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If I were to say one of the most important tools in the kitchen, it would definitely be a non-stick pan. Because it’s versatile in kitchen。It can be used for stir-frying, and it can also be used to stew soup and fry steak. If you love cooking, then I believe you know the importance of a non-stick pan better than I do.
But it can be a tough choice for a newbie in the kitchen because there are so many non-stick pans on the market.Personally, I have used a lot of non-stick pans. Some non-stick pans are really easy to use at first, but as time goes by, the non-stick properties will weaken, and there are also requirements for a spatula, and a silicone spatula must be used.But this non-stick pan launched by Hexclad in 2017 still maintains its strong non-stick properties even after I have used it for a long time.This is said to be the Hermès of non-stick pans, is it really so? Come and review with me！
- PROS:
- Good quality
- Non-toxic coating
- Suitable for metal spatulas
- Dishwasher safe
- CONS:
- A bit heavy
- Price is slightly higher
- Material: stainless steel
- Maximum temperature: five hundred degrees Fahrenheit
- Product weight: 3.5 pounds
- Product size: 20.5*12.5*1
- Dishwasher: Yes
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The appearance design of this pan is relatively simple and does not look bulky. Hanging it in the kitchen or placing it on the stove will not conflict with your kitchen design.It may look unremarkable, but don’t underestimate it. You can see that the inside of the pan is covered with hexagonal shading. This is their proprietary hexagonal design patent, which combines stainless steel and non-stick coating to better protect the coating and make the pan non-stick. It can increase the life of the pan。
The pan is made of three layers, one layer of stainless steel, one layer of aluminum, and an additional layer of stainless steel. This not only allows for more even heat distribution on the surface of the pan, but the stainless steel at the bottom also allows you to use it on almost all household stoves.
The handles of some pans will become hot after being used for a long time, which is very unsafe and may burn your palms and cause the pot to slip during cooking. The handle of the Hexclad non-stick pan has been specially treated to keep the handle cool during use, so this problem is well avoided.
This non-stick pan has an innovative design on the basic non-stick pan and is intended to be more practical and safer. However, when it comes to personal use, you still need to pay more attention to avoid danger.
What’s special about HexClad non-stick pan:
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A common problem with ordinary non-stick pan is that you need to use a silicone spatula to avoid damaging the coating. Hexclad allows you to use a metal spatula directly.People who have used silicone spatulas should know that silicone spatulas are not easy to use compared to metal spatulas. If you buy a silicone spatula, and if the material is not good, it will release substances that are harmful to the body. After all, it needs to be used in a high-temperature environment.Hexclad non-stick pans can be used without any caution, and you can even put it in the dishwasher without worrying about damage to the coating.
How I test it:
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Anyone who knows about non-stick pans should know that using a stainless steel pan for the first time requires a “pot opening ceremony”. The so-called pot opening ceremony is to make the pot non-stick better. The specific operation steps are as follows;
Turnning on low heat and brush all the pot surface with oil. After brushing with oil, let it sit overnight. Just wash it off with soapy water the next day.This can make the pot non-stick to a certain extent. I do this with every non-stick pan, and the effect is indeed better. Repeated use in the future will further enhance the non-stick properties of the pan.
I used this pot to make the most meals we cook on a daily basis to test.
Egg:
I think eggs are the best food to test for non-stick pans. In the morning, I usually fry an egg to eat with toast. Since the egg is liquid, if the oil is too little and the heat is too high, it will easily burn and stick to the pan.
To be on the safe side, I used low heat and cracked in the eggs when the pot surface reached 300 degrees. After a minute, the egg noodles took shape and there was no sticking to the pot when turned over. But if you like your eggs crispier, you can fry them longer, but remember not to turn up the heat.
Chicken:
I cook a lot of chicken on a daily basis, and I usually like to stir-fry it. Chicken with skin on is generally not very easy to cook, but in order to prevent it from being too hot, I don’t blanch it and put it directly into the pot for stir-frying.I still put the pot on low heat. When the temperature of the pan reaches 400 degrees, I add the chicken. Generally, raw meat will stick when put into the pan, but there is no sticking in the Hexclad non-stick pan. You can lay half a chopped chicken flat in the pot, and the capacity is no problem.Because the chicken skin itself has oil, I didn’t add a lot of oil. The advantage of using this non-stick pan is that you can add a little less oil without worrying about it sticking.
Beef:
I believe steak is the most commonly cooked food after eggs. Steak is very particular about the heat. If you prefer to eat tender and juicy steak.Still cook on low heat, because the steak itself has fat, so I put a small amount of butter. As the steak continues to be slow-fried, the surface of the steak begins to become crispy, and some food residue begins to adhere to the surface of the pan, but it is easy to clean and will come off with soapy water.
Why I choose HexClad？
We all know this pan isn’t cheap, and non-stick pans don’t last very long. So why did I choose it?I first became aware of this brand because of advertisements and celebrity exposure. The features that attracted me the most were the non-toxic coating and lifetime warranty.Some changes have been made on the basis of ordinary non-stick pans, making them more durable than ordinary stainless steel pans. This is a good investment for someone who cooks a lot. After using it for a while, the price and quality are directly proportional.
Test results:
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Durability:
Compared with ordinary non-stick pans, Hexlad’s durability is obviously better. Generally, stainless steel pans are taboo against metal scratches, and the non-stick coating will peel off after a few years of use, causing the pan to no longer be non-stick. But this pan can be used freely with a metal spatula, and its nonstick properties won’t diminish after a few years of use.
Even heat distribution:
When frying steak, the cut surface of the front steak will not be unevenly distributed in color due to unevenness. The heat of the entire pot surface will heat the steak, so the unevenness of the food will not affect the doneness of the food like a regular non-stick pan.
Cleaning:
This non-stick pan is easy to clean and not finicky. You can use soapy water and a rag to clean it, and the oil and food residue will be washed away. If you don’t want to wash it, you can put it directly in the dishwasher without worrying about the coating being damaged, but we still recommend hand washing as much as possible.
Worth or not？
In all my tests, its performance is better than ordinary non-stick pans in all aspects. You can use it less cautiously to a certain extent, but you still have to follow its basic user manual.Its service life is longer than that of ordinary stainless steel pots, and you don’t have to worry about its non-stick coating wearing off over time.Perhaps the only problem is that because it is made of three layers of materials, it is heavier than an ordinary non-stick pan, but its handle is designed to a certain extent, so it will not be difficult for you to hold it.
Overall, this is a kitchen product worth investing in.