6 Pro Chefs Show Us Their Favorite Pan | Test Kitchen Talks | Bon Appétit

[@kaylapierson839]

I didn't know I needed this until now, but let's get a show that's just DeVonn & Brad talking about cookware (or literally anything). This interaction is unreasonably delightful.

[@Toastedtasty42]

Gotta love their energy

[@emilyknight963]

Could not agree more…how game devonn was to start a casuela line for brad ❤️

[@gavinbrewes863]

100% you’re onto a winner

[@J4CKtrolZz]

A brad leone and Devonn “it’s alive” needs to happen seems like a really good contrasting relationship also the way devonn asks brads questions seems like he’s happy to learn aswell … love it

[@ajsparx4133]

Devonn seems like he would do an it's alive series with Brad around toasted rice paired with pickled (insert x vegetable), and maybe a universal sweet sauce. Or sauce pairings matched to the veg! A full on how to create "your own" better takeout. Blanched asparagus tips, sauteed thai chilis and onions in takeout packet seasoning, seasoned rice (some crunch!), and crispy lamb shawarma. Sprinkle with toasted sesame and spritz of lime. Serve on a candy necklace

[@csmats5374]

DeVonn: "I haven't been invited to this beach party..." Brad (without skipping a beat)::"Play your cards right, DeVonn!" Lol!

[@DanielaHes]

i think DeVonn and Brad are like a super combi! please make more videos with them together!!!

[@christiancage6626]

Like in all honesty...Brad Leone just brings Energy unlike any of the other host...this was especially cool him and Devonn we're really entertaining 👌🏻💯

[@supergimp2000]

I used to watch this channel religiously. Now I find it just not interesting. The only thing going for it is Brad and Chris. Really happy Carla and Molly have their own channels now.

[@gabsta96]

@@supergimp2000 and yet you’re in the comment section looking for someone else with your backwards views. Move on, brother!

[@alexvasquez537]

mr peanutbutter energy

[@tinashenyatsine583]

Yea it’s alive is the only reason I subscribed to this channel

[@DismemberTheAlamo]

@@supergimp2000 - im in the same boat, I used to watch it for the personalities. Even t hen I would skip over the FEW hosts I didnt like. Now Ill pretty much only check out a vid if Brad or Chris are on.

[@ytgurlii]

"Cast irons take a little love, but the best of us do". Ines out here spewing hard facts.

[@cellyjordan2138]

DeVonn and Brad match each other's energy very well. I would love to see more 🥰

[@ry-land-]

What Brad is describing with the wok and throwing the food up in the air is called “wok hay” which means the energy or breath of a wok, and it describes a certain flavor when authentic stir frying is done.

[@twatmunro]

Yeah, yeah. We all watch Uncle Roger. We know what wok hay is, nephew Ryland.

[@jerrislittlereef4023]

Brad just brings out the party with most of the other hosts. He and Devonn were great together because he also has a big personality, they should do more videos together. I also love Chris and Brad together too.

[@M8gna]

Hearing the "Who's better than us" made me miss Vinnie a little, but I also want a show where Brad says it to DeVonn all the time.

[@janesays1278]

@Angela Ramos This is so dumb, why use a telegram when you can use a carrier pigeon?

[@jackaguy]

Regarding Zaynab's nonstick pan, I was curious how the pan was made without PTFE so I did some digging. "The 3-layer DuraSlide granite nonstick coating is 40 times more durable than traditional PTFE coatings" but they're careful not to say it doesn't have PTFE at all. Doing some research it looks like the company that makes DuraSlide describes it as "combining a specially applied thermal sprayed metal or ceramic with one of many PTFE-type materials." I'd put money on the fact that the pan actually uses PTFE. Luckily, Teflon/PTFE is considered safe as long as it's not heated to extreme temperatures, but it's worth calling it out since Zwilling seems to be very deliberate in their marketing of the product.

[@BenedictAllen_]

Thanks for the research 🙏

[@doug12345doug]

Unfortunately seems like even a pro chef got tricked then ended up providing a dangerous recommendation.

[@twiningsfortea]

This Ines is brilliant! Personable, really clear explanations and good additional tidbits of info in her commentary.

[@bengartland7088]

Need a Brad and DeVonn beach/outside cooking episode

[@jaclynelise2966]

Everyone’s pan choices are so spot on with their personalities! 😆

[@RobinaFerd]

I can't believe I've been sleeping on this DeVonn/Brad combo this whole time.

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

I have not encountered DeVonn before today. He's fabulous! So deft and secure in his technique, his flavors are on point and great fashion. Give this chef a series!

