Original Hexclad video - th-cam.com/video/OQoqlBog7UI/w-d-xo.html In this video, I break down my search for the perfect stainless steel cookware FOR US! Here are the brands that I compare: Heritage Steel, All-Clad, Demeyere & Made-In. **Heritage Steel is not a sponsor but they did create a coupon code for you to save 10% if you decide to get any products from them. Use coupon code BEERGR at checkout! My Hexclad cookware only lasted 18 months before the PTFE (Teflon) non-stick coating began to flake off. Yes I used the pans exactly how they were marketed, with metal utensils, dishwasher, etc. I would recommend that YOU do NOT and they might last longer. Because of YOUR comments in that previous video, my family decided to go with Heritage Steel Cookware to replace those pesky Hexclads. I hope you enjoy and find some value in this video to help you with YOUR search for the perfect and LONG LASTING cookware. Big shout out to Danny from Heritage Steel to answer my questions for my viewers! Thanks Danny! I appreciate YOU, thanks for watching! LINKS: Heritage Steel ➡ geni.us/heritagesteel. (Coupon Code BEERGR to save 10%) @eater ➡ www.eater.com/ @AllCladOfficial ➡ geni.us/all-clad @MadeInCookware ➡ geni.us/made-in @ZWILLINGUSA ➡ (Demeyere). geni.us/demeyere
Us Asians have been saying for years that hexclad is a scam because in Asia pacific and southeast Asia we've had this "hexclad style" pans for more than a decade now and at a fraction of the cost (around 25-40 usd) depending on where you get it from, and even then that is not worth it
Glad to hear you and your fam are enjoying the Heritage Steel upgrade! I may add a few of their niche pieces to my cookware, like the paella pan and wok. Great job in this one! You really passed along a lot of great information for people who may be in the market for some cookware, or even just introducing the idea of a possible switch. I realize it's not a cheap initial investment for many, but the returns are long term. It doesn't even need to be expensive. I know people that have completely piecemealed their collection, and now have an excellent collection. As always, thanks for sharing and all of the effort that you put into your content! Looking forward to see what's next! :)
Thanks for watching! I know it was a long one but the info felt important to me. Changing things up on the channel so that vids are more fun to make, stay tuned
Thanks for the video. About 20 years ago I bought a very expensive set of Kenmore Elite stainless-steel cookware. It's all still in great shape with minimal common-sense care. However, I find myself cooking with cast iron 95% of the time unless we are boiling water (pasta, boiled eggs, etc) or using a lot of tomato sauce. Cast iron just works better and cleans easier. We cook almost every day and there is little we can't do with our cast iron skillet, griddle and dutch ovens. I will never buy anything else. We threw away all of our non-stick items long ago.
I almost got the All-Clad D5, but decided I wanted lighter weight cookware so bought D3. I love it. I use Bar Keepers Friend occasionally to polish it up.
I have been replacing my All-Clad cookware with Made-In because I found the All-Clad handles were extremely uncomfortable. I did try Hexclad but had the same problems that you experienced (the non-stick breaking down).
Moving out for the first time, been doing research for quite awhile. Grew up in a stainless steel cookware household. Went with Made In: 10in frypan and 3qt saucier
Had hexclad for less than 6 months and realized it had coatings. Luckily costco took them back no questions asked. Been a journey (fun one) discovering stainless steel and carbon steel pans. My current line up though expanding; hestan nanobond/probond 8.5/12in frying pans Deymeyre frying pan and 3.5L sauce pan Darto Carbon Steel 4mm 12in Debuyer Blue carbon steel wok Out of all the hestans are my favorite but prices without being on sale are crazy heritage steel and made in is definitely on my watch list for expanding my pots and pans
@@dhrtiwalter8670performance, easy to clean, aesthetically, sealed rims, the handle. Too Costly for me personally to buy full price, but if you can grab it on sale or can afford it, it’s definitely a pan that’ll last a lifetime
I have a large Fissler set (as a set they don’t sell it anymore) I bought 20+ years ago. They still look like rather new. Besides that I’ve collected a dozen (or so) of 2nd hand cast iron pans. Fully ditched my Tefal pans some years ago. And will never ever go back!
Back in 2010 I was starting to cook at home and went through this same dilema. Back then I was a newby and newly wed so my wife and I decided to buy the 10-piece 5 clad Kirkland S.S. set from Costco as an entry level set. Fast forward to 2024, That is still my favourite set of pots. I have the cast iron, aluminum, non stick, dutch ovens, etc etc, but these Kirkland set still as strong and pretty as 14 years ago! Not sure if the modern ones are still the same level of quality, but at that price point (around $300) you can't go wrong!
I also wanted to add that saladmaster I think which is based in Canada also make some very fine cookware. And I also wanted to mention that kitchen craft claims there are no chemicals used in the smelting process
I'm currently in this rabbit hole looking for the "perfect" cookware while not being too expensive. So far, I am leaning towards Misen for the frying pan. I will look at other types of pans later. Advantages of Misen over Heritage Steel Eater for 12" frying pan: 1. While the 12" pan is almost the exact same price, Misen has a combined 10" and 12" pan deal for much less. 2. Misen has a larger flat cooking area. 3. Misen has a higher metal thickness and weight, meaning it should hold heat better when placing a cold object in it. 4. Misen has a slightly taller wall height, meaning harder to spill and better to contain splatters. 5. Misen has a longer handle, better for keeping you hand away from the heat. 6. Misen has sealed rims/edges, meaning truly dishwasher safe and would not develop sharp edges over time. Misen is made in China, but I don't care. Once I'm getting quality for my money, I am good.
I've already used only stainless steel pots and recently switched to only ss pans, too. I wrote some blog posts on my personal experience and opinion about different pans materials and why stainless steel is by far the best of them all for me. I couldn't get hold of the brands you recommend from here, in Scandinavia so my new ss pans are from Merten&S, Tramontina and Seido. I think they're cheaper than the ones mentioned here but I'm very happy with them. I use metal utensils on them and yes, they do get scratches but the great thing with ss cookware is that it doesn't matter. Thanks for nice videos.
