(Part 2) Best chefs pans according to redditors

My parents' house burned down around Thanksgiving and they asked me for pot & pan recommendations as they rebuild. Here's a list I sent them of things that ought to last forever but won't break the bank (no Mauviel, Staub, All-Clad, Le Creuset, etc). #1 on the list is a 12" Lodge skillet, just like the one we have. :)

• 12" cast iron skillet, along these lines: http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-L10SK3-Pre-Seasoned-Skillet-12-Inch/dp/B00006JSUB/
  
• 8-12qt stock pot. Here's a reasonably priced 10qt model: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-76610-26G-Classic-10-Quart-Stockpot/dp/B007HN67KU
  
• 2.5qt sauce pan (optional)
  
• 3.5qt chef's pan (not optional), similar to this (the rounded bottom/edges is critical): http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinox-Elite-Quart-Covered-Chefs/dp/B001BKKB3Y
  
• Stainless roasting pan (root vegetables, turkey, etc): http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-MCP117-16BR-MultiClad-Stainless-Rectangular/dp/B0041Q409G
  
• 5-7qt enameled cast iron dutch oven (we use this as our primary soup pot. We only use our stock pot for pasta or when we're making soup for a really large crowd): http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-EC6D43-Enameled-Island-6-Quart/dp/B000N501BK
  
• Cuisinart electric kettle (this is SOOOOOOOOO much more efficient than either the microwave or the stovetop -- we never knew what we were missing until we bought it): http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CPK-17-PerfecTemp-1-7-Liter-Stainless/dp/B003KYSLNQ
  
• Measuring cups and spoons: http://www.amazon.com/Kitchenmade-Stainless-Steel-Measuring-Stackable/dp/B00IRQNHTK and http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Stainless-Steel-Piece-Measuring/dp/B000P0W4MC
  
• Pyrex measuring cups (a 2qt and a 4qt)
  
• Nesting glass mixing bowls: http://www.amazon.com/Luminarc-Stackable-9-Piece-Bowl-Set/dp/B000V6W5ZG
  
• Large stainless steel (lightweight) mixing bowl. I'm not sure exactly how big ours is, but it's probably similar to this. We use it when we make salads for crowds, or any time we don't want to crowd whatever we're preparing. http://www.amazon.com/Thunder-Group-Mixing-Bowl-13-Quart/dp/B001E0HQSO
  
• Colander (pasta, veggies): http://www.amazon.com/Bellemain-Micro-perforated-Stainless-5-quart-Colander/dp/B00O97D0DO
  
• Strainer (berries, rinsing beans):http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-8-Inch-Double-Strainer/dp/B00004OCLX

I suppose THESE in aluminum aren't terrible for the budget minded, You can find several different varieties for around 15-20 bucks. They include folding spork, bamboo spatula and other goodies.

The One Egg Wonder is popular with the UL community, just chop that handle off. Be mindful of the "one egg" deffinition as this pan is 4.75" around, i.e. SMALL but lightish.

If you want something that actually functions as a frying pan, I use THIS but it comes in heavier @ about 10.5 oz. I use it rarely but it actually works for frying where the THIN titanium/aluminum pans do NOT.

You must properly "season" the MSR pan, but it works beautifully.

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>Ein vernünftiger Ofenhandschuh ist da auch eine gute Ergänzung.

Stimmt, vor allem wenn man anfängt Brot zu backen. ;) Gibt es auch mit Fingern relativ günstig, so dass man bessere Kontrolle hat.

>Da nehme ich gerne mal Deine Anregung auf, doch mal was mit Antihaft dazu zu holen.Kannst Du da etwas empfehlen?

Ich glaub, wenn man nur Fisch und Omelette bei mittlerer Hitze macht und nur mit Kunststoffpfannenhebern (am besten sogar Weichplastik), ist die Pfanne echt egal. Nimm irgendwas günstiges. Ich hab so eine Tefal Jamie Oliver Pfanne (ja, ich schäm mich selbst dafür etwas mit Endorsement zu kaufen), einfach weil die mal reduziert war, als ich eine gesucht habe. Bin damit voll zufrieden, aber halte trotzdem überhaupt Nichts von derartigen "Ich druck meinen Namen aufs Produkt"-Programmen. ;)

Meine Skeppshult 28cm Pfanne ist ja mein eigentlicher Liebling, also die hier: https://www.amazon.de/Skeppshult-0285T-Servierpfanne-Gusseisen-Holzgriff/dp/B001NKHUWM

Mit 3,4kg den meisten wahrscheinlich zu schwer, aber ich find das Ding Hammer. Hatte nach langer Zeit auch eine Wahnsinnspatina, die schon in Nonstickgefilde kam. Wollte ich sogar schon wieder für sensiblere Sachen ausprobieren und dann hab ich sie beim Einbrennen (nach jeder Benutzung eine hauchdünne Schicht Leinöl mit Küchentuch einreiben und einmal zum Rauchpunkt bringen) leider eine gute Stunde lang auf dem Herd vergessen und die komplette Patina hat sich weggebrannt und ist heruntergerieselt. :D Jetzt darf ich wieder neu anfangen, dauert sicher Wochen, aber wenn man sie einfach vorsichtig benutzt und genug Öl verwendet, ergibt sich das ja quasi von selbst.

Bevor ich die Kupferpfannen hatte, hab ich zu häufig Sachen in den Gusspfannen gemacht, die der Patina aufgrund von Säure nicht dienlich waren. Erst seit ich die richtige Pfanne für die richtige Anwendung nehme, entwickelt sich auch eine super Patina. Ist für deine Le Creuset Pfanne ja wahrscheinlich auch wichtig, wenn du nicht die alten Modelle hast, bei denen die Pfanneninnenseite selbst auch emailliert ist.

The thing to get for stir fries is a saucier pan or chef’s pan. I have one of these and its one of my favorite pieces of cookware. Its great for both stir fry and pasta sauce which, for me, starts with sauteed onions and green pepper.

> I've never seen an anodized aluminum pan that didn't in asterisks/fine print somewhere indicate that it actually had a PTFE coating.
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Here you go. I used to have one of these (They were much cheaper then. I guess Calphalon no longer makes these and the current pricing is for those who really want one). Straight hard anodized aluminum. It wasn't a bad cooking surface, better than a non-stick for browning. I ended up giving mine away when I got a cast iron skillet.

I really like my DeBuyer Choc I got last year. I do not baby them at all and they are almost like new. https://www.amazon.com/Round-Non-stick-Aluminum-11-Inch-Handle/dp/B001CFJGUC/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1511639992&sr=8-10&keywords=de+buyer+nonstick

For a nonstick we'd recommend either Scanpan which is sold on amazon and williams-sonoma. We have a large saute from them and it is awesome. A little more heft than traditional nonstick though so it may not be great for some folks.

Another option is Beka. We spoke with their rep at the Housewares Show back in March and they really know their stuff. They also offer a 3 year guarantee on the nonstick, which is a rarity

Are these okay?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NAU8L76/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YV5XNU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YV5Y8O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

I think it's bigger than 3 quart. I have a 6 quart all-clad and I don't think it's much bigger than the one in the video.

https://www.amazon.ca/All-Clad-8701004844-Stainless-Dishwasher-Essential/dp/B00757OVY2/ref=sr_1_33?keywords=all+clad+4+quart&qid=1557708005&s=gateway&sr=8-33