Best pan on Reddit
182 reviews from r/cookware, r/Cooking, r/BuyItForLife and 18 more subreddits
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#1
Lodge
4.8
(21)
"Lodge cast iron pan with handles, or 4 q Dutch oven."
"Recommended."
"We've found a bunch of great pans for cheap."
"You can have a great big killer skillet for under $40."
"Easy to cook with and clean once you learn basics. will last hundreds of years."
"Logde Classic cast iron skillet."
"Lodge cast iron and dutch oven."
"Lodge cast iron is what I started with."
"Cast iron also works very well. Malnatis sells their pans - you can find them cheaper online."
"I have a Lodge wedge pan I use for frittatas."
#2
All-Clad
4.8
(20)
"All Clad 3 qt Saute Pan"
"HA1 Non Stick All Clad are excellent."
"All clad stainless steel, le creuset or staub enameled cast iron ovens."
"One All-Clad D3 skillet, 12 inch, with lid."
"Absolute workhorse."
"We use our All Clad sauté pan a lot."
"It is my favorite pan."
"All-clad or Nordic Ware make quality stainless steel cookware"
"Its worth spending a little more to get something like all-clad or made-in."
"All-Clad. Heavier. Thicker 3-ply stainless steel."
#3
Carbon Steel
4.3
(15)
"Carbon steel is way better than cast iron. It heats up faster."
"I'm a big fan of carbon steel. Works great on induction, doesn't make noise like some stainless steel."
"Go to a restaurant supply store and get a large carbon steel pan."
"There's a reason every chef in the world uses them."
"A well cared for pan can easily be in your family for generations."
"Carbon steel is the way to go. It works very well for a lot of things."
"Ive found carbon steele to ne pretty egg friendly! Lasts forever!"
"People are saying cast iron. But I’d also consider carbon steel."
"A 10” carbon steel skillet (I light one)."
"I would think cast iron or carbon steel."
#4
Cast Iron
4.8
(10)
"Anything Cast Iron."
"Stick with the cast iron. It is actually healthier for you to cook in cast iron."
"Cast iron! It takes a little getting used to, but once it’s seasoned it is virtually indestructible."
"Absolutely any cast iron, I don’t like enameled, will be great."
"Everyone should have a basic cast iron skillet."
"I would get a 12” cast iron skillet."
"Cast Iron. Carbon Steel. Stainless Steel. Buy for life."
"I think they taste better and with the right amount of heat, it's very near nonstick."
"Otherwise a **cast iron pan**."
"I do this on a cast iron pan."
#5
De Buyer
4.7
(10)
"Check out DeBuyer crepe pans - 7+ sizes and in a nice thickness of carbon steel at great prices."
"De Buyer Mineral b Pro, the stainless handle is lovely and the thick metal makes it warp resistant."
"I love my De Buyer Mineral B Pro 12". It's got a lovely helper handle too."
"Debuyer anything. I started with a 12” crepe, but it is my anything pan."
"I've got DeBuyer (2x 24 and 1x 28 cm) and love them."
"Solid customer support and great products."
"I have a De Buyer Mineral B Pro and couldn't be happier."
"Premium: de Buyer Mineral B Pro"
"De Buyer Mineral B Pro - 11 inch is a great all-around starter pan."
"Something like the De Buyer Mineral B Pro pan, the Oxo carbon steel pan or the Skottsberg carbon steel."
#6
Tramontina
4.4
(7)
"If you already love using a tramontina why not use it for the saute pan and sauce pan too"
"Any of Tramontina's triply stainless steel is fantastic and the best bang for your buck."
"I'd recommend a Tramontina as I've had one for 2 years without any problems."
"I like the 8" Tramontina with red handle."
"Tramontina has great ones. but the handles do get hot a lot."
"Tramontina is great quality for the money."
"Best thing to do is get something like a Tramontina for about $20-$30."
#7
Stainless Steel
4.3
(6)
"A heavy bottom stainless steel pan. It'll last you a lifetime."
"You’ll thank me when it lasts forever."
"If you’re mainly cooking eggs I’d either go for stainless steel or non stick."
"If you don’t insist on "non-stick" PTFE-coating, buy a stainless or carbon steel pan or maybe a cast iron pan."
