, tiny bubbles were uniform across the entire cooking surface, which indicates even heat distribution.
I've run this test with 20 other brands and Made In was the second fastest to boil the water, which is a good thing, but surprising considering the pan is relatively thick.
As you can see in the chart, Made In had the highest water temperature after 10 minutes.
The last feature I'll highlight is the large cooking surface. The diameter of the 12-inch fry pan's cooking surface is 9.5 inches. Most 12-inch pans are closer to 9 inches, so you get a little more flat space to cook.
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Another thing I really like about HexClad is its versatility. It cooks more like non-stick cookware but since the surface isn’t completely smooth, it grips food and sears meat better than most traditional non-stick pans.

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Cites durability, ease of cleaning, even heating, heat control, heat retention, heating speed, non-stick surface, searing and crust, versatility

I’ve used it to cook crispy bacon, brown and roast chicken, and fry chicken cutlets, and it performs similar to stainless steel. It heats up quickly, maintains a stable temperature and delivers consistent results.
The bacon came out perfectly crispy and the chicken seared nice and even.
I had no issues with eggs sticking as long as the surface was greased with plenty of oil or butter.
HexClad performed well, not only were the bubbles uniform across the cooking surface which indicates even heating, but it was one of the fastest pans to boil the water.
As you can see in the results, HexClad’s heat retention is above average and better than brands like Calphalon, Hestan, and All-Clad.
Another benefit I want to highlight is how easy Hexclad is to clean. It cleans up like a typical non-stick pan. Unless you really scorch it, a quick rinse with soap and water will do the trick.
releases food better than stainless steel.
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but this increases the speed in which things cook using pressure you want to make a braze in half the time you want to make rice in like 10 minutes you want to make ramen broth in literally a fraction of the time it's really just a Time Sab

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Both heat up fast and evenly, both retain heat well, you can use both for just about any cooking technique and ingredient.

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Cites even heating, heat resistance, heat retention, heating speed, non-stick surface

All-Clad stainless steel is oven-safe up to 600°F and it's broiler safe.
The non-stick pans can handle up to 500°F in the oven but are not broiler safe.
And if you want a convenient option for eggs and other low-fat cooking, their non-stick pans do an excellent job releasing food with little to no oil.
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Made In’s thick aluminum core transfers heat quickly and evenly, so you get consistent results every meal.

performance about Made In tested it Made In vs. All-Clad Cookware: My Unfiltered Comparison After 3+ Years

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Cites heat conduction, heat retention, heating speed, oven safe

The steel core diffuses the heat transfer, so it doesn’t heat up as fast as Made In, but it’s a bit more forgiving.
Both heat up fast and evenly, and both retain heat well. When you put a piece of meat on these pans, they stay hot so you can get a nice even sear.
One advantage or Made In that’s worth calling out is the temperature ratings. Made In stainless steel cookware is oven-safe up to 800 degrees F and All-Clad stainless steel tops out at 600.
Overall, you can expect excellent performance when cooking with both Made In and All-Clad.
The best part is that, with Made In, you get All-Clad durability and performance, at a much lower price.
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As you can see, both HexClad and All-Clad did a great job searing and roasting the salmon. The outside had good texture and color while the inside was cooked just right.

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Cites searing and crust, ease of cleaning, even heating, heat resistance, heat retention, heating speed, non-stick surface

HexClad cookware is oven-safe up to 500°F but it’s not safe to use under the broiler.
The only noticeable difference between the two pans is that the HexClad pan barely had any residue or discoloration from the oils. It took less than 30 seconds to clean.
Because HexClad’s cooking surface has non-stick coating beneath the steel hexagons, it releases food better than a traditional stainless steel pan.
This time, the eggs slid around both pans without any sticking.
Both heat up fast and evenly, both retain heat well, you can use both for just about any cooking technique and ingredient.
At first I thought HexClad was a gimmick, but after using it for several months, I’ve been pleasantly surprised with how well it cooks.
This cookware can sear better than most non-stick pans and releases food better than stainless steel.
This cookware can sear better than most non-stick pans and releases food better than stainless steel.
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With both collections, Demeyere welds their handles to the pan instead of attaching them with rivets, so the cooking surface is completely smooth. Rivets tend to collect grime and become discolored, so the rivetless design makes cleaning much easier.

performance about Demeyere Industry tested it Demeyere Atlantis vs. Industry Cookware (Key Differences & How to Choose)

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Cites ease of cleaning, handle, heat retention, heating speed

Both collections retain heat well but due to its additional layers, thickness, and sheer weight, the Atlantis collection absorbs and retains heat better than Industry.
The heat retention of the Demeyere industry pan wasn't as impressive but still above average.
Since industry pans are thinner, they heat faster but the temperature fluctuates quicker when you turn the knob or add ingredients. So you have to monitor your cooking more closely to make sure you don't overcook or burn something.
Although industry is one step down from Atlantis in terms of construction thickness and overall quality, it's still high-performing, premium cookware.
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After one minute, Made In and Hestan CopperBond had the highest temperature in the center, but Hestan ProBond and Hestan ProBond TITUM heated the most evenly. With the two ProBond pans, the temperature of the outer edge and walls was the closest to the temperature at the center.