Depends on the quality of your stainless steel. At least here in the US. Some stainless steel is just nickel plated steel, and scratching through the nickel layer will absolutely destroy your pans.
@@josephwilliams1915 I hope not, so far they've been doing well. I have 2 old ss pots which are more than 30yo and still doing a great job. That nickel plated sounds awful, have you had it yourself?
Kitchen craft is one and a lot of people forget about or even know about. We have been using it for many many years it is made of high-grade surgical steel and I don't know the recipe numbers it is made in West bend Wisconsin and was formerly the West bend company but is now americraft their stainless steel electric skillets are the absolute best as is their Skillet and saucepan.. I am going to buy one of heritage's steel titanium pants to try out, I am sure I will love it. Nice presentation thanks
I admire Heritage's stance on the environment. Their cookware is outside my price range but if I ever have the money they've got my consumer confidence solely based on that comment.
Bought an All-Clad D3 big set on a ripping sale from Macy's. I hit Goodwills and such fairly often, so I've been finding All-Clad Copper Core sometimes, and I snag that up ($600 in pans last time for $55). And finally I collect and use VISION cookware from the 1980s from Corning. With a parrot ni the house, you can't have any Teflon; the off-gassing will insta-murk a bird.
I bought a set of stainless steel cookware from Costco about 2 years ago. It was one of the BEST investments I have made. The sets they sell now arent as good as the ones I have now so im glad I got them. I also picked upa carbon steel pan from......Ikea. Its crazy how I got something from Costco and Ikea that will last me probably my entire lifetime.
How good. I have some Victoria Cast Iron and Tramontina Grano Stainless steel fry pans and Scanpan SS pots. I did have Circulon non-stick but that failed VERY quickly and i swore never to waste money on it again. The dream is a set of Solidteknics Aus-Ion wrought steel and Noni Nickel Free Stainless Steel pans which would be my generational forever set.
Had a fairly cheap stainless set. Wanted to up grade. Had someone in restaurant industry say either hexclad or scanpan. I went with scanpan because of how long the company has been in business. I freaking love them from the 1st second i started using them
My Mom and Grandma taught me how to cook with stainless and cast Iron. Learned about carbon steel cookware and knives while working in a restaurant in my teens. I've never understood buying non stick which *will* degrade over time, never mind potential health risks. Yes I have to put in a bit more effort and TLC but properly seasoned and maintained all my cookware should last as long as I do. Bar keepers friend is also great for removing scorch marks and you can use it for a ton of other stuff, not just stainless.
Hestan is gorgeous cookware and very well made! You can’t go wrong! The 10 piece set is about $1000 more than the Heritage Steel 10pc. In the end, I don’t see needing a higher max temp than 800f. If I’m going to cook higher temps than that I’d use my carbon steel or cast iron. So for typical stove and oven use, 800F is more than sufficient
Glad to see the truth come out about Hexclad, people are really figuring it out now. Every kitchen should have a set of Stainless Steel cookware, a cast iron skillet, an enamel cast iron dutch oven, a carbon steel skillet and one cheap non stick skillet for very delicate food. Also, don't drop a lot of extra cash for 5 ply stainless. For example, in testing all-clad D3 performed as well or better than 5 ply pans for home cooks. My most used pan is my 8" and 10" stainless all-clad D3 skillets, they are amazing. I use the pan that fits the amount of food I am cooking for the best heat coverage. You really never need to machine wash stainless, use your fond! Then simply wipe it out under hot water. Buy bar keepers friend !
Fantastic, really informative and unbiased. My personal preference is cast iron though, I've had the same couple of pans for the last... 11 years maybe, and they're as good as new.
It's a good move to make. I ditched all non-stick last year and went with Demeyere Proline frying pans and Atlantis sauciers. Just added a Fissler roaster and saucepans. I already had a beBuyer carbon steel and some cast iron and i really enjoy the ritual of seasoning them. The Demeyere prolines are amazing though, really similar to cooking on cast iron. Hexclad is such a con.
I’ve always wanted to get the Made In Cookware ( still do ) but after watching this video I may check out Heritage Cookware as well thank you for this recommendation
@@BeergrYT omg you responded lol thank you I’ve been looking for the best stainless steel cookware ( honestly I was going to get the Hexclad cookware but I did watch your video about lol and I changed my mind ) so I’ll go between Made In or Heritage )
We have been holding off on new pans. We've been thinking of caraway or another ceramic option but the caraway is so pricey and i dont know which reviews we can trust. Do you have thoughts or a video about ceramic options?
Caraway or ceramic will not last long and they are worse as a non stick than PTFE. Every coated pan has the problem that the base material and the coating expand and contract differently under heat, so it will eventually fail. Buy 1 PTFE pan for your non stick needs and the rest can be stainless steel. Cast iron is also nice but it requires a lot of maintenance.
Honestly, I did look into ceramic pans but the consensus seemed to be the same as non-stick, it will eventually wear down and then you're back at the start. Quite frankly, once you learn like 2 or 3 tips for cooking with stainless steel, I bet you'll so much happier, and your food will taste better too!
I feel especially stupid that I believed Gordon Ramsey's endorsement on Hexclad! Appreciate your videos and my experience mirrors yours except I've only had mine for 8 months or so. Cook a fair amount but it's not we run a commercial kitchen. $500 down the drain for a six piece set sucks! Only a matter of time before Hexclad goes out of business so good luck to us all with that lifetime warranty / guarantee......
Adding, hit the nail on the head @22:00. The phrase "planned obsolescence". Seems to be standard nowadays. Though? My mother re-modeled her kitchen with Kitchen-Aid appliances in 1978, or maybe 1990 (unclear), and except for one? Still working fine.
Heritage makes great cookware. For my purposes using gas/propane I use copper with stainless cladding because if I'm searing I'll be using carbon steel or cast iron for the easy of cleaning either way. I only use stainless for pasta's, acidic sauces, de-glazing, generally stuff that's going to be almost self-cleaning. lol.. Stainless, just isn't stainless enough for my particular diet.
