Full article with more brands not mentioned in this video: prudentreviews.com/cookware-not-made-in-china/ UPDATE: I made another video that goes into more depth about the best cookware made in the USA (including a few brands not mentioned in this video). Check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eQeTrb5f2lY.html Want to know when brands like All-Clad, Made In, HexClad, and KitchenAid go on sale? Join our free newsletter to get deal alerts, giveaways, and exclusive content: prudentreviews.com/newsletter/
I'm not sure I understand, you said in this video that Heritage is made in the U.S., but in a brand new video you just released you said that the handle is made in China.
@@wozzinator I recently learned that the handles are made in China. That information is not published on their website. The article linked above has been updated.
The concern I see with this nowadays is that China has bought some US businesses. For instance, Smithfield - bought one of their hams lately? I’m not sure about cookware, but we have reached a time when just looking for the “made in the USA” label is no longer enough. We also need to check out who owns the company now too. 😢
Same here in Europe. One tactic I particularly dislike is the Chinese acquisition of a European company, then move the manufacturing to China and leave a token ‘design’ office back in Europe. Inevitably the product is much poorer quality, usually no cheaper and the gullible public fall for it. You get what you pay for and company ownership and country of manufacture is so important for a quality product.
I live in No. West Iowa. 60 MI. from So. Dakota and Nebraska borders..CHINA has already bought up plenty of rich farmland all around here. It is no surprise. They love this rich fertile the best there is. When they eventually take over the US it is already theirs..
As a retired professional cook, I have yet to find cookware that suits me outside of my calphalon.I bought 29 pieces of it from 1989-1992 when it was made by Commercial Aluminum. It will be passed down to the grandkids along with the cast iron skillets I inherited from my mom.
I get All Clad for the key pans I need that they make in the exact sizes and styles I like. For me this is basically just the 3 and 6 qt Saute pans. For everything else that’s day to day, like sauce pans, stock pots, etc. I use Tramontina and Made In. I see no practical difference and the cost difference is significant. Notice I don’t mention frying pans. That’s because stainless steel frying pans make no culinary sense. Almost all restaurants use carbon steel. They’re much cheaper and more versatile than stainless steel. You almost never see a stainless frying pan in a commercial kitchen.
Thanks. I recognize the problems of avoiding Chinese imports of cook ware when I lived in the US. Especially when you find out that the particular item you bought of an American brand happened to be produced in China. By the way, luckily you mentioned that you were going to discuss French pans. From the pronunciation, I never would have guessed it was French. Do some checking out, please. 😂
Thank you for the video. Now I know what cookware made in USA and Europe to buy. I have a few AllClad Cookware that I love very much, and they still in my kitchen cabinet. Some of my cheap made cookware only good about five years.
I wish you could reveal what blend of stainless steel each of those products contains. I avoid nickel due to its toxicity. I believe the only stainless steel that does not contain nickel is 400 stainless steel. Difficult to find and also difficult to keep clean. Also, I have heard that some of the French enamel cookery contains some lead in the enamel. So hard to find detailed accuracy in these concerns.
Another very helpful video, Andrew! I'm hoping a carbon steel / stainless steel comparison is on your "to do" list. Also I'd like to know your thoughts on what makes a great wok. Thank you for a great education. You're helping us be more informed buyers. :-)
Thanks so much, Shawn! I’m glad you’re finding the videos to be helpful - that’s the goal. Yes! Carbon steel vs stainless steel is in the queue. But in the meantime, here’s the written comparison: prudentreviews.com/carbon-steel-vs-stainless-steel/
Cast iron. I test the top brands in this video: I Tested 6 Highly-Rated Cast Iron Skillets, and the Winner Is… ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VHNor7-5MiY.html
I question whether All Clad is completely made here in the USA. On their website they say, "Bonded, Engineered, & Assembled in Canonsburg, PA since 1971." Those sound a bit like weasel words. I've read other sources that say some or all of the components are, in fact, manufactured in China, then shipped back to Canonsburg, PA for "assembly ". That's not the same thing as being made from start to finish here in the USA.
