Recommendations for cookware

[ecowper]

well .... the last kiddo is moving out over the next two weeks. And we have decided to give her our old cookware as part of her moving/housewarming stuff. This includes a 10 piece set of Costco gear plus 3 All-Clad pieces (2 french skillets and 1 saucepan/lid).

And now, we have to buy a new set of cookware .... oh darn! We decided it should be professional grade, upscale, last the rest of our lives stuff.

So, other than All-Clad D5, what do people like?

Update: Budget is approximately $1000. Prefer stainless steel, not a huge fan of non-stick stuff. Has to work well on a gas stove.

[FireMan]

No recommendations here, I’ve got the opposite problem. I’ve got cookware fer a farm & no farm or peeps to cook fer. Lookin to seriously scale down. With yer acumen I know you will do well.

[ecowper]

you might be able to cook for a rodeo, even

[FireMan]

Now ya just got my attention.

[STEbbq]

Should we move to conduction then Eric?

[ecowper]

has to work on a gas stove :-)

[JLR]

I just want to know how you got the last one out....

[ecowper]

Her boyfriend is moving to Oregon

[Oak Smoke]

The HexClad sets look inviting. Lifetime warranty, metal utensil safe, non stick, oven approved, stay cool handles and convection approved, are just a few of their claims. In a similar situation I went to cast iron. I was keeping the last kid and shipping an ex-wife to parts unknown. The HexClad looks like they would be much less trouble to take care of than CI.

[Murdy]

Why "Hex" -- what are the hexes supposed to do?

[Redwng]

I was looking at the HexClad too but ATK came out and it was "Not Recommended" because in their opinion eggs were sticking to whatever portion of the hex sticks up. Just an FYI.

[painter]

I was gifted two Hexclads--a 12" skillet and a slightly larger braising pan. I'm with @mcook2201--they're everything they claim to be. I think Gordan Ramsey is the celeb name pushing the brand. As they were gifts, I don't know what the price point is, but I really enjoy using them.

[RichieB]

Not knowing budget or material desire and with my lack of knowledge I pulled some reviews of different sets. I have Lodge in a variety of items. For me price and performance is just fine. Good luck on your adventure.

https://prudentreviews.com/cookware-brands/?utm_source=madein&utm_medium=google&utm_c ampaign=sets&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2qKmBhCfARIsAFy8buJ urUi7CESrqqAFoIpIdST8eJOs4KLxXsJ-sSp9c8PUXeLKAwbS-Q8aAsarEALw_wcB

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https://www.thespruceeats.com/best-cookware-sets-4077248?utm_source=googlepaid&utm_medium=con&utm_content=Cj0KCQjw2qKmBhCfARIsAFy8buLaVLDhjwUMsI_xhprsoSeIW5Wcw1Bh085OV7XvbT45VpjMLVnQp-YaAs5kEALw_wcB&utm_campaign=CookwareSets_SpruceEats_Mobile_CommSEM_OrganicLP-4077248&utm_term=cookware%20reviews&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2qKmBhCfARIsAFy8buLaVLDhjwUMsI_xhprsoSeIW5Wcw1Bh085OV7XvbT45VpjMLVnQp-YaAs5kEALw_wcB

[ecowper]

I love reviews!

[02ebz06]

I have owned 2 sets of Swiss Diamond and love them.
In last house I upgraded the kitchen including a 36" Wolf Induction cooktop.
Gave the non-induction set to grandson and bought the induction set.
Not cheap, but they are terrific.
Still have the induction set so now I guess I need to upgrade this kitchen. Haha

[ecowper]

gonna look at it ..... buying two sets says something

[Jim White]

I've had my Misen stainless for a year and a half or so and still love it. I use it on an induction cook top but I'm sure it would be fine on gas. And even though it's something like five layers, it's half or less of your budget for a good-sized set.

