Ceramic Coated Carbon Steel Pan

Here s the difference pure ceramic cookware vs.

Ceramic coated carbon steel pan.

That s why woks are traditionally made from carbon steel as are paella pans and crepe pans. It can also withstand very high temperatures. While carbon steel pans are best left without coating to get the best of its function if you want to avoid going through any seasoning then buy an enameled carbon steel pan. Ceramic cookware started to gain popularity in the 1960s for being the less toxic nonstick option to teflon coated pans.

We cut out the