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[sage]

Im hoping to get some pans in the sales butI have no idea as to what I want. What do you all have.

 

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[Egluntyne]

I have a set of John Lewis pans. The have been super.

[Looney]

I have Circulon pans, they're lasting pretty well having been used daily for about 8 years

[majorbloodnock]

Saucepans or frying pans?

 

Personally, I have a set of Le Creuset saucepans and an old inherited casserole of the same make. They've been fantastic for years. For frying pans, I have three cast iron ones of differing sizes which just get better and better. I do not own anything with teflon, hence my pans' continued good performance despite years of high heat, deglazing, scratching, s"Ooops, word censored!"ing and scorching.

[sage]

Saucepans

Always had none stick but fed up of the coating coming off over the years.

 

Sage

[Mrs Webmuppet]

I have a mix of Bodum saucepans and Le Cruset pans/casseroles. The Bodum ones aren't non stick but stuff rarely sticks to them.I have had them quite a while too ( the le Cruset ones are looking ' well loved')

[Cinnamon]

I have a set of John Lewis pans. The have been super.

 

 

Likewise,wouldn't think about anything else after so many years good service now.

My big frying pan got a bit scrotty lately,so I took it back,no receipt,& was given a brand new one

[Mum]

Practical things you may wish to consider:-

- do you want to hang them? In which case you need a hole in the handle

- do you want to store them stacked? Then you need one's with a lid which you can turn upside down to stand the next smallest pan on to.

- do you wear mitts each time you cook? Then you can go for steel handles, if not, you need coated (or burn! Owie!)

- do you have a budget already earmarked for pans? They can range from super cheap to ridiculously expensive! So, do you need some immediately as a quick fix, or do you want to make a long term investment?

 

Who knew the humble pan could brook so many considerations

[Space Chick]

I have 2 sets of pans, depending on what I am doing... I have a set of Tefal professional as I like the non stick.... I also have a set of vision glass pans which are amazing. I always boil veg, make sauces, make purees and mashes in the glass pans, making chillis, curries and general heating I always do in the non stick pans.

 

I echo what people say about the heat in handles.... I need gloves for the glass, not for the Tefal pans.

 

The one thing I would add is what my Nanna always said "Buy cheap, buy twice" I have had several sets of cheap pans over the years, but quality does last longer and works out cheaper in the long run.

[Lesley]

I've had my Stellar set for well over 20 years and they look like new. I can't lift the Le Creuset casserole and frying pan anymore but they're well used as well.

[Lavenders_Blue]

Another vote for John Lewis pans here too

[Sammiboo]

I love my le creuset pans. As said they are very heavy, I make a lot of curries and they are ideal, they also keep the food warm for ages!

[The Dogmother]

I have a lot of good pans of various makes, all bought form T K Maxx or given as presents. I really love my le Creuset pans and they cook very well, I also have an old Italian copper pan which has been handed down to me; that is superb.

[Chickendoodle]

I have Prestige saucepans ( not sure if they exist any more) but I would always go for really good quality stainless steel - I have had mine over 10 years and they are still brilliant. You can use any utensils in them and they scrub up beautifully.

 

I got my frying pan from Lakeland - can't remember the make but it is a stone type finish which takes a while to heat up but needs hardly any oil. It was pretty expensive but I love it (think it is German?)

[Charlottechicken]

I don't like non stick pans and have inherited my grandmother's steel ones, I think they are Swan. They are old and very good! I did add a little one from Wilkinsons which was ridiculously cheap (about £3.50 to £4.50) and is a great little pan with a glass lid. My frying and griddle pans are M&S, non stick and very cheap ( £5 but actually free as bought with the cashback vouchers from my credit card!). Sometimes the old stuff is just the best! I dream about finding great pans in a charity shop but imagine a lot of folk throw them away if house clearing, which is a shame as I have lovely old second hand pyrex stuff, crockery and cutlery too

[chick wiggle]

I got a set of Circulon pans in last years debenhams sale and they are still like new. I have also burned dry a few things in them and they still have come up like new. A bit pricey, but so worth it. Come and have a look at mine Sue and see what you think