The Good News<\/h2>\n
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To test the Always Pan, I cooked a variety of different foods in it including stir fries, pasta, chicken, steamed vegetables, French toast, veggie burgers and grilled cheese. The results were well cooked meals that never stuck to the pan. It was easy to quickly cook stir fries moving the chicken and vegetables around the pan. The non-stick surface is the best that I\u2019ve used \u2013 in fact, it was almost too slippery (not a bad problem to have in non-stick cookware). Food cooks evenly, and nothing burned \u2013 hooray! Some of the food actually cooked better than in my usual stainless-steel pans, likely because you can\u2019t turn your stovetop on high with this cookware.<\/p>\n
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Another benefit of the pan is that you use less oil to cook your food. You get directions that say you only need to use 1-2 tablespoons of high smoke point oils. I used less and the dishes still cooked well. The lid fits tightly which made steaming easy and the pour spouts are also a nice touch. The colander fits perfectly inside of the Always Pan and it\u2019s handy to be able to drain right away. It is also ideal for one-pan meals. You can also serve right out of it because it\u2019s such a beautiful piece of cookware.<\/p>\n
Cleaning is a breeze. I usually give the pan a quick wipe with a paper towel once it cools, then wash it using a sponge and warm (not hot), soapy water.<\/p>\n
The Bad News<\/h2>\n
The Always Pan isn\u2019t oven safe. That isn\u2019t important to me, but if you are someone who likes that functionality, it\u2019s something to keep in mind. The D-shaped handle of the pan (found opposite to the main handle) also gets hot and you will find a warning about this. I don\u2019t sear in pans, but apparently, if you do, you shouldn’t do it in any type of non-stick cookware including the Always Pan.<\/p>\n
The provided spatula works well for stir-fries but it\u2019s thick so it\u2019s difficult to turn over things like veggie patties or grilled sandwiches. The spoon rest function also only works with the included spatula. Again, not a deal breaker \u2013 I don\u2019t know too many people who complain about having a spoon rest in the way and you can always use another type of non-metal cooking utensil.<\/p>\n
Useful Tips<\/h2>\n
The Always Pan comes with manufacturer provided instructions for a reason \u2013 read and follow them. They will extend the life of your cookware. Do not use metal utensils when cooking or steel wool when cleaning. Do not put the pan in the dishwasher or leave it on a hot element once you are ready to serve your food. Avoid heating up an empty pan and always cook on medium or low heat.<\/p>\n
Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n
This is a handy product but you will still need other pans. If you are a soup lover, you will need something larger to cook in. It\u2019s a great starter pan for someone living in a small space<\/a> who needs something multi-functional. It is also ideal for the home chef that likes a good, non-stick pan. It is pricy but if budget isn\u2019t an issue, I highly recommend it. I\u2019ll keep you posted on how it holds up over time.<\/p>\n The product was supplied for review purposes. Opinions are my own.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"