Scanpan Classic is made in Denmark: www.scanpan.com/classic-12-5-inch-fry-pan-39731-configurable+size-125 Made In Non-Stick is made in Italy: madeincookware.com/products/non-stick-frying-pan/12-inch-harbour-blue Both are non-toxic and PFOA-free, and both performed really well.
Thanks you for your information... which covers a lot of useful choices to choose from...help me to gains some knowledge before I want to buy the quality cookware to suit my cooking...🙏😌🤗
20+ yes ago , after buying frypans yearly, I was advised to buy a lodge. As I live down under it was a significant purchase. After investigating this new to me cooking ,on return to the store, I came home with 2 ,different sizes one just for eggs other for everything else. Best decision ever, still look like new and have been used much. It was my first serious cookware purchase, not made cheap, I was hooked on beautiful cookware. It is worth the investment. The finished product reflects the love ,care, time put into the meal.
I look for these brands at thrift stores. Often, you find an unseasoned cast iron, which can be reseasoned. Or, stainless steel with burned on grease, which can be removed by putting the pan in a sealed bag with ammonia and leaving overnight. I’ve created a collection of great pans at a tenth the price.
Kind of jealous tbh. I scour every thrift store in the area looking for pans and it's always cheap, warped stuff with handles about to fall off. An antique store near me had a great selection of Griswold and I got the one needing the least amount of work but man were they expensive considering they'd need an entire restoration. Hopefully that changes soon
Evelyn Saungikar: You are exactly what I often look up for. I am the kind of guy who always wants to save a buck. I often end up donating the saved bucks to my needy family. Its a win-win situation for everyone.
I love to treasure hunt at thrift stores too. Through the years I have found nearly 30 vintage collectable cast iron pans (Griswold, Wagners, and Birmingham) that are more than 60 years old. They're even better than modern Lodge and they're not made anymore. I have also found 2 pieces of Le Cresuet at thrift stores. My collection is probably worth thousands but I only paid a few hundred for everything. 😉
Back in 1973…I requested Le Creuset cookware for a wedding gift…and my mother-in-law complied…with the caveat of “Hey, you know those pots are going to get really heavy as you get older!”. Brother…was she right! 50 years into the marriage and I generally struggle to move those pots when they’re loaded with food. But I wouldn’t give them up for the world….
The Canadian company Paderno makes very good Stainless Steel cookware. The Canadian Padermo plant was opened on Prince Edward Island in 1979 and Paderno still makes its cookware there today. They sell both sets and individual pieces, and offer direct sales through their web portal, as well as purchasing through kitchen suppliers. I own pieces from two of their lines, the "Canadian Signature" and "Canadian Professional." I received my first Paderno pieces as gifts, and have since bought a full set and individual pieces. Meyer Canada also makes very good Stainless Steel cookware at its Canadian factory, and it's excellent.
My Paderno Vida stainless warped very easily, it turned into a full spinner. Staying away since, Misen and Made In are way better and worth their money. PS; Many other reviews on CanTire had the same experience I did with the same pan.
So glad you cover American made and sourced cookware. I have tried so hard to buy and source products NOT from China, so this is important. Thanks again!
On French cookware, I think carbon steel skillets by DE BUYER are worth mentioning. Funnily, there is no mentioning of German cookware (even though STAUB, Ballarini and de Meyere are owned by Zwilling). Maybe these brands are not available in the US, but WMF, Zwilling, Fissler, and Woll are worth mentioning. The Swedish brand Skeppshult is renowned for its cast iron skillets (which are actually no better than Lodge 😁).
Very good video. I hope Americans and Europeans choose to buy their own domestically made products rather than ‘Made in China’. Instead of being shortsighted and saving a few pennies, support your own in-house companies.
Support if you have that kind of extra money....not everyone has the luxury like you do....this video is made for people who want to have more variety of cookwares and not to criticize other countries...
