In all likelihood, this set won’t last you the entire 10 years. But if you want an affordable and comprehensive set of non-stick cookware, this set might be worth it. If you need something to prevent food from sticking, use an oil with a higher smoke point or butter.
The Gotham Steel Pro Chef line is tri-ply clad stainless steel, so it actually haslessaluminum than the other lines. (Stainless steel is a terrible heat conductor.) The encapsulated base makes up for this somewhat, giving it roughly similar heating properties to the other Gotham Steel lines. However, it’s important to note that many reviewers complained that some of the Gotham Steel lines did not work with their induction cooktops. We suspect that the problem is that the smaller pans are too lightweight for the cooktop to detect them, or possibly that there isn’t enough magnetic stainless on them to work properly. We haven’t tested all of these brands, but we’re pretty certain that they’re all close in quality and performance. We see this in several of the products we review, including induction burners, sous vide immersion circulators, and vacuum sealers.
Make sure to wash and let it dry separately after each time you cook so grease doesn’t get trapped inside. Food tends to stick to the Tramontina Professional pan’s uncoated Cookware Sets stainless steel rivets. But you can easily clean them if you wash the pan while it’s still warm . These pans are thick, sturdy, and an excellent value for a set of two.
This lightweight pan is easy to maneuver, and we appreciate its comfortable-to-hold handle, with a removable silicone sheath for heat protection. With proper care, the Tramontina pan’s nonstick coating should stay slick and scratch-free for at least four years . If you have an induction cooktop, however, go with one of our other picks, because this Tramontina pan isn’t induction-compatible. Note that you can find variants of the 10-inch Tramontina pan sold specifically by retailers like Sam’s Club and Walmart.
If you’re replacing your kitchen’s existing set, be sure that the new one includes your favorite, most frequently used pieces. You can always buy a stackable set with the basics and use the cuisinart knife storage savings for the one-off pans you reach for the most. If you have a glass or induction cooktop, check that the cookware sizes align with your burner diameters to maximize efficiency.
Scoring reflects the durability of the frying-pan’s coating and it’s nonstick quality after being abraded. Nonstick food release score reflects the nonstick qualities of a pan’s interior by cooking four eggs consecutively without oil. The lightweight pans feel flimsy, and with such an uncomfortable handle, it can make using them unenjoyable. Plus, the ceramic coating is prone to sticking, defeating the major “healthy non-stick” selling point of the pan. Gotham Steel is a direct-sales brand focused on selling a high volume of affordable products, so don’t expect excellent customer service. When I called and asked a few questions about the cookware, the representative could not answer them and could only assist with purchasing.
Teflon is the most famous PTFE coating, but other companies make proprietary cookware coatings too. For PTFE used on cookware, two of the major producers are PPG and Chemours . In our experience, many big-name cookware brands use a coating from one of these two companies. For instance, our top and runner-up picks have PPG coatings.