Hexclad cookware reviews: Appearance
All Hexclad cookware pieces have a beautiful nonstick coating made up of hundreds of Hexagons etched onto the cooking surface. With this patented manufacturing technique, the brand has created a nonstick cooking surface with peaks and valleys where foods slide off easily.
You already know that nonstick cooking surfaces ae generally healthier as you tend to use little (and at times no butter) when cooking on them.
The cookware is tri-ply too; with an aluminum layer sandwiched between two stainless steel ones. Aluminum is a great heat conductor and facilitates for even heating ensuring that there are no hotspots and cold spots in the food you’re cooking but it’s no match for stainless steel’s durability and indestructability.
In this cladded manufacturing technique, Hexclad pans utilize aluminum for its fast conduction and the stainless steel layers make the pieces sturdy.
All their pans, pots and skillets are unbelievably durable because of this cladding technique.
OUR TOP PICK
- A 12 inch fry pan. This will be your everyday pan when y9ur making eggs and pancakes
- A 1″ inch deep sided pan perhaps for shallow frying snacks
- An 8 inch pan for sautéing, browning steaks and for making sauces
- A 12 inch wok when you need to stir-fry like a pro
Why we’d get these pans
They’re durable, they’re heavy duty and they’re non stick. Did you know that the exterior of the pans and wok is non stick too? Of course, you’ll be cooking on the interior and not here but you’ll have peace of mind knowing that you can easily clean up soups and sauces when they accidentally boil over.Pros
- Limited lifetime warranty on all pieces in this set
- A beautiful, innovative hexagonal non stick cooking surface
- You can use metal utensils and the cooking surface won’t be scratched
- Oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit when you need to finish off dishes in the oven
- Dishwasher safe
- Works on induction and ceramic cooktops too
- Tri-ply design with an aluminum ore for fast and even heat distribution
Cons
- You only get pans and wok in this set (no pots or skillets)
- May need to be seasoned with time
EDITORS CHOICE
Even heat distribution
Most cladded woks have an aluminum core (sandwiched between two stainless steel layers) at the base and no cladding on the sides. This wok is unique in that the aluminum core extends all the way up to the handles and isn’t just at the bottom.Pros
- Comes with limited lifetime warranty
- Contemporary hexagonal pattern on the cooking surface
- Metal utensils can be used on it
- Works with induction cooktops too
- Made with a PFOA free non stick surface
- Indestructible non stick cooking surface
- Has an aluminum core for even cooking
- Comes with a long sturdy handle that stays cool even when cooking at high heat.
Cons
- A lid isn’t included and you have to purchase it separately
- Comes with a premium price tag
BEST VALUE
Pros
- Comes with a limited lifetime warranty
- This 8 inch sauté pan is ideal for trying out cookware from this brand
- A beautiful, non stick hexagonal cooking surface
- Dishwasher and oven safe upto 500 degrees Fahrenheit
- It’s tempered glass lid has a vent
- Made with PFOA free materials
- Works on all cooktops including an induction one
Cons
- Needs regular seasoning to maintain it’s non stick layer
- Can only be used to prepare small meals
RUNNER UP
Pros
- Comes with a lifetime warranty
- Best Hexclad pan for everyday use
- Works on induction, halogen, gas, electric and ceramic stoves
- Metal utensils wont corrode its non stick layer
- Dishwasher safe
- Oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit
- Scratch resistant, unique cooking surface
- Can be used with all cooking methods
Cons
- Pricy in comparison to other brands
- You should season it regularly