Best Frying Pan? I Tested 45 Top-Rated Brands

I tested 45 frying pans, and in this video, I give you my honest review of each in less than 15 seconds. These pans range from $20 to $661. I review them in order from least to most expensive. At the end, I'll give you my top picks and a comparison table that shows how they all stack up side by side.
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Lodge Classic: amzn.to/3QcBqvR (Amazon)
Ninja NeverStick: amzn.to/3xP3gbb (Amazon)
All-Clad Essentials: amzn.to/44f8fxN (Amazon)
Lodge Chef Collection: amzn.to/3Jt5hfM (Amazon)
Calphalon Cast Iron: amzn.to/3Ucy0KP (Amazon)
Goldilocks: shrsl.com/4ha87 (CookGoldilocks.com)
Misen Non-Stick: shrsl.com/4i2zy (Misen.com)
Zwilling Motion: www.jdoqocy.com/click-8744728... (Zwilling.com)
Legend Copper Core: amzn.to/3QcBQCr (Amazon)
Caraway Non-Stick: caraway-home.pxf.io/eK70LX (CarawayHome.com)
Misen Stainless Steel: shrsl.com/4i2zz (Misen.com)
Sardel Stainless Steel: shrsl.com/4i301 (SardelKitchen.com)
Heritage Steel Eater Series: shrsl.com/4ha85 (HeritageSteel.us)
Anolon X: amzn.to/3UrbUW5 (Amazon)
All-Clad HA1: amzn.to/3UszPEy (Amazon)
Made In Carbon Steel: madeincookware.pxf.io/3e1Kgk (MadeInCookware.com)
All-Clad NS Pro: www.tkqlhce.com/click-8744728... (All-Clad.com)
Cooksy: amzn.to/3QgH1kL (Amazon)
Made In Stainless Steel: madeincookware.pxf.io/rQygGy (MadeInCookware.com)
Heritage Titanium Series: shrsl.com/4cl8p (HeritageSteel.us)
Made In Non-Stick: madeincookware.pxf.io/LXkL7o (MadeInCookware.com)
Caraway Stainless Steel: caraway-home.pxf.io/XYBaMb (CarawayHome.com)
Stargazer: shrsl.com/40e2n (StargazerCastIron.com)
HexClad: www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinm... (HexClad.com)
Demeyere Industry: amzn.to/3JwZHZJ (Amazon)
All-Clad D3 Everyday: www.kqzyfj.com/click-8744728-... (All-Clad.com)
All-Clad D3: amzn.to/49P3KLI (Amazon)
All-Clad G5 Graphite Core: www.kqzyfj.com/click-8744728-... (All-Clad.com)
Smithey No.12: smithey-ironware.pxf.io/y2MgMv
Field Company No. 10: shrsl.com/4i305 (FieldCompany.com)
360 Cookware: shrsl.com/4i306 (360Cookware.com)
All-Clad D5: amzn.to/3QgECXh (Amazon)
Hestan ProBond TITUM: amzn.to/4b5YOmL (Amazon)
All-Clad Copper Core: amzn.to/3xM0N0Z (Amazon)
Demeyere Altantis: amzn.to/4aPs69q (Amazon)
Hestan CopperBond: amzn.to/4d4sdzz (Amazon)
Hestan NanoBond: hestan-culinary.pxf.io/y2NKXb (Amazon)
Matfer Bourgeat Copper: www.webstaurantstore.com/matf... (Webstaurantstore.com)
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[@muzikgod]

Canadian guy here. Would it be possible to test Meyer and KitchenAid?

[@ohnoyce]

​@@muzikgod the latest Kitchenaid reviews are indicative of major quality decrease.

[@muzikgod]

@@ohnoyce They have new cookware that I'm curious about so your reply is worthless.

[@jonucartoon]

Could you please do a review on KitchenAid 5 ply stainless steel cookware. Lots of good reviews in Costco website. They also have sealed rims and flat handles and better price when compared to high end stainless steel cookware,, but not sure what kind of stainless steel they are using.

