Really good non-stick pan

[Henry Hawthorne]

Hi all,

After a really good non-stick pan for Christmas that is reasonably weighted and won't lose it's non-stickiness in five minutes. Budget unlimited really. In the market for a 28cm or more. I was thinking the new Michel Roux by GreenPan look pretty good, but see GreenPan got a bit of a kicking in another thread.

Any ideas?

Cheers,

HH

[Dr G]

...and if the correct answer happens also to be the manufacturer of a really good griddle pan I'd also be interested in hearing it

[dazco]

Most pans will keep their coating unless you abuse them, high heat, dishwashers, burning food will all ruin a pan.

TK Maxx/ Home Sense always have various good quality frying pans available at around £10-15, I honestly do not see how paying more will get you more.

[Bonefish Blues]

SKK for the non-stick and any really heavy cast iron pan for the (presumably?) ridged griddle pan.

[Dr G]

Have a heavy cast iron one; it's an utter, utter bd to clean. Doesn't seem to matter what you cook on it and how low the heat is, something catches and I'm sick to death of scrubbing the bd. Can't use a scourer on him either

[LooneyTunes]

Just bought a load of Circulon Infinite.

Very pleased with them.

[rsv gone!]

As above, I have some cheapo Tefals which are still perfect after 6 years use. So there really isn't any need to spend lots.

But saying that, I fancy some Circulons....

[69 coupe]

Greenpans are ste! See my reply on this link-
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

In the end I bought a blue steel deybuyer pan. Not perfect, have to keep it oiled or it will rust, its also heavy but the more I use it the better it gets and will last a lifetime.
Bought from here who were excellent in delivering. http://www.salamandercookshop.com/index.php?main_p...

Just noted that the o/p on this thread was also the o/p where I slagged the greenpan off & I still do.

Edited by 69 coupe on Wednesday 9th November 18:34

[Roger645]

I bought some of john Lewis's own brand ones and they are great. Seven year guarantee as well.

[nocarjames]

Have a look at the stainless steel le creuset range, got some as a house warming present from the mother a couple of years ago and still look in good condition despite my abuse and regular use of the dishwasher. not cheap though

[Stu R]

Costco's own Kirkland range are bloody good from my experience. Recently picked up a set of their 5 ply copper base stainless jobs (not non-stick) and I'm loathed to admit it, but they're better than my Le Creuset set which cost more than twice as much - much nicer handles too.

Did consider their non-sticks, but decided it doesn't make much difference and I'd rather have the super duper base. They also have an offer on silicon handled circulons at the minute, which are lovely and very nearly won my purchase.

Not sure if you can buy them individually, but for 140 quid a set you won't go wrong IMO.

[fatboy b]

Just bought a Berghoff non-stick griddle pan from a food fair. Very nice!

[Kays vRS]

I would definitely recommend Circulon pans. I've had a set for a few years now and have had no problems at all.

[pacman1]

A few of us posted in another thread regarding Circulon pans. Not too expensive, but the coating can take a fair amount of abuse, including metal utensils (within reason).
Try the search function on here for the aforementioned (sorry, I'm feeling lazy tonight). I would recommend them.

[Stoatman]

Money no object !, Hmmmm,

http://www.salamandercookshop.com/index.php?main_p...

You know you want too.

[Shaolin]

rsv gone! said:

But saying that, I fancy some Circulons....

Bought two of these a couple of years ago (maybe 3) for £50 each, they have now been replaced, never again. They got the same use as previous pans and gave up the ghost earlier. Currently have a couple from Tesco on some recent offer for £20 each and some tokens, they are great so far, I think the answer seems to be don't spend too much and expect to replace them before too long with something equally not expensive.

[pacman1]

Shaolin said:

rsv gone! said:

But saying that, I fancy some Circulons....

Bought two of these a couple of years ago (maybe 3) for £50 each, they have now been replaced, never again. They got the same use as previous pans and gave up the ghost earlier. Currently have a couple from Tesco on some recent offer for £20 each and some tokens, they are great so far, I think the answer seems to be don't spend too much and expect to replace them before too long with something equally not expensive.

Well, I'm surprised at that. I shall be scrutinising their pans the next time I need to buy.
I really hope they haven't chosen to reduce their quality in some way.

[peter tdci]

If you are after non-stick frying pans, have a look at Le Bourgeat. I've got three of these that have lasted years - I've also got several stainless steel pots and pans from their stainless steel 'Tradition Plus' range. They are used in professional kitchens and I can't fault them! I've never had any problems with sticking in the stainless steel pans and they seem indestructible!

I got most of mine from Nisbets (http://www.nisbets.co.uk) and the prices seemed to be better than a lot of celebrity endorsed products!

Edited by peter tdci on Wednesday 9th November 21:48

[Flibble]

Dr G said:

Have a heavy cast iron one; it's an utter, utter bd to clean. Doesn't seem to matter what you cook on it and how low the heat is, something catches and I'm sick to death of scrubbing the bd. Can't use a scourer on him either

Sounds like it needs reseasoning - a cast iron pan should be easy to clean.

[randlemarcus]

Flibble said:

Dr G said:

Have a heavy cast iron one; it's an utter, utter bd to clean. Doesn't seem to matter what you cook on it and how low the heat is, something catches and I'm sick to death of scrubbing the bd. Can't use a scourer on him either

Sounds like it needs reseasoning - a cast iron pan should be easy to clean.

Without detergent, though. Hot water on a well seasoned pan ought to be enough. Fairy etc will do what it is supposed to, and strip the coating you spent aaaaages getting right.