[@marknash65]

DeVonn. Brad. You've got all winter and spring to think about next summer's beach party. Brad brings his outdoor game. DeVonn brings his food-as-human-connection game. And both of you bring your cooking games (obviously). Please begin marinating on this now. We need this.

[@pbbdmedia]

Two thumbs up for enameled cast iron. Best cookware ever.

[@federicopresti]

It's not really nonstick as they claim tho, unless you use a ton of oil or it's a special kind of coating

[@gagamba9198]

The one problem is the risk of chipping. You spend up to a few hundred and then it gets chipped. Carbon and cast iron are cheaper, cook as well, and are lower risk. And if you botch the seasoning or allow it to rust, it's recoverable. BTW, the best ever is silver. Cost a king's ransom though. You may get lucky at an estate sale and find a pan that was misidentified as stainless steel.

[@MarcTelesha]

It's the same as cast iron except the outside. NEVER soak a cast iron pan it ruins the seasoning after a few hours. Self-cleaning oven helps to remove the old seasoning.

[@LiberatedMind1]

Enamled cookware is awful.

[@samwinship7959]

All these pairings are so good, We need more Band + Devon Content! Bring Devon on an "It's Alive" Episode please

[@LDADIESEL23]

8 inches is miniature? 🤯 Jeez.

[@lorrie2878]

It is to me.

[@matthewwalter67]

Well played

[@cpmc5400]

That pan looks a good 20 inch to me

[@csmats5374]

Personally I consider a single meal pan or appetizer pan to be miniature.

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodsm4708]

I’d settle for 3 inches 😢

[@JustinCrediblename]

the enameled cast iron seems like something I should try.

[@michael_17213]

I feel like a lot of the newer video hosts have been pretty great. I’ll watch anything with DeVonn or Kendra, Brad is still great, and I don’t really think anyone is all that difficult to watch

[@JBlizzyFan]

This mf watches cooking video based on who is telling the recipe 💀💀

[@michael_17213]

@@JBlizzyFan This is a video about pans dude

[@jay2lynne]

Give Inés more screen time!! What a gem

[@joelmcada8250]

DeVonn + Brad is the beautiful combo I didn’t know I needed until it happened

[@terrytippey9822]

I want to see more Devonn & Brad… so good 🥰

[@Shaggykjb]

That SLAB-O-BUTTER she threw down for the pancakes got me felling some kinda way. 🤤

[@leahbearshop]

I didn’t realize how much my soul needs DeVonn and Brad together… another great combo would be Ines and DeVonn 🤯

[@dennisstempher9684]

Please be aware that most nonstick pans that are marketed as being PTFE-free and environmentally friendly are just as harmful as actual PTFE nonstick pans, as it's (the PTFE) been replaced by GenX (and/or similar chemicals) which is pretty much just as bad... I have stopped using nonstick pans completely and will never buy another! It's an outrage that similar materials are still mass produced as the damage to the environment (by both the materials themselves and the subsequent waste production during manufacture) is pretty much irreversible and the long term risks of human and animal exposure to these materials and their byproducts are likely to be catastrophic...

[@kindabluejazz]

Ceramic is non-stick. They're expensive and you have to be careful with them, but they've been used safely in cooking for centuries. Not quite as slick as Teflon, but still very good. The whole PTFE stigma will never go away in many minds, no matter how many studies show the modern versions are safe when not abused. Kind of like the whole GMO paranoia. YMMV.

[@mrgreen4688]

relax buddy. there’s far worse things you should be concerned about than nonstick coatings.

[@sevensabrina]

@@kindabluejazz i was super disappointed to learn that all the new 'ceramic coated' cookware people are hawking are not what we think of as ceramic. it's not the ceramic that's got centuries of experience, it's new technology.

[@pishposh4506]

I know there is hours of cut footage somewhere of Brad and Devon talking about charmed

[@ankitaagrawal1312]

I have the last cast iron skillet and oh my i get the best crispy dosa on it. Just comes out so perfect🥰 Also great for parathas, tawa bhaji, potato tikkis, basically goes perfect with Indian Street food cuisine

[@libbypetersen3523]

Jumping on the "More Brad + DeVonn" train. Please & thank you.

[@imalec]

Love a small cast iron BUT a small carbon steel pan has won me over… wanting Madura plus now too

[@richardmcdonagh2595]

Zaynab “ ya, ya ya yaa , o yah, ya, ye, oh yeh” good input

[@shawnjones163]

Ines is so well spoken and intelligent. She was definitely the star of this video!

[@ghostville4857]

Yes! I adore her!

[@vanessamaldonado2174]

“Upsize down” - Brad. I’d wear a sweatshirt with that. Lol

[@laurenl.3735]

I’m here to confess I’m obsessed with bon appetit

[@jurgjurg7716]

DeVonn and Brad are awesome!