[@muzikgod]

@@jonucartoon That's one of the cookware sets I'd like him to look into, and the other is their Hard-Anodized Induction Nonstick Cookware Set.

[@dm9078]

My sister-in-law has the caraway said she purchased them because they look good. She doesn’t cook so they should maintain their beauty forever.😂

[@PrudentReviews]

She's the ideal customer :)

[@NoZenith]

😂​@@PrudentReviews

[@meezermom1027]

Hahaha

[@josielancaster7095]

Lol your funny

[@meezermom1027]

No, he said he took the headrest off so he could wear his cowboy hat. Really!

[@johnbeckmeyer1696]

Wow, 45 pans! Now that's dedication to a cause! I didn't see Caphalon in the pans you reviewed. I think their stainless steel pans are a decent weight, durable, have a good handle, and a useful second handle. What I didn't realize is that the interior of the Caphalon pan is relatively well polished and does not have a "brushed" appearance. This polished surface lends itself to a more non-stick performance and, most importantly, does not cause food to adhere - bonding itself into the scratches - so cleaning a polished pan is a lot easier than cleaning a brushed surface pan. We once had bought a set of All Clad stainless but found the cleanup to be really difficult because of the brushed/somewhat more textured cook surface. The amount of polishing the cooking surface has might be a good thing to check on your future reviews. Thanks for the comprehensive review!

[@jc5495]

The point of the copper pans is to heat up fast and cool down fast. Its not designed to retain heat and should not be de merited. The point of copper is to be able to change quickly and thus why man people have trouble cooking with it because they are used to steel which retains its heat.

[@motorbreath22]

Maybe commercial burners have a better ability to utilize the advantages of coppers properties, perhaps more control of heat intensity and even gas distribution.

[@kr4850]

Impressive amount of reviews in a concise video! Thank you!

[@PrudentReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cinndybarrios4528]

I love your videos!! They are so helpful and informative!!

[@PrudentReviews]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like them :)

[@jd7062]

@@PrudentReviews I watched another review on frying pans and the person did test on how evenly they cooked and it seemed that a lot of them, including Made In, failed in this test. These pans tended to have more hot spots instead of evenly distributing the heat. It turned out that Granite Stone was one of the better ranked ones, though there were drawbacks for every pan that he tested. I do also wonder why you didn't test the Matfer Bourgeat Black Carbon Steel Fry Pan (9 1/2). That pan has been recommended by America's Test Kitchen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3Wui6NsbZp9m5Y It is also not as expensive as some of the others on your list and as long as the pan is cleaned properly and seasoned before it is used the first time, it will not stick, unlike some of the other pans you have suggested here.

[@linhvu6536]

omg such a structural informative friendly to understand review. Respect your hard work!

[@Metal_Vistas]

I found this very useful, and I appreciate the rapid delivery of key bullet points coupled with links for those who want to delve deeper. Well done and thanks!

[@rickdewitt600]

Good review. So much information, it will take time to digest.

[@TheGFS]

excellent video !! A lot of info in a short time, well presented, got me the info I wanted and there are couple of pans in this video that look interesting to me that I might buy, so very usefull video :) Next up, look at your kitchen knives comparison :)

[@PrudentReviews]

Thank you so much! Glad you found it helpful. The comparison table I linked in the pinned comment should be helpful if you're comparing a few options. There's a version embedded in the article and I link to a PDF version that might be a little easier to read. Best of luck!

[@Rhye_]

a great video! love it. Even though i won't buy anything, i still like watching these.

[@SolarCookingGermany]

After cooking for more than 30 years I'd say forget all non-stick pans, get cast iron, carbon steel or stainless. Carbon steel and stainless steel are my favorites, I use them every day.

[@latmcb9863]

Great video - thanks for getting right to the point and not wasting time. I am looking for a non-stick pan and this helps. For anyone looking for stainless steel, I have been using All-Clad Copper Core for about 12 years and love it!

