Best Non Stick Frying pan

[MercedesClassic]

Hi Folks, not sure if this is the right place for this topic or the Home's section.

My current non stick is very tatty and needs replacing. I think my requirements are about 28-30cm not too shallow and ideally if it can go into the oven too. A lid might be handy but not essential. I'll be using it for the occasional fry but probably more for steaks, salmon, Bolognese etc.

I want non stick but preferably not the Teflon types as I have seen inferences to that being toxic, not sure how true though. The Teflon types also don't like dishwashers and also peel off and the surface becomes very sticky.

What options do I have? Are ceramic or enamel coated ones better for my needs? Oh yes as I'll not be using it much I don't want to be spending too much. I don't mind weight so if a cast iron one is better than an aluminium one I'll not rule it out because of heft.

I have a gas hob and electric oven. This following one takes my fancy.
KIATA Frying Pan 30cm, Large Induction Hob Frying Pan, 5-Ply Non Toxic Granite Frying Pan with Stainless Steel Handle, White Stone Pan Cooking Pan, Oven Proof Frying Pans https://amzn.eu/d/cOG15e7

Thanks in advance.

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MercedesClassic said:

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I want non stick but preferably not the Teflon types as I have seen inferences to that being toxic, not sure how true though. The Teflon types also don't like dishwashers and also peel off and the surface becomes very sticky.

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The only time this happens is when metal implements are used on the pan and the coating is damaged. Then water gets under the coating and it will flake off. This may be the case with cheapo pans also.

I have never had this problem when only silicon or wooden implements are used. Including many many 70oC dishwasher cycles.

Budget is key here - I've been recommended HexClad as they are hob and oven proof and apparently will withstand metal implements. When my kitchen reno is done, I'll be trying these out but not for another 5 months.

[MercedesClassic]

Thanks for your reply I'll look into HexClad at some point. All the best with the kitchen revamp I'm sure the pain will be worth it.

[SpydieNut]

I got a set of these Circulon hard anodised - from Costco 4 years ago - they are excellent. Non-stick, easy to clean and look great. I don't use metal implements in them or put them in the dishwasher. Very pleased with them

The Hexclad I've seen adverts for recently and they do look very good, but how much ??

[craig1912]

I’d get a cheap one and bin it when it wears out. We have a couple of Le creuset pans and whilst they are in decent nick and have never had metal utensils used in them , they aren’t hugely non stick any more (although probably 6/7 years old).

[silentbrown]

Very happy with these, which are far from expensive. https://www.hartsofstur.com/brands/stellar/stellar...

[21TonyK]

I use these, bin them when they wear out. Normally last a few years, maybe 3-4 with no special care or utensils.

The real killer is excessive heat, ie. wok burner on max for 5 minutes.

https://www.catering-appliance.com/pujadas-128928-...

Teflon isn;t the issue, its the chemicals or rather their disposal that were contraversial.

[QJumper]

I'll second Circulon pans.

I have a set of saucepans that are still going strong after around 20 years, and I've just bought a saute pan with a lid.

[MercedesClassic]

Thanks for your replies. I'm off work this week but at home so took myself to a local village to browse a long running family hardware store. They had their pots and pans on sale.

The lady assisting me was lovely but I knew more about the coatings than she did. She steered me towards Le Creuset of course

I'm not in a hurry as I rarely use it but I want to pick a good item.

Quite tempted by number 2 on this review. Scanpan, never heard of them. Number 1 is tempting too.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/recommended/home/best-...

Edited by MercedesClassic on Friday 5th August 20:26

[21TonyK]

Scanpan stuff is pretty good, similar to AllClad. Problem I have is my pans all get stacked one on top of another so the non-stick gets damaged whatever I do hence treating them as disposable.

[SpydieNut]

21TonyK said:

Scanpan stuff is pretty good, similar to AllClad. Problem I have is my pans all get stacked one on top of another so the non-stick gets damaged whatever I do hence treating them as disposable.

I just bought some felt pan savers to go between them when stacked - like these

[21TonyK]

SpydieNut said:

21TonyK said:

Scanpan stuff is pretty good, similar to AllClad. Problem I have is my pans all get stacked one on top of another so the non-stick gets damaged whatever I do hence treating them as disposable.

I just bought some felt pan savers to go between them when stacked - like these

Far, far too organised and sensible for me. If I had enough room to stack them neatly it would help but they literally are thrown in a cuboard under the sink.

Maybe I need to have a clear out, so much stuff accumulated getting used once or twice a year.

[Digger]

21TonyK said:

SpydieNut said:

21TonyK said:

Scanpan stuff is pretty good, similar to AllClad. Problem I have is my pans all get stacked one on top of another so the non-stick gets damaged whatever I do hence treating them as disposable.

I just bought some felt pan savers to go between them when stacked - like these

Far, far too organised and sensible for me. If I had enough room to stack them neatly it would help but they literally are thrown in a cuboard under the sink.

Maybe I need to have a clear out, so much stuff accumulated getting used once or twice a year.

A sheet or 2 of kitchen towel works for me.