Best ice cream maker
Cuisinart freezer bowls to start ; compressors for convenience; Lello is the BIFL endgame; Ninja Creami for protein/healthy options
6,122 comments
r/icecreamery
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Best non stick pans
Best non stick pans
Updated 4mo ago•2.6K comments analyzed•
r/Cooking, r/cookware
•TL;DR: all are disposable, consensus is buy cheap & replace (OXO, Tramontina, T-Fal); premium brands a pricey gamble on durability; proper care is crucial but coatings eventually fail; many just switch to cast iron or carbon steel instead
2.6K comments analyzed
r/Cooking
TL;DR: great value; restaurant-grade quality; pro-line recommended; durable for the price
1
Tramontina non-stick pan
$34.95Amazon
482 upvotes
115 discussion
97
Signal
115 comments:109 positive (95%)•2 negative
TL;DR: great value; restaurant-grade quality; pro-line recommended; durable for the price
482
115
•109 positive•2 negTL;DR: highly recommended; ATK winner; comfortable handle; ceramic version has mixed reviews
2
OXO non-stick pan
$69.99Amazon
423 upvotes
109 discussion
93
Signal
109 comments:99 positive (91%)•7 negative
TL;DR: highly recommended; ATK winner; comfortable handle; ceramic version has mixed reviews
423
109
•99 positive•7 negTL;DR: affordable workhorse; good for the price; some say quality has declined; replace every few years
3
T-fal / Tefal non-stick pan
$84.99Amazon
273 upvotes
79 discussion
89
Signal
79 comments:67 positive (85%)•11 negative
TL;DR: affordable workhorse; good for the price; some say quality has declined; replace every few years
273
79
•67 positive•11 negTL;DR: durable if cared for; HA1 line often found at discount stores; expensive for a non-stick; uncomfortable handles a common complaint
4
All-Clad non-stick pan
$99.99Amazon
291 upvotes
85 discussion
88
Signal
85 comments:77 positive (91%)•8 negative
TL;DR: durable if cared for; HA1 line often found at discount stores; expensive for a non-stick; uncomfortable handles a common complaint
291
85
•77 positive•8 negTL;DR: durable if cared for; hard anodized version recommended; some say they wear out quickly; good warranty
5
Calphalon non-stick pan
$62.04Amazon
122 upvotes
52 discussion
85
Signal
52 comments:44 positive (85%)•7 negative
TL;DR: durable if cared for; hard anodized version recommended; some say they wear out quickly; good warranty
122
52
•44 positive•7 negTL;DR: very polarizing; many say it loses non-stick fast; others say it lasts for years with proper care; customer service complaints
7
GreenPan non-stick pan
131 upvotes
62 discussion
84
Signal
62 comments:41 positive (66%)•17 negative
TL;DR: very polarizing; many say it loses non-stick fast; others say it lasts for years with proper care; customer service complaints
131
62
•41 positive•17 negTL;DR: durable coating; oven safe; heavier than other non-sticks; holds up well over time
8
Ninja Foodi NeverStick non-stick pan
$49.99Amazon
86 upvotes
24 discussion
83
Signal
24 comments:20 positive (83%)•2 negative
TL;DR: durable coating; oven safe; heavier than other non-sticks; holds up well over time
86
24
•20 positive•2 negTL;DR: very cheap; good value for the price; seen as easily replaceable; some models are hit or miss
10
IKEA non-stick pan
44 upvotes
19 discussion
79
Signal
19 comments:16 positive (84%)•3 negative
TL;DR: very cheap; good value for the price; seen as easily replaceable; some models are hit or miss
44
19
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3,019 comments
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4,112 comments
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3,055 comments
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