performance about Hestan ProBond tested it Is Hestan Cookware Really the Best Money Can Buy? (Test Results)

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After three minutes, All-Clad Copper Core, Hestan CopperBond, and Hestan ProBond were the hottest in the center, but All-Clad D3 had the most uniform temperature.
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field company pretty similar as well very very smooth

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not surprisingly because the field and the finex were actually the lightest pans they heated up the fastest and in that initial three or so minutes on the burner we actually got both of those up to around 320 to 325 degrees while the smithy and the lodge only heated up to 200 in the case of the smithy and 225 in the…
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cooking via induction is pretty rad

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Cites heating speed, speed and efficiency

well induction stoves although they are part of the electric stove family they're different and because they are different and the way they work that solves a lot of the usual problems that you get with an electric stove
if you turn up the temperature the cookware immediately gets hotter and then if you turn it down the cookware immediately loses heat it's pretty cool
there's other benefits to induction over Standard Electric and one of them is they're usually more efficient they usually just use less energy and that can mean a lower utility bill
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The water in the D3 pan started to boil after 4 minutes and 7 seconds.

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For most people, D3 is the best option. It's less expensive, heats up faster, and has that traditional shiny appearance.
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The stainless steel pan heated the fastest, which wasn't surprising since its core layers are aluminum and aluminum conducts heat fast.

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Cites even heating, heat resistance, heating speed

Thanks to its relatively thin construction, the carbon steel pan wasn't far behind.
The stainless steel pan cooked the pancake fast and evenly, carbon steel heated quickly but one side of the pancake cooked more than the other, and the cast iron pan heated so slowly that the pancake wasn’t close to done when the timer went off.
The stainless steel pan cooked the pancake fast and evenly, carbon steel heated quickly but one side of the pancake cooked more than the other, and the cast iron pan heated so slowly that the pancake wasn’t close to done when the timer went off.
In fact, the Made In carbon steel pan is safe up to 1200°F.
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However, because carbon steel pans are typically made thinner than cast iron, they heat up much faster and respond to temperature changes more quickly.

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Cites heat control, heating speed, non-stick surface

The answer is responsiveness. When you turn the heat up or down, the temperature of the pan changes quickly. This gives you more control.
But in general, carbon steel is more responsive than cast iron, and in some cases, it's more responsive than stainless steel.
Certain meats might stick slightly, but if you leave them for a minute and allow a crust to form, they will naturally release from the pan.
A well-seasoned carbon steel pan releases food similar to a non-stick pan.
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It has a boost that kicks in when cold when a cold product goes in to bring up the temperature up quickly to the desired to what the temperature is set to.

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It also has a filtration kit in it, which means you can, as it drains, it filters the oil and pumps it back into the basket, meaning your oil life will last longer.
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The thinner, lighter construction makes it easier to pick up and maneuver, and it heats up quickly.

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Cites base and rim, heating speed, non-stick surface

The smooth surface performed well in the egg test. After a slight nudge, the egg slid around with no sticking, and despite not having pour spouts, the flared rim didn't drip.
despite not having pour spouts, the flared rim didn't drip
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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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but one thing that may be more certainly significant is if we look at the temperature center temperature versus time the stove cooks a little bit faster than the licorice okay so that means there is more thermal mass at the bottom of the crusade than there is at the bottom of the stove and the difference here is…

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Cites heat retention (against), heating speed

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The test results were very clear: speed is not a strength of Fissler. The Original-Profi collection heated the slowest, followed by Demeyere, Fissler M5, and then the All-Clad collections.

performance about Fissler M5-Pro Ply tested it Best High-End Cookware? Fissler vs. All-Clad vs. Demeyere

Cites even heating, heat control, heating speed

Most have around a 50° gap. Fissler M5 came in second at 29°, and the difference in temperature between the center and edge of All-Clad and Demeyere pans ranged from 45° to 82°.
Then there's Fissler M5-Pro Ply and All-Clad, which are thinner pans that heat faster and respond quickly to temperature changes.

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Heating Speed given as a reason not to buy. Where both lists are long, heating speed is a trade-off rather than a feature.

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Another downside to Demeyere’s thick construction is that it takes a while to heat up. Compared to 19 other pans, the Demeyere Atlantis took the longest to boil two cups of water.

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The test results were very clear: speed is not a strength of Fissler. The Original-Profi collection heated the slowest, followed by Demeyere, Fissler M5, and then the All-Clad collections.

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Cites noise (against), heating speed (against)

I also tested these pans on induction, and Fissler Original-Profi was the slowest to heat when empty and one of the slowest to boil water.
Fissler, like many other brands, makes an annoying buzzing sound on induction.
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The water from the Misen and Anolon came out completely clear, but the water from Strata was cloudy with a yellow tint, which means bits of the seasoning layer were breaking down and leaching into the liquid.

