Best Pots And Pans To Have For Every Kitchen - Kitchen Conundrums with Thomas Joseph

Thomas Joseph takes you through just which pots and pans you should have in your kitchen and proves that owning a few well-chosen pieces will give you the flexibility to cook whatever you want, only better!
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[@Mindy56743]

For me I have invested in a carbon steel skillet that has taken over everything I used to fry in the nonstick coated skillets. It is amazing and I use it for frying eggs and pancakes along with just about everything else. It cooks a lot like my cast iron skillet but weights so much less and is easier to pick up. The seasoning on the bottom is egg friendly and they will slide around like crazy. The only nonstick I have left is a 6in and I am planning to replace it with another carbon steel soon

[@elkewheeler]

Best video ever! Please keep these “best of” coming! Knives, ingredients, appliances, etc.

[@fcvazquez2]

This is great. Thomas has such personality and charisma that comes through in the videos.

[@sct4040]

I love my All Clad pots and pans, I even bought the wok. My cast iron enamal dutch oven is great too, makes wonderful stews and soups, and bread in the oven.

[@peterharper9703]

Really GREAT information! Great explanation for each pot/pan type! This chef approved!

[@lacarlousjackson8]

I watch him every year around the holidays….. love his cooking

[@sourcherry23]

Glad you're back Thomas!

[@andrewho4155]

Been waiting for this a long time. Thanks!!!!

[@jdrigot]

Nice review of essential cookware. I agree with everything except maybe the ceramic skillets. I really like my stainless skillets. I haven't used my wok in years, time to rev up a great stir fry. Thanks for this.

[@mtm00]

Very useful and nicely done; you answered questions I didn't know I had! Many thanks.

[@scottonasch8819]

My first video to watch here. Very nicely done! With the exception of cast iron (I do have the enameled dutch ovens) it's pretty much everything i have! One thing I have that i really like is a stainless sort of saute pan with two short handles instead of the long. It's great to use in the oven or on top when the long handle would just be getting in the way.

[@rochellerosales6880]

Love your shows! You’re a great host!

[@homecookteresagreen]

I am more so on quality vs quantity. I would rather have a few pieces that will stand the test of time. My wish list would include a 4qt saucepan, large cast iron skillet, 12qt pasta pot, 7qt ceramic Dutch oven, large sauté pan, 6qt deep sauté pan, stand mixer, and two half baking sheets. Plus you have to have the space to store all that stuff.

[@robc4191]

Find your nearest restaurant supplu store. Near me there are two The Restaurant Store and Restaurant Depot. I've gotten all my cookwrare there... Most of my pots and panscare 20+ yrs old but look nearly new. As a bonus, because they serve mostly commercial clients, they dont change lines from year to year... I bought a 12" skillet to match my fry pans this year and they match perfectly despite being 19 yrs newer. Plus they have a HUGE variety and are reasonably priced (but don't expect bargains either)

[@homecookteresagreen]

@@robc4191 thanks for replying. I was able to get most of the things on my list from WS.

[@mikebussy3334]

I love that you started out with a cast iron skillet. I do the majority of my cooking in cast.

[@cheriness]

Very knowledgeable and has a calming voice!

[@xxnatt]

Yes!! I love basic videos like this. Can this be a series for basic kitchen essentials?!

[@alainaapplewhite2426]

Omg yasss

[@veetour]

No

[@jhetinmathiguddeti]

S

[@umayaalparam5015]

Perhaps a video on cleaning and maintaining the utensils??

[@farhana6016]

Love love love the video.very thorough n useful

[@sourgummiez]

Awesome video Thomas Joseph!! you are my favorite!! :) you are so amazing at what you do!

[@Crmica]

Hi Joseph! Loved the video! Would you do a video on how to cook and care for stainless steel cookware, next? Thanks!!:) love your videos!

[@stoneoak113]

Great explanation Thomas! Thanks!!

[@user-hm9mj1hc3j]

Thomas Joseph is the best !

[@melevizosachu2415]

your pronunciation is so clear and I like your Video:)

[@daisys7556]

Thank you! This is very helpful

[@etherdog]

Kudos to you Thomas for working through the background racket. You really maintained your composure. It would have been good to talk about brands that are good and brands to stay away from, wall thickness, quality of build, and price v performance. I would spend a lot more for an All Clad that will last a lifetime than some cheap 18/10 stainless single walled pot or pan, as the cook quality and cleanup is so vastly superior with All Clad.

