I still have my old Farberware set, with many additional pieces. My late mother-in-law gave it to me for my wedding 45 years ago. It’s as good as new and I’m a serious cook. I’ll have it to the end of my days.
Absolutely agree. I’m a home cook and have cooked professionally. Even with a “fair” quality SS set, it’s more important to your cooking to understand how to use your heat source and to be familiar with the particular properties of your pots and pans.
I don't believe there's any reason to fork out a lot of money for pots and pans if you aren't a very experienced cook and you're going to burn dinner every night. Wait until there's improvement and then buy a set that will outlast you! 💕💕💕
@@therealnancycarol One can buy a complete or as needed Stainless 3 layer cookware - the middle core being Aluminum for much less and should last for many years.
Correct Deymyere CAN be used with broiler well above 500F, it says so, however it also says that there will be a permanent discolouration above that temperature. So while you can do it without inflicting any functional damage to Deymyere dont do it, as it would be a pitty to such a pretty pan!
It depends on how many components you need. My first choice would be Demere. My second choice would be all clad but from what I understand a lot of their pots and pans are coming from China now so I would go with the legend Copper core as a second choice
Wow, quick response, thanks! Demeyere is out of stock on Amazon, Legend is on sale for about 630$, and All Clad is not on sale and is 1,699$. I wonder if Demeyere will go on black friday sale. @@AwareHouseChef
Very interesting and informative video. I have a large set of All-Clad that I've had for 20 or 30 years.Some of those larger pans I've never used. Love that All-Clad! Now it's just me, and I find myself using a few old Lodge cast iron pans, but mostly a carbon steel wok and I don't even know what the name is or where I bought it. I use it for everything. If I was younger and didn't have so much cookware, I would be interested in the Legend though. Probably the copper, if it's not too heavy. It's a very pretty set of pans. 💕💕💕
I have a Belgique set with the disc bottom that I bought 35 years ago. It had served me well; a couple of the plastic lid tops have faded with time - that's all. I see these reviews and get intrigued but really can't justify buying a fancy new set when my old standbys still work great.
After 30+ years Belgique has stood the test of time in my home. It's survived my kids and that says a lot. I have other brands to make up my set and they do well for me.
hi, great video. If money is taken out of the equation entirely, what would you say is the best 11-12 inch fry pan for induction ? thank you so much, i really appreciate the input.
I have not used any of them. For me, those brands tend to all be the same caliber and not very good quality when you have to pay a spokes person to represent your product you have to cut corners somewhere else.
I reviewed made in in one of my older videos. The copper core is more in line with the made in. I would even say heftier construction. Ian not sure if made in increased their product line. Legend offers more options I believe but I have not been on made in’s site in a while. I do love that made-in source their steel in Italy or the US. Not sure if that has changed.
@AwareHouseChef thank you so much for replying! Legend has more options for their copper core line than made in. Right now, the sets are about the same price so I was debating between the two. Do you prefer one over the other in terms of performance?
Many people who own All Clad have owned them for years and years sometimes 20+ years and they are still holding up well and performing. Buy once cry once. You get what you pay for.
I bought so many pieces of Hestan, I only have a couple more pieces I want. I wish Hestan had a steamer. Speaking of not getting burned, I would love your suggestions about potholders.
Hi Kathleen! Isn’t Hestan just the best? I was at their wine tasting room in Yontsville a few weeks ago . My wife really likes their baking pans. A good replacement for the steam basket is All-clad stainless. For potholders I have been through them all. I just used dense Terry cloth cotton towels. They get dirt and go in the wash. As long as they are not wet they work great. Good to hear from you!
@@AwareHouseChef I love their baking pans too, they are amazing. I just noticed the other day they had a wine tasting room and thought how wonderful it would be to go. Dense Terry cloth towels sounds like a great idea, thanks!
I believe because they may have been made by all-clad outside the USA. I think all-clad prides itself as a USA based company and this may have interfered with their business model.
@@AwareHouseChef thanks for replying. Actually I thought what if it’s some quality issue or it’s just unnecessary increase in production cost (thereby resulting in increased selling price) …. Because good quality 5 ply cookware are good enough. Somehow every company who made similar (look wise also almost same) copper core cookware have discontinued it. So I hope 🤞🏻 it’s not quality issue.