[@Aspett0]

I know this is a cooking show, but DeVonn is such a beautiful man...

[@barbicoh]

DeVonnn and Brad have good chemistry. BA stop testing pairs now you found the jackpot.

[@devh6168]

I don't know about pans, but my favorite pot is a very vintage aluminum Wear Ever I got at a garage sale for like $2 in the early 90s. It's my rice pot, my pasta pot, my heat up soup pot, my everything pot really. I find myself reaching for it over and over and over on almost a daily basis

[@fancycakes596]

Where have you all been hiding Ines?! Need more of her!

[@funkyspacecow]

I feel oddly vindicated to share two favorite pans with the hosts. Ines and I share a favorite pan, for the same reasons! I have a near identical cast iron griddle pan to hers and everything good she said is 100% true. I use it several times a week. My little 6" cast iron skillet like Kendra's is a close second, it's such a perfect pan for every day cooking.

[@ReganFree93]

Between my cast iron griddle, Dutch oven and wok I really don’t use any other pans for most of my cooking.

[@mgalangzingme12]

Tossing also creates the wok hay, which helps cooking, so it's not only for mixing

[@antonrupert1377]

Exactly, wok hei, or literally, breath of the wok, imparts a flavour and cooks in the hot air passing the pan...

[@dillon8188]

Inés just has like pure cooking wisdom

[@mattymattffs]

I have an enamel cast iron pan like that last one. Le creuset crepe pan. A lot more versatile than one would think!

[@n.p7766]

Loving Devonn and brad together

[@MrKhanhZ]

where has Brad been? need more of It's Alive ! hope it's not dead lol

[@Sesameseedss]

this new cast may just make me start watching consistently again lmao

[@sevensabrina]

yeah i have no idea what came over me but i am checking out the BA vids again. Brad is still a golden retriever :)

[@TheRedverb]

That red and white top he's wearing looks great on him.

[@thorspencer]

I absolutely want to see more of DeVonn, him and Brad had me😂

[@samdombkowski8885]

Cast Irons take a little love, but the best of us do 😭🙏🙏🙏

[@nicisdebest]

I think in terms of cooking (besides baking) the wok is really *the* multipurpose tool. It can be used to deep fry, sear meat, stir fry, boil soups, cover it up to use as a smoker or even become a steamer if you throw on a bamboo steamer on top of water in the wok.

[@WhiffenC]

I use a wok for just about everything. Shape uses less oil and there is just enough surface at the bottom that you can still make things like burger patties or steaks for a single or two people. Easily my go to and do it all pan.

[@hueblo]

Are we going to talk about DeVonn's shirt? Where did you get today thing homie?

[@graysongjsmith]

wait.... DeVonn's outfit is so cute.....

[@DrewBert92]

I miss the OG covid crew, everything they put out was a banger

[@gabsta96]

Move on!

[@DrewBert92]

@@gabsta96 I cant! It's rough to watch lol

[@good4ud]

@@DrewBert92 I agree

[@lovelypadilla8398]

I saw the small wonk is amazing very amazedd great handle to put a good food like bean zesty tortillas rolled in egg

[@papichefitup]

Big cast irons are a gift and a curse

[@smoloms]

I have never related so much to the small cast iron thing. but it’s so true. the 12in pan i have is rarely because it’s just so much stuff and i’m one person

[@GrahamWalters_]

I’d love to hear what you use your for. I’m usually cooking for two and make enough for another day, so 4 portions. I can’t imagine cooking anything in such a small pan. Maybe some sweet treats like they mentioned, but no meals

[@sevensabrina]

@@GrahamWalters_ i have a 6 inch and cook for 1 and it's perfect. i love it a lot.

[@drewdizm523]

13:09 Ya girl got BARS

[@Fhadaudud]

talking about the 8" pan made me so confident.

[@Swagg3r3d]

I've got this enameled cast iron griddle pan and it's THE BEST. I love it. I'm with Ines here

[@joanfillolpastor829]

Brad just discoverd Gambas al ajillo and I love it

[@gabelstapler19]

I'm not one to butter shame, but at 13:07 that's 3.5 Tbsps for one pancake!

[@kindabluejazz]

Who makes just one pancake? I bet more were made and consumed off camera.

[@mixeddrinks8100]

I thought it was a whole stick... that butter to pancake ratio is off!

[@snowboarddan5899]

a CAST IRON Skillet was the best investment i ever made. I Was very intimidated with how to clean and prepare but its really not that hard.