Great Video I picked up 12 piece set of Demeyere Silver 7 they won out over Heston nano bond I always wanted a nice stainless set. I still have original set, club aluminum I thought they were hard to keep outsides looking clean. I generally just use the 1.5 quart sauce pan from that. Then I picked up some non stick phillip Rashard they overall were bargain set I thought were above the other offerings. Used those for close to 20 yrs. Then I thought I would experiment with stainless and picked up an 8 inch catalphalon It is a little challenge for eggs. My sister happen to mention blue diamond pans. These are my go to pans, I really like them, I've had them for a while and the ceramic surface they have is impressive. I did work in kitchens myself when I was younger, they used basically a cast aluminum pans and they seasoned up where I would make 2 or 3 hundred blitz rappers just add a slight bit of oil let set up tap pan and flip. You can pick these up for 10.00 on web restaurant for 8 " skillet there slightly more as they move up in size. This is just my experience, I havnt used the silver 7 set because there like museum pieces and almost heavier than cast Iron. I did pu up some finex cookware it probably will join the museum pieces. I use my crock pot over dutch ovens usually. And a Debuyer 12" Profesional. I really liked your video do to the fact there are more practical pans for the job.
I feel like Hexclad is very gimmicky and trendy. I think the reason they’re popular is because of their huge advertising campaign and relationship to Gordon Ramsay.
Growing up in 70s and 80s i saw that my parents and grandparents had wide range of cookware in the same way a restaurant does...there's no 1 set or type of cookware that covers all cooking needs...you need cast iron pieces, stainless steel, nonstick anodized aluminum, glass bakeware etc... the Trick is buying well made Item's. HYBRID pans/pots are a quick fix to a problem that doesn't really exist other than saving some storage space for having stand alone nonstick and stainless steel items....What Kills me is why so many people Still pay Full Retail Prices for Nice Quality Cookware when Costco & Sam's Club, Home Goods Marshalls TJ Maxx and Ross stores Exist.
I got a set of Cuisinart tri-ply that wasn’t very expensive from Amazon that were the best bang for the buck I have seen yet. They look better than my All Clad and cook and clean up every bit as well.
Good honest video. I was about to purchase Made In stainless steel cookware or Hex clad, but I wanted to see another good honest review. Thanks, my friend. Now I got Heritage to think about. 🤦🏾
I bought a set of hex-clad cookware, and I concur with your sentiment. I thought I was rough with my hex clad, but I noticed the chipping was happening to my pans that I was not even using! I'm really disappointed. Going back to my steel pan. I'll have to try these pans your using.
Why have cookware that only last two-three years? I have allclad pieces for over 20 years. The only pans longer are the cast iron. Same with quality knives.
New subscriber here but at least I like your ethics and transparency with this review. My main skillet I personally use is a hexclad 12 inch size and I have other hexclad stuff that I got before back in early 2020 (well before Ramsay’s promotion of them) but I have never been super in love with any of them but I still can’t justify buying better stuff yet. I personally would like something with welded on handles though like Demeyere, Fissler, or even some of the WMF pots have that as well. I mean really it is 2024 and this level of cookware is quite expensive so you should have welded handles already for better and easier cleaning and at least an option for glass lids to look at your food.
Thanks for watching and sharing! I agree with you, but unfortunately I don't think cookware along with almost anything else will ever come back down in price. Just have to find what works for you and your budget.
When you're done cooking and there are stuck bits, you can just add some water and boil it off, just like making a pan sauce do, then just easy cleaning.
Only recently with the power of instagram discovered that stainless steel needs to be seasoned. While still not perfect, it has improved my cooking with it substantially to the point where I also don't want non-stick pans ever again. They just never last.
I work with 304 and 316 stainless and 304 stainless isnt as clean. Thats why anything surgical is always 316 also 316 isnt regulated and treated like 316 so it can have contamination
Ditched my non-stick hard anodized pans due to health issues. I bought a nice set of stainless steel pots and pans from Macy’s during “sale days” and been using for 4 years. I got CALPHALON storage saver set. (Wanted All- Clad but couldn’t afford) There’s a TH-cam video explaining how to get stainless to not stick. (I think it was something like piezoelectric or leidenfrost?) Anyways just heat pan until drops of water form dancing balls then add oil then add food
I have really been loving the Demeyere Black 5 stainless wok because I can use it over a fire or on my grill. Or heritage steel makes a gorgeous 13.5” stainless wok.
I’ve had mine for 2+ years. Had one frying pan start sticking and the non stick had gone. Emailed them; sent them the serial number and a new one was at my door before they even replied saying they would replace it. Also had the same experience with the 6.5L pan. I think they can’t handle the high induction heat as that’s where they went bad.
mine is 14" wok, stick at the beginning when I use it to cook fried rice, I only cook Vegan food, so never tried eggs and meats. Yesterday I saw Costco selling it, it looks different, the lines are thinner and the surface is smoother. mine was bought in 2022 on amazon, they newly improved it? Can I get a new one if I email them? Do I need to mail my old one back?
@@GTONEMESIS800 Thanks for reply! I emailed HexClad got a quick reply from HexClad saying that I should put more oil and season it, no chance for replacement. Anyway I bought another one from Costco, I will only use it when need non-stick cooking.
304 Stainless cooking surface? You want 316 or sometimes called 18/10 for the best surface to cook on. Remember, you cook on the surface only. Everything else about the pan is optional, like 5 layers. They look nice though!
Thanks for sharing, the main difference between 304 to 316 is in their corrosion resistant properties. 304 is fine for most foods and will definitely last a lifetime. The 316 beats it out for highly acidic foods and longevity but for the average home cook, 304 will last and be a super efficient cooking surface for a lifetime. Stay tuned for an updated video where I compare the Heritage Titanium line with Demeyere's Proline. Both incredible weapons in the kitchen
I like the carbon steel better than stainless - maybe I just suck at cooking, but stuff sticks to the stainless a lot more. weird factoid - you can season steel and cast iron, so why can't you season stainless? Well, you can! It looks like a bunch of burned on crap to other people, but it does make the pan less sticky. Also is not as robust as the seasoning is on steel or cast iron, for reasons I don't care to figure out
If you buy All-clad, Demeyere, Made In, or Heritage you are getting a great cooking set that will last you a lifetime, period. ALL of these pans perform exceptionally well and are the elite cookware for your home. Also, don't get hung up on the number of ply layers and pay more for what you need. Thickness of the pan is what matters, some 3 ply pans can be thicker than 5 ply. Also, when cooking sauces or other temp sensitive foods temp responsiveness is what you want, you don't want heat retention. When you need heat retention for searing, your heavy cast iron will ALWAYS be the best option because MASS rules. Stick that cheap cast iron pan in a 500 degree oven and sear the crap out of those steaks. It will ALWAYS be better than carbon steel and stainless.