Just came up to your show love it thank you for your great explanations and everything question because I needed to buy a great stainless steel pans. Which one is better made in or Ledgend
Thank you so much! Always appreciate kindness and kind people like you. If made in is still made in USA and Italy then for steel quality I would choose Made-in. For construction quality Legend is just as good but made in handles are a little more comfortable to hold. If you can afford the more expensive Legend set, I believe you have more options with Legend than Made in. If you are buying a couple of pieces than go with Made in. My son is in culinary school in Paris and he was super-impressed with made-in when he tried it out. The lower end Legend set is not as good in quality compared to made in. I hope that helps!
Thank you, chef yes it does help I will get legend cooper core stainless steal pots my husband giving it to me as a gift. Thank you so much for replying.
@@jayasuriyas2604 GHEE is also made from Refined oils for the vegetarians and vegans. I have seen this in many stores. Plus it is also made from Butter, not milk
Thank you for sharing your experience couple questions. I saw the interviews that you did for the legend made it in and now Costco has All-clad I think it’s 299 do you think it’s a good buy?
I find that I only really appreciate high end SS on a few select pieces. A copper core skillet is expensive, but a dream to use for acidic foods. I like my stockpot and sauce pans to have a nice sandwich for heat dispersion. I really don't need sandwiched sidewalls or copper core in these applications. The vast majority of my cooking is done in carbon steel or cast iron, and these are preferred, but they are heavy, cannot handle acidity, and will be destroyed by strangers who don't know how to properly care for them.
I’ll stick with my All-Clad 5D pans. I’m just one person, so I don’t need a cookware set. I buy a pan as I need it, and I needed a new skillet. I’ve used my All Clad 5D stainless steel nonstick fry pan 3 times so far. I love it, food glides around the pan, and I don’t need to put much olive oil in pan. I finally figured out how to get more caramelization on onions, cooking them longer. Cooked shrimp with onions, garlic, and organic baby Bella mushrooms. Came out delicious using a little Tamari sauce. What I like about All Clads website, they have 4 videos for each of there lines. A chef shows you how to clean and use them, also to use them on medium to low heat, not on high. Next pan I might get is there stock pot/Dutch oven. Debating whether to get there 5D all stainless steel or the stainless steel with nonstick. I have two of there hard anodized 4 quart and 2 1/2 quart non stick when they were on sale. The skillet cleans up beautifully.
Thanks for sharing that. The trip to caramelizing onions is to add a little water first and let them wilt until the water evaporates before you add the oil. Give it a try!
Unfortunately that Kirkland set is no longer available. I would lean more towards the higher end legend set as a better set. The Kirkland is better than the lower end set.
Honestly I just use a 12" pan and a 8qt pot and that's it :P I also have 8"(10"?) non-stick pans for stuff like pancakes etc. might get a sauce pan too tho it seems useful for small liquids or pasta as the large 8qt pan needs too much water I do wish I had a demeyere pan so I could use my dishwasher instead of washing my pans by hand
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience about SS.❤ What are your thoughts about Kitchen-aid 5 ply stainless steel set sold in Costco? $ 399.99. I like the set, but they haven’t mentioned about the type of stainless steel they are made of- which make me puzzled 😕
Most likely because it would be incredibly expensive if it was solid stainless steel. Manufactures have figured out a way of adding certain metals into the middle of stainless steel so that the heat distribution is better and more efficient. This is proven to be a huge plus when you’re dealing with induction it is definitely not something to avoid. But you should avoid what they call a clad bottom because those are a sign of an inferior set of stainless steel cookware. Hope that helps! All the best!
About 40 years ago I bought a set of cookware and, over time, I realized all of its shortcomings. Subsequently, I purchase commercial quality pots and pans at local restaurant supply places…for a lot less than any set.
