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Posted on 4/4/25 at 6:42 am
Posted on 4/4/25 at 6:42 am
Couldn't decide whether to post this here or home/garden. Out current Calphalon cookware has been good to us but lately has been looking abused.
I do 90% of the cooking so I want something as good as possible. I would prefer a set 10-15 piece since most of your specialty things I have already purchased as a one off, top of the line. Budget doesn't really matter since this would be an investment.
I do 90% of the cooking so I want something as good as possible. I would prefer a set 10-15 piece since most of your specialty things I have already purchased as a one off, top of the line. Budget doesn't really matter since this would be an investment.
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Posted on 4/4/25 at 7:10 am to Hunter6868
No budget - All Clad for a set, or Hexclad - depending on your preference. Neither are considered non stick, and do take some procedural cooking to get used to them.
I am a fan of Staub cookware over LeCreuset, specifically the lid design for braising, roasting, etc.
My current set up (10" All clad, 3 piece hex clad, 6 Staub pots from 5qt to 12qt Oval, 12" and 8" cast iron pans, Oval Magnalite (vintage from deceased parent and used exclusively for rice dressing and oyster dressing) and 12qt Cast iron pot for gumbo and football season. Not to mention we have a rarely used stainless steel set that is stored in the back of a cabinet.
Typing all this out makes me realize I need to cull through the SS set and keep the pots that get used in rotation.
I am a fan of Staub cookware over LeCreuset, specifically the lid design for braising, roasting, etc.
My current set up (10" All clad, 3 piece hex clad, 6 Staub pots from 5qt to 12qt Oval, 12" and 8" cast iron pans, Oval Magnalite (vintage from deceased parent and used exclusively for rice dressing and oyster dressing) and 12qt Cast iron pot for gumbo and football season. Not to mention we have a rarely used stainless steel set that is stored in the back of a cabinet.
Typing all this out makes me realize I need to cull through the SS set and keep the pots that get used in rotation.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 7:38 am to Hunter6868
I just ordered some all-clad D5. Wanted polished but brushed was all that was available.
From my research, you're splitting hairs between the "top" brands in stainless cookware
From my research, you're splitting hairs between the "top" brands in stainless cookware
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:04 am to Hunter6868
Allclad copper core is legit
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:35 am to Hunter6868
Have the hexclad and have no issues with the skillets and small pots. Have 3 LeCreuset for bigger stuff and braising
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:53 am to Hunter6868
I shifted gears from SS to Circulon A1 and am very happy. Even my wok is Circulon.
I can use metal utensils with all of them without scratching.
I can use metal utensils with all of them without scratching.
Posted on 4/4/25 at 10:36 am to Hunter6868
For nonstick, buy the cheapest shite you can get and replace them every year once the nonstick wears out
Yeti (not joking, best cast iron I've used)/Field/Smithey for cast iron
Allclad for Stainless
De Buyer and Mauviel for Carbon Steel
Yeti (not joking, best cast iron I've used)/Field/Smithey for cast iron
Allclad for Stainless
De Buyer and Mauviel for Carbon Steel
Posted on 4/4/25 at 6:38 pm to jmon
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Hexclad
I got a set of these a few years back and have been 100% happy JMHO
Posted on 4/4/25 at 8:01 pm to Carson123987
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Carson123987
Get an old Griswold cast iron skillet
Posted on 4/5/25 at 6:05 pm to Hunter6868
If you like stainless, the MadeIn stuff is good. I piecemealed a set together for myself a few years ago before they became as expensive as AllClad stuff and I've been super pleased. I have a 10" skillet, 12" skillet, straight sided frying pan, 2 qt saucier, 5 qt saucier, 10 qt rondeau, and associated lids. Pricey, but I doubt I'll ever replace them. The 12 inch skillet and 5 qt saucier are my daily drivers for my family of 4, and they've held up really well to 4 years of daily use. A little barkeepers friend and some elbow grease and they look good as new. At this point I'd say I could do without the 10" skillet and the straight sided frying pan. Their jobs can be accomplished with the 12" and the 5qt saucier.
I also have a lodge cast iron skillet and dutch oven, a couple cheap stockpots, and an unbranded enameled Dutch oven. I've found I don't need anything nicer than what those can provide for me, so I haven't spent the money to upgrade them.
I also have a lodge cast iron skillet and dutch oven, a couple cheap stockpots, and an unbranded enameled Dutch oven. I've found I don't need anything nicer than what those can provide for me, so I haven't spent the money to upgrade them.
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