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Our last Tefal pan only lasted a few months, i never cook on full power and we only hand wash. They are just ****.
Saucepan recommendations
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Our's are Circulon - had them for 13 yrs with Induction hob - Still have the coating on but now we are finding them heavy to use as we are getting older.
We are moving slowly to SS and as said earlier I also bought one from Wilko and for the £14 it cost it is as good as the ones supplied with the Hob. Schulte-ufer.
I have a SS frying pan from Procook but just can't get the hang of it so got a non stick 4 coating one from Dunelm - seems to be holding out OK even when fry eggs on 8.5 setting on hob.
4 fried eggs, I'd be thinking about a 30cm sized frying pan. Loads of space and should fit in most ovens fine. 26cm would probably be ok, but would be a minimum.
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Given how quickly a Tefal is destroyed (from experience) that £40-60 would disappear quite quickly. So it'll be a better return. the cheaper teal have plastic handles and so can't go into the oven on a regular basis.
I just picked one of these up. Handle is suitable for 210°C in the oven, good weight to it, 10 year warranty (not 2 as stated) and only £17.00
The non stick coating seems durable enough and will only be used with silicone utensils. Can’t justify £69 on a pan no matter how good I'm afraid.
The non stick coating seems durable enough and will only be used with silicone utensils. Can’t justify £69 on a pan no matter how good I'm afraid.
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I paid £145 for a 30cm deep sided cast iron frying pan.
Has a nice walnut handle, doesn't stick at all, and it'll last forever. I reckon that'll be roughly 12 years worth of buying those horrible non stick jobs, and I'll then be in profit, not factoring inflation.
Plus is a very nice pan.
I just bought a paring knife for £105. We want a new oven at work that's £7700. Good quality kitchen gear isn't cheap.
I would normally suggest Vogue stuff, it's good quality, no frills designed for professional kitchens so it will last an age at home.
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The way I see it:
£69 heavy bottomed stainless steel pan with a proper lid that will last you 20+ years, and in that time will only suffer staining if you clean it carefully.
£17 tefal pan will last you 4-5 years max, and probably annoy you once the non-stick coating has faded after 3 years.
That's not to say that a £17 pan isn't good value. It is, and it will probably serve you a good few years. I just don't like buying new pans every 5 years.
£69 heavy bottomed stainless steel pan with a proper lid that will last you 20+ years, and in that time will only suffer staining if you clean it carefully.
£17 tefal pan will last you 4-5 years max, and probably annoy you once the non-stick coating has faded after 3 years.
That's not to say that a £17 pan isn't good value. It is, and it will probably serve you a good few years. I just don't like buying new pans every 5 years.
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Yeah it’s a fair point. I had looked at the cast iron stuff but you have to keep on top with the seasoning or they rust.
Probably more suited to gas hobs whereas I have electric.
I know it’s not heavy duty, but heavy enough to hit Jamie with if it’s carp
Probably more suited to gas hobs whereas I have electric.
I know it’s not heavy duty, but heavy enough to hit Jamie with if it’s carp
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Yeah it’s a fair point. I had looked at the cast iron stuff but you have to keep on top with the seasoning or they rust.
Probably more suited to gas hobs whereas I have electric.
I know it’s not heavy duty, but heavy enough to hit Jamie with if it’s carp
Actually cast iron are fine on electric and induction. The maintenance isn't bad on cast iron, one of mine I even wash sometimes with soapy water, which you are not supposed to but I'll dry it straight away, rub a thin layer of oil, and cook it on just for a few minutes until it's gently smoking. Never had issues and it's nice to cook on.
Worst cast and it does get left or Mrs accidentally puts it in the dishwasher, you can run it down with some fine sandpaper and re-season. Also as they are nice and heavy it'll really hurt when you beat the Mrs with it for putting it in the dishwasher and she won't do it again.
Carbon Steel however I find more fussy and not sure what kind of electric hob you have but in my experience don't get on with induction.
I have a carbon steel wok I bought from an asian supermarket for not much at all, I wana say about £15 possibly less, and it's fantastic but that only gets used on a gas burner I have outside.
Deliberately got a 5KW dual large burner on the hob for the wok
Makes the best curries (and great Biryani) and stir fry
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Another vote for ProCook here
Are Procook pans flat?
I need flat pans for my electric hob.
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Anybody tried the Stainless Steel Ninja Foodi 30cm frying pan.
Stainless with Aluminium core like most pans these days I guess.
Stainless with Aluminium core like most pans these days I guess.
I was in Home Bargains earlier today and seen enamel coated frying pans.
Got me thinking why is this not used across the board with all manufacturers instead of teflon, carbon steel etc?
On a separate note I haven’t seen any Woks using an enamel coating so maybe not suited to the high heat or something?
Got me thinking why is this not used across the board with all manufacturers instead of teflon, carbon steel etc?
On a separate note I haven’t seen any Woks using an enamel coating so maybe not suited to the high heat or something?
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Ordered a 26cm Precook uncoated stainless steel with lid. Let's see how long it lasts
I have a procook stainless steel pan it's fantastic.
Impressed with the build quality and first cook so far. We'll probably get the small 20mm too to replace the mini pan we also use. Essentially target the highest used pans first.