I'm sometimes tempted to buy a set, but the price often stops me from doing so. I now have BK pans from the Netherlands (awesome price/quality balance for me) , Demeyere (that hurt), WMF(Price/Quality wise i would rather buy BK again), Fiskars from Finland (no complaints) and my latest impulse buy a Karaca pan from Turkey (80% off, but wow, the quality is shockingly lower). This mish mash of pots mean i cannot stack them. I need 2 cupboards to store them. This is why i am considering a set. Although having individual plans does allow you say goodbye to a pot faster than i setpan(i imagine). Anyways, it's there an argument to be made for our against sets/individual pots?
I prefer to buy individual cookware. Some companies just do a better job than others with each component. I have yet to find a brand better than Demeyere but I am very intrigued by BK. Thanks for the suggestion!
What is your opinion of commercial grade stainless steel used in Vigor cookware used mostly in restaurants? Good for home kitchens? Like to see a review some day.
I have some of their products in my restaurant. I purchased them from Webstaurant Store. They’re utilitarian you can beat the daylights out of them. The bottoms are clad. They are not terribly cheap as a set. Have you ever use them?
The more affordable stainless steel looks like a great set. I’m gonna look into them and see if they sell separates. have an old Marco Pierre White 3.5 liter quart pot that is stainless steel with a very thick copper ring around the bottom. It’s not a disc of copper, it’s more like a thick band of copper. I think it’s discontinued. It’s a heavy pot and it cooks beautifully. Copper definitely is superior to all other metals for cooking, but I really don’t enjoy lifting heavy cookware and copper is so $$$. I saw a video from the guy on the Prudent Reviews channel who did a review of their fry pan and he showed his pan with the handle that came off. It popped off when he picked it up one day. He said they sent him another one and he thinks they fixed the problem, but I wasn’t surprised. Riveted can be a hassle to clean around but heavy pots and pans need them. There is a high end brand whose name i can't remember that has the rivets underneath a sheet of metal so you don’t see them. I'm scared to buy any enameled pots or pans from China over lead fears. I didn't know their stainless steel can be dangerous also.
@@AwareHouseChef I meant to say Prudent Reviews reviewed the Demeyere fry pan. Sorry about that. I'm surprised such a thing would happen to such an expensive pan also. I am leaning more towards the stainless steel for sure, but I want to do some more research and see if there is a sale. I've heard that the best time to buy cookware is May and June due to June weddings and brides having it on their registry so I will keep checking.
So when you quoted the manufacturer stated Safe operating temperatures of tested Cookware ranging from $375-500-600 degrees i hit pause and Googled Melting points of Aluminum & Stainless Steel and saw 1200° for Aluminum and 2500° for Stainless steel..... which is Far Beyond what Home Stoves/Oven's can reach... And Also What the Hell is Anyone Cooking at such High Temperature for say longer than 10mins ??
I think the reason why it is dangerous is because people forget stuff on the stove. Then they are hesitant to throw away the cookware, unaware that they’ve leached toxic metals into their home, and out of their cookware because these Pieces of cookware, they’re not made with pure metal. Also, broilers can reach temperatures at least into the 900°F range in a home.
@@AwareHouseChef my mother's 1st Rule/ Lesson in Cooking was this....If You Burn It You Eat It....aka Pay Attention 2 What You Are Doing When Cooking because Food Isn't CHEAP
I just purchased my first set of quality stainless. I like to cook but for years I used nonstick. So much lost time. Purchased members mark tri ply after much research. Should out last me at this point.
The best set is one that you create yourself. Most of my stainless steel is Belgique and that has taken a lot of abuse in 30+ years. The rest are Cuisinart and Vigor. Testers grumble about Merten & Storck carbon steel but I like it the best and has nothing to do with the $26 price. I have little restaurant cooking experience as the majority of my cooking career has been in public soup kitchens and homeless shelters. Toss in some catering jobs and that sums it up.
It is thought to find quality stainless at that price. Your best bet would be to buy individual pieces at a store like Marshals or a really well maintained used set.
ikea actually had a really good set we bought years ago for 100$, you can still buy the individual pots and pans. good solid construction, works with electric, gas, or induction burners. and none of it is showing any wear. definitely check them out. you dont need to spend a 1000$ for good cookware. all these yuppy stores selling a pot or pan for 500$ make me laugh, and dont even get me started on the sets, jesus lol.