[@dannusmk1578]

Outstanding reviews. Great job! I Couldn’t thank you enough! Impressive!

[@everetthinchberger9867]

incredible work, thank you!

[@crystaldragonwoman]

Great video .. super helpful 🎉

[@SandiHooper]

Another great video. Thank you so much for this info. I may have to save up for that Atlantis. It’s beautiful!

[@kpnitrl38]

Great indepth reviews dude. Thank you as always.

[@PrudentReviews]

Thank you!

[@kpnitrl38]

@@PrudentReviews You said that you would compare cutting boards, wood versus plastic. Also in one of your many upcoming videos can you do a review on the best automatic sharpening tool. Not a stone, but automatic... Electric, guided, etc.... THANK YOU!

[@PrudentReviews]

@@kpnitrl38 good idea. It will take time. I have the next few months scheduled

[@oscarbanana6159]

Thanks a lot mate, I appreciate your work. Decided on two All-Clad units, stainless and non-stick to replace a worn out non-stick and warped stainless. I have a glass top stove and the rocking and uneven heating annoys the hell out of me.

[@barrymargolis5369]

I bought the 10" and 12" OXO professional non stick pans - based on America's Test Kitchen review - and for everyday use, I've had great luck with them

[@lexwaldez]

I was surprised these weren't included as popular as they are.

[@Deninex]

Awesome review!!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@PrudentReviews]

Glad you liked it!

[@MichaelE.Douroux]

Well done! I have the Demeyere 7-ply frypan (9 in.) and 3.5 qt. saucier (very versatile). Excellent once you learn how to dial in the heat for non-stick cooking. Expensive but good value and with proper maintenance, you'll eventually pass them on.

[@hugoanderkivi]

The Demeyere 7-ply pan is amazing.

[@moritzhoflacher3629]

Thx for the Review. Did you ever try a silampos product?

[@rubencitostyle]

thank you for your work!!! no idea how I ended up here but I enjoyed this review - recently I gave a set of stainless steel cuisinart to my sister because it was cheaper than most, but she's afraid to use it ha!! I'll stay on the look for your review on that brand!!!

[@PrudentReviews]

Thank you! It’s coming soon :)

[@ezwider4652]

Thank you for such detailed work! I'm really thinking about the Demeyere skillet, but I really am concerned about the welded handle. I saw in your video that you had one with a handle that came off. If I was to go for one of the all clad stainless skillets instead, which one of them would you recommend? I use gas now, but plan to move to induction in the next few years.

[@joseelyschannel5949]

Great video! I’ve been using lodge cast iron for about 2 years now and it’s my favorite pan, but I recently bought a set of Cuisinart stainless steel MultiClad Pro Triple Play, and I was pleasantly surprised! For a little over $200 you get a 12 piece set of excellent quality pots and pans with stainless steel lid. I would love to see your review on those.

[@PrudentReviews]

Thank you! I plan to do a review of Cuisinart MultiClad Pro soon.

[@rstumbaugh43]

I have lodge, stargazer, smithey, and butterpat…if you’re just going to have 1 pan, ide say stargazer..if money is no issue, then Butterpat..if money is tight, there’s nothing wrong with lodge!!

[@PrudentReviews]

@@rstumbaugh43curious, what do you like about Butterpat that makes it better than Stargazer and Smithey?

[@Kate.g.]

Alwalys nice and helpful video. I was curious about OXO non-stick and stainless but I suppose you need to make a choice

[@PrudentReviews]

Thank you! Haven't tested OXO yet but plan to soon

[@GenRN]

I’ve had a big set of All Clad that I bought in 1999. Still perfect. I got tired of buying a new T-Fal non-stick every 6 months so I just bought my 1st carbon steel, Ballarini Professionale Series 3000 11" Carbon Steel Fry Pan. Would love to see more carbon steel reviews. I haven’t washed it yet or started seasoning it, yet. Wish me luck! I can’t wait until it is nice and black!

