I Tested 45 Frying Pans: Best & Worst Revealed
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- 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.
Full comparison chart of all 45 pans: prudentreviews.com/best-fryin...
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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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Canadian guy here. Would it be possible to test Meyer and KitchenAid?
@@muzikgod the latest Kitchenaid reviews are indicative of major quality decrease.
@@ohnoyce They have new cookware that I'm curious about so your reply is worthless.
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.
@@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.
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.😂
She's the ideal customer :)
😂@@PrudentReviews
Hahaha
Lol your funny
No, he said he took the headrest off so he could wear his cowboy hat. Really!
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!
I love your videos!! They are so helpful and informative!!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like them :)
@@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. th-cam.com/video/eDKZp685Je4/w-d-xo.html 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.
Impressive amount of reviews in a concise video! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
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 :)
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!
Another great video. Thank you so much for this info. I may have to save up for that Atlantis. It’s beautiful!
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!
Great indepth reviews dude. Thank you as always.
Thank you!
@@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!
@@kpnitrl38 good idea. It will take time. I have the next few months scheduled
a great video! love it. Even though i won't buy anything, i still like watching these.
Alwalys nice and helpful video. I was curious about OXO non-stick and stainless but I suppose you need to make a choice
Thank you! Haven't tested OXO yet but plan to soon
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.
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.
Thank you! I plan to do a review of Cuisinart MultiClad Pro soon.
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!!
@@rstumbaugh43curious, what do you like about Butterpat that makes it better than Stargazer and Smithey?
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.
Great suggestion! I'm planning to do a video comparing Lodge, Stargazer, Smithey, and Field very soon.
Thank you for this! Any thoughts on the Le Creuset enameled cast iron pans?
They’re excellent but expensive
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.
The Demeyere 7-ply pan is amazing.
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)
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!!!
Thank you! It’s coming soon :)
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.
Awesome review!!!!! Thank you!!!!
Glad you liked it!
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.
thank you very well organized charts are important & comments about handles temperature country of origin well appreciated
Glad it was helpful!
Best non stick or carbon steel pan for an induction oven exclusively for cooking eggs?
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.
I don't want too much heat retention in my pans. That is the job of the cooktop. I need my pans to be responsive to heat so I can adjust the temperature more quickly.
Any thoughts on german woll concept pro fry pan? Stainless steel?
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!
Just bought my first stainless steel pan. I got the 12 inch Made In. Loving it so far!
Good choice!
I totally agree about Circulon.
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.
wish you had tried the DeBuyers brand. Especially the pro ones. The mineral B part fails the oven due to their handle finish
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.
I haven’t yet
@@PrudentReviews I'll have to try them out. Thanks for the response though!
Damn! You work your ass off. Thank you for your hard work.
You’re welcome - this one took a while but it will hopefully help a lot of people
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
I'm planning to test OXO very soon. Good to hear you like them.
@@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.
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.
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.
can you tell us which country each comaony gets the materials to make cookware from? Thanks. Great channel
Most companies don’t disclose that publicly. I will try to contact them and get that information perhaps for another video but it will take some time.
@@PrudentReviews Thanks . Made In on their website says S.Korea. All clad , bit unclear language for sourcing
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.
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
It’s in the works :)
So what is good to buy??
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 !!!
I'm outlooking you ever replacing them so I won't sealed rims though
@@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 !!!
But you never mentioned tramontina, too bad?
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.
@@PrudentReviews Would you recommend them then? Costco has a deal where you get a 12.5" and 8" tri-ply for $29.99.
@@parth7092YES I WOULD RECOMMEND THESE , AND WOUKD LIVE TO SEE A REVIEW
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?
Thank you! Yes, I'm a fan of Goldilocks. Here's my review of it with all the pros and cons th-cam.com/video/WGGKlH6rphI/w-d-xo.html
@@PrudentReviewsI have already see this video, i mean, if you have real life experience with these pan and ecc.
@@fulmine3459 I’m not sure what you mean. That video is my real experience
@@PrudentReviews I mean if you have tried those cookware from that specific brand
Have you reviewed Hestan Nanobond pans yet? I'd love to see your entire thoughts on them.
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.
@@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.
Anyone else root for their pan?
Caphalon is everywhere. I was hoping you'd of included that brand in your opinion of quality.
So is Cooksy comparable to Hexclad? I didn’t hear a final on this
I go into detail on this topic here: prudentreviews.com/hexclad-vs-cooksy/
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
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.
@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
@@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.
@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
i have no clue where to start or which should be my first!?
I like the straight handles on the All Clad D3 original better than the "Upgraded" Everyday curved version personally.
I got 1 De Buyer carbon Steel and it’s really a jewel in comparaison non stick coating low price
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?😂
Wow, this was a ton of info! Thank you. But still kinda lost. 😂
what type are you looking for and what's your budget?
@@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.
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
Interesting. Is All-Clad in Europe?
My frypans all Tepal non stick made in France 🇫🇷 I bought few years ago at Coles
I'm impressed you don't have any DeBuyer nor Darto
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... ;-)
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. ✌
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.
$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
Yes, it's absurd
Awesome!
So I see that some of the pans with a disc bottom are “bad” is this actually true or how true is it?
Not true. In most cases you cook food with heat coming from below, not from the sides. It doesn't make anything better when searing steaks, frying fish, eggs etc., you only lose heat.
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 .
No Scanpan?
Why is MadeIn the carbon steel pan in this list! Where's Matfer, De Buyer, Lodge's carbon steel and more?
Never ending quest for the best pan continues.
Why didn't you include Viking stainless steel pans?
No carbon steel pans?
Made In carbon steel was in there. I had Matfer carbon steel in there too but it was recently recalled in France and they're still releasing information (Matfer is denying any issues), so I left it out.
@@PrudentReviewsMatfer is in the clear now!
Wow, what a huge project! This is a great review, but you missed the Scan Pan which stands out well above all these that you tested. It is the best product backed by the most incredible guarantee. It is expensive, but after 28 years of hard use, the handle broke and rather than sell me a replacement handle they sent me a new pan for free. Plus, their lids are dramatically superior to anyone else.
Thank you! It was a ton of work but hopefully helps a lot of people choose the right pan for their needs.
I’m a big fan of Scanpan. I gave it away before filming this video but here’s my take: prudentreviews.com/scanpan-review/
I love all your videos, but I wish Fissler was in there a few times.
Maybe the best pans are the friends we made along the way
why no de buyer
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.
😂
Don't worry. Be prudent.
The best is the most expensive as always.
Generally speaking; carbon steel pans are best. Not as fragile as cast iron but all the other benefits. Cheap…non stick etc. The only con is lazy people and maybe cooking lots of acidic foods which can strip the seasoning
I only have 1 question: why you have so many pans! Haha
Good question :) I’ve been reviewing cookware and other home products since 2018 on PrudentReviews.com - it’s what I do
What u doin here trick2g
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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.