Guys, no compulsion or guilt necessary. If you can honestly afford it, support your domestic companies who produce your products or else go with 'Made in China'. Remember, those people who work there are your fellow country men and women who are trying to support their families and make a living. So spare them some thought, and try to buy even if it's anything small. It need not be a skillet. Buy some tableware instead. Support them anyway you can.
Check also those 3 European companies: DeBuyer from France makes fabulous cookware too. Made in France. DeBuyer is an old company, established in 1830 and best known for carbon steel cookware, but they also have other lines of products. Turkish company Lava manufactures high quality cast iron cookware, much like LeCreuset and Staub, but in a price range of the Lodge. The best European enameled cookware is produced by very old Austrian company Riess, its roots dating back to 1550. Today a ninth generation of the Riess family runs the company which started a production of porcelain enameled cookware back in 1922.
PADERNO you forgot Canada. This brand is made in Canada. Long lasting stainless steel with flat bottoms and even distribution of heat. Try it out. And my only relationship with the company is as a consumer. Have had mine for over 10 years and still no sign of wear.
I was ONCE the proud owner of a Le Creuset Dutch Oven with its proud "lifetime warranty". That's until I attempted to claim on that warranty. NEVER AGAIN. Do not trust this company. They do not honour your warranty.
From Belgium, I think you missed Falk. They provided the technology that Mauviel and Matfer Bourgeat use. Speaking of which, Bourgeat is another great French brand.
My restaurant has been using SIGG stainless pots & pans for over 35 years now. They have proved faultless over this time and don't believe i would ever need replace them. My skillet's are all lodge & my dutch oven pots all STAUB & HACKMAN. I use Carbon steel Woks made in china & they perform extremely well however " time is the ultimate test. ❤️.
I recently replaced most of my pots and pans with Made In. I love it. I have antique cast iron made by Lodge, Griswald and Wagner. Wouldn't trade any of my cookware for anything.
Made in one place does not necessary means all the ingredients or other components are coming from that particular country, it could be coming from other countries also. It's crazy some people are getting their mindset to the another extreme.
thanks for the info, especially info on high end products that made some of their products in China and try to pass these products off as European or US made. I will spent more to buy cookware or any other products that are safe and last a lifetime.
amazing video Thanks very much. I heard aluminum (except for hard ionized) are unhealthy for cooking. Could you do a video on Baking trays esp. non aluminum?
For an Italian company you might want to consider reviewing Sardel. Best stainless steel cookware and nonstick pans we have ever used.. imported into the United States, and eliminates retailers by selling online.
Several years ago a friend of mine who is a chef told me he had recently seen a documentary about cookware that said that the reason the Mexicans living in America have less health problems than Americans is because they cook everything in cast iron cookware. Evidently enough iron leaches off the cookware into the food that it helps build blood health. There are probably other trace minerals along with it. My buddy said he prefers cast iron cookware because it makes even heat in the whole bottom of the pan or pot, whereas pots and pans made from other metals tend to have hot spots and cooler spots.
Shame you blindly copied the marketing blurbs from the manufacturers... However good the products are, that makes it all sound like nothing more than a 13 minute advertisement. I tend to stick with my German WMF and Dutch BK products.
China makes very high quality cookware besides the lower-end and inexpensive ones found on Amazon and other large department stores. You just need to know where to look. Often people here in the US have hard time to find high quality (and not so cheap) Chinese made home goods. It is because the expectation here in the US dictates the market. I have two 10-inch woks, one bought from Amazon for $15, the other one I brought back from China and I paid about $90, day and night difference.
With all the concerns about quality of raw materials used or the conduct of how products are being made, I will prefer the non Made in China brands/quality I know that have pristine reputation.
@@ednasalinas5568 I used to do the same, years ago. But it is getting harder and harder because these "pristine brands" are no longer clear or clean if you will. It is almost impossible to find out the sources of the raw ingredients, the additives, the processing machines and their chemical compound. Even we eventually confirmed these are all from, say, the US, I found these US companies are cutting corners as well.