[@Zangoose69]

Great video! 😊 Thanks! Would love to see your take on a comparison of high-end cast iron: smithey, stargazer, field, finex. Most comparisons are sort of subjetive IMHO.

[@PrudentReviews]

Great suggestion! I'm planning to do a video comparing Lodge, Stargazer, Smithey, and Field very soon.

[@Zzyzx--]

Would like to see you review Tramontina tri-ply stainless frying pans. I just bought a two pack, 10 and 12 inch frying pans, for $30. Not only low-priced, they cook great. I've got several pieces of Tramontina non-stick, all bought cheap at Costco, they are some of my favorite cookware, use them constantly.

[@Yazeed99]

Excellent video, it aligns with the research I've been doing over the past few months. I ended up going with nanobond for my home and Demeyere Atlantis for my family's home (they have induction) Some brands I ran across while researching that are not in this video: Borough Furnace, Lancaster Cast Iron, Ruffoni (copper and stainless)

[@linhvu6536]

Can you compare thes two that you have? what is the key difference that make you choose Nanobond over other pan? I'm so interrested in Nanobond after the review but its price is too high :(

[@johnknapp6328]

Good Video but I'm partial to blue diamond. I have a 8,10 frypan, griddle, and 11" wok I have had them over a year, I'm still impressed with them. At a low temperature they seem to work flawlessly. I have a set of Demeyere Silver 7 they are impressive extremely heavy. Lodge several models. I also picked up some finex cast iron 12" frypan 7qt dutch oven, de buyer professional 12". I'm a pan junky. My sister is the one that mentioned the blue diamond. I have no scratches or chips, I also happen to like lighter pans for different things some things I think are personal preference. The funny thing when I worked in country club they use basic bare aluminum pans that season well, I use to make the crepes for blintzes in them superb. I'm looking forward to your review of the titanium pan I see surfacing. I looking forward to strata Kickstarter pan stainless out side carbon steel interior.

[@paulnormandin5267]

Great review! Just my opinion but I don’t buy cast iron based on seasoning and or seasoning finish. I buy Lodge and put them in the oven set to “Clean” and remove the original seasoning. I have never found a factory seasoning as good as one I have done myself.

[@lesliehardy1843]

It's been 20 years since my Cookshop days, there are sure a lot of new pans on the market. I have three Heritage The Rock nonstick pans and they are superior to the Starfrit iRock pans, much thicker and are on sale every second month at Canadian Tire for 75% off ... I do recommend them. Thanks for the info!

[@rainsoakedpuppy]

I have lots of comments! Firstly, we recently got pet birds, and because of that I have been needing to do lots of research into alternatives to PTFE (teflon) nonstick. PTFE, when overheated, can off gas vapors that are generally harmless to adult humans, but can kill birds within minutes. So finding alternative nonstick, and learning to cook better with stainless, carbon steel, and cast iron is important. Videos like this really help. In regards to specific pans... goddamn that Stargazer is gorgeous. Also I absolutely despise the typical geometry found in carbon steel pans. You mention that for most pans you've tested, the percentage of flat cooking area to overall diameter is about 76%, but in the case of the Made-In (and almost all other carbon steel pans) the usable percentage is a bit under 73%. They feel crowded, no matter how big they say they are. I hate it! Also although we are trying to phase out nonstick skillets, I would definitely recommend checking out commercial nonstick skillets made by Tramontina and Winco. In spite of their generally low prices, I've found them to perform excellently and be widely available. Nonstick skillets are perishable, so their price should definitely reflect that.

[@A__gent___P]

Just bought my first stainless steel pan. I got the 12 inch Made In. Loving it so far!

[@PrudentReviews]

Good choice!

[@leeannguynn]

Thank you for this! Any thoughts on the Le Creuset enameled cast iron pans?

[@PrudentReviews]

They’re excellent but expensive

[@bevintx5440]

I totally agree about Circulon.

[@philipstaite4775]

I totally agree about Blue Diamond. Last non-stick I ever bought, completely turned me against non-stick. I'm in the carbon steel and stainless steel camps now.

