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Recommend some cookware for induction?
Posted on 6/13/22 at 10:50 am
Posted on 6/13/22 at 10:50 am
We are in the process of swapping out an old electric cooktop for a new induction one. Looking forward to that but the downside is, my big collection of Calphalon hard anodized aluminum has to be replaced. We have a stainless steel starter set but I'm needing to supplement with a few things. I used to have:
12" everyday pan
12" nonstick fry pan with lid
5 qt saute
8 qt dutch oven
8 qt stock pot with pasta insert
I'm thinking the first 3 and last 2 could be combined. Say a 5-6 qt nonstick saute pan, and an 8-9 qt stockpot that's wider than the usual shape. Would like to keep $ "reasonable" - not likely to spend over $200 for any individual piece.
Anyone have suggestions? I found a Le Creuset 9 qt stockpot that looks great but it's over $400.
12" everyday pan
12" nonstick fry pan with lid
5 qt saute
8 qt dutch oven
8 qt stock pot with pasta insert
I'm thinking the first 3 and last 2 could be combined. Say a 5-6 qt nonstick saute pan, and an 8-9 qt stockpot that's wider than the usual shape. Would like to keep $ "reasonable" - not likely to spend over $200 for any individual piece.
Anyone have suggestions? I found a Le Creuset 9 qt stockpot that looks great but it's over $400.
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Posted on 6/13/22 at 8:07 pm to pheroy
Lodge cast iron, if you want enameled try lodge it’s cheap enough to take a shot.
I have some Tramontina stainless steel pots. They are okay for the price; however, they don’t heat up as fast or as hot as cast iron or carbon steel.
I’ve heard Demeyere is the premium stainless for induction, but I’ve never used them.
I have some Tramontina stainless steel pots. They are okay for the price; however, they don’t heat up as fast or as hot as cast iron or carbon steel.
I’ve heard Demeyere is the premium stainless for induction, but I’ve never used them.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 9:24 pm to pheroy
Carbon steel pan as the 12 inch fry pan. I like my Matfet Bourgeat, but I think Madein comes with higher sides if that's your preference.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 9:35 pm to pheroy
AllClad and Le Crueset will have everything you need.
Posted on 6/13/22 at 10:38 pm to cssamerican
Should have mentioned that I did keep my trusty old 12" cast iron skillet. That might end up being even more my go to for certain things, even more if I were to get a lid for it.
I just started looking into the carbon steel stuff. I see it compared most directly to cast iron but lighter. Not sure if it would really give me something. I do feel like a smaller 8-10" nonstick pan is something that my wife would want as she doesn't do the "big" cooking for crowds.
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Carbon steel pan as the 12 inch fry pan. I like my Matfet Bourgeat, but I think Madein comes with higher sides if that's your preference.
I just started looking into the carbon steel stuff. I see it compared most directly to cast iron but lighter. Not sure if it would really give me something. I do feel like a smaller 8-10" nonstick pan is something that my wife would want as she doesn't do the "big" cooking for crowds.
Posted on 6/14/22 at 7:54 am to pheroy
It's marketed as lighter especially when compared directly to cast iron in the smaller sizes. Once you get in the bigger range, that goes down.
You can really sear in them just as well for meats. They are also more responsive to heat input changes, and they are so smooth once they season and are easier to season than cast iron
You can really sear in them just as well for meats. They are also more responsive to heat input changes, and they are so smooth once they season and are easier to season than cast iron
Posted on 6/19/22 at 3:56 pm to Tigers0891
Following up, after doing a lot of reading & viewing in various places. One big requirement got added after discussing with my wife (who is even cheaper than me) - no China made stuff, strong preference for US made stainless steel cookware.
That almost entirely eliminates everything but All-Clad and Made-In. Made-In makes a lot in the US but sources some of their pieces from Europe (France, Italy). There are a handful of others, notably 360 Cookware, Heritage Steel, Viking and a few others which have a mix of sources but are more limited in availability and especially finding "deals".
For anyone interested, All-Clad runs a seconds website that has some good deals. Some of it is "packing damaged" where the product itself is fine. There is also an ebay seller Capital cookware that says they are a licensed AC dealer.
That almost entirely eliminates everything but All-Clad and Made-In. Made-In makes a lot in the US but sources some of their pieces from Europe (France, Italy). There are a handful of others, notably 360 Cookware, Heritage Steel, Viking and a few others which have a mix of sources but are more limited in availability and especially finding "deals".
For anyone interested, All-Clad runs a seconds website that has some good deals. Some of it is "packing damaged" where the product itself is fine. There is also an ebay seller Capital cookware that says they are a licensed AC dealer.
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