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Cites flavour impact (against), heating speed (against), non-stick surface (against)

Strata didn't heat as quickly, but it was the most even.
Then I tested pancakes with a light layer of butter. Misen and Anolon released cleanly, but Strata had some slight sticking. I had to work the spatula under it, but it still came out in one piece.
Misen stuck badly. A thin layer of pancake stayed glued to the surface, and I couldn't flip it without tearing it. Strata had the same issue.
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Cast iron develops non-stick properties over time with proper seasoning, but it's not totally non-stick like a Teflon-coated pan

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Cites acid resistance (against), even heating (against), heat conduction (against), heating speed (against), non-stick surface (against)

But a well-seasoned cast iron pan still needs to be greased. And even when it is greased, eggs can sometimes stick if the temperature of the pan isn’t right
For example, simmering tomato sauce or braising short ribs in red wine for extended periods will damage the seasoning and make your food taste like metal
But when people say it heats evenly, they're wrong. The truth is that iron is a terrible heat conductor. Because it has a much lower thermal conductivity than other cookware materials like aluminum and copper, it doesn't heat as fast or evenly
But it takes a while to get there, and as it heats up, the middle of the pan closest to the heat source will be significantly hotter than the sides
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The Demeyere Industry pan, which is a bit thinner and lighter, was still slow to heat. 15 other pans boiled water faster.

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The test results were very clear: speed is not a strength of Fissler. The Original-Profi collection heated the slowest, followed by Demeyere, Fissler M5, and then the All-Clad collections.

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Most have around a 50° gap. Fissler M5 came in second at 29°, and the difference in temperature between the center and edge of All-Clad and Demeyere pans ranged from 45° to 82°.
The Demeyere took 3 minutes, but even then, the edge was still under-toasted.
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when you touch the lodge you can hear the graininess as your finger goes across that cast iron pan that just isn't present in the other skillets here

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now it's not to say your lodge won't be non-stick over time as you get more cooks in under your belt but it'll take a while before the seasoning over multiple cooks gets this to the point where it's as nonstick as one of these other cast iron skillets
not surprisingly because the field and the finex were actually the lightest pans they heated up the fastest and in that initial three or so minutes on the burner we actually got both of those up to around 320 to 325 degrees while the smithy and the lodge only heated up to 200 in the case of the smithy and 225 in the…
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And not surprisingly, cast iron heated the slowest.

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The stainless steel pan cooked the pancake fast and evenly, carbon steel heated quickly but one side of the pancake cooked more than the other, and the cast iron pan heated so slowly that the pancake wasn’t close to done when the timer went off.
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I can get eggs to slide and release. Now, thank goodness the um the seasoning is developing and coming in, but I have yet to cook a single egg that I would really really love to eat in this guy.

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And holy cow, this thing is cooking very quickly, setting up very quickly. It's slid, but this is kind of one of those brown uh what I call internet eggs. [music] It slid, but it is kind of like shoe leather, and they wouldn't actually want to eat this egg.
Uh, normally I flip my steaks at two minutes when I do a hightemp sear on the stove top. So, I checked it at 2 minutes and actually I thought it could use a little bit more time. So, I put it back on that first side and gave it another minute. So, at 3 minutes I turned it and um, very nice browning and sear on there.…
And I'm going to say here that I can get an egg to slide now. The field, I mean, it's definitely come in. You can see the difference. It's darker and it's gotten better. But I am still waiting. I have yet to cook a truly delicious uh perfect fried egg in this guy after a month and a half of heavy seasoning and usage.
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and they're going to behave a lot slower because it's a thicker material it's going to take it longer to preheat

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it's going to take it longer to change temperatures
one other thing that you'll notice that is potentially a bit more of a negative is you do have a higher pan on the Dem the lips is going to be a little larger and so you are going to get a little bit more of a steaming effect than this
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not surprisingly because the field and the finex were actually the lightest pans they heated up the fastest and in that initial three or so minutes on the burner we actually got both of those up to around 320 to 325 degrees while the smithy and the lodge only heated up to 200 in the case of the smithy and 225 in the…

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The egg in the Viking pan stuck a little bit in a few areas, but I could still flip the egg without ripping it apart, which was pretty impressive.

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After 2 minutes on medium heat, the center reached 375° F. That's a little bit slower than most stainless steel pans, but not a big deal. It just means you have to give it an extra minute to preheat.
To test heat retention, I heated it to 400°, took it off the burner, and after 5 minutes, the surface dropped to 125°. It doesn't retain heat like a thick cast iron pan, but that's not what this pan is designed for.
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My tip for you for enamel cast iron is that it's a little bit slower to respond to heat than stainless or carbon steel. It's going to take a little longer to preheat, and once it's hot, it's going to stay hot.

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First, the thin steel core diffuses heat transfer which makes it heat slower but more evenly.

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There are also some downsides to D5's construction. As I mentioned, it heats up slightly slower than D3.
To illustrate the difference, I poured four cups of water into both pans and turned the heat to high. The water in the D5 pan took 4 minutes and 35 seconds to reach a boil.
Another downside is that D5 is less responsive. It won't react as quickly to changes in temperature.
This helps you avoid burning food but doesn't give you the control that you might need for certain dishes.