[@kaspervendler1726]

For the price, Legend copper core might be a really good option for stainless steel on induction! That copper should help quite a bit with heating evenly, but it wont be as good as a Deymyere proline.

[@Electrichead64]

What do you think about the Cuisinart French Classic series? They are 3 layer clad like a D3 but they are less expensive. I have a couple of their items, my double boiler is a French classic and I just bought one of FC crepe pans. Its nice, except it got some blemishes on the bottom first use and I'm not really too happy about that. Steel seems soft.

[@AngelusBrady]

I learned recently that Target now sells their own cookware line called Figmint. Would like to see you do a review on that. They look similar to Caraway's cookware but a lot cheaper. Their tri-ply 12 inch skillet is $30 and includes a lid.

[@pdfads]

I haven't tried a lot of pans, but the Demeyere Atlantis has been absolutely transformative for saute-ing.

[@geoffstrickler]

I know you’re not a proponent of celebrity cookware, but I’ve have the Emeril fully clad copper core stainless for many years (think I bought it in the mid 90’s, but it could have been later). Really like it, including the glass lids. Main “complaint” is the handles are thru-riveted, making cleaning harder than a welded handle or flush riveted. I also have the Lodge Classic cast iron, I agree it’s a very good value.

[@WannabeAnnasMan]

Anyone else root for their pan?

[@joegrossinger3381]

Damn! You work your ass off. Thank you for your hard work.

[@PrudentReviews]

You’re welcome - this one took a while but it will hopefully help a lot of people

[@Bradimus1]

I love my field skillet. Third production run of the Kickstarter! The damn thing will outlive me so a price up front seems reasonable.

[@mattherring3196]

2 Brands I would be interested in seeing in your reviews/comparisons are Vigor and Vollrath. Both are available through Webstaurant and I am curious how they compare to the retail brands. I like my Vigor SS3 Saucier and have been thinking about adding other pieces but I would also like to see where those options fit in this crowded marketplace.

[@donaldengel4128]

I like the straight handles on the All Clad D3 original better than the "Upgraded" Everyday curved version personally.

[@DiscardedHamSandwich]

Best non stick or carbon steel pan for an induction oven exclusively for cooking eggs?

[@gregbrunner599]

wish you had tried the DeBuyers brand. Especially the pro ones. The mineral B part fails the oven due to their handle finish

[@ricardasbertasius5577]

Any thoughts on german woll concept pro fry pan? Stainless steel?

[@roospike]

Just an fyi .. pan diameter is measured inside to inside lip not outside to outside, it's also supposed to be a standard for lid sizing. ✌

[@Splagnate]

Something I noticed about the Great Jones pan that really shows it’s just for looks is the fact that they have their logo etched into the cooking surface. I wonder why no one else does that?😂

[@russbear31]

Over the past 5 or 6 years I have collected nearly all of the cookware made by OXO, including their nonstick and stainless steel pans. (I got a very good deal on them--more than 50% off.) OXO makes some wonderful pans, too. I use them almost every day along with my Lodge pieces. After 5+ years my OXO pans still look great and perform beautifully.

[@PrudentReviews]

I'm planning to test OXO very soon. Good to hear you like them.

[@flybriur]

@@PrudentReviews Nice. Was wondering if you would. America's Test Kitchen recommended the OXO Good Grips nonstick pan, and was wondering what you thought of it.

[@belvera5976]

My frypans all Tepal non stick made in France 🇫🇷 I bought few years ago at Coles

[@SeattleSandro]

I've had All-Clad D3 pans for almost 25 years. Except for the issue with the rims, they are excellent pans and practically indestructible. I've never regretted buying them or my Le Creusets.

[@Iinifinii]

I got 1 De Buyer carbon Steel and it’s really a jewel in comparaison non stick coating low price

[@PeterQuill88]

Thank you, sir

[@JayB-bq7hh]

I have owned tons of the All Clad D3 , Master chef 2 , LTD2 Mauviel M'Cook (if you can find it)and Viking is great too ( but the Belgium ones ) And yes I even have the very basic Farberware classic..............simple and cheap !!! American made All Clad is a great choice , period !!!