[@LibraChick43]

Great video!!!! Love your personality!!!!!

[@soniarose1387]

Very useful video, thanks!

[@guillerminabentil-owusu737]

LOVELY VIDEO. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. GREETINGS FROM ACCRA, GHANA, WEST AFRICA

[@alainaapplewhite2426]

Omg this is so helpful!! Thank you so much!!

[@joannepereira5080]

I was looking for a review in pots & pans I find this video thank you for the great information

[@sgvcoban]

Thank you!!!

[@hawkeye1836]

Great information, Thanks for putting this together !! 👍

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

Thomas, I thought this was a very reasonable list. Do you have segments on basics for baking, stocking the pantry by category, and how you manage or organize your refrigerator/s or freezer/s. I think you do an excellent job of presenting all the information.

[@khenry5729]

Great information, very helpful.

[@melissahouse1296]

Love this guy.. passion for pots passion for food..xx

[@katmaxwell9410]

So much amazing information I really appreciate this video thank you so very much 😘👍🏽🍳🥘

[@bethsontag]

Thomas, you enunciate beautifully. Your parents must be very proud. It was a thing with my mom and I'm grateful. Does the ceramic nonstick scratch like the older versions? Does it require plastic utensils? Is it better/easier than Teflon?

[@jaammuay4323]

Thanks, good info about cooking pans. I have very old pans and I keep them clean and shiny.

[@TaraNikita]

Great video. So very helpful with solid information.

[@minabobina420]

I learned so much from this video! 👩‍🍳

[@2CraftySeniors]

We have a FlavorStone infusion grill that we use all the time and it doesn't stick or peel and cooks things perfectly. I'll be getting the whole set of pots and pans plus the cookie sheet and pizza pan because this one works so well. The first time I used it, I added Coke into the pan to infuse the flavor into the chicken. The chicken turned out beautifully flavored but the Coke had burned into the pan. I thought I'd ruined it... but no... I peeled the black Coke away from the pan and washed the pan up and there was no trace of what I thought was a catastrophe. Perfect pots and pans for me. :)

[@nunyabusiness5075]

Good points, I liked the fact that you went with a mixed setup, cast iron skillet, enameled dutch oven, stainless pots. I have heard in the past if you want authentic Wok cooking you probably don't have a gas line big enough to heat it.

[@evangelynnikolao4278]

Thank you very much. You are so clever and very clear Thank you again

[@shivavereen3222]

I realized that I watch this most times before I go make a pricey cook ware purchase. Thanks Tommy

[@maggiecheung5690]

Thank you

[@Margar02]

I absolutely love my Cuisinart stainless steel cookware. So sturdy, versatile, oven safe, easy to clean, and timeless

[@diananuqul1851]

Margaret Gardner , hi Margaret I have the same -Cuisinart SS cookware , does it stick when you cook eggs ?

[@Margar02]

@@diananuqul1851 yes, that's just common with stainless or any plain metal pan. I use a non-stick pan for eggs and that's about all I use it for. If you make your eggs with a good amount of butter it might not stick so bad (and will be delicious!)

[@fortunecollector]

@@diananuqul1851 season your pan as you would a skillet. KZbin videos on it. Then you can fry an egg non-stick on a stainless.

[@His-Joule]

@@diananuqul1851 -you need to be patient hon when using stainless steel for eggs. Medium heat and do NOT add fat if your choice until your pan is finally hot then add butter or what you use, then your eggs. I’ve never had them stick after learning this simple trick all thanks to Jim aka Sip and Feast here on KZbin.

[@His-Joule]

@@fortunecollector -YES!!! It’s so easy

[@wamcorporation2734]

This is a great well presented video.

[@RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

I enjoyed this video Thomas. I can't tell you how many pieces of Cook wear I purchased only to throw it away because it didn't live up to its name. Thank you so much.

[@camilledragon5812]

Now I need to save money to buy a new cookware like yours. Thanks for sharing God bless

[@joseph111]

Thank you as always for your videos :)

[@Country_Jedi]

Nice collection there. Happy to see cast iron mentioned first. Sad to see carbon steel not represented other than the wok. Personally I've switched mainly to carbon steel, and a few cast iron pieces both traditional and enamel coated. I pretty much stopped using nonstick, not only for health reasons but since they will always eventually end up in landfill. Same with ceramic pans the non stick seems to go downhill pretty fas. Carbon steel and cast iron have the potential to last many generations if taken care of (yes it is a bit more work) and actually get better with age! I don't use my stainless steel much anymore, except the larger stock pots. And hate the riveted handles, not only to they attract food getting stuck there, I've had a few come loose. Never had an issue with my welded handles on carbon steel or my one piece seamless carbon steel, love those!

