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Originally Posted by socktape
To revive an old thread...
If someone were in the market for some new pots and pans.... suggestions and why?
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Generally a couple things I look for:
1) Thick bottom -- will last a long time and continue distributing heat evenly thoughout its lifespan. Thin, cheap quality pans will form hotspots, which will cause things to cook unevenly.
2) Metal handles, not plastic -- It makes it really convenient if you have to transfer something from the stovetop to the oven. No need to transfer the contents of the pan to something else, just put the whole pan in the oven.
3) Glass lids -- No need to lift the lid off and let the heat out to see what going on inside.
Also, buy plastic utensils for using on pans with teflon. Metal utensils will scrape and scratch it right off over time.