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OT - Recommended Nonstick Saute` Pan?

vb4677
vb4677 Posts: 687
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SWMBO mentioned last night that it might be time for us to get a new pan.  She was referring to our large 5qt square-sided nonstick saute pan with a glass lid. 

I see an opportunity to upgrade up and over the "wedding registry quality" we currently have and get a decent piece, but there's no way she's going to go for some extra-expensive brand.  This is for indoor use only - not going on the BGE.

So, what do you recommend I start looking at?  TIA


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  • 1voyager
    1voyager Posts: 1,161
    I've used Calphalon nonstick pans for several years and am pleased with their performance and durability. 
    Large Egg, PGS A40 gasser.
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    edited December 2020
    Scanpan.

    (Note:  their direct website is currently being blocked by malwarebytes for having a trojan, so don't go there.  Sur la table has them if you want to browse:  https://www.surlatable.com/products/cookware/brands/scanpan/)

    If you want to go cheaper, I have been really pleased with inexpensive ceramic coated pans.

    NOLA
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  • nealmgb
    nealmgb Posts: 77
    All Clad nonstick.  Not pricey if you can find a holiday sale at Sur La Table or Williams Sonoma.
    LBGE St. Louis MO
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    edited December 2020
    When it comes to non stick I just go middle of the road and replacing every couple of years. We only use non stick for eggs and everything else goes in the All-Clad stainless. 

    If you get the stainless hot before adding your oil it is virtually non stick anyway.  

    On the non stick I’ve read that it cause premature death of the coating if you use it above medium heat.   

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  • JustBuggin
    JustBuggin Posts: 109
    All Clad. Just replaced our old non-stick All Clad after 17 years with a new one and expect this one to make it that long for sure.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,586
    tfal still makes the 5 quart square with glass lid, i think granite and or ceramic. i dont really see a need for a large nonstick saute pan, i use cast iron enameled or not
    fukahwee maine

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  • scdaf
    scdaf Posts: 177
    Henckels non-stick.  3 piece set at Costco, $60.  Have had a set for a year, just bought another set since they're on sale again.  First set still performs as new.  Never used high heat nor nonstick spray, only oils or butter, not a mark on any of the pans.
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  • Kayak
    Kayak Posts: 700
    We have Anolon. Not terribly impressed. Whatever you do, don't use a metal stick blender in them...

    Bob

    New Cumberland, PA
    XL with the usual accessories

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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    I have a Tramontina  professional non stick pan that I use for eggs. It’s solid and was cheap
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,597
    I am old school. My non-stick is carbon steel and cast iron with a good layer of seasoning. All I need. 
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Mattman3969 said:

    If you get the stainless hot before adding your oil it is virtually non stick anyway.  

    This. Heat the pan, smidge of butter, and eggs will slide right out. All-Clad stainless is practically indestructible in the kitchen. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    caliking said:
    Mattman3969 said:

    If you get the stainless hot before adding your oil it is virtually non stick anyway.  

    This. Heat the pan, smidge of butter, and eggs will slide right out. All-Clad stainless is practically indestructible in the kitchen. 
    I concur. I have no issues with the D5 and eggs. BUT I have a wife that doesn’t understand preheating a pan and adding fat. So the single Nonstick pan in the cabinet was a must for her/us
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • dmchicago
    dmchicago Posts: 4,519
    buzd504 said:
    Scanpan.

    (Note:  their direct website is currently being blocked by malwarebytes for having a trojan, so don't go there.  Sur la table has them if you want to browse:  https://www.surlatable.com/products/cookware/brands/scanpan/)

    If you want to go cheaper, I have been really pleased with inexpensive ceramic coated pans.

    I bought a 3 piece set of Scanpan, probably a year or so ago.

    They are "OK"...not great.

    The issue is uneven heat distribution in the larger pan. Def. a cooler/hotter area issue.

    Also, the first set, the big pan had a convex hump in the middle. Returned the set to Sur La Table for an exchange.

    Wouldn't buy again. I'd go back to All Clad.
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    Dennis - Austin,TX
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  • jetman96
    jetman96 Posts: 127
    I have this Scanpan CS+ (get the lid, too) and have been extremely happy with it. I use it all the time.
    Cincinnati, OH
    Large BGE
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