Looking at getting a decent non-stick fry pan that would hopefully last awhile. Looking at spending under $100 and have been looking at some of the Tefal pans for around this price. Any recommendations on brands/shops to look at?
What Non-Stick Fry Pans Are You Using?
JimmyJohnson on 07/02/2020 - 02:01
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I'm using my grand mothers cast iron. Has to be at least 50 years old and for all I know it was originally her grandmothers. You can probably find vintage cast iron at op shops etc otherwise new Lodge goes on sale fairly regularly and from the items I have appear to be decent quality for the price.
I don't think cast irons qualify as non-sticks.
Why? Food doesn't stick and it'll outlast any coating by decades and you don't have to worry about using metal utensils.
Yes. But also no.
25 dollar roco from Big W
Aldi cast iron. Heavy but should last a while.
We got a Scanpan one in a sale a while back. Can't remember what we paid, but it would have been under $100. It was fantastic at first, although I have to say that now we're 12 months down the track it does seem to be not quite as non-stick as it was initially.
$12 Woolworths Mint brand.
Tefal Ingenio 13 piece set. Paid about $150 from memory. Its been excellent so far, well designed set that lets me avoid a lot of clutter
Cast iron convert here
Pros
- Cheap - I got the Lodge ones from Amazon (delivered free with Prime Membership)
- Long life span - all teflon coatings will eventually break down, but cast iron lasts forever!
- Food tastes better, especially steaks
- Can transfer from stove to oven
- No chemicals
- Easy to clean - just scrub with a sponge and hot water, no soap required. Then dry immediately.
- Nutritional - adds iron to your food every time you cook!
- Versatile - we use ours for deep-frying, baking etc. Camp fire cooking too!
- Even and long-lasting heat
Cons
- Heavy
- Can't put in dishwasher
- Not great for stir fries because heavy
- May require a little maintenance initially, but once it's nicely seasoned no worries
- Handles get hot, so you'll need a mitt
We have the Lodge L8DSK3 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Deep Skillet - good for soups, stews, deep frying
And a couple of other skilletsWhen I first started using them, I found that food would stick. But I was making a couple of mistakes:
(a) not letting the pan heat up sufficiently before cooking (cast iron takes longer to heat up)
(b) we were washing the pans with soap, which was removing the seasoning/oil layerI gave up on cast iron due to the difficulty cleaning them as food always stuck. Maybe I wasn't heating up the pan sufficiently though…
Yeah doesn't sound right.
I have 5 cast iron pans and never have such an issue with any.
They need oil to work.
Name checks out!
This poster knows their stuff. I use mostly Cast Iron.
Where I can't (read: pancakes) I use stainless steel.
I've been using them for years now, never sticks on (well seasoned) tastes great, better heat distribution and retention.
Where I can't (read: pancakes)
?? Why not? Lodge make a decent pancake pan
Handles get hot, so you'll need a mitt
These are your friend: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Safety-Silicone-Hot-Handle-Holde…
I have 6, they're pretty good.
https://www.google.com.au/shopping/product/10685088847196979…
we got these from Bunnings. Having the fingers is useful for things like jars you are sterilising.
I use cast iron for most things, but use a de buyer carbon steel pan for things that need an even better non-stick surface like crepes. The pan is lighter than cast iron and the handle doesn't get hot
Arcosteel Stonehenge from Woolworths.
These - Anolon Endurance+ Skillet/Frying Pan Induction Frypan Cookware Kitchen Set
$150 on ebay: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/173997412765I use a Tefal frying pan and love it. I went with them because when i was looking i checked product review and the Tefal customer service had made many responses on the site which impressed me. I am very gentle with the pan and only wooden utensils but after 4 years it still looks and cooks like brand new. I can't really remember but think it cost about $60.00-$80.00. Harris Scarfe always have them on special.
I do use cast iron in the oven and stove as well and for pots and pans I've a set of scanpan coppernox (very good as well)
Aldi one $20
Fissler
Cast Iron.
Best cooking surface hands down.
Have been happy with my combo of:
https://www.kitchenwarehouse.com.au/Jamie-Oliver-Premium-Har…
And
https://www.amazon.com.au/Stainless-L9409042-Stackable-Versa…
Best bang for buck is the coles $12 wok style pan. It has a large flat base and high sides that helps prevent food flying out when stirring and makes tossing food easy.
Been using mine for over a year and the coating is still excellent. Highly recommend.Fissler (~$200ish) and Tefal ($80ish).
There is noticeable difference but honestly, the Tefal was good enough for me.
Tefal. Just don't use them in the oven.
IKEA 365