Someone should own a stainless steel pan
because it's very versatile,
they're very durable,
and they're also really easy
to take care of and clean.
Hi, my name is Connie Chen,
and I am a home and kitchen reporter
on the Insider Reviews team.
And today we're gonna be talking about
three different stainless steel pans
for three different budgets.
When I'm reviewing and looking
at stainless steel pans,
a few features that stand out to me
are the type of stainless
steel that's used.
I also look at weight,
whether it's just
ergonomic and easy to hold.
I also look at the ply,
which is, like, the number of layers
and the types of layers
that make up the pan.
Triple ply means that
there's an aluminum core
and then the outside is stainless steel,
and then for five ply,
they add two extra layers
of aluminum in the middle,
which is what gives it that
great heat distribution.
Calphalon was established in the 1960s.
Calphalon's stainless steel pan actually
has an impact-bonded aluminum base,
as opposed to a lot of classic pans,
which have three ply or five ply.
This Calphalon pan has
aluminum on the base,
which is supposed to help
with faster heat distribution.
However, the downside of that is that
it does make the pan less durable.
Usually that bottom
layer is stainless steel,
which is what helps make the
pan more durable overall.
The price difference is basically going to
the quality and durability
of the material.
Just based on people's experiences,
the pans will corrode or warp
over time after a lot of use.
It's still reliable in
terms of just, like,
versatility, heat
distribution, it's comfortable.
I think the pan is a great
entry point for people
who don't cook that much
with stainless steel
or people who are just
new to cooking in general.
My name is Anthony Vitolo.
I'm the executive chef
at Emilio's Ballato in New York City.
I've been in the restaurant
business ever since I was born.
Just recently, probably seven years ago,
I got the executive chef position.
I personally use Sardel.
It's a company out of Italy.
What I like most about the
Sardel stainless steel pan
is it distributes the heat evenly.
And I also like the little
feature that they have
where the handle doesn't absorb the heat.
They're easy to clean.
They're lightweight.
100,000%, I would recommend Sardel.
Connie: Sardel is an
online-only cookware startup
that was founded in 2019.
They have a limited product selection,
and they primarily just focus
on stainless steel cookware.
Sardel's stainless steel pan
is five-ply stainless steel
and aluminum with heat-resistant handles,
just a comfortable hold and weight.
I think the Sardel pan provides
great value for its price.
You're basically getting
all the same materials
and construction of an All-Clad pan,
but for, like, half the price.
All-Clad is a cookware,
kitchenware company
that was established in the 1970s,
and for this pan specifically,
it's a five-ply stainless
steel and aluminum pan.
Unlike other five-ply pans,
what All-Clad does is
alternate those layers,
which it says improves
lateral flow of cooking energy
and helps eliminate hotspots.
All in all, it's a pretty,
like, simple, basic design
but just made from high-quality materials.
You're paying for, like, an overall
just more quality and
more expensive experience.
It's not just, like, the pan itself;
it's also lifetime warranty,
really good customer service
where they'll come and repair
it if anything happens.
I think it makes sense
for people who cook a lot
and want to get a lot
of use for their money.
All three of these stainless steel pans
that we just talked
about are great options.
Whichever one you end up deciding on
really just depends on your
specific needs and preferences.