[@NoZenith]

I'm outlooking you ever replacing them so I won't sealed rims though

[@JayB-bq7hh]

@@NoZenith I like to have a variety of pans and I used to sell Kitchen supplies and like new stuff anyways but buy it used many !!!

[@brianmacdonald3292]

Caphalon is everywhere. I was hoping you'd of included that brand in your opinion of quality.

[@Splagnate]

Legend copper core has almost exact same handle as Goldilocks except it ts thicker. Pans are quite a bit heavier though. I wonder if he’s done the Legend review yet? Didn’t see Viking stainless triply.

[@RumbleFish69]

Great video! You know what would be great, if you could do a video that reviews the celebrity chef cookware. This is a category that I think deserves some review. Many consumers buy cookware based on the celebrity's name that is on it. For example, I believe that Gordon Ramsey endorses the worst stainless cookware ever made. I only know this because I found some at a thrift store and it was priced to move. I should have saved my money! Still, I'd like to see how these rank.

[@turdleyurtle]

I'm always surprised by bad Great Jones reviews, haha. I got the Fry Family duo in 2021 bf sale, have used them since then, and think they've held up really well and work great. I also love the handle and I don't find it hard to clean at all. Also the heat retention thing...I don't know how I could "tell"? Like, it's on the stove top, the stove is warming it continually. They say stove safe to 500, and I've chucked them into the oven with some regularity and been fine. Admittedly I am also quite lazy, and I usually put them in the dishwasher even though hand washing is "recommended." I don't find stuff still lingering in the handle or anything, whether or not I pre-rinse the handle by hand. Basically I don't baby them and they're doing good. How many years should I expect to get from a great nonstick pan?

[@kenroman777]

@Prudent Reviews you chose the wrong circulon model.. You should try the new series sold at Costco and other retailers. In my opinion using induction stove it is superb and the non-stick surface is top of the line. I chose this brand when I heard about it as my 12 year old shallow circulon pan still makes amazing plate sized pancakes. I am speaking of A1 series

[@PrudentReviews]

Thanks for the info!

[@nikkoa.3639]

Question, have you tried out the Ikea Hemkomst? I've been thinking of getting the plain stainless steel version but I'm not sure of its heat retention. It doesn't appear to be a disc-type pan but I'm completely confused on its build. There is also the question of whether or not its non-stick variant being able to retain heat better considering its thicker build.

[@PrudentReviews]

I haven’t yet

[@nikkoa.3639]

@@PrudentReviews I'll have to try them out. Thanks for the response though!

[@MrFahelz]

Can you do a video of the advantages of copper core clad vs copper exterior 3 ply or 5 ply etc

[@PrudentReviews]

Great idea!

[@jstaffordii]

Vollrath wear-ever, OXO, Green Pan tri-ply, Tramotina tri-ply often sold as house brand at Warehouse stores. All highly rated pans not in the competition .

[@chrisstaubyn774]

Have you reviewed Hestan Nanobond pans yet? I'd love to see your entire thoughts on them.

[@PrudentReviews]

I've been testing it a ton lately and will be coming out with a full, in-depth review in the next month or two. So far, huge fan.

[@M4ttNet]

@@PrudentReviews Looking forward to that. Got one on a good sale and love it, though reviews have been kind of mixed in the past, though I've noticed some longer term reviews landing lately that are very positive.

[@ronw8046]

Excellent video but I wish you had included Tramontina, OXO, and Cuisinart

[@asintonic]

i have no clue where to start or which should be my first!?

[@edelkwok9497]

Hi! I was curious, could you review the Our Place Titanium Pan, they have a sponsor chef that pretty much says it’s the best pan in the world

[@PrudentReviews]

It’s in the works :)

[@lllee3476]

What do you think of Cristel?