Just a note: Do NOT put Baking POWDER on a fire as it is combustible, instead only use Baking SODA when putting out a fire. Big difference when it comes to fires as they are completely different. Just want to make sure everyone is safe. :)
I compared their specs and then bought based on all of the info I went over in the video. I have four of the Heritage Eater series now, looking to buy additional ones soon.
So i need a good pan to fry meat (chicken mostly) without destroying the non-stick surface. Will this hold up? Im not above paying more for something that will last me years.
I just realized I sound like a representative for this company and lobbed you a softball to astro turf this product, but I assure you, this is a real question
HAHAHAHA, love the follow up note! The Heritage Steel pans are not non-stick, they are all stainless steel but I have fried french fries in beef tallow many times already in my Heritage pots and I have also shallow fried chicken, shrimp and cod so far in the 12" fry pan and the sauce pan. Hope that helps!
Don't really need a fancy cleaner from Heritage to clean up Stainless. Bar Keeper's Friend is 3 dollars for a can, where even a little will get anything off of Stainless Steel with just some elbow grease.
Hexclad is all marketing. NO nonstick product lasts forever. It's a gimmick. Beware that Hexclad is suing TH-camrs who "defame" the company. The channel Cook Culture is being sued. Nothing says 'We stand behind our product." like telling people not to say anything that goes against said product.
I saw his video, he used a bit more colorful language to describe them but it is indeed ridiculous that they can't take criticism. He and I aren't the only ones saying what we're saying, there are THOUSANDS of customers that are coming to the same realization.
Great question! It SOUNDS like a good pan, but for $200 I think I would rather buy multiple stainless pots/pans instead. The design is very nice and they have a 100 day trial. I might scoop one up and test its claims!
Here is my two cents on Made In specifically. Their stainless stuff is superb and on par with All Clad and Heritage (I have no experience with De Meyer), but I will say that Made In's carbon steel offerings are complete junk compared to De Buyer and other comparable brands. I will also mention that my only interaction with customer service was not very good, but it could be that that particular employee was having a bad day, so I think we can all take that with a grain of salt, lol.
It's interesting hearing about "Hexclad". Seems G. Ramsey really sold out, not surprising there The Heritage Steel, though I don't own it, on my list. Although it's only May, I am thinking of a family....well, not blood, by marriage...where I take my mother out to every Christmas, because SHE married into them...and I never know what kind of gifts. One daughter just graduated culinary school, not sure where (Connecticut??) and that might be a great gift for her family, or for her, they can divvy it up! Her Mom is an elementary school teacher, and we always honor teachers.
Original Hexclad video - th-cam.com/video/OQoqlBog7UI/w-d-xo.html
In this video, I break down my search for the perfect stainless steel cookware FOR US! Here are the brands that I compare: Heritage Steel, All-Clad, Demeyere & Made-In.
**Heritage Steel is not a sponsor but they did create a coupon code for you to save 10% if you decide to get any products from them. Use coupon code BEERGR at checkout!
My Hexclad cookware only lasted 18 months before the PTFE (Teflon) non-stick coating began to flake off. Yes I used the pans exactly how they were marketed, with metal utensils, dishwasher, etc. I would recommend that YOU do NOT and they might last longer.
Because of YOUR comments in that previous video, my family decided to go with Heritage Steel Cookware to replace those pesky Hexclads. I hope you enjoy and find some value in this video to help you with YOUR search for the perfect and LONG LASTING cookware.
Big shout out to Danny from Heritage Steel to answer my questions for my viewers! Thanks Danny!
I appreciate YOU, thanks for watching!
LINKS:
Heritage Steel ➡ geni.us/heritagesteel. (Coupon Code BEERGR to save 10%)
@eater ➡ www.eater.com/
@AllCladOfficial ➡ geni.us/all-clad
@MadeInCookware ➡ geni.us/made-in
@ZWILLINGUSA ➡ (Demeyere). geni.us/demeyere
Cast iron, the environmentally friendly lifetime pan. If my non-stick coating flakes it add flavour
I hope you try Hestan too, I check every week!
You said you went with the Eater line over the TI line... How come? (Great video btw...)
Us Asians have been saying for years that hexclad is a scam because in Asia pacific and southeast Asia we've had this "hexclad style" pans for more than a decade now and at a fraction of the cost (around 25-40 usd) depending on where you get it from, and even then that is not worth it
WOW! That's crazy! Thanks for commenting and letting everyone know!
That’s why Hexclad has no patents. It’s just packaging and marketing a known technology by a savvy businessman.
Please which nonstick pot would you recommend ? Thanks
Everyone needs to submit a complaint to BBB and FTC. I smell class action lawsuit with marketing claims and health issue
Glad to hear you and your fam are enjoying the Heritage Steel upgrade! I may add a few of their niche pieces to my cookware, like the paella pan and wok. Great job in this one! You really passed along a lot of great information for people who may be in the market for some cookware, or even just introducing the idea of a possible switch. I realize it's not a cheap initial investment for many, but the returns are long term. It doesn't even need to be expensive. I know people that have completely piecemealed their collection, and now have an excellent collection. As always, thanks for sharing and all of the effort that you put into your content! Looking forward to see what's next! :)
Thanks for watching! I know it was a long one but the info felt important to me. Changing things up on the channel so that vids are more fun to make, stay tuned
I've been stainless and cast iron for years. I'll never go back
Carbon steel is also legit.