CyberMonday deal is $494 for the 14pc SS on Amazon; No sale on the 14pc Copper Core: $999. I've been waiting to see if the Kirkland CC would be back, but after seeing this, I think I can give-up on that now. There is a members only price for the All-Clad 14pc Copper Core set thru Costco: $1,349.99. I believe I like the selection of the All-Clad set better. The price... not so much.
I’m going to give away my age a little. The problem with some of the younger people is they think they can buy their way into being a good cook. The age of instant gratification. Sorry but it ain’t gonna happen.
@@AwareHouseChef I think a desire to be the best and always improve is key to being a good cook. This whole series on cookware reminds me of people that buy 800 dollar fishing reels and rods. Don't buy junk but you don't have to buy the most expensive thing out there either. Our first set was magnalite and I still use it almost daily. That stuff wasn't cheap either but we got it on sale in the early 80s.
@@AwareHouseChefwhat do you recommend that is similar to Kirkland set? I need a new set for a family of 6. I cook a lot and need something affordable and durable.
Thanks for your reply, either way , I’m looking at purchasing the 5 ply, seems like a great alternative to the more expensive brands., really appreciate your review.
I would rather spend a little more money and buy Made in America pans than made in china. And I disagree with you that the workmanship is the same. Chinese made products are far inferior!!😅
I still have my old Farberware set, with many additional pieces. My late mother-in-law gave it to me for my wedding 45 years ago. It’s as good as new and I’m a serious cook. I’ll have it to the end of my days.
Out of curiosity are they magnetic? My mother in law gave us a set from Germany called Fissler. Non-magnetic
Just started - Yes one can. Average households don't need expensive top of the line which are very expensive
Absolutely agree. I’m a home cook and have cooked professionally. Even with a “fair” quality SS set, it’s more important to your cooking to understand how to use your heat source and to be familiar with the particular properties of your pots and pans.
@@Mrs.TJTaylor Yep
I don't believe there's any reason to fork out a lot of money for pots and pans if you aren't a very experienced cook and you're going to burn dinner every night. Wait until there's improvement and then buy a set that will outlast you! 💕💕💕
@@therealnancycarol One can buy a complete or as needed Stainless 3 layer cookware - the middle core being Aluminum for much less and should last for many years.
Correct Deymyere CAN be used with broiler well above 500F, it says so, however it also says that there will be a permanent discolouration above that temperature.
So while you can do it without inflicting any functional damage to Deymyere dont do it, as it would be a pitty to such a pretty pan!
What are your thoughts on Tramontina stainless clad cookware?
It feels cheap to me
Great review, agree with the perspective. Much needed and very credible. Thank you.
Thank you ! I appreciate you a lot. All the best!
Ok, it's black friday, do I get the Legend 14 pc copper core, the AllClad 14 pc copper core or the demeyere atlantis 10 pc stainless steel?
for my wife.
It depends on how many components you need. My first choice would be Demere. My second choice would be all clad but from what I understand a lot of their pots and pans are coming from China now so I would go with the legend Copper core as a second choice
Wow, quick response, thanks! Demeyere is out of stock on Amazon, Legend is on sale for about 630$, and All Clad is not on sale and is 1,699$. I wonder if Demeyere will go on black friday sale.
@@AwareHouseChef
Very interesting and informative video. I have a large set of All-Clad that I've had for 20 or 30 years.Some of those larger pans I've never used. Love that All-Clad!
Now it's just me, and I find myself using a few old Lodge cast iron pans, but mostly a carbon steel wok and I don't even know what the name is or where I bought it. I use it for everything. If I was younger and didn't have so much cookware, I would be interested in the Legend though. Probably the copper, if it's not too heavy. It's a very pretty set of pans. 💕💕💕
Thank you for sharing! All the best!
I have a Belgique set with the disc bottom that I bought 35 years ago. It had served me well; a couple of the plastic lid tops have faded with time - that's all. I see these reviews and get intrigued but really can't justify buying a fancy new set when my old standbys still work great.
Good old standbys! Have a few myself. Cheers!
