Frying pan recommendations
Discussion
matc said:
I'm well overdue a new frying pan, I've had a tefal non-stick one for about 5 years and it's got to the point where it's just useless.
I'm looking for a 'do it all' pan ideally, and I'm not sure what to go for. Any recommendations?
We have an Aga and have owned several expensive Aga ones (£80 ish each) which were rubbish. We now buy John Lewis ones once a year for about £5. They are light, cheap and non-stick; what's not to like?I'm looking for a 'do it all' pan ideally, and I'm not sure what to go for. Any recommendations?
Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
Got a 15-year old LeCrueset pan here - which still looks like a 15-day old pan 
Top quality - and being cast-iron, it holds even heat perfectly, with no hot-spots - so whatever you cook gets cooked evenly and predictably.
I (and a million other cooks) recommend.
After spending £65 on a Jamie Oliver Tefal pan, one of these will be my next one. Top quality - and being cast-iron, it holds even heat perfectly, with no hot-spots - so whatever you cook gets cooked evenly and predictably.
I (and a million other cooks) recommend.
I bought this Bourgeat Indestructible a few months back because I go through pans super quickly and it's brilliant: https://www.nisbets.co.uk/Bourgeat-Non-Stickindest...
Thick base, but not too heavy. Non-stick surface that stays non-stick. Easy to clean. Handle that doesn't heat up unless you put it in the oven.
All in all, great pan.
Thick base, but not too heavy. Non-stick surface that stays non-stick. Easy to clean. Handle that doesn't heat up unless you put it in the oven.
All in all, great pan.
22s said:
I bought this Bourgeat Indestructible a few months back because I go through pans super quickly and it's brilliant: https://www.nisbets.co.uk/Bourgeat-Non-Stickindest...
Thick base, but not too heavy. Non-stick surface that stays non-stick. Easy to clean. Handle that doesn't heat up unless you put it in the oven.
All in all, great pan.
I've got one of these also, the range is here, or on Nisbets.Thick base, but not too heavy. Non-stick surface that stays non-stick. Easy to clean. Handle that doesn't heat up unless you put it in the oven.
All in all, great pan.
http://www.cs-catering-equipment.co.uk/chefs-essen...
The thick base means it warms up more slowly but then will not warp and so become convex so your fat runs off. Also the non stick coating is really tough, will not flake. The handle will never come loose. It's a really good frying pan.
Of course we have managed to gouge ours so the none stick has 3 really bad scours on it. Grrr. my family , I am sure they use a chainsaw to flip burgers.
However the pan is coping with this gouge, it has not got worse over several months. So the coating is pretty tough.
I'd back up 22s therefore with this choice.
Edited by Gandahar on Sunday 16th February 12:38
doogz said:
http://www.lecreuset.co.uk/cast-iron-frying-pans.a...
I didn't actually know these were that expensive, my mother bought me mine.
Love it though, and it'll outlive me.
I didn't actually know these were that expensive, my mother bought me mine.
Love it though, and it'll outlive me.
Christ on a bike, they've gone up a bit!Mine came in a set with 3 saucepans, from Debenhams in 2000 for £85!
doogz said:
http://www.lecreuset.co.uk/cast-iron-frying-pans.a...
I didn't actually know these were that expensive, my mother bought me mine.
Love it though, and it'll outlive me.
Most wimmins can't lift these. If that's a concern, of course.I didn't actually know these were that expensive, my mother bought me mine.
Love it though, and it'll outlive me.
matc said:
Just ordered a Le Creuset toughened non-stick frying pan; worried that the cast iron would have been too heavy and this one comes with the same lifetime guarantee, so hoping it'll be a decent buy!
I have the LeCreuset stainless steel non-stick pans: http://www.lecreuset.co.uk/Frying-Pans.aspx#.UwTq1... Brilliant and not as heavy as the cast iron ones. The Chefs pan is a favorite.LordHaveMurci said:
Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
Got a 15-year old LeCrueset pan here - which still looks like a 15-day old pan
Top quality - and being cast-iron, it holds even heat perfectly, with no hot-spots - so whatever you cook gets cooked evenly and predictably.
I (and a million other cooks) recommend.
After spending £65 on a Jamie Oliver Tefal pan, one of these will be my next one. Top quality - and being cast-iron, it holds even heat perfectly, with no hot-spots - so whatever you cook gets cooked evenly and predictably.
I (and a million other cooks) recommend.
Still no bad thing as that was the only bit on the pan that mentioned old mong face.
Another vote for cast iron. Keep it well oiled and nothing sticks to it anyway. Lovely even heat, no enamel to scratch off and no nasty metallic taste like you can get from worn aluminium ones. I bought one from Ikea for about £30 2 years ago. My mother has had a similar one for well over 10 years and it's as good as new.
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