[ecowper]

I've heard good stuff about Misen. Going on the compare list

[DaveD]

Following to see how you go on this Eric... I would love to do something similar to replace the mix-mash of pieces we have accumulated over the years. I also looked in to going the induction route, but to convert our gas range, requiring a new 220V line, would be prohibitively expensive. If I were further than 5+ years from retirement I'd consider it, but after the $35K out of pocket this spring from our plumbing woes and a/c replacement, I'm kinda out of runway for that sort of outlay (likely at least $10K, maybe $15K).

Good luck!

[ecowper]

02ebz06 when we converted to gas they shutdown the 240V circuit and put in a 110V circuit because both range and oven are gas.

[DaveD]

Our home is 51 years old, and it was originally all electric, 110V. Previous owners converted to gas range some 20+ years ago, and in the meantime code had been updated, so that when we needed to replace the existing gas range after we moved in, there was major work just to get the gas up to code. The geometry of where everything is would entail more major work to get a 220 in there, plus the cost of the induction range. Would love to do it, but we're tapped for the next several years...

[TripleB]

I agree that if I was starting over, I'd buy specific pieces and not a set. I use my CI skillets 85% of the time over my all-clad skillets. Now if all-clad had just a pot set, that I may go for.

[DTro]

How much of your money can we spend? I like a mix of All Clad and cast iron. It's convenient to buy a set, but you will most likely end up with a piece or two that are seldom used. Maybe buy a basic All Clad set and then supplement it with a few specialty pots and pans you will use. Round it off with a LeCreuset dutch oven and a few pieces of cast iron.

Great site for this stuff: https://www.cutleryandmore.com

[STEbbq]

This is a really good point. It’s probably worth avoiding a set and just buying specific pans and pots that you know you will use heavily, instead of spending money on expensive stuff you will never use.

[ecowper]

we have Le Creuset dutch ovens and cast iron cookware. Those are definitely not going with the kiddo lol

[au4stree]

I’ve been impressed with the Made In products I’ve purchased. Their stainless looks similar to my Emeril brand (wedding gift 21 years ago, All clad). If I were to get new stuff, I’d give a hard look at Made In.

[ecowper]

great input that was considered in the decision we just made.

[Carolyn]

ecowper There is a YouTube channel called Prudent Reviews that I like to watch. He is a home cook that reviews cookware. He has a review on Made In, and he likes that brand. He also has All Clad comparisons and stuff like that.

[ecowper]

Carolyn yeah, the side by side of All-Clad and Made In was a major factor.

[CaptainMike]

I have acquired a great collection of All-Clad Copper Core (one their highest-end lines) through their periodic factory seconds sales. There is only one piece that I have ever seen an obvious flaw and it was the tiniest dent. Everything else was beautiful. It takes a little time (or not), but you can buy only what you want/need and at a great savings. You can stretch that grand a little further.

It doesn't sound like you're interested in CI, but I recently bought a Lodge Made In The USA from US materials 7.5 qt Dutch oven that is bee-oo-ti-ful! https://www.lodgecastiron.com/produc...en?sku=U7ID400

[ecowper]

we already have a good set of CI ..... yep All-Clad is on the list.

[Troutman]

I run extensive All Clad and Le Creuset in cookware. Recently picked up some non-stick German pans by Woll (love 'em). That said at the beginning of the year I bought some knives and a saucier from Made IN. Super impressed with the quality. Check them out.

https://madeincookware.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=15995254457-129898072542&utm_term=made%20in-e&utm_content=590914852714&audience=pros&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2qKmBhCfARIsAFy8buKZDgRZE8daBD09S7aZlYgPEwgDbFCJ95yG-4JDZ4na7OWyCcDkDyMaAinDEALw_wcB

[JoeSousa]

I have a couple Made In stainless pans and love them. They have a great feel and perform great. For $1000 you can put together a pretty killer set of that cookware. Would be plenty to get you some skillets, sauce pans, and stock pots.

[ecowper]

thanks!

[ofelles]

What CaptainMike said above. If you don't need it right now wait for the 2nd's sales.

[ecowper]

well, the kidlet is leaving in 2 weeks so ....