Thanks for the video. About 20 years ago I bought a very expensive set of Kenmore Elite stainless-steel cookware. It's all still in great shape with minimal common-sense care. However, I find myself cooking with cast iron 95% of the time unless we are boiling water (pasta, boiled eggs, etc) or using a lot of tomato sauce. Cast iron just works better and cleans easier. We cook almost every day and there is little we can't do with our cast iron skillet, griddle and dutch ovens. I will never buy anything else. We threw away all of our non-stick items long ago.
I am glad that you found your new cookware brand based on numerology. 20:23
I went with hestan. No leaching metals like this pan. No forever chemicals. The perfect pan.
Also, you can sear food in stainless, in nonstick, you ruin the pan..
@CeeTee-12345 hestan has a titanium surface that works like stainless steel, but without any leaching metals or chemicals.
Heritage is made in the USA, but the materials are sourced in other countries including China. Lodge used to be all American as wel, not anymore.
I almost got the All-Clad D5, but decided I wanted lighter weight cookware so bought D3. I love it. I use Bar Keepers Friend occasionally to polish it up.
ended up getting the eater series coz i came across your video. thank you so much. i don't regret it. been using it for two weeks so far.
Thank you! I am so disappointed in my Hexclad. I will definitely consider these as a good alternative.
They are great! Sorry your Hexclad experience was similar to mine
Great choice! Great Company, I'm glad people are finally starting to learn about them.
They are great! Thanks for watching
I'm about to start living completely on my own soon, and this video could not be better for me. Thanks for making this!
Glad it was helpful!
I have been replacing my All-Clad cookware with Made-In because I found the All-Clad handles were extremely uncomfortable. I did try Hexclad but had the same problems that you experienced (the non-stick breaking down).
these reviews and explanations are great!
Thank you!
Moving out for the first time, been doing research for quite awhile. Grew up in a stainless steel cookware household. Went with Made In: 10in frypan and 3qt saucier
Had hexclad for less than 6 months and realized it had coatings. Luckily costco took them back no questions asked. Been a journey (fun one) discovering stainless steel and carbon steel pans.
My current line up though expanding;
hestan nanobond/probond 8.5/12in frying pans
Deymeyre frying pan and 3.5L sauce pan
Darto Carbon Steel 4mm 12in
Debuyer Blue carbon steel wok
Out of all the hestans are my favorite but prices without being on sale are crazy heritage steel and made in is definitely on my watch list for expanding my pots and pans
Why is the nanabond your favorite?
@@dhrtiwalter8670performance, easy to clean, aesthetically, sealed rims, the handle. Too Costly for me personally to buy full price, but if you can grab it on sale or can afford it, it’s definitely a pan that’ll last a lifetime
I have a large Fissler set (as a set they don’t sell it anymore) I bought 20+ years ago. They still look like rather new. Besides that I’ve collected a dozen (or so) of 2nd hand cast iron pans. Fully ditched my Tefal pans some years ago. And will never ever go back!
Back in 2010 I was starting to cook at home and went through this same dilema. Back then I was a newby and newly wed so my wife and I decided to buy the 10-piece 5 clad Kirkland S.S. set from Costco as an entry level set. Fast forward to 2024, That is still my favourite set of pots. I have the cast iron, aluminum, non stick, dutch ovens, etc etc, but these Kirkland set still as strong and pretty as 14 years ago! Not sure if the modern ones are still the same level of quality, but at that price point (around $300) you can't go wrong!
I also wanted to add that saladmaster I think which is based in Canada also make some very fine cookware. And I also wanted to mention that kitchen craft claims there are no chemicals used in the smelting process
I'm currently in this rabbit hole looking for the "perfect" cookware while not being too expensive. So far, I am leaning towards Misen for the frying pan. I will look at other types of pans later.
Advantages of Misen over Heritage Steel Eater for 12" frying pan:
1. While the 12" pan is almost the exact same price, Misen has a combined 10" and 12" pan deal for much less.
2. Misen has a larger flat cooking area.
3. Misen has a higher metal thickness and weight, meaning it should hold heat better when placing a cold object in it.
4. Misen has a slightly taller wall height, meaning harder to spill and better to contain splatters.
5. Misen has a longer handle, better for keeping you hand away from the heat.
6. Misen has sealed rims/edges, meaning truly dishwasher safe and would not develop sharp edges over time.
Misen is made in China, but I don't care. Once I'm getting quality for my money, I am good.
I’m switching to Hestan nanobond titanium. My hexclad started chipping. I only handwash my pans.
this is a really good video for me even though I'm not in the market to buy pots and pans yet, these will definitely be on the consideration list!
I've already used only stainless steel pots and recently switched to only ss pans, too. I wrote some blog posts on my personal experience and opinion about different pans materials and why stainless steel is by far the best of them all for me.
I couldn't get hold of the brands you recommend from here, in Scandinavia so my new ss pans are from Merten&S, Tramontina and Seido. I think they're cheaper than the ones mentioned here but I'm very happy with them.
I use metal utensils on them and yes, they do get scratches but the great thing with ss cookware is that it doesn't matter.
Thanks for nice videos.
Depends on the quality of your stainless steel. At least here in the US. Some stainless steel is just nickel plated steel, and scratching through the nickel layer will absolutely destroy your pans.
@@josephwilliams1915 I hope not, so far they've been doing well. I have 2 old ss pots which are more than 30yo and still doing a great job. That nickel plated sounds awful, have you had it yourself?
Meyers in Canada also offer similar products that Hexclad sell. But at a much lower price and better warranty.
Kitchen craft is one and a lot of people forget about or even know about. We have been using it for many many years it is made of high-grade surgical steel and I don't know the recipe numbers it is made in West bend Wisconsin and was formerly the West bend company but is now americraft their stainless steel electric skillets are the absolute best as is their Skillet and saucepan.. I am going to buy one of heritage's steel titanium pants to try out, I am sure I will love it. Nice presentation thanks
I admire Heritage's stance on the environment. Their cookware is outside my price range but if I ever have the money they've got my consumer confidence solely based on that comment.
Bought an All-Clad D3 big set on a ripping sale from Macy's.
I hit Goodwills and such fairly often, so I've been finding All-Clad Copper Core sometimes, and I snag that up ($600 in pans last time for $55).