[@madthumbs1564]

Cast iron and carbon steel is for idiots. -Clad pans perform far better in the same price range. 'Carbon steel and cast iron have the potential to last many generations if taken care of' - So does clad w/o the 'bit more work'.

[@Country_Jedi]

@@madthumbs1564 Nice try buddy. Calling everyone (millions? from pro to homeowner) who uses cast iron and carbon steel to be idiots right off the bat shows what kind of person you really are and not even worth an argument. I would like to add though that clad is one of the better cast iron & carbon steel alternatives certainly and I do use them in some dishes.

[@sakuchan4784]

@@madthumbs1564 I prefer stainless steel too. The difference between you and other people, though, is that you're a dickhead.

[@rosemariekury9186]

I do have a large skillet like he suggested and two stainless steel pans as well as the cast iron but would like to get the roasting pan and Dutch pan but don't have enough cupboard space to put them. I don't use my non stick much anymore but I do have a good set. I have the cast iron ones also but guess I don't have a knack for using them. I've seasoned them but still have problems getting food off of them snd keeping them clean. I have an electric stove and it's bad for the non stick. Stainless steel pans work much better but yes they're pricey. May have to put them on a list for Santa. Been cooking for 50 years Thomas but your videos sure have given me lots of good recipes and hints!

[@desuarmadkins1111]

Love that apron!!!

[@teresamontenegro220]

Nice!! Yes 101 looking to set my kitchen 100%

[@ThaoLeSmileyEyes]

Thomas, your are so amazing! Always get so much knowledge from your video🙏🏼

[@semco72057]

I just decided to go back to cast iron cookware after getting tired of the non stick cookware having to be replaced every two years of less because of the Teflon flaking off into my food. I now have a carbon steel wok, 2 10.5 skillets (new), 2 dutch ovens (new), and one old skillet which belonged to my grandmother. Your set of cookware is so fine and professional and you must take great care of them. If I was a professional I would want a similar set like that to work with.

[@jamesjacocks6221]

Yes Sidney, cast iron is great but does take some care and some seasoning. Surprisingly, there are some non-stick pans which do not wear away but they are pricy, and despite the best efforts of the cast iron hoarders, there will always be an abundant supply of cast iron pans.

[@madthumbs1564]

I use stainless (clad). Never needed non stick even for a spatula free omelette.

[@ashantal5172]

I went the same way after years of nonstick use. I thought to myself why not spend the extra dollars and buy quality cookware that will last years insted of one year.

[@sumafow]

Same here. So, I decided to go back to cast iron and will purchase more stainless steel pans.

[@thelowcarbchronicles9059]

@@madthumbs1564 How do you get the stainless steel to be non stick

[@scasey1960]

Nice overview

[@johnengland8619]

thank you I am just learning

[@ani474]

Awesome explanation:)

[@vikashs9107]

Good video but over the time, as a chef at a Michelin star restaurant, I’ve learnt one thing from my boss. Big brands really don’t get it. He’s a big fan of Avacraft, which makes cookware with thoughts and how it will be used, still pretty cost effective not only for our restaurants but also for everyday use. Loving my own Avacraft pans at my own little apartment :)

[@patriciavincent5076]

Great one on pans! Thomas can you please also do a spot on kitchen knives!

[@amalhelu1776]

Thank you for the very informative video. How do you care for the Dutch oven pan.

[@foodhowtocook9688]

Thomas da best 🔥❤️

[@jenniferambrose4600]

Hi there, It's such an informative video demonstrating the features, purpose and maintenance of each utensil type! Very much useful for beginners like me! Thanks a lot! It would be great if you could share a few reliable brands of those pots and pans coz there are a number of brands out there. Very confusing to pick real good ones you see! So, i would appreciate your advice here! Thanks again!

[@wendelinw.m.5886]

This is what i really need, thanx Thomas! Can ceramic and the enamelled utensils go into the oven ?

[@carolynsmith9172]

Love these videos. I want to put together a "Larder." Any ideas on creating it?

[@HudaCollections]

Nice

[@VictoriaReginaAnn]

Love your videos. Can you do one on Breadmakers?

