Anyone have a recommendation on good US made cookware? We a going to replace our pots and pans that are starting to come apart and are having a hard time finding US made. We are looking for the normal range of pots with lids and a few non stick skillets.
I thought All Clad was all US made but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
June 27, 2021, 05:48 AM
2Adefender
Made In cookware. Most of their cookware is made in the US. The carbon steel pans are made in France. It’s all top quality stuff and the prices are reasonable.
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June 27, 2021, 06:48 AM
Gustofer
I went with the All Clad Copper Core which is made in PA. It's spendy at a couple hundred per piece, but it's good stuff. No complaints.
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June 27, 2021, 07:33 AM
bryan11
We went with All Clad made in PA as well. Good stuff, no regrets.
June 27, 2021, 07:55 AM
M1Garandy
I've got All Clad as well. When I bought mine, all the pots and pans were made the US, but the accessories, utensils and whatnot we made offshore.
June 27, 2021, 10:41 AM
tacfoley
Back in 1978, shortly after moving into our MQ in Rheindhalen, we bought a complete set of 'Wonderware' cookpans - Made in the USA stamped on each and every piece.
They've been used every day, not all of them, obviously, but the main items, sometimes twice.
They clean up like new and look to be set to pass on to our granddaughter who can try and wear them out.
I doubt she'll manage.
June 27, 2021, 10:47 AM
bald1
I'm an advocate of individual pieces rather than sets. Start with a great US made cast iron pan from Stargazer. Granted not all made stateside but we have selected pieces from All-Clad, Calphalon, Circulon, Revere, Faberware, Tramontina, and Sitram.
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June 27, 2021, 12:13 PM
SOTAR
I bought a pizza tray from this company. Made in Ohio. It has been great.
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June 27, 2021, 01:58 PM
corsair
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Originally posted by 06wrb: I thought All Clad was all US made but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore.
Which All-Clad lines are NOT made in the US? Can't make a blanket statement about a brand and dismissing without giving some perspective. Is what you found from them that says Made in China, just their price-point, mass-market line or, components like lids or handles?
When replacing or, upgrading your kitchen tools, don't buy into a set. Sets are for gullible know-nothing newly weds, buy the components that you know you'll need and use. I cook A LOT, and all of my pots, pans, knives, tools..they're from a broad variety of manufacturers, all purchased for a specific reason. Matching kitchen items is for interior decorators, and adherents to Restoration Hardware & Magnolia magazine
June 27, 2021, 02:17 PM
ElToro
I traded into a 12 piece copper core al clad set for about 1/2 of retail. Nice stuff if you get the top line copper core pieces. Have added a few single pieces here and there for my wife over the last several years. Usually when I have a few hundred in gift cards at Macy’s and don’t need any clothes.
June 27, 2021, 02:22 PM
06wrb
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Originally posted by corsair:
quote:
Originally posted by 06wrb: I thought All Clad was all US made but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore.
Which All-Clad lines are NOT made in the US? Can't make a blanket statement about a brand and dismissing without giving some perspective. Is what you found from them that says Made in China, just their price-point, mass-market line or, components like lids or handles?
When replacing or, upgrading your kitchen tools, don't buy into a set. Sets are for gullible know-nothing newly weds, buy the components that you know you'll need and use. I cook A LOT, and all of my pots, pans, knives, tools..they're from a broad variety of manufacturers, all purchased for a specific reason. Matching kitchen items is for interior decorators, and adherents to Restoration Hardware & Magnolia magazine
The first one that I clicked on looking yesterday was an anodized pot and was made in China. I move on yesterday. Pulled back up after seeing the recommendations and it looks like more that half is US and certain lines are China or Germany. Looks like we will need to piece together what we want as they come in stock.
Definitely not looking at the sets. They always have things that we do not want or use.
June 27, 2021, 02:25 PM
06wrb
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Originally posted by bald1: I'm an advocate of individual pieces rather than sets. Start with a great US made cast iron pan from Stargazer.
I bought a stargazer cast iron pan a few years ago. Really like it. The wife still prefers her well used Lodge pan.
June 27, 2021, 02:39 PM
kz1000
Still using the Farberware set my parents got as a wedding gift in 1964.
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Aluminum is THE best as to heating up evenly. There are various grades and qualities of al. cookware.
Non stick coated - same as above with one exception, it does not last forever. Life cycle depends on frequency of use and how you take care of it..do not over heat. You Will eventually have to throw them out and replace....yes, really. Cast iron is great, but not for everyone.
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June 29, 2021, 10:10 AM
Gustofer
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Originally posted by photohause: Aluminum is THE best as to heating up evenly.
Actually, copper has the best conductivity.
And, avoiding cooking with and eating off of aluminum is a good idea...IMO.
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