And finally I collect and use VISION cookware from the 1980s from Corning.
With a parrot ni the house, you can't have any Teflon; the off-gassing will insta-murk a bird.
Awesome video, found this video while trying to decide on stainless cookware
Glad it was helpful!
I bought a set of stainless steel cookware from Costco about 2 years ago. It was one of the BEST investments I have made. The sets they sell now arent as good as the ones I have now so im glad I got them. I also picked upa carbon steel pan from......Ikea. Its crazy how I got something from Costco and Ikea that will last me probably my entire lifetime.
🥳Congrats on the switch!
How good. I have some Victoria Cast Iron and Tramontina Grano Stainless steel fry pans and Scanpan SS pots. I did have Circulon non-stick but that failed VERY quickly and i swore never to waste money on it again. The dream is a set of Solidteknics Aus-Ion wrought steel and Noni Nickel Free Stainless Steel pans which would be my generational forever set.
Viking makes some good three layer pots and pans. But very pricey unless you find it discounted.
Had a fairly cheap stainless set. Wanted to up grade. Had someone in restaurant industry say either hexclad or scanpan. I went with scanpan because of how long the company has been in business. I freaking love them from the 1st second i started using them
My Mom and Grandma taught me how to cook with stainless and cast Iron. Learned about carbon steel cookware and knives while working in a restaurant in my teens. I've never understood buying non stick which *will* degrade over time, never mind potential health risks. Yes I have to put in a bit more effort and TLC but properly seasoned and maintained all my cookware should last as long as I do.
Bar keepers friend is also great for removing scorch marks and you can use it for a ton of other stuff, not just stainless.
Absolutely! I have some iron forged and carbon steel videos coming hopefully soon!
Making the switch to Heritage Steel. Incredibly informative video, thank you.
Thank you!
What about Hestan Nanobond? I'm between them and Heritage but leaning towards Hestan for the higher durability, nonstick, and flush rivets.
Hestan is gorgeous cookware and very well made! You can’t go wrong! The 10 piece set is about $1000 more than the Heritage Steel 10pc. In the end, I don’t see needing a higher max temp than 800f. If I’m going to cook higher temps than that I’d use my carbon steel or cast iron. So for typical stove and oven use, 800F is more than sufficient
Look up Hestan NanoBond
They are the best set to buy
I use them on induction and they are amazing.
Safer too for my family
Just saying
Glad to see the truth come out about Hexclad, people are really figuring it out now. Every kitchen should have a set of Stainless Steel cookware, a cast iron skillet, an enamel cast iron dutch oven, a carbon steel skillet and one cheap non stick skillet for very delicate food. Also, don't drop a lot of extra cash for 5 ply stainless. For example, in testing all-clad D3 performed as well or better than 5 ply pans for home cooks. My most used pan is my 8" and 10" stainless all-clad D3 skillets, they are amazing. I use the pan that fits the amount of food I am cooking for the best heat coverage. You really never need to machine wash stainless, use your fond! Then simply wipe it out under hot water. Buy bar keepers friend !
Fantastic, really informative and unbiased. My personal preference is cast iron though, I've had the same couple of pans for the last... 11 years maybe, and they're as good as new.
I love my cast iron pans as well!
It's a good move to make. I ditched all non-stick last year and went with Demeyere Proline frying pans and Atlantis sauciers. Just added a Fissler roaster and saucepans. I already had a beBuyer carbon steel and some cast iron and i really enjoy the ritual of seasoning them. The Demeyere prolines are amazing though, really similar to cooking on cast iron. Hexclad is such a con.
I’ve always wanted to get the Made In Cookware ( still do ) but after watching this video I may check out Heritage Cookware as well thank you for this recommendation
Made In is great as well! I have some and I have some videos dedicated to them on the way
@@BeergrYT omg you responded lol thank you I’ve been looking for the best stainless steel cookware ( honestly I was going to get the Hexclad cookware but I did watch your video about lol and I changed my mind ) so I’ll go between Made In or Heritage )
We have been holding off on new pans. We've been thinking of caraway or another ceramic option but the caraway is so pricey and i dont know which reviews we can trust. Do you have thoughts or a video about ceramic options?
Caraway or ceramic will not last long and they are worse as a non stick than PTFE. Every coated pan has the problem that the base material and the coating expand and contract differently under heat, so it will eventually fail.
Buy 1 PTFE pan for your non stick needs and the rest can be stainless steel. Cast iron is also nice but it requires a lot of maintenance.
Honestly, I did look into ceramic pans but the consensus seemed to be the same as non-stick, it will eventually wear down and then you're back at the start. Quite frankly, once you learn like 2 or 3 tips for cooking with stainless steel, I bet you'll so much happier, and your food will taste better too!
I feel especially stupid that I believed Gordon Ramsey's endorsement on Hexclad! Appreciate your videos and my experience mirrors yours except I've only had mine for 8 months or so. Cook a fair amount but it's not we run a commercial kitchen. $500 down the drain for a six piece set sucks! Only a matter of time before Hexclad goes out of business so good luck to us all with that lifetime warranty / guarantee......
I got my great grandmother's 100 year ol cast-iron pans and dutch oven . We've had several other sets and always go back to the cast iron .
Sounds like you’ve got yourself a Griswold??
Adding, hit the nail on the head @22:00. The phrase "planned obsolescence". Seems to be standard nowadays. Though? My mother re-modeled her kitchen with Kitchen-Aid appliances in 1978, or maybe 1990 (unclear), and except for one? Still working fine.
Heritage makes great cookware. For my purposes using gas/propane I use copper with stainless cladding because if I'm searing I'll be using carbon steel or cast iron for the easy of cleaning either way. I only use stainless for pasta's, acidic sauces, de-glazing, generally stuff that's going to be almost self-cleaning. lol.. Stainless, just isn't stainless enough for my particular diet.