If you want to try out a pan that is carbon steel, Amazon has one. The pan is called “Souped Up Recipes” which I purchased ($40) after I watched this young Chinese woman cook several recipes and it is a dream come true.
This was excellent! It’s obvious you’ve used many of the pieces in the video. Good! I’m sharing this with my friend, who is, we jokingly say, an All-Clad snob. (Emile Henry as well.)
Is Tramontina cookware made in Brazil any good? It comes with a stamp of approval from the National Sanitation Foundation. Does that matter? I don't see any other brand of consumer cookware with the NSF seal. Wondering why.
I’m a fan of Tramontina, here’s my review prudentreviews.com/tramontina-cookware-review/ The NSF stamp is nice to have but not essential, especially for home use. It means the product has been independently inspected and doesn’t have any difficult areas to clean that could lead to sanitation issues.
@@johnvrabec9747 it still is good stainless steel all of my pans are Revere wear it's still made right here in Minnesota I have one Teflon pan that I have never used and I have three or four cast iron fry pans otherwise it's all Revere wear
I found my mother's Revere Ware in the barn at our ranch. After she died, my new stepmother told my father to throw it out, but he stashed it in the barn instead! Although I use a Calphilon skillet and a Staub 7.5 qt. cocotte, the Revere Ware is used for everything else. They have copper-clad bottoms - which work great on a gas range! This cowboy doesn't scrimp in the kitchen, but what worked for my mama works for me, too... 🍳
I have A.M.C. Cookware. Been using it since 1974. To the best ever pots and pans. Not available in the stores. I’m bought mine at a independent seller. Still look like the day I bought it .
i want to see a comparison with a 100 dollar pan from china vs a 100dollar pan made in usa. dont think china stuff is bad, its just cheap. and you get what you pay for imo
I would strongly advise against buying any enamelled cookware. They very quickly deteriorate. A cast iron un-enamelled pot can do the same job at a fraction of the cost.
I would be very interested in a review of ScanPan. I am currently looking at their HAPTIQ line and would love to see a review before pulling the trigger.Is the STRATANIUM+ coating all they say it is. Also do you have a preferred brand for induction cooking?
@@cookingwithpop2189 ScanPan is one of my favorite brands. I haven't made a video about them yet, but here's my article review: prudentreviews.com/scanpan-review/. In short, no non-stick coating will last forever, but ScanPan's STRATANIUM+ is more durable (and better for searing) than most. In terms of induction, the best stainless steel cookware is Demeyere Atlantis collection. The base is made of 3 layers of specially formulated alloys to ensure even heating and increase induction efficiency by 30%. They refer to these three layers as TriplInduc. Learn more here: prudentreviews.com/demeyere-vs-all-clad/ I summarize the best non-stick cookware for induction in this guide: prudentreviews.com/non-stick-cookware-induction/
Only problem is the handles deteriorate when pan is used on gas stove. I had no problems on electric stove. The company will replace the handles, but you have to pay shipping. Also, you have to send them the ruined handle or they won't do it on warranty, they will charge for new. Salesmen don't tell you that when you fork over a king's ransom for the set.
It doesn't look as if you even THOUGHT of looking north of the border.....Canada has a great cookware manufacturer....MEYER, made in Prince Edward Island, try it....you might like it!!!!!!
You forgot probably the very best, Fissler, was founded in 1845. Except the fact they produce the best pressure cookers in the world they are famous for their cookstar base technology, their original profi collection launched in 1974 has sold more then 10 million units and is the most copied cookware line ever. And I’m not even German.
Decent video, but one also should consider who owns & controls the companies. Italy is notorious for being heavily invested in by Chinese companies. Le Creuset is controlled by South African investment firms. As you mentioned Meyer has under its umbrella numerous well known brands. So it goes. Supporting the multi-generational or the smaller family owned companies is the way to go.
