What pot and pans should I buy?

[riser4]

An alternative to this that is made anywhere but China? Otherwise, this is exactly what I want to give thing #2 for Christmas.

https://www.lodgecastiron.com/produc...le?sku=EC3CC33

Le Creuset, Made In, and Staub have similar pans and are all made in France.

I was horrified to find out that the pan I wanted was made in China. Lodge makes cast iron in the USA. Which is why I started there. Caught it just as I was about to click Buy.

Wow. This is a nice looking pan.

https://www.zwilling.com/us/staub-la...r-brands_staub

He's definitely wants the more casserole oriented, low, covered type pot that you can also bake. He has a tall dutch oven. The Coccette I guess is how Staub spells casserole. This looks like it will last a lifetime.

After much deliberation, I went with Lodge. He agreed after the fact. The concern was future unknown roommates stealing or damaging the good stuff. He's still in college. I said I'd get him a good one down the line as a housewarming or wedding present. So far we like the Lodge Casserole in blue.

[warthog]

Beautiful stuff, Made in one of my favorite cities.

https://smithey.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobC...SAAEgItV_D_BwE

[irul&ublo]

I was horrified to find out that the pan I wanted was made in China. Lodge makes cast iron in the USA. Which is why I started there. Caught it just as I was about to click Buy.

That’s a rather slanted view

[ghosthop]

Anyone go from 2qt to 3qt for their DD sauce pan? How about preference for high or low sides?

I have been upgrading pots and pans piece by piece, long term the goal is to get a Mauviel M6 Sauteuse/Saucier (rounded side sauce pan) for this spot. But not this go around and I need to replace asap. I currently have a a 6qt Fissler which makes me hesitant to get a second bigger pot for everyday cooking.

I had been thinking about sticking with Fissler/disk but am going back and forth about getting AC d5. All Clad sales make this attractive, Fissler USA seems to still be having supply troubles. Mauviel steel is still out of our price range with a lid. I want induction compatible for future proof.

[XXX-er]

ever one practice saying Chai-na just like Trunk does

[MakersTeleMark]

ever one practice saying Chai-na just like Trunk does

dpps

[bagtagley]

Tramontina 3QT Sauce Pan w/ Lid for ~$38 on Amazon. Don't really need it, but I couldn't resist. I love the handle on these pans.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JAQ5NC0

The 2QT was listed at the same price for a minute, but then went back to regular price. Might be worth watching if you're in the market.

[bagtagley]

Holding out for an All-Clad skillet to go on sale? Get this instead. Worth it for the lack of rivets alone.

https://www.cutleryandmore.com/demey...killet-p134946

[tgapp]

Tramontina 3QT Sauce Pan w/ Lid for ~$38 on Amazon. Don't really need it, but I couldn't resist. I love the handle on these pans.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JAQ5NC0

The 2QT was listed at the same price for a minute, but then went back to regular price. Might be worth watching if you're in the market.

Tramontina is amazing. I recommend them to everyone.

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[carlh]

Is the all clad 14” skillet discontinued? We overflow our 12 semi regularly and I would like a bigger option in the cupboard. How is the madein stainless?

[irul&ublo]

\ How is the madein stainless?

Fucking expensive

[bagtagley]

Is the all clad 14” skillet discontinued? We overflow our 12 semi regularly and I would like a bigger option in the cupboard. How is the madein stainless?

Nice stuff. My old man has a couple of their pans that he really likes. I've used them and they're solid. Maybe a little more utilitarian in look and feel than All-Clad, but well-made and better handles, IMO.

[Squirreljam]

Is the all clad 14” skillet discontinued? We overflow our 12 semi regularly and I would like a bigger option in the cupboard. How is the madein stainless?

Dunno if the AC 14” skillet is cancelled but the 6qt sauté pan is the same size. I cook for 5 daily and use it for everything. Fucking pan is awesome. Still looks like new too after 5-6 years.
https://www.all-clad.com/d3-stainles...d-6-quart.html

[caulfield]

Dunno if the AC 14” skillet is cancelled but the 6qt sauté pan is the same size. I cook for 5 daily and use it for everything. Fucking pan is awesome. Still looks like new too after 5-6 years.
https://www.all-clad.com/d3-stainles...d-6-quart.html

came here to say the same about the 6qt essential pan. Basically a deeper skillet. Slightly smaller diameter than a 12. I use it for everything that used to overflow a 12" skillet. 14 seems unwieldy on a normal stove

[riser4]

Holding out for an All-Clad skillet to go on sale? Get this instead. Worth it for the lack of rivets alone.

https://www.cutleryandmore.com/demey...killet-p134946

How well is that weld going to hold up?

[XXX-er]

I been scanning FB marketplace for stuff I want and I usually find single pieces for crazy cheap

[JimmyCarter]

How well is that weld going to hold up?

They’re solid. They actually claim it’s stronger than rivets, but I have no idea if that’s true.

[ghosthop]

I prefer welds to rivets but don’t think it’s a deal breaker.

Demeyere has a bunch of reviews since being bought out by Henkel that the cladding is inconsistent and creates hot spots. No experience either way, my wife liked the All Clad d5 when I showed her the options and that’s what I got. It’s an excellent sauce pan that I use multiple times a week. 3qt has been no issue only cooking for two and future proofs us for our growing family. The helper handle is key on a pan bigger than 2qt IMO.

[riser4]

Right, a quality weld > good rivets > shitty rivets > shitty weld.

[house]

I replaced my enameled dutch oven with an all clad 8qt rondeau, and never looked back. It’s got more real estate for browning big batches of stew meat or roasts and the clad steel gives more even heat than the cast iron.

The Dutch oven I used was just a cheap cuisinart thing which had bad hot spots, but I can’t imagine more $$ brands can engineer around the poorer conductivity of the raw material.


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[billyk]

I got the cheap Tramontina enameled Dutch oven set that was on sale at Costco. If there are any hot spots, I haven’t found them, and food doesn’t stick to the bottom, unlike any all clad pan I’ve ever used, and I’ve had several.

The only downside I’ve found is the weight. Makes it more of a workout to pull it out and use it.

[JimmyCarter]

https://www.thekitchn.com/all-clad-m...-sale-23533597
Was someone looking for a massive pan?

[skaredshtles]

https://www.thekitchn.com/all-clad-m...-sale-23533597
Was someone looking for a massive pan?

I've got a Chantal 5qt and sometimes... I wish I had a bigger pan.

[nickwm21]

Really happy with my Calphalon 5qt Sauté if someone doesn’t want to spend AC money….

Calphalon Saute Pan with Lid, 5 QT, Silver https://a.co/d/3KjYgD9


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[irul&ublo]

You can get winco steel pans at restaurant supply stores for around 20-25 for an 11” fry pan