[@MerryCottage]

it would be really cool guys if you put links to each of the pans shown in the video so we can get them too

[@CrimCriminal]

It wouldve been cool if they talked bout how to clean/take care of their pan

[@buckdaman8493]

And then been a 40 minute video ? Some people have jobs and families

[@gabriellegrell2537]

@@buckdaman8493 this comment made me lol. What?🤣

[@pdfbanana]

would've been unnecessary. there are only a few categories (cast iron, carbon steel, non-stick, other) and the "rules" for them are well-known and easy to find

[@DismemberTheAlamo]

Kendra is spot on with the "mini" cast iron. Grab yerself 1/2 of them and you will understand how much you needed one and didnt know.

[@shigemorif1066]

Oh, that’s the made in wok that I think Brad is using. I have one too and it’s really nice.

[@gertie2454]

In my family we had the pan that Ines prefers, it was mainly for making Swedish pancakes.

[@eruchiopara2227]

we NEED DeVonn on an episode of its ALIVE!!! Actually we need a whole series of the Brad and DeVonn show

[@DeadHawk23]

A wok can be a shield a weapon a paddle a cooking utensil or even armor

[@mmmhorsesteaks]

"A predicament I find myself in often!" I don't know why but I totally lost it at that comment :D

[@edr.2642]

Man, Brad is extremely likable dude to watch…he should start his own channel

[@AbombOO7]

@Angela Ramos don't you scam bots usually have the telegram in your name?

[@charmsz566]

obsessed with Rachel's dress!!

[@jakecohen5739]

Brad rocking the show-tested super faded Steal Your Base T: A++

[@bigben-wv2er]

i don’t even think these videos would crack 50K views if they lost brad

[@igaudion973]

This is actually super interesting and all of these people have such interesting things to say. Problem is now I want all of these...

[@Sy5temfire]

Love these recommendations. ::adds them all to Christmas wishlist::

[@QuanTiduh]

I would love to see Chris's favorite pan

[@defaultea]

It would just be a giant spoon

[@spacecase8791]

Me too! Chris is my fave

[@brendanhoffmann8402]

My Mum bought me a great pan a few years ago. It's like a deep sided frying pan, very heavy. Circulon brand I think.

[@anubisprince36]

DeVonn;s shirt is dope

[@Pt0wN973b0iI]

😂😂😂😂😂 Most watched is skipping to Brad! That tells you something BON APP!

[@Schlaegel]

Cast Iron: Lasts forever, can do anything, can handle anything, and nothing sticks to it if it's seasoned. Over the years all other pans have died and never been replaced. Cast iron on the other hand multiplies as I use it for everything: two large pans, one small pan, a griddle, and a dutch oven.

[@vanessam988]

DeVonn! I want that top. You’re gorgeous.

[@aquaphoenixx]

I own the Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Pan. Eggs will stick! If you have a medium low heat, enough fat/oil and you are scrambling the eggs or (you have medium high heat and you are making egg fried rice) it is OK. But it is not in the same league as seasoned cast iron or non stick pans in the eggs department. For everything else it is at par or better than regular cast iron. As it should - it costs 3-6 times more (if you find it on sale it is 3-4 time the price of regular cast iron)

[@phonzy]

Inés!!! I’ve need your pancakes in my life

[@emilydewenter9893]

my mother in law has a shallow cast iron griddle pan like this and i am always on the hunt for a similar one!!!!

[@trollingmermaids]

The charmed reference made my day

[@jasondulmagefournier1490]

Not sure why BA always says "Pro Chef". I never hire pro plumbers or go to a pro dentist. They are Chefs.

[@FatLava]

Don’t know who did the research on Zwilling’s Madura pans, but they are PFOA-free not PTFE-free. Only Zwilling’s ceramic nonstick styles are PFOA- and PTFE-free. And like is typically recommended for any PTFE coated cookware Zwilling explicitly cautions against exposing the pan to higher temps.

[@sevensabrina]

yeah they just put these people on camera and let them talk with no fact checking. i was getting irritated with rachel confidently saying her pan is not cast iron when it's literally enameled cast iron. there was another dumb thing she said too but i don't want to rewatch to find it.

[@AMYKNZ]

Loving the diversity BA! 🫶🏽

[@TheFire1202]

Thank you I'm looking for an everyday pan.

[@wadball]

Brad and DeVonn are a fun pair

[@iancryar6431]

The only time that I went camping (not counting my stint in the army) no cooking vessels were brought but loads of alcohol and drugs were. I’m told that I had a good time but I’ve no memory of the night past about 10PM

[@Daniel3NT]

I tried all kind of pans and Hard-Nitriding Cast Iron ones are the best, no contest. Get your self one.

[@terrytippey9822]

My comal griddle pan is another favorite ❤️

I'm still thinking how does Brad's wok fits inside a backpack...

[@mistahtut]

they really sold me on that nonstick one

[@MissViVega]

great. now i have two pans on my wishlist