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    Home / How-To

    Best Non-Stick Pan for Oil-Free Cooking

    Published: Dec 18, 2016 · Modified: Aug 18, 2018 by Kathy Carmichael · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    My husband bought me a GOTHAM Steel Copper Pan and my daughter bought me a Copper Chef Pan for my birthday. Great minds think alike.

    Although I own a complete set of Green Pans, I wanted to try the pan, because despite loving my Green Pans, curiosity got the best of me. I am not a big infomercial person, but I will admit, I was tempted.

    I  tested it several times to make sure it worked for a variety of dishes. I sautéed mushrooms and onions without any vegetable broth or water, and nothing sticked at all. In fact, cleaning the pan was easy. I cooked hash browns with only onions and seasonings, and they came out perfectly crisp without any residue in the pan. I was shocked how crispy and perfect cooked they were, and I didn't add an ounce of vegetable broth.

    I am thoroughly impressed with both pans! Both pans can be hand washed or washed in the dish washer. Any utensils are permitted, including metal (which I did not attempt, as I would never use metal in a pan). It even goes in the oven. The only suggestion I would make is for a cover for the handle, because it gets hot. But that is the only negative I see so far. It is its PTFE/PFOA/PFOS-Free and ceramic reinforced with titanium. I will keep you posted if I notice anything negative while I use it, but I think I'm in love.

     

    This is AFTER cooking hash browns, and I didn't wash the pan yet!

     

    Kathy Carmichael

    Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂

    www.kathysvegankitchen.com/about-me/

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    1. Alexis Lynn Evans

      September 12, 2021 at 10:33 am

      Are the pans still nonstick after 5 years?

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        September 12, 2021 at 11:17 am

        Alexis, I have only had mine for 3 years, but as of now, yes they are still non-stick and I use them daily.

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        • Kathy

          October 10, 2021 at 5:52 pm

          Are the pans you posted about in 2016 still working well? Just curious, as I've never had a non-stick pan that held up for nearly that long. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, as they probably aren't available after nearly 5 years, or aren't the same quality.

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          • Kathy Carmichael

            October 11, 2021 at 6:32 am

            Hello, yes I still have that pan and I also love my Green pan. I use them both and they are both from 2016.

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        September 12, 2021 at 11:17 am

        Alexis, I have only had mine for 3 years, but as of now, yes they are still non-stick and I use them daily.

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    2. diane watson

      December 27, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      Did you prefer one brand over the other...the Gotham or the Copper Chef pans?
      Thanks!

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        January 03, 2019 at 3:26 pm

        I like the copper better, but they both work well

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    3. Catherine Laurence

      February 10, 2018 at 10:28 pm

      Hello Kathy, thanks so much for this review. I'm very curious to find out if the pans are still going well and have maintained their non-stick effect after a year+... Thanks in advance - and thanks for sharing all your recipes too 🙂

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        August 16, 2018 at 11:19 pm

        YES! I just bought another one...the Copper Over Air Fryer Pan. LOVE It!

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    4. Jules Karasik

      April 11, 2017 at 9:19 am

      Forget all the TV hype, There is nothing like a well seasoned CAST IRON PAN! and only use one for egg's only and you will never have a sticking problem. And they will last forever unlike the nonstick pans which wearout fater 6 or 7 months.

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        June 28, 2017 at 9:21 am

        There should be a print button. Please let me know if you are unable to use it.

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    5. Audrey

      December 18, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      Great news about the pan! The sceptic in me wants to know if there will be chemicals leaching similar to teflon?

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        December 20, 2016 at 11:27 am

        They say no, because of the titanium and copper, but you know as well as I do, they may change their minds later. I do know that most people who do not successfully cook with non-stick pans, are those who do now follow the directions. It clearly says not to cook over medium high, or medium in Green pans, and to wait until they are completely cooled before washing or even putting water in it after cooking.

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    6. Mardi

      December 18, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      Thank you Kathy. I seriously appreciate your review. I have been on the fence with this issue. I did not learn early enough with the green pans and also my ceramic pans that the key to keeping them pristine and non-stick is to keep the heat no higher than medium-high. Once I learned that, my subsequent purchases have worked as advertised. Because I have been successful with my others, I haven't purchased any of the copper ones, but loving cookware, I have wanted to anyway. Your review may get me off the fence. Thanks again.

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    7. Shannon

      December 18, 2016 at 11:37 am

      Please provide an update on this after some more time has passed. I am intrigued by this product too but amazon reviews all have updated saying the pans effectiveness wore off after a few months and everything sticks horribly. Thanks!!

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      • Kathy Carmichael

        December 20, 2016 at 11:27 am

        Will do 🙂 I do know that most people who do not successfully cook with non-stick pans, are those who do now follow the directions. It clearly says not to cook over medium high, or medium in Green pans, and to wait until they are completely cooled before washing or even putting water in it after cooking.

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        • Shannon

          December 20, 2016 at 1:12 pm

          Ahh OK good to know!!

          Reply

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