[@heybudi]

Awesome!

[@Jonjolt]

I just want to put in my 2 cents, for non stick I just buy cheap enamel pans right now it's the Rachel Ray pans, they last about 6 months to a year depending on how you care for them. When they start chipping or stuff starts sticking recycle them... but I should also point out 80-90% of my cooking is done on a lodge cast iron.

[@heatheradair7338]

I gave up on non stick because they always need to be replaced. With proper seasoning, a cast iron pan is always non stick, and really good steel frying pans that are used properly ensure that your food does not stick.

[@mybrotherjames8579]

I have a 14”, 3 12”, and a 10” frying pans and a 12x18 griddle/flat top and a Dutch oven all cast iron. I use them a lot, but my daily drivers are oxo good grips pro.

[@aididdat1749]

I'm impressed you don't have any DeBuyer nor Darto

[@philipstaite4775]

Agreed. I have DeBuyer carbon steel and it has been great. Forgiving enough to learn carbon steel use & maintenance with, and works great for a more seasoned (pun intended) cook 3+ years in... ;-)

[@Greatdome99]

On 7-inch pans beware that some handles are heavier than the pans themselves, so they have a tendency to tip on the burner.

[@warzshadow9701]

Wow, this was a ton of info! Thank you. But still kinda lost. 😂

[@PrudentReviews]

what type are you looking for and what's your budget?

[@warzshadow9701]

@@PrudentReviews I've cooked with T Fal for a very long time. Tired of replacing the whole set every 5 years. There's just way too many brands and types of cookware. I want something I don't have to replace again. Good frying pan, sauté pan and couple of pots to make pasta and stew in. Im 56 with a glass electric top. So please point me to right direction! Thank you 😊 oh and stuffing n mashed potatoes too. Lol. I'm kinda small under 5ft so can't handle really heavy pots, I do have 1 lodge cast iron pan I cook fried chicken in.

[@NoZenith]

I'm getting pretty good with my americcraft. Stateless steel while I'm practicing. Seeing what I want to get into... And I think a nano bond is in my near future

[@lizcademy4809]

I have a Nanobond 8" pan. It's beautiful, cooks well, cleans wonderfully easy, and was a loss leader when I bought it. Watch out for sales. And if you buy direct from Hestan, they throw in a full bottle of polish.

[@NoZenith]

@lizcademy4809 thank you! Cooking a lot of little things, definitely need this smaller skillet. I'm gonna need a bigger one as well. So those were the 2 big items (with lids) I figured I'd purchase in that line. I still haven't decided if I want the 11 or the 13 inch. Or whatever it is

[@lizcademy4809]

@@NoZenith I bought my 8" (9"?) skillet ayear ago for $119, just a bit more than an All-Clad D3 factory second. From Hestan, the shipping was free and as I said, they threw in a full bottle of polish. The pan has spoiled me ... I now want one of the everything pans, I'm not sure which size. One thing to note - America's Test Kitchen gave the pan a minus point because it discolors. It does, but it's not bad and cleans up immediately with a tiny drop of polish. It doesn't bother me, but if you want your pans to look shiny new all the time, it's something to note.

[@NoZenith]

@lizcademy4809 I thoroughly appreciate your response! I want a Pan i can throw in the dishwasher when I don't feel like cleaning. And I want something that isn't going to be damaged when I mess up since I'm not an experienced cook, but I'm learning. I also wanna reduce my learning curve and just have it work with everything I wanna do and this pan seems to be that sweet spot, if you don't necessarily Need non stick

[@neiker234]

Out of curiosity, I looked for all of them here in Europe. Except for two (Demeyere and Hestan), all others don't exist here or are way more expensive. It's crazy because other products are generally found here, not for fry pans, apparently. Still happy with my Le Creuset 3-Ply and De Buyer Affinity

[@PrudentReviews]

Interesting. Is All-Clad in Europe?

[@heybudi]

But you never mentioned tramontina, too bad?