After 30+ years Belgique has stood the test of time in my home. It's survived my kids and that says a lot. I have other brands to make up my set and they do well for me.
hi, great video. If money is taken out of the equation entirely, what would you say is the best 11-12 inch fry pan for induction ? thank you so much, i really appreciate the input.
Demeyere. Hands down. Cheers
I have an old heavy Kirkland huge 12 " frypan. It works but when it's heated,the plys separate! Yessir. It does. I sti.. use it but deal w/situation.
I just brought me my first Stainless steel set. Waiting for it to be delivered, Got mine from Legend. Came across this video.
All the best!
WoW excellent reviews! Great detail! Thank you 🙏🏼
Glad it was helpful! My pleasure!
Which ceramic pan is best in this price range; blue diamond,Amazon basics,kichly or Jamie Oliver tefal .? Thank you
I have not used any of them. For me, those brands tend to all be the same caliber and not very good quality when you have to pay a spokes person to represent your product you have to cut corners somewhere else.
oh my god, it's only been 6 months and those sets are DOUBLE.
Terrible!
How would you compare either set to the Made In line of stainless steel?
I reviewed made in in one of my older videos. The copper core is more in line with the made in. I would even say heftier construction. Ian not sure if made in increased their product line. Legend offers more options I believe but I have not been on made in’s site in a while. I do love that made-in source their steel in Italy or the US. Not sure if that has changed.
@AwareHouseChef thank you so much for replying! Legend has more options for their copper core line than made in. Right now, the sets are about the same price so I was debating between the two. Do you prefer one over the other in terms of performance?
Many people who own All Clad have owned them for years and years sometimes 20+ years and they are still holding up well and performing. Buy once cry once. You get what you pay for.
I want aluminium or copper pots which can last pls tell me how much a set
I bought so many pieces of Hestan, I only have a couple more pieces I want. I wish Hestan had a steamer. Speaking of not getting burned, I would love your suggestions about potholders.
Hi Kathleen! Isn’t Hestan just the best? I was at their wine tasting room in Yontsville a few weeks ago . My wife really likes their baking pans. A good replacement for the steam basket is All-clad stainless. For potholders I have been through them all. I just used dense Terry cloth cotton towels. They get dirt and go in the wash. As long as they are not wet they work great. Good to hear from you!
@@AwareHouseChef I love their baking pans too, they are amazing. I just noticed the other day they had a wine tasting room and thought how wonderful it would be to go. Dense Terry cloth towels sounds like a great idea, thanks!
@@Kathleen67. my pleasure!!
Thank you for all the effort you put into this! Really helpful.
I appreciate your kindness thank you so much. It is my pleasure. All the best!
What is the biggest size in liters?
Love the Kirkland set!❤️
Why were copper core ss cookware discontinued? Can you throw some light on reason of discontinuation?
I believe because they may have been made by all-clad outside the USA. I think all-clad prides itself as a USA based company and this may have interfered with their business model.
@@AwareHouseChef thanks for replying. Actually I thought what if it’s some quality issue or it’s just unnecessary increase in production cost (thereby resulting in increased selling price) …. Because good quality 5 ply cookware are good enough.
Somehow every company who made similar (look wise also almost same) copper core cookware have discontinued it. So I hope 🤞🏻 it’s not quality issue.
Thanks for the comparison! Have you ever compared calphalon pans? I would be interested in your thoughts about those.
Not yet! I am on the fence about the brand. Thank you for your kindness!
Just came up to your show love it thank you for your great explanations and everything question because I needed to buy a great stainless steel pans. Which one is better made in or Ledgend
Thank you so much! Always appreciate kindness and kind people like you. If made in is still made in USA and Italy then for steel quality I would choose Made-in. For construction quality Legend is just as good but made in handles are a little more comfortable to hold. If you can afford the more expensive Legend set, I believe you have more options with Legend than Made in. If you are buying a couple of pieces than go with Made in. My son is in culinary school in Paris and he was super-impressed with made-in when he tried it out. The lower end Legend set is not as good in quality compared to made in. I hope that helps!
Thank you, chef yes it does help I will get legend cooper core stainless steal pots my husband giving it to me as a gift. Thank you so much for replying.