[@DanielDunn]

Is this guy Bob Ross? I love this, so calming, so comforting...

[@deniseramdeen3776]

Hi! Great informative video. Thanks! Would you include a pasta pot strainer insert as an essential piece?

[@annek1226]

No!

[@mgtowp.l.7756]

I Use The German Cookware Fissler And For Non Stick Swiss Diamond Cookware Is A Good Cookware too..

[@victorediaz1]

BUEN VIDEO...

[@lisaspikes4291]

I have everything except the Dutch oven. I still use my Corning Ware for that.

[@Love2TravelAway]

Great information I use nothing but all-clad not into Teflon,,,also love my cast iron pan.

[@51Leenie]

Hi, novice cook here. I've been so confused when recipes ask for "saucepans"; thank you for solving my mystery....they are what I call pots.

[@Ferniebiggie]

Hello! What do you think of Enameled Cast Iron Skillets as a substitute for regular Cast Iron?

[@Nurse_Lucy]

I love kitchen conundrums. Only reason I subscribed, everything else is just extra

[@ddarko08]

Great video! Tho I’m a bit surprised that no frying pans were mentioned.

[@luv2cook5]

Most of these i wouldn't use i keep it simple with basic cookware..but thanks for the explanation.

[@smenjare]

Can you do a video on how to organise or keep you kitchen sort of clean, cuz no matter what I do, my kitchen is a nightmare while I am cooking, and after I am done

[@donnah5378]

Nice 👍🏾

[@manspeej]

The 1st time my mom ever saw cast iron cookware was when my 10" lodge skillet arrived from amazon

[@MonsieurDecent]

An Instant Pot is great, too.

[@felipebrockveld]

I love to hear about the pans I hate the underlines on it

[@thehomeplatespecial597]

Thomas, did you describe skillets? Are you saying saute pan is same as your skillet? Thank you.

[@viraajsingh330]

I love this video. You explain it so well thank you V.S(fiancee)☺

[@som3000]

This solves so many problems

[@Portia1416]

Can you please link the brands of the products you showed? It would help so much!

[@mte4506]

The brand of the stainless cookware is AllClad, the dutch oven is Staub, the Cast Iron is Lodge. Interesting that there was no Martha Steward cookware shown.

[@myAngel2009]

The dutch oven is actually Martha Stewart brand. Her name is on the lid...

[@PaulHo]

The quick math: $1 million.

[@da900smoove1]

I grew up in 70s and 80s so Gas and Electric were basically the only two options to cook on or in.....Glass top electric and Induction were still very new when i entered workforce in 1984. And i have seen Glass tops require gentle care vs Coil top electric stoves/ovens and are easier to clean too

[@ashleybernardo8349]

What brand are the ceramic non stick pans shown in this video?

[@fullstop4784]

which pans did withstand high heat in baking bread on the stovetop?! would you please recommend a healthy one...

[@prairiet.t.3447]

Something is different.. the lighting is warmer in this video than the others? Useful tips as usual!

[@mukkaar]

I have found that it's best just to have couple large pans, something like 28-30cm. I have De buyer carbon steel pan and stainless steel one. I made a mistake of buying 26cm for carbon steel pan and regretted it ever since. Though I found out that carbon steel pan is super versatile. Mineral B series especially is almost like a wok because of high and wide sides, also it has a large flat bottom so frying large steaks and whatnot works. Carbon steel works pretty much like cast iron in practice but is a lot handier to use and comes in variety of shapes. The only problem with it is that acidic things like tomato will take fat coating off, thus destroying nonstick coating so it's not good for some sauces. Also, You wouldn't want to keep it dirty/keep food in it for a long time so that's why you have stainless steel pan. Carbon steel is totally nonstick as long as it's cared for so it drives the same thing as a nonstick pan.

[@DDios-ih9de]

All CLAD!!!

[@hellowacko7504]

What kind of apron is that I really like it !

[@Chris_Lan]

yeah can you tell us that

[@estheroluwato1119]

I would have loved that you mentioned the brands of the pots

[@sictransit28]

All of the stainless are “all clad”.

[@mencken8]

Either shell out for the stuff shown here, or tour your locale during garage sale month (June hereabouts) and pick up a nice selection for $5 a pop.

[@detudoumpouco-sz5dt]

Meu grande sonho é ter essas panela de inox, meu Deus e realmente um sonho.