Great Video I picked up 12 piece set of Demeyere Silver 7 they won out over Heston nano bond I always wanted a nice stainless set. I still have original set, club aluminum I thought they were hard to keep outsides looking clean. I generally just use the 1.5 quart sauce pan from that. Then I picked up some non stick phillip Rashard they overall were bargain set I thought were above the other offerings. Used those for close to 20 yrs. Then I thought I would experiment with stainless and picked up an 8 inch catalphalon It is a little challenge for eggs. My sister happen to mention blue diamond pans. These are my go to pans, I really like them, I've had them for a while and the ceramic surface they have is impressive. I did work in kitchens myself when I was younger, they used basically a cast aluminum pans and they seasoned up where I would make 2 or 3 hundred blitz rappers just add a slight bit of oil let set up tap pan and flip. You can pick these up for 10.00 on web restaurant for 8 " skillet there slightly more as they move up in size. This is just my experience, I havnt used the silver 7 set because there like museum pieces and almost heavier than cast Iron. I did pu up some finex cookware it probably will join the museum pieces. I use my crock pot over dutch ovens usually. And a Debuyer 12" Profesional. I really liked your video do to the fact there are more practical pans for the job.
I feel like Hexclad is very gimmicky and trendy. I think the reason they’re popular is because of their huge advertising campaign and relationship to Gordon Ramsay.
Indeed!
We have been using Maxium Waterless cookware for about 12 years or so😊 and am very please with them
Growing up in 70s and 80s i saw that my parents and grandparents had wide range of cookware in the same way a restaurant does...there's no 1 set or type of cookware that covers all cooking needs...you need cast iron pieces, stainless steel, nonstick anodized aluminum, glass bakeware etc... the Trick is buying well made Item's. HYBRID pans/pots are a quick fix to a problem that doesn't really exist other than saving some storage space for having stand alone nonstick and stainless steel items....What Kills me is why so many people Still pay Full Retail Prices for Nice Quality Cookware when Costco & Sam's Club, Home Goods Marshalls TJ Maxx and Ross stores Exist.
My fav pan Demeyere Proline worth every penny, even it's not cheap Love it! and it's heavy very heavy!
I have one and it's a weapon!
Do they have nonstick saucepans ?
Demeyere is always the best for me...
I got a set of Cuisinart tri-ply that wasn’t very expensive from Amazon that were the best bang for the buck I have seen yet. They look better than my All Clad and cook and clean up every bit as well.
Good honest video. I was about to purchase Made In stainless steel cookware or Hex clad, but I wanted to see another good honest review. Thanks, my friend. Now I got Heritage to think about. 🤦🏾
All good choices, I have some Made In cookware videos coming soon
I picked up a Willam’s sanoma branded Heston set from the outlet store. Being single it had all the sizes i needed.
I bought a set of hex-clad cookware, and I concur with your sentiment. I thought I was rough with my hex clad, but I noticed the chipping was happening to my pans that I was not even using!
I'm really disappointed. Going back to my steel pan. I'll have to try these pans your using.
Yep, it's a shame! I think I used the wok less than 10 times
Did you purchase them from Costco?
Why have cookware that only last two-three years? I have allclad pieces for over 20 years. The only pans longer are the cast iron. Same with quality knives.
Currently in research mode. Will add Heritage to the list.
New subscriber here but at least I like your ethics and transparency with this review. My main skillet I personally use is a hexclad 12 inch size and I have other hexclad stuff that I got before back in early 2020 (well before Ramsay’s promotion of them) but I have never been super in love with any of them but I still can’t justify buying better stuff yet. I personally would like something with welded on handles though like Demeyere, Fissler, or even some of the WMF pots have that as well. I mean really it is 2024 and this level of cookware is quite expensive so you should have welded handles already for better and easier cleaning and at least an option for glass lids to look at your food.
Thanks for watching and sharing! I agree with you, but unfortunately I don't think cookware along with almost anything else will ever come back down in price. Just have to find what works for you and your budget.
When you're done cooking and there are stuck bits, you can just add some water and boil it off, just like making a pan sauce do, then just easy cleaning.
Damn straight!
cast iron, carbon steel and stainless for me
My favorite general use pan, if I where forced to have one pan to do everything with, is De Buyer Prima Maetra!
We’re very happy with Cuisinart multi-clad stainless.
Only recently with the power of instagram discovered that stainless steel needs to be seasoned. While still not perfect, it has improved my cooking with it substantially to the point where I also don't want non-stick pans ever again. They just never last.
I heard that Viking is excellent quality and it appears to be true.
Nice job well done 😊
I apologize for the unrelated question, but what brand of hoodie are you wearing?
This was a great video thank you.
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
Ever checked out platium cookware ?
I work with 304 and 316 stainless and 304 stainless isnt as clean. Thats why anything surgical is always 316 also 316 isnt regulated and treated like 316 so it can have contamination
This guy is amazing!
MADEIN brand carbon steel pans are amazing, once seasoned properly.
I have had them for years now. I abuse the crap out of them still the best pans I've ever used. I've been a chef for over 30 years Nothing compares
Are you referring to Heritage Steel?
@@BeergrYT no hex clad
I just picked up ikeas new sensuall stainless pans and so far they’re great and they are hella heavy which I like
Ditched my non-stick hard anodized pans due to health issues.
I bought a nice set of stainless steel pots and pans from Macy’s during “sale days” and been using for 4 years. I got CALPHALON storage saver set. (Wanted All- Clad but couldn’t afford)
There’s a TH-cam video explaining how to get stainless to not stick. (I think it was something like piezoelectric or leidenfrost?)
Anyways just heat pan until drops of water form dancing balls then add oil then add food
You bet! Works every time!
I am considering going for a cheap ikea's sensuell stainless steel. Any thoughts on that?
Unfortunately I don't. My only experience so far is with Heritage, Made In and demeyere
I cook with cast iron but want a good stainless steel set. It takes a long time to heat up the cast iron 😅
If a pan catches on fire simply put the lid on. Always cook with the lid nearby.
Hi everyone, i'm looking for standless steal WOK 13 in similar to this video. Lookin for best of the best WOK 13 inches. Any suggestions?
I have really been loving the Demeyere Black 5 stainless wok because I can use it over a fire or on my grill. Or heritage steel makes a gorgeous 13.5” stainless wok.
Ok but is all this burnt oil / meat actually better?