I think is 14 pieces
What do you think of the 3 ply legend ss set it’s on Amazon right now for 179?
My apologies but i am unfamiliar with their 3-ply set
Nice sweatshirt. I have been to Block Island. It is pretty cool.
I wrote a whole chapter about it in the book I published in 2008. It’s the closest thing to New England paradise you will find. All the best!
picked up the SS 12 inch from goodwill for 7 bucks!
That’s unbeatable!
I saw at Costco they have a 12 pcs set of henckels clad stainless steel set. I was wondering if you could review those? Thanks
I will check it out
As far as seasoning pans etc; I have found that Real EV Olive oil works the best and the runner up is Dairy based GHEE.
Good to know!
It's ghee only if it's made from milk. So it's just ghee.
@@jayasuriyas2604 GHEE is also made from Refined oils for the vegetarians and vegans. I have seen this in many stores. Plus it is also made from Butter, not milk
Thank you for sharing your experience couple questions. I saw the interviews that you did for the legend made it in and now Costco has All-clad I think it’s 299 do you think it’s a good buy?
Mine does not seem to carry it. Seems like a very good price. How many pieces?
I wish you checked if the rims are sealed so I can see if I can dishwash them or not
@@Amybnuy Definetly can wash them on the dishwasher, for sure
@@AwareHouseChef Oh they have sealed rims?! nice! the video made them look exposed
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Yiasou!!
I find that I only really appreciate high end SS on a few select pieces. A copper core skillet is expensive, but a dream to use for acidic foods. I like my stockpot and sauce pans to have a nice sandwich for heat dispersion. I really don't need sandwiched sidewalls or copper core in these applications.
The vast majority of my cooking is done in carbon steel or cast iron, and these are preferred, but they are heavy, cannot handle acidity, and will be destroyed by strangers who don't know how to properly care for them.
Thank you for sharing! I like carbon steel myself. Cheers
Really useful video. Can I just say that on the bar chart, colour coding the 5ply bars orange was very confusing 😂
@@Badg3r001 thank you! I will look into that and make corrections for future videos. Cheers!
I’ll stick with my All-Clad 5D pans. I’m just one person, so I don’t need a cookware set. I buy a pan as I need it, and I needed a new skillet. I’ve used my All Clad 5D stainless steel nonstick fry pan 3 times so far. I love it, food glides around the pan, and I don’t need to put much olive oil in pan. I finally figured out how to get more caramelization on onions, cooking them longer. Cooked shrimp with onions, garlic, and organic baby Bella mushrooms. Came out delicious using a little Tamari sauce. What I like about All Clads website, they have 4 videos for each of there lines. A chef shows you how to clean and use them, also to use them on medium to low heat, not on high. Next pan I might get is there stock pot/Dutch oven. Debating whether to get there 5D all stainless steel or the stainless steel with nonstick. I have two of there hard anodized 4 quart and 2 1/2 quart non stick when they were on sale. The skillet cleans up beautifully.
Thanks for sharing that. The trip to caramelizing onions is to add a little water first and let them wilt until the water evaporates before you add the oil. Give it a try!
How would you compare Kirkland to the Legend ?
Unfortunately that Kirkland set is no longer available. I would lean more towards the higher end legend set as a better set. The Kirkland is better than the lower end set.
Just checked here in Germany.
The 12" pan from legend alone costs around 300$ here......YIKES
Wow! Sorry about that. In Germany? I am certain that the quality of your cookware is outstanding !
Honestly I just use a 12" pan and a 8qt pot and that's it :P
I also have 8"(10"?) non-stick pans for stuff like pancakes etc.
might get a sauce pan too tho it seems useful for small liquids or pasta as the large 8qt pan needs too much water
I do wish I had a demeyere pan so I could use my dishwasher instead of washing my pans by hand
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience about SS.❤
What are your thoughts about Kitchen-aid 5 ply stainless steel set sold in Costco? $ 399.99.
I like the set, but they haven’t mentioned about the type of stainless steel they are made of- which make me puzzled 😕
My pleasure. I will take a look at it. I should be there this week. All the best!
