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Pots and pans

Stainless Steel

Quite some time ago I settled to use the brand Demeyere for stainless steel pots and pans. I own the following:

  • Demeyere Proline 7 frying pan in 28 cm (22 cm bottom diameter)

  • Demeyere Proline 7 frying pan in 24 cm (18 cm bottom diameter)

  • Demeyere Atlantis conical sauté pan, 20 cm (14 cm bottom diameter)

  • Demeyere Atlantis saucepan, 14 cm

I also used to have a conical sauté pan in 14 cm, but due to its conical nature, this was way too small. I might want to add one with 18 cm (12 cm bottom) though.

I ordered most of them via BetterKitchen.de except there was a particular deal, like one I've found on CoolBlue.

Demeyere Proline vs. Atlantis

Note that the Proline is only available for frying pans, while the Atlantis line for other cookware equals in design. Here’s an answer I got from the Zwilling customer support via e-mail in 2020:

Non-stick

Non-stick to me is kind of a throwaway-article, so I think it doesn’t make sense to "BIFL" (buy it for life). I’ve waited for Amazon deals and now own:

  • Tefal E85604 Jamie Oliver 24 cm (now recoated)

  • Tefal E85602 Jamie Oliver 20 cm

  • Tefal E3040444 Jamie Oliver 24 cm

When I'd buy new ones I think I'd go for a Tramontina or Winco aluminum pan.

Recoating

I discovered a service that offers recoatings for non-stick pans. I gave it a try and was really satisfied with the optics; I need to find out how cooking works though. I might buy more expensive pans in the future and just consider recoating them, therefore not regarding non-stick pans as throaway.

Iron pans, forged

I own two sizes of the Series 652 from the company Turk.

Cast iron

At home, I don’t quite use cast iron, I have some skillets from Petromax and Lodge though that I use on my gas grill (a simple Outdoorchef 420 series).

Dutch Ovens

I distinct between Dutch ovens for home/stove use (a.k.a. cocotte or casserole dish), and bbq/fireplace use.

  • For home, I own a Staub 22 cm / 2,6l round casserole (Amazon)

  • For the fireplace, I have more than I’m willing to admit from the Petromax brand, in all sizes and with or without feet.

Last modified: 20 January 2025