Looking for recommendations on cookware?

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Thanks for sharing it.

I keep this one pan for only eggs. Use few times a week for couple years. Amazing how slick it is. Nothing in pan after making scrambled.

 

[pineywoods]

Wife likes nonstick we've had several sets of T-Fal and they did good for awhile but then the nonstick started flaking off. She went with a different nonstick that held up for a few years but then stuff started sticking. Several months ago I started looking for a new nonstick set and looked at the All-Clad hard anodized I kept looking at what lots of sites recommended and ended up buying a T-Fal hard anodized set we'll see how it stands up.

 

[Ringer]

Nevermind this, was looking for the all clad seconds but I see it only happens 2 times per year

 

[Inscrutable]

Switched to induction, and very happy with GreenPan (Valencia Pro)

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Bringing this thread back up, but I'm kind of looking at cookware sets. I see the made-in stuff advertised and was curious if anyone here has any thoughts on this cookware.

 

[mrad]

I started the thread and am still looking. I am close to purchasing Missen stainless steel. I can get a 12 piece set for under $400 with their 20% off coupon. The 5 ply pans are as thick as the All-Clad D5 pans

 

[Buttah Butts]

Bringing this thread back up, but I'm kind of looking at cookware sets. I see the made-in stuff advertised and was curious if anyone here has any thoughts on this cookware.

I do not have any Made in stuff personally but I have a buddy who does and has since replaced a majority of his All Clad stainless pans.

 

[LoydB]

All-Clad for regular, any cheap nonstick with a decent thickness on the bottom, because you’ll throw them away every couple of years.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

I have become a fan of Granite induction cookware. I don't usually use induction but they are heavy duty. I have one pan that is few years old now I only use for eggs. It still all most like brand new. Eggs slide right out and scrambled do not stick. I also have a set of Red Granite I have had for couple years that are great non stick! So much better than the old Teflon.

 

[bakerman]

I bought a set of Anolon cookware about 8 years ago. So far they work very well. Last Fall I picked up some Henkel frying pans from Costco. They were nice, but one year later and they are starting to wear. My kids are hard on my cookware. The only pan they cannot use is my cast iron skillet (Lodge).
Next set will be after my kids move out. Until then nothing too expensive.

 

[Smoke-Chem BBQ]

All-Clad for most things, and hundred-plus-year-old Griswold for cast iron skillets and a dutch oven.

I can't take credit for the outstanding choices; my wife researched and bought the All-Clad, and apparently my grandmother, or possible great-grandmother, did the same with the Griswold.

 

[fxsales1959]

I know this is a smoking website, but most on here seem to enjoy all kinds of cooking. We are looking to replace our 30-year-old cookware. I am looking for recommendations. I see a lot of promotions for Hexclad, but it seems to be a bit spendy. Not that I am against buying quality, I just don't want to over pay for advertising or poor quality. I would like to hear some recommendations on some higher-quality cookware that will last 10-15 years.

I'm usually the different one here, but I won't use "teflony" or no stick pans....full stop.
I bought a full set of Cuisinart SS pans before the Chinese revolution(10-15 years ago). I've never shopped for others, because the Cuisinarts from decades still look and cook like new. I do have a few "teflon" pots left by ex's. Good for warming soup. period. I've been glancing at the "Made-in" line, but have no reason to buy.

 

[Jonathon]

I've had really good luck with zyliss pans

 

[fxsales1959]

i bought a full set of cuisinart 5-6 years ago. i don't know if they are chinese now as the set was north of$450. I've been very happy with them to date. i cant cook on teflon pans, but that's just me

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

I'm still really happy with the granite cookware. Holding up very well and still non stick.

 

[paulgeorge]

I’ve had a similar All Clad set for close to 30 years and they are as good today as the day I bought them. Also have some of their non sticks pans, and while the non stick functions just ok, they have also held up fine which is saying something for non stick cookware, which often flakes off cheaper sets. If I were buying again, I think I would skip the non stick and just get all stainless.

Be careful buying All Clad though, they have some cheaper product lines that are thinner and made in China morningsave reviews. They aren’t nearly as good, although they look very similar to the better grade lines. The better grade stuff was built in the USA and heavier gauge.

Be careful buying All Clad though, they have some cheaper product lines that are thinner and made in China morningsave reviews.

 

[chef k-dude]

All-Clad for regular, any cheap nonstick with a decent thickness on the bottom, because you’ll throw them away every couple of years.

In Jay Kenji Lopez Alt's book "The Food Lab" thats basically what he said about non-stick, but there have been some new products since then. The life of the standard non-stick is somewhat driven by the utensils used with it. I cringe every-time I see a chef on TV that is supposed to know what they are doing use a bare metal wire whisk in a nonstick pan!

But I've been through both cheap and supposedly better made 12" square griddle style pans that get "scratchy" somehow even though I never use bare metal on them. Weird. Only thing I can think of is the crusty bread from when I make Reuben's, etc. is scratching them, because that, sausage patties, pancakes and eggs are about the only thing those pans are used for.

We have a Pampered chef set that has lasted for a couple of decades that is finally starting to wear. Thing is, I cant find the exact size of one of them made by anyone, including PC anymore, and I am partial to the specific size and shape of the 4 quart. The term "they just dont make stuff like that anymore" literally applies and its a simple pan!

I'm also man enough to admit I have a 12" non-stick pastel blue Pioneer Woman skillet! From Walmart, and its a great skillet.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

But I've been through both cheap and supposedly better made 12" square griddle style pans that get "scratchy" somehow even though I never use bare metal on them.

Me too. I attribute it to using Scotch Brite pads to clean them...

 

[mike243]

On stainless evaporate some white vinegar in them once in awhile, it helps a bunch with sticking, will last several washings depending how you wash.

 

[chopsaw]

On stainless evaporate some white vinegar in them once in awhile,

That's exactly how I clean mine . Simmer white vinegar and some water .
Just got this out to cook up some taco meat .
Got it in a set in 1985 . I use it several times a week .

Still grabbing the Revere ware when I see them at Goodwill .
Just got this 7 " . $4.95 . Circa mid 60's .