I find it odd that you never address Tramontina, a brand whose Cookware is often touted as some of the best available. Based in Brazil, most of their products are made there. Victoria is another brand from South America (Columbia) which turns out excellent and highly regarded cast iron cookware. Personally, I think it's great that these two brands exist. They may not be located in Europe or the U.S., but they provide world-class cookware at an affordable price, and they are an excellent option for those who would like to get away from a Chinese dominated market. Having said that, there are many excellent products besides Misen and Calphalon that are produced in China. Recently, I've been checking out products from Chefmate and Lolykitch. Unfortunately, although these brands are relatively popular and receive excellent reviews on Amazon, there are very few videos on RU-vid about these brands. It would be nice to see you do a "budget brand" review at done point, perhaps even comparing some of these more affordable brands (regardless of origin) to some of the European and domestic brands. Thank you for your videos. You do a real service to those of us interested in cooking and cookware related products.
Your title man! Not everything made in china is bad! A lot of the time is because some brand are cheap and they are not willing to pay better price for their product lol! Most of the product have to go through quality checking from these brand as well! So… they know the Quality of their product😂!
I agree 100%. This video is not meant to put down cookware made in China; it's to highlight brands that aren't made in China since I frequently get asked about American- and European-made cookware. In fact, there's a ton of high-quality cookware made in China, including Misen and Calphalon, which I've featured in the video. I also like Anolon, All-Clad HA1 collection, Lodge Dutch ovens, and HexClad -- all made in China.
WRONG. LARGER PANS OF ALL-CLAD IS MADE IN CHINA. ONLY piece i found made in usa is the all-clad pot and pan SET. Look at the boxes. Lately, Lecrueset dutch ovens no longer made in france. A look at pan shows "made in china"
Almost all All-Clad stainless steel pots and pans are made in the US. The All-Clad Gourmet collection, consisting of specialty items (16-quart stock pot, double boiler insert, pizza stone), is made in China. Le Creuset still makes its enameled cast iron Dutch ovens in France (if you have proof that says otherwise, please share).
I $160 for an All Clad non-stick pan. Now the edges of the coating are peeling off. Wish I had known that the non-stick was made in China. Glad I saw this video since my pan is on the way out and will need to be replaced.
@@johnsullivan8673 And here I thought I'd have the pan for years for what I paid. I have a couple of Cuisinarts too that I had to get rid of. Wish I had seen this video first. Live and learn.
@@gerigowers8318 all coatings degrade with use, even stuff like DLC. Thermal expansion and contraction, surface abrasion, bonding rigidity all come into play. If your non stick lasts more than 5 years, you're winning.
@@johnsullivan8673 I totally get the surface abrasion since I let my 13 year old Granddaughter use the cookware😄. Is there a brand you recommend that's not heavy (things like cast iron and Le Crueset are too heavy for me to handle)?
I agree 100%. This video is not meant to put down cookware made in China; it's to highlight brands that aren't made in China since I frequently get asked about American- and European-made cookware. In fact, there's a ton of high-quality cookware made in China, including Misen and Calphalon, which I've featured in the video. I also like Anolon, All-Clad HA1 collection, Lodge Dutch ovens, and HexClad -- all made in China.
Small thing, but it’s not “Lay Crueset”, but rather “Luh Crueset” “Lay Cruese” amounts to “Les Crueset”, which is a grammar mistake and makes it plural.
This guy never mentions the world famous Cuisinart French Classic Tri-Ply Stainless Steel sauce pans, made in France, NOT China. Why ? Simple, bc they are considered as good as All-CLAD without a budget busting cost. Check it out.
Too bad that you didn't mention any products made in Germany. Have you ever heard about Greenkitchen, Zen pan? Or Rösle? Thank you for this video, anyway. It was interesting.
I truly love my copper skillet. Things cook faster. Cleaning is easy. Ace Hardware carries this pan, but I got mine at a local family- owned department store two years ago for less, in a Christmas promotion. I want another one
