Laser-etched measurements inside the pans and curved rims for no-spill pouring only made us love them more. Read our full Robert Welch Campden 3-piece saucepan set review. Lovely to look at, these pans are also a dream to use. This stylish trio comes from a British company renowned for their top-notch cutlery, so the handles are very comfortable to grip — and they stay surprisingly cool, even over intense heat.
Using the same high-grade stainless steel, the pans have a layer of copper in the base to ensure perfect heat control — these are for serious home chefs. The grade of stainless steel is not top-class, but is heavy enough for even heat distribution without hot spots. A pan that washes up well. We wanted a pan that, on the occasions when something did catch, a quick soak would bring it up like new.
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Back to Recipes Cheesecakes Cookies See more. Back to Recipes Family meals One-pot recipes See more. Back to Recipes Quick and healthy Quick vegetarian See more. Induction-friendly saucepans have a magnetic material in the base, for example in stainless steel or cast iron. Gas — All saucepan types are compatible with gas hobs. Look for pans made of materials that conduct and distribute heat evenly and respond quickly to temperature changes. They have outstanding heat distribution for faster cooking, are longer lasting and boast excellent anti-stick properties.
But they are expensive and not usually dishwasher safe. Stainless steel — These are durable, scratch resistant and dishwasher safe. On the downside, food can stick to the bottom and you can get hot spots, although some manufacturers add copper or aluminium layers to improve heat distribution. Cast iron — Just like a cast iron bath, these take time to heat up, but have outstanding heat retention and you only need a low to medium heat, making them great option for slow, even cooking and the heat retention keeps food hot after cooking too — making them a great option to take straight to the table.
They are scratch resistant, long lasting and usually have either a non-stick interior coating or thin protective layer. But they are heavy. Copper — These pans which are usually coated with tin or stainless steel to stop them reacting with certain foods heat up quickly, are highly responsive to temperature changes, boast excellent heat conductivity and last forever, making them a firm favourite among many chefs. But they are pricey and need special care to avoid tarnishing.
Most types of pans come in a non-stick version, including aluminium, cast iron and stainless steel. Not all saucepans can be used on induction. This is because induction technology uses the power of magnetism, which requires the pan itself to be magnetic.
Cast iron is fine, as is a magnetic grade of stainless steel. The benefit of induction friendly pans is that they are compatible with most other hob types.
It was a delight to cook with, the pans and wok heated up quickly and evenly and our food cooked perfectly every time. We think the Rangemaster 3-piece saucepan set comes a close second — light, stylish and durable, we love how evenly the heat distributed on the pans and for a well-known name, the set is priced reasonably.
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Tefal ingenio expertise complete pan set Best: Overall Everyone knows Tefal for its non-stick pans — but can they keep on impressing us with so much competition? Rangemaster 3-piece saucepan set Best: For high quality materials Made from stainless steel the saucepans have a shiny exterior — looking very stylish on top of our hob. Stellar 9-piece saucepan set Best: Large set This mirror polished stainless-steel set is vast, which is perfect if you love experimenting in the kitchen.
You can also use metal utensils, although these can mark the surface. Stainless steel on its own is liable to hot spots, so copper or aluminium is usually incorporated into the base. We test pan sets using a range of different ingredients, including meat, sauces, caramel and rice, across gas, electric and ceramic hobs. For frying pans, we flip pancakes and cook eggs too, to see if heat is distributed evenly.
We also look at non-stick capabilities and how easy the pan is to clean after use. If it claims to be oven safe, we test it at its highest recommended temperature, and those that claim to be dishwasher-safe are washed numerous times to see how they fare.
This pan set scored near-perfect marks across all of our tests. The non-stick coating was so effective that we only needed a small amount of oil when cooking, with both the saucepans and frying pans performing well across all hob types. There was little to no change after the dishwasher either. An all-round top set! Key specifications Included in set: 14cm milk pan, 16cm, 18cm and 20cm saucepans with lid, 25cm frying pan Material: Hard-anodised aluminium Non-stick: Yes Oven safe: Yes to C Dishwasher safe: Yes.
Coming in a close second, this pan set made cooking and cleaning easy. The effective non-stick coating meant that we only had to wipe them down to clean, while they also stayed in top condition after dishwashing. Key specifications Included in set: 16cm milk pan, 16cm, 18cm and 20cm saucepans with lid, 24cm frying pan Material: Hard-anodised aluminium Non-stick: Yes Oven safe: Yes to C Dishwasher safe: Yes.
For anyone looking for quality at an affordable price, try this robust five-piece set, which even includes two frying pans. All of the pans can be used on all hob types, where the handles and lids remained cool on test.
The non-stick coating also impressed, with pans needing nothing more than a quick rinse after use. We also noted particularly effective steam vents and lids that stayed put even at full boil , while mince browned beautifully and our white sauce reduced at a steady rate.
In fact, only the pancakes were a tad disappointing, taking a little longer to brown than some of the other sets we tested. Overall though, this set is excellent value for money. Key specifications Included in set: 18cm, 20cm, 22cm saucepans with lid, 20cm and 28cm frying pans Material: Aluminium Non-stick: Yes Oven safe: No Dishwasher safe: Yes — hand washing is recommended. Another impressive offering from Tower, this pan set looked the part on our hobs and cooked food well, too. We were particularly impressed with the 18cm saucepan, which scored top marks for cooking mince and onions — ideal if you love whipping up a chilli con carne.
All the pans felt durable and sturdy too, while clean up was straightforward due to an effective non-stick coating. The downside? The pans could have been more responsive on ceramic and gas hobs, and the lids rattled while boiling water. Eco credentials aside, they were pleasing to cook with too — the non-stick coating meant food slid or poured out easily, leaving little to clean up afterwards. Key specifications Included in set: 16cm, 18cm, 20cm saucepans with lid, 20cm and 24cm frying pans Material: Aluminium Non-stick: Yes Oven safe: Yes up to C Dishwasher safe: Yes although not recommended based on our testing.
If your pans are on display in your kitchen, this stackable copper set will make an eye-catching statement. They shone on test, scoring top marks for caramel and near-perfect scores for white sauce, thanks to no sticking or burning and just a simple wipe clean after cooking.
Key specifications Included in set: 16cm, 18cm, 20cm saucepans with lid, 24cm and 28cm frying pans Material: Aluminium core and stainless-steel base Non-stick: Yes Oven safe: Yes up to C Dishwasher safe: Yes although not recommended based on our testing. Stack these pans high thanks to their clever design; the removable handle lets you grab each pan easily and go straight from hob to oven to table.
On test, the frying pan was the star performer, with little to no stuck or burnt food when cooking eggs and pancakes.
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