[@PrudentReviews]

Tramontina Professional non-stick and Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad are two great collections. Unfortunately, I gave those pans away before making this video so I couldn't get the true specs and footage. I may re-buy them in the future to film a proper review.

[@parth7092]

@@PrudentReviews Would you recommend them then? Costco has a deal where you get a 12.5" and 8" tri-ply for $29.99.

[@rstumbaugh43]

@@parth7092YES I WOULD RECOMMEND THESE , AND WOUKD LIVE TO SEE A REVIEW

[@Valor80]

What about Granitestone?

[@davidsauls9542]

I love all your videos, but I wish Fissler was in there a few times.

[@davidl8523]

I would like to have seen Granitestone Pro in the line-up.

[@Azziee]

Never ending quest for the best pan continues.

[@CappyLarou]

$661 for a single frying oan? If that thing better flip everything on its own and tell me when shit is done. Lol. Now let's watch the video

[@PrudentReviews]

Yes, it's absurd

[@evo7force]

How come you haven’t reviewed any of the Scanpan Stainless steel ranges @prudentreviews and German Fissler stainless steel ?

[@marsha6549]

My local grocery store carried the Ninja pans...bought the 10.5 inch with a coupon. It is not too good for frying eggs sunny side up or over medium. Otherwise, it's okay. I have the original 1963 built in electric coil cooktop in the house.

[@sunnymon1436]

3:19 "Over time the pan got scratched, but that's expected" - hey, that means you're eating the coating that's scratched off. That should alarm you and the people you cook for. This is a major problem, but it's difficult to find coating free pans that aren't cast iron.

[@nokieng6502]

Carbon and stainless steel 👍😃 pretty easy to find 😏. But I assume you meant non-stick. Plus, cast-iron is not nonstick, initially.

[@user-hh1bb9rs2q]

So is Cooksy comparable to Hexclad? I didn’t hear a final on this

[@PrudentReviews]

I go into detail on this topic here: prudentreviews.com/hexclad-vs-cooksy/

[@BobZoom2U]

No Scanpan?

[@bobwhite1453]

Why didn't you include Viking stainless steel pans?

[@fulmine3459]

Hi! You videos are really amazing and the info are great too, but i have a question. I want to buy a saucepan and a sautè pan from Goldilocks, do you recommended these pans to me?

[@PrudentReviews]

Thank you! Yes, I'm a fan of Goldilocks. Here's my review of it with all the pros and cons kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXiqfJ9-a9ejnqs

[@fulmine3459]

​@@PrudentReviewsI have already see this video, i mean, if you have real life experience with these pan and ecc.

[@PrudentReviews]

@@fulmine3459 I’m not sure what you mean. That video is my real experience

[@fulmine3459]

@@PrudentReviews I mean if you have tried those cookware from that specific brand

[@lisaboban]

I have one of those "Always" pan, which I got as a gift. Even free, its not a great pan. Its fussy. I use it when I'm entertaining the people who gave it to me.

[@PrudentReviews]

😂

[@donaldist7321]

the two best brands I have are Mauviel and Silga. For some reason, you missed Silga...

[@madroot]

Why is MadeIn the carbon steel pan in this list! Where's Matfer, De Buyer, Lodge's carbon steel and more?

[@621jihoonkim]

So what is good to buy??

[@marsha6549]

OXO and All Clad seem to get the more positive reviews. Depends on the budget, the type of stove burners you have and what you cook daily. Good Luck!

[@MGmirkin]

No GreenPan in the review? Aren't they fairly popular? Anything wrong with them? Or just didn't make the list for some reason?

[@IMR9004]

What about lifetime made in USA?

[@DB-xo6xh]

This is Great 👍 information but I really with that these were in sections between stainless steel, cast iron and nonstick. It’s ALOT to look through when I don’t want anything to do with non-stick and I already have all the cast iron that I need. Also is sort of “recommend” and “don’t recommend, unless price is a major concern”.

[@PrudentReviews]

Appreciate the feedback!