Need a decent frying pan-any pointers?

Bella79

i love my tefal hotspot one it wasnt cheap but the best ive ever had

purpleivy

Dill wrote: »

Hallo

My non-stick frying pan is 2-3 years old now and the non-stick material is coming off a bit, which is putting me off using it..

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for buying a new non-stick pan. Are there any makes that are better than others? (I don't mind paying a bit more for a good quality one.)

I have an ordinary frying pan, but find that omelettes/eggs especially get stuck to it. We cook on an electric cooker, not sure if that makes a difference

I would recommend the SKK range. I have had my large saute pan for about 10 years. Because it has a titanium finish it's still non-stick. It will go in the oven as well, as the handles are of an appropriate material. It may seem like a big investment, but there is no peeling of non-stick surfaces and you won't be buying a new one every year or two.

http://www.cooksparaphernalia.co.uk/skk-pans.html will tell you more about them. I have a large deep saute, very large casserole, frying pan plus 2 ordinary pans and delighted with them all. No good for boiling veg or pasta as it's too long in coming to the boil, but I have the steamer etc for that!

Magentasue

I have a cast iron one like this:


It's not non-stick, well it is now after using and oiling it becomes non-stick. It can also go in the oven and, is supposed to be good for you because iron leeches into food, especially if tomato based.

Pink.

Hi Dill,

There's an earlier thread on frying pan recommendations that may help so I've added your thread to it to keep the suggestions together.

Pink

girly_whirly

In the new issue of Good Food magazine (September) there is a test on non-stick frying pans. Their bargain buy is the George Collection Anodised Frying Pan at £12 for a 24cm pan (available from larger Asda stores).

Here's what they have to say about it...

"This is a real find. Everything from heat retention to design was top-notch. It heated up very quickly and then maintained the temperature evenly. The thoughtful design includes a deep bowl, which helps to prevent splashes. The non-stick surface is easy to clean too. It's suitable for all hobs except induction, but not ovenproof. Dishwasher safe."


Hope it was okay to quote from the magazine.

2cats1kid

I got this one recently
http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0221121

Now I've only had it a couple of months, so no guarantees from me about how it will last, but so far it is perfect. Nothing sticks and I love it. I got it because it was so big (30cm across) but there is also a lidded one
http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0221120
which is a little smaller.

Grandmasu

I too would recommend the Tefal Hot Spot, I bought it about ten years ago, (half price at Woolworths) and it has been used and abused ever since. It is only just beginning to occasionally to show signs of sticking if I do not oil it first.

I would definitely buy another when it finally gives up the ghost.

MrsE_2

I also say go with Tefal.

They are light.

They are cheap enough to replace when they start to go.

NemoToad

I also recommend Tefal. We got a couple of branded pans and bakeware from TK Maxx so I'd recommend trying there as you might be able to get more for your money.

Dill

Thanks for all your replies

I see there are a lot of recomendations for Tefal. I've found that the coating comes off after a year or two, but maybe they're not meant to last much longer than that Putting the sponge scourer on them when washing up probably didn't help either..

Magentasue - wow, I didn't know you could still get those! My mum has one and it's lasted her decades, lol.

I'm going to bookmark this thread and go thru the websites and suggestions. Thanks everybody.