"I recommend buying a heavy stainless steel pan."
"Stainless steel are great."
#8
Fat Daddio
4.8
(4)
"I switched to Fat Daddio for all my baking pans, including cheesecake."
"Instead of a regular springform, I use a pan with a removable bottom."
"I snagged some Fat Daddio pans and I'm obsessed!"
"I use Fat Daddio pans and haven’t had any problems with them."
#9
Hexclad
3.6
(5)
"Hexclad baby."
"The heat distribution is good and they are easy to clean."
"Hexclad are costly but have held up surprisingly well."
"I love my Hexclad pans for everything except omelets."
"Hex clad is garbage."
#10
Generic Nonstick Pan
3.6
(5)
"Just buy a nonstick pan. store it with a pan protector on top."
"I have a non stick pan just for eggs. They’re affordable and just work."
"I bite the bullet and have one nonstick pan that I only use for fragile nonstick things, like eggs."
"Non-sticks are not very versatile at all. All I use mine for is eggs."
"Nonstick pans are not welcome in my kitchen. They’re only temporarily nonstick."
#11
Cuisinart
4.5
(4)
"Look at Cuisinart - they have several lines with 3 ply."
"Stainless lasts a lifetime."
"Get a 8” stainless 3 ply or 5 ply (Cuisinart MCP, French Classic, or Heritage Steel) and a carbon Steel DeBuyer Mineral B Pro 11” or a Darto N25 and you are set for life."
"You might consider Cuisinart or Tramontina instead, to get nearly as good a pan for half the price."
#12
Wok
5.0
(3)
"Wok or cast iron pan."
"Agreeing with Wok/stainless steel pan."
"I would suggest a Wok."
#13
IKEA
5.0
(3)
"Cast iron, carbon steel, or stainless steel would all work well for that."
"I would suggest buying all three."
"I expect any of these would be cheaper than a Lodge in the UK."
#14
Ninja Neverstick
4.7
(3)
"The Ninja Neverstick is by far the best lasting non-stick I've ever used."
"Ninja pans... they are non stick and have lasted me over i think like 5 years now??"
"I've heard the Ninja Never Stick is one of the best nonstick pans you can get for the money."
#15
Made In
4.7
(3)
"This pan is strictly just for eggs. It is the best non stick pan I have ever used."
"I love them all."
"Much lighter, but has all the same properties as cast iron."
#16
Darto
4.0
(3)
"I'm a big fan of Darto's carbon steel pans - I've got 4 that are my main workhorses."
"I would go for Darto, but the DeBuyer Mineral B Pros are good too."
"Or Darto N30."
#17
Scanpan
3.7
(3)
"Scanpan"
"I've got a Scanpan one...they're cheapish in Australia (I think mind was about $50...10 years ago!)"
"Scanpan Impact is pretty cheap, at least in Denmark. Its not the best but its good for the price."
#18
Mineral B
5.0
(2)
"I have the Mineral B and recently added the Pro. Love them both."
"Been using Mineral Bs on induction for years without any problems whatsoever."
#19
Matfer
5.0
(2)
"I’ve been happy with my Matfer."
"The pan you use is the best one. I use my Matfer several times a week for family meals."
#20
Griswold
5.0
(2)
"Vintage!!! Find a nice old Griswold or Wagner skillet."
"My first choice would be a Griswold."
#21
All Clad
5.0
(2)
"I like all clad...5 or 6qt saute pans or the 6qt stockpot/rondeau"
"The best IMO is the All Clad D7"
#22
Le Creuset
5.0
(2)
"A Le Cruset 3.5qt Saucier w Lid."
"A couple of my favorites: Le Cruset Signature Braisier"
#23
OXO Good Grips
4.5
(2)
"Best nonstick I've had."
"If you really want a non-stick, I recommend the OXO good grips line."
#24
San Antonio Bakery
4.5
(2)
"We love San Antonio Bakery in Fontana."
"San Antonio Bakery in Montclair."
#25
Generic Carbon Steel or Cast Iron Pan
4.5
(2)
"Well seasoned carbon steel or cast iron works just fine."
"Carbon steel or cast iron. I think carbon steel gives a slightly better sear."