I’ve had mine for 2+ years. Had one frying pan start sticking and the non stick had gone. Emailed them; sent them the serial number and a new one was at my door before they even replied saying they would replace it. Also had the same experience with the 6.5L pan. I think they can’t handle the high induction heat as that’s where they went bad.
mine is 14" wok, stick at the beginning when I use it to cook fried rice, I only cook Vegan food, so never tried eggs and meats. Yesterday I saw Costco selling it, it looks different, the lines are thinner and the surface is smoother. mine was bought in 2022 on amazon, they newly improved it? Can I get a new one if I email them? Do I need to mail my old one back?
mine doesn't have a serial number, I looked it everywhere.
it’s tiny and under the lip, often near the handle.
@@GTONEMESIS800 Thanks for reply! I emailed HexClad got a quick reply from HexClad saying that I should put more oil and season it, no chance for replacement. Anyway I bought another one from Costco, I will only use it when need non-stick cooking.
@@GTONEMESIS800 I couldn’t find the serial numbers still, even the one I just bought from Costco.
304 Stainless cooking surface? You want 316 or sometimes called 18/10 for the best surface to cook on. Remember, you cook on the surface only. Everything else about the pan is optional, like 5 layers. They look nice though!
Thanks for sharing, the main difference between 304 to 316 is in their corrosion resistant properties. 304 is fine for most foods and will definitely last a lifetime. The 316 beats it out for highly acidic foods and longevity but for the average home cook, 304 will last and be a super efficient cooking surface for a lifetime. Stay tuned for an updated video where I compare the Heritage Titanium line with Demeyere's Proline. Both incredible weapons in the kitchen
I like the carbon steel better than stainless - maybe I just suck at cooking, but stuff sticks to the stainless a lot more.
weird factoid - you can season steel and cast iron, so why can't you season stainless? Well, you can! It looks like a bunch of burned on crap to other people, but it does make the pan less sticky. Also is not as robust as the seasoning is on steel or cast iron, for reasons I don't care to figure out
If you buy All-clad, Demeyere, Made In, or Heritage you are getting a great cooking set that will last you a lifetime, period. ALL of these pans perform exceptionally well and are the elite cookware for your home. Also, don't get hung up on the number of ply layers and pay more for what you need. Thickness of the pan is what matters, some 3 ply pans can be thicker than 5 ply. Also, when cooking sauces or other temp sensitive foods temp responsiveness is what you want, you don't want heat retention. When you need heat retention for searing, your heavy cast iron will ALWAYS be the best option because MASS rules. Stick that cheap cast iron pan in a 500 degree oven and sear the crap out of those steaks. It will ALWAYS be better than carbon steel and stainless.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! Wait till you see what I have to show everyone next!
Just a note: Do NOT put Baking POWDER on a fire as it is combustible, instead only use Baking SODA when putting out a fire. Big difference when it comes to fires as they are completely different. Just want to make sure everyone is safe. :)
Yes! I’m sorry, did I say powder? My bad!
@@BeergrYT Shame that they use names for those two things that are so similar and easily confused.
LOL! Other brands are available! Just wondering if this bloke has any shares in Heritage steel Just seems very keen on this brand
I gave unbiased details and thoughts about 4 brands in this video.
Confused did you actually compare them minus specs, or is this all paper comparison then just buying one and seeing if you like them
I compared their specs and then bought based on all of the info I went over in the video. I have four of the Heritage Eater series now, looking to buy additional ones soon.
bar keepers friend for 3$ at Walmart keeps my stainless looking fantastic.
So i need a good pan to fry meat (chicken mostly) without destroying the non-stick surface. Will this hold up? Im not above paying more for something that will last me years.
I just realized I sound like a representative for this company and lobbed you a softball to astro turf this product, but I assure you, this is a real question
HAHAHAHA, love the follow up note! The Heritage Steel pans are not non-stick, they are all stainless steel but I have fried french fries in beef tallow many times already in my Heritage pots and I have also shallow fried chicken, shrimp and cod so far in the 12" fry pan and the sauce pan. Hope that helps!
@@BeergrYTit does, thank you!
Don't really need a fancy cleaner from Heritage to clean up Stainless.
Bar Keeper's Friend is 3 dollars for a can, where even a little will get anything off of Stainless Steel with just some elbow grease.
Hexclad is all marketing. NO nonstick product lasts forever. It's a gimmick.
Beware that Hexclad is suing TH-camrs who "defame" the company. The channel Cook Culture is being sued.
Nothing says 'We stand behind our product." like telling people not to say anything that goes against said product.
I saw his video, he used a bit more colorful language to describe them but it is indeed ridiculous that they can't take criticism. He and I aren't the only ones saying what we're saying, there are THOUSANDS of customers that are coming to the same realization.
What do you think of Titanium Always Pan® Pro
Great question! It SOUNDS like a good pan, but for $200 I think I would rather buy multiple stainless pots/pans instead. The design is very nice and they have a 100 day trial. I might scoop one up and test its claims!
Favorite pan is made 5qt saucier
Here is my two cents on Made In specifically. Their stainless stuff is superb and on par with All Clad and Heritage (I have no experience with De Meyer), but I will say that Made In's carbon steel offerings are complete junk compared to De Buyer and other comparable brands. I will also mention that my only interaction with customer service was not very good, but it could be that that particular employee was having a bad day, so I think we can all take that with a grain of salt, lol.
Which Heritage did you decide to go with the Eater or Titanium
Eater
@@BeergrYT thank you for quick reply and awesome video!!
It's interesting hearing about "Hexclad". Seems G. Ramsey really sold out, not surprising there
The Heritage Steel, though I don't own it, on my list.
Although it's only May, I am thinking of a family....well, not blood, by marriage...where I take my mother out to every Christmas, because SHE married into them...and I never know what kind of gifts.
One daughter just graduated culinary school, not sure where (Connecticut??) and that might be a great gift for her family, or for her, they can divvy it up! Her Mom is an elementary school teacher, and we always honor teachers.
I am loving my Heritage Steel and more arrives tomorrow!
Zwilling for me !
Frying a steak should be a crime!
Made In all the way
My scanpan will last me for generations
I've heard hexclad doesn't honor their warrenty