Recommend me a frying pan...

[timetex]

I have previously had Meyer Analon, but I don't find the coating lasts very well and the pans become sticky (rather than non-sticky) after a while.

I was also bought a Tefal pan which must have been one of their cheaper ranges (I'm guessing) as the bottom is no longer flat after about a year.

Frying pan gets used quite a lot, but never for any deep frying - usually no more than a tablespoon of rapeseed (or a splash more).

Used a lot in our household for frying eggs (we have chickens) but again, only a splash of oil - but also bacon, sausages, stir frying, risotto, browning mince - the usual. Not steaks or things like that which go onto a griddle, but most other things.

Don't mind splashing out but I want something big enough to cook a good few eggs in (30-32cm probably?) doesn't need to be deep sided as I've another pan I use for bigger curries etc. and suitable for gas hob.

Something that'll stay pretty good over time.

Ideas?

[Deebeezee]

I have come to the conclusion it's better to buy a cheap Tefal one and replace often. They all lose their non stick over a relatively short period of time.

[MrHappy]

I just follow the basic rules of care and the ones I bought from Sainsbury's are lasting a long time. Only use plastic tools, wash out with a soft dishcloth and stack with a sheet of kitchen roll between each pan.

[anonymous-user]

Circulon. I use them all the time.

[Riley Blue]

I've a couple of Circulon Infinite frying pans, the two cost £48 a few years ago and after regular (two or three times a week) use show no signs of wear. Look for offers on Amazon etc.

https://circulon.uk.com/circulon-ranges/circulon-i...

[21TonyK]

Non-stick fails over time unless you really look after it and don't expose to very high temp (at which point it delaminates from the pan).

I use these. Cheap enough to replace and heavy bases that do not warp and give a good even cooking surface.

https://www.catering-appliance.com/non-stick-pans

[triggerhappy21]

No non-stick pan will last more than 5 years, no matter how much you spend, or how well it's maintained.

Your best bet for longevity is the hard anodised aluminium, will outlast other non-stick coatings significantly. Even those aren't forever though.

As above, you may be best to consider buying fairly cheap, and replacing relatively often.

If you want something to last you a lifetime, you'll need uncoated stainless steel or cast iron. I personally used stainless for most of my cooking, then my hard anodised when I need non-stick. I makes the non-stick last longer.

• edit* I should mention I've got a Raymond Blanc 30cm hard anodised. It's a great size & weight, and is holding up really well. I think it was about £75.

Edited by triggerhappy21 on Monday 4th September 07:57

[Deebeezee]

janesmith1950 said:

Circulon. I use them all the time.

Our curculon frying pan lasted no longer than a Tefal middle of the road before everything was sticking to it. Maybe it's the way we use them.

[timetex]

Deebeezee said:

Our curculon frying pan lasted no longer than a Tefal middle of the road before everything was sticking to it. Maybe it's the way we use them.

I think we're the same...

Surely a frying pan SHOULD be exposed to high temperatures? The clue is in the name!

[jmorgan]

Cast Iron, they will last longer than you.

Edit. Mine were cheap, not big name label prices, bought early 1990s and as better now than when they were new. Bit os seasoning and they just keep going. The larger pan is heavy though.

Edited by jmorgan on Monday 4th September 08:28

[LordHaveMurci]

We replaced a Jamie Oliver Tefal pan with a pair of Le Creuset pans a few years ago, they are holding up really well & are great to use, not cheap though.

[timetex]

LordHaveMurci said:

We replaced a Jamie Oliver Tefal pan with a pair of Le Creuset pans a few years ago, they are holding up really well & are great to use, not cheap though.

The ceramic lined cast iron ones or do they do A non stick range too?

[ZedLeg]

It's pointless buying expensive frying pans, even really good commercial kitchens don't bother. Go to a cookware shop and buy a reasonable prices pan with a metal handle.

Don't spend more than £15-£20 pounds.

I don't like the non stick coated ones but that's personal preference. You shouldn't have sticking issues if you're cooking at the correct temp with a wee bit of oil.

[LordGrover]

Lodge cast iron - one of mine is at least 30 years old and probably better than it's ever been.
Get silicone handle covers though - they get feckin' hot!

ETA add link for covers: click.

Edited by LordGrover on Monday 4th September 10:22

[Rick101]

Unable to find a current listing as was sold as a weekly special.

The Crofton 'Chef's Collection' offering from Aldi is reassuringly heavy, flat bottomed and well priced. I think it was about £12.
No doubt it will come up again in future. I will be buying more of the range when available.

https://heidirobertskitchentalk.blogspot.co.uk/201...

https://topweeklyad.com/houston/products/16643-cro...

[Boz123]

LordGrover said:

Lodge cast iron - one of mine is at least 30 years old and probably better than it's ever been.
Get silicone handle covers though - they get feckin' hot!

Seconded for Lodge cast iron pans. They'll outlast you, no sweat. Get them on amazon for about £30.

[LordHaveMurci]

timetex said:

LordHaveMurci said:

We replaced a Jamie Oliver Tefal pan with a pair of Le Creuset pans a few years ago, they are holding up really well & are great to use, not cheap though.

The ceramic lined cast iron ones or do they do A non stick range too?

Non stick. If they ever need replacing I'll look into cast iron though.

[Foliage]

Black iron catering pan. Mine was £3

[Sheets Tabuer]

I have loads of pans, tefal non stick in all sizes but after spending £40 on the 32cm one the other week I came home to find the mrs daughter using a metal scraper to fry eggs, the pan is fooked so I went out and got a russel hobbs infinity pan for about £13, you season it like a wok and because it has a metal handle you bang it in the oven when cooking a steak and job done.

Marvelous thing.

[Riley Blue]

timetex said:

Deebeezee said:

Our curculon frying pan lasted no longer than a Tefal middle of the road before everything was sticking to it. Maybe it's the way we use them.

I think we're the same...

Surely a frying pan SHOULD be exposed to high temperatures? The clue is in the name!

My two Circulon Infinite pans have been in regular use for four years or thereabouts, no sign of the coating deteriorating at all despite using them on high gas on the largest ring. They're washed by hand, dried and put in the cupboard with a few sheets of kitchen towel to protect the coating when another pan's put on top.