#26
Crofton
4.5
(2)
"I’d probably spring for an All-Clad, but I have a not-expensive one now that is hella awesome."
"I've got a couple cast iron pans from Crofton at ALDI. They are pretty good."
#27
T-Fal
4.0
(2)
"ATK has a video about this, they suggest T-Fal or All Clad."
"Try T-Fal. Should be able to find it nearly anywhere."
#28
Lesley’s Bakery
4.0
(2)
"Lesly’s bakery Foothill and cypress in Fontana."
"Lesley’s Bakery 2 in San Bernardino"
#29
Yvette’s Bakery
4.0
(2)
"Yvette’s off Arlington in riverside."
"Yvette’s Bakery on Indiana in Riverside! Got some good Menudo too during the weekend mornings."
#30
Ikea
4.0
(2)
"Recommended."
"Join the subreddit, too."
#31
Misen
5.0
(1)
"Also Misen... 2qt saucier and a 6qt rondeau"
#32
SCANPAN
5.0
(1)
"I have a 10” SCANPAN for eggs and bacon."
#33
Our Place
5.0
(1)
"The “only pan” from Our Place is great for that."
#34
Vollrath
5.0
(1)
"I’m very used to them from work, they’re hella durable."
#35
Magic Line
5.0
(1)
"I recommend a 9" cheesecake pan(removable bottom)-more sturdy and versatile than a springform."
#36
Fat Daddio's
5.0
(1)
"Very happy so far, way easier to wrap in foil if you bake in a water bath."
#37
Nordic Ware
5.0
(1)
"I use Nordic Ware. They are non-stick and come in all shapes and sizes."
#38
Goldilocks
5.0
(1)
"I have two pans and love them."
#39
Vintage
5.0
(1)
"The equal of the best boutique new stuff."
#40
Henckels
5.0
(1)
"Henckels clad or paradigm, stainless (no maintenance, forever lasting), tramontina triply is also nice."
#41
de Buyer
5.0
(1)
"Debuyer mineral b OMELETTE pro 9.5” or 11” perfection"
#42
IMUSA
5.0
(1)
"I use mine for everything except boiling pasta."
#43
Circulon
5.0
(1)
"I really like Circulon pans, my current set is nearly 10 years old and going strong."
#44
Victoria
5.0
(1)
"12" Victoria comal is my favorite grilled cheese pan."
#45
La Estrella Bakery
5.0
(1)
"La Estrella bakery in Colton, great Tamales too! 😋😋"
#46
Chino Bakery
5.0
(1)
"Chino Bakery, grew up with this bakery and am constantly coming back whenever I can."
#47
Chela’s Bakery
5.0
(1)
"Chela’s Bakery in Riverside. It’s seriously so good. The pan isn’t dry and tasteless."
#48
Alebrijes
5.0
(1)
"This place is definitely better than any of the big markets (north gate, Cardenas, etc.)"
#49
Sugary Sunshine Bakery
5.0
(1)
"Sugary Sunshine Bakery in Corona. Been going to them for years."
#50
Aldi
5.0
(1)
"I scored this exact pan at Aldi a couple years ago. It cooks eggs and omelets beautifully."
#51
OXO
4.0
(1)
"I love my oxo carbon steel for cooking eggs."
#52
Blue Diamond
4.0
(1)
"Blue diamond great and cheap."
#53
Mauviel
4.0
(1)
"Mauviel makes a 9.4" carbon steel pan."
#54
Big Green Egg
4.0
(1)
"Try the BGE pans for Small or Mini."
#55
Oxo
4.0
(1)
"You need two pans. 1 carbon steel sauté and 1 stainless steel."
#56
Baccarat
4.0
(1)
"Great price for what you get."
#57
Demeyere
4.0
(1)
"I have a full set of demeyer atlantis and love them"
#58
La Playita
4.0
(1)
"La playita in Perris is good 👍 pretty much all panaderias in Perris are good but everyone seems to really like La playita pan."
#59
La Yaquesita
4.0
(1)
"Their conchitas are fantastic."
#60
Panaderia Maria
4.0
(1)
"1 Panaderia Maria Fontana."
#61
Maid In
3.0
(1)
"Hexclad is a gimmick. Any nonstick pan is disposable and will only last a couple of years tops."
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