Hexclad Pan Review, Real World Real Time - Lots of Pictures!

[Inscrutable]

My wife doesnt care for them at all. We have the fry pan 3 piece set only. I think they cook fine. I don’t care for them cooking eggs though. Finish has come off or wore in a few places. These are the previous generation coating. Cant say about the new finish. Our whole set of all pots and pans is being replaced for our Christmas gift to each other. We went with Made In for the pots and one pan; ceramic coated stainless steel. We went with Misen for the fry pans; non stick carbon steel and a 5.5 qt enamel dutch oven. They start showing up today. Have to give them credit for a fantastic marketing campaign and Chef Ramsey as a figure head.

I just ordered a Misen Carbon steel as well. Wife can’t handle the weight of CI. I had some cheaper carbon steel I found at TJMaxx several years ago, but think they disappeared when we got the induction and GreenPan set.

Ok Civil, we love B-sprouts so tell me how you did these.

I wish someone else in the family likes them. So good seared with bacon.

 

[schlotz]

So many have been served mushed spouts which is an immediate turn off. Brussel sprouts need to be served al dente, i.e. have a bit of crunch. Pealing away the other leaves removes the bitterness. While we're waiting on the version from civilsmoker here is what we usually do:

- Add chicken bouillon in a pot of water, set on the stove and get it going
- Cut off the ends
- Peal off the outer leaves
- Slice in half
- Once water is boiling, add spouts to water and cook for ONLY 6min 30sec < no more!
- Immediately drain, retaining them in the pot ,add 1 tbs butter and gently stir in.
- Serve with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano

 

[chopsaw]

Peal off the outer leaves

Yup . The outer leaves on sprouts and cabbage are natural protection as they grow , and should be peeled off . I saw that on Food network . Lol .

 

[Inscrutable]

I coat with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little maple syrup and roast with chopped bacon. Also, a different variation in a CI skillet.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Dang you guys! I almost pulled the trigger couple times in the last year or so. Then I tell my self what I have is working but I a big fan of Gordon. Hmm