Oh sorry to tell you, I think they are only available online.
Did you get a chance to look at those?
@@AwareHouseChefwere you able to check out the kitchen aid stainless 5 ply ? There on sale now and curious if they’re worth it or not
Why do stainless sets have different material "cores?" Do all stainless sets have this? Should I avoid it or is it a plus?
Most likely because it would be incredibly expensive if it was solid stainless steel. Manufactures have figured out a way of adding certain metals into the middle of stainless steel so that the heat distribution is better and more efficient. This is proven to be a huge plus when you’re dealing with induction it is definitely not something to avoid. But you should avoid what they call a clad bottom because those are a sign of an inferior set of stainless steel cookware. Hope that helps! All the best!
About 40 years ago I bought a set of cookware and, over time, I realized all of its shortcomings. Subsequently, I purchase commercial quality pots and pans at local restaurant supply places…for a lot less than any set.
That’s the story of my life…
I will be doing this Monday
Stainless steel or aluminum?
@@katherinegeorge2400 stainless plus some carbon steel and cast iron.
I want pots/ pans that are 3ply-5ply aluminum or copper core - that’s all that matters
I'm sometimes tempted to buy a set, but the price often stops me from doing so. I now have BK pans from the Netherlands (awesome price/quality balance for me) , Demeyere (that hurt), WMF(Price/Quality wise i would rather buy BK again), Fiskars from Finland (no complaints) and my latest impulse buy a Karaca pan from Turkey (80% off, but wow, the quality is shockingly lower). This mish mash of pots mean i cannot stack them. I need 2 cupboards to store them. This is why i am considering a set. Although having individual plans does allow you say goodbye to a pot faster than i setpan(i imagine). Anyways, it's there an argument to be made for our against sets/individual pots?
I prefer to buy individual cookware. Some companies just do a better job than others with each component. I have yet to find a brand better than Demeyere but I am very intrigued by BK. Thanks for the suggestion!
What is your opinion of commercial grade stainless steel used in Vigor cookware used mostly in restaurants? Good for home kitchens? Like to see a review some day.
I have some of their products in my restaurant. I purchased them from Webstaurant Store. They’re utilitarian you can beat the daylights out of them. The bottoms are clad. They are not terribly cheap as a set. Have you ever use them?
@@AwareHouseChef I am considering buying some, and wanted a professional opinion. Thank you, I will give them a try.
The more affordable stainless steel looks like a great set. I’m gonna look into them and see if they sell separates. have an old Marco Pierre White 3.5 liter quart pot that is stainless steel with a very thick copper ring around the bottom. It’s not a disc of copper, it’s more like a thick band of copper. I think it’s discontinued. It’s a heavy pot and it cooks beautifully. Copper definitely is superior to all other metals for cooking, but I really don’t enjoy lifting heavy cookware and copper is so $$$. I saw a video from the guy on the Prudent Reviews channel who did a review of their fry pan and he showed his pan with the handle that came off. It popped off when he picked it up one day. He said they sent him another one and he thinks they fixed the problem, but I wasn’t surprised. Riveted can be a hassle to clean around but heavy pots and pans need them. There is a high end brand whose name i can't remember that has the rivets underneath a sheet of metal so you don’t see them. I'm scared to buy any enameled pots or pans from China over lead fears. I didn't know their stainless steel can be dangerous also.
Thanks for sharing. They’re both well made. I’m surprised that the handle popped off. Let me know what you end up with. Cheers
@@AwareHouseChef I meant to say Prudent Reviews reviewed the Demeyere fry pan. Sorry about that. I'm surprised such a thing would happen to such an expensive pan also. I am leaning more towards the stainless steel for sure, but I want to do some more research and see if there is a sale. I've heard that the best time to buy cookware is May and June due to June weddings and brides having it on their registry so I will keep checking.
I want to see you review a solid silver pan haha
Imagine?
So when you quoted the manufacturer stated Safe operating temperatures of tested Cookware ranging from $375-500-600 degrees i hit pause and Googled Melting points of Aluminum & Stainless Steel and saw 1200° for Aluminum and 2500° for Stainless steel..... which is Far Beyond what Home Stoves/Oven's can reach... And Also What the Hell is Anyone Cooking at such High Temperature for say longer than 10mins ??
I think the reason why it is dangerous is because people forget stuff on the stove. Then they are hesitant to throw away the cookware, unaware that they’ve leached toxic metals into their home, and out of their cookware because these Pieces of cookware, they’re not made with pure metal. Also, broilers can reach temperatures at least into the 900°F range in a home.
@@AwareHouseChef my mother's 1st Rule/ Lesson in Cooking was this....If You Burn It You Eat It....aka Pay Attention 2 What You Are Doing When Cooking because Food Isn't CHEAP
I was just thinking about this type of topic after watching the Balsamic Vinegar video
I don’t think you have mind control😂 Glad the timing worked out. Cheers!
I just purchased my first set of quality stainless. I like to cook but for years I used nonstick. So much lost time. Purchased members mark tri ply after much research. Should out last me at this point.
Im having a hard time finding good 430 18/0 nickel free stainless steel cookware ... ideally fully clad and 3mm in thickness
The best set is one that you create yourself. Most of my stainless steel is Belgique and that has taken a lot of abuse in 30+ years. The rest are Cuisinart and Vigor. Testers grumble about Merten & Storck carbon steel but I like it the best and has nothing to do with the $26 price.
I have little restaurant cooking experience as the majority of my cooking career has been in public soup kitchens and homeless shelters. Toss in some catering jobs and that sums it up.
I am looking to buy a kitchen set my budget is between $200 & $350 please help me buy the best cookware stainless steel set for my money
It is thought to find quality stainless at that price. Your best bet would be to buy individual pieces at a store like Marshals or a really well maintained used set.
ikea actually had a really good set we bought years ago for 100$, you can still buy the individual pots and pans. good solid construction, works with electric, gas, or induction burners. and none of it is showing any wear. definitely check them out. you dont need to spend a 1000$ for good cookware. all these yuppy stores selling a pot or pan for 500$ make me laugh, and dont even get me started on the sets, jesus lol.
LOL - the 5 ply is now 599,00, so much for the video's 199.00 price tag!
Haven’t checked but I believe it. Things have doubled since I released that video. I hope something gives. All the best.
CyberMonday deal is $494 for the 14pc SS on Amazon; No sale on the 14pc Copper Core: $999. I've been waiting to see if the Kirkland CC would be back, but after seeing this, I think I can give-up on that now. There is a members only price for the All-Clad 14pc Copper Core set thru Costco: $1,349.99. I believe I like the selection of the All-Clad set better. The price... not so much.
Nontoxic?
I’m going to give away my age a little.
The problem with some of the younger people is they think they can buy their way into being a good cook.
The age of instant gratification.
Sorry but it ain’t gonna happen.
Part gift, part discipline, lots of time in the kitchen and some descent equipment. No way around it.
@@AwareHouseChef I think a desire to be the best and always improve is key to being a good cook.
This whole series on cookware reminds me of people that buy 800 dollar fishing reels and rods.
Don't buy junk but you don't have to buy the most expensive thing out there either.
Our first set was magnalite and I still use it almost daily.
That stuff wasn't cheap either but we got it on sale in the early 80s.
Oh man they discontinued the Kirkland sad face
I have seen other varieties. I think they are actually better in quality. Cheers
@@AwareHouseChefwhat do you recommend that is similar to Kirkland set? I need a new set for a family of 6. I cook a lot and need something affordable and durable.
I don’t believe 304 stainless steel is the same as 18/10 stainless steel.
To the best of my knowledge they are used interchangeably in the industry.
Thanks for your reply, either way , I’m looking at purchasing the 5 ply, seems like a great alternative to the more expensive brands., really appreciate your review.
@flg5347 my pleasure! Cheers!
The 18/10 is 316 grade stainless steel
Prices went up for legend,$100 more lol
That was then…
It's up to $999. now. 😢
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Legend is way over my budget. Lol
Even more so now. 🥲
I would rather spend a little more money and buy Made in America pans than made in china. And I disagree with you that the workmanship is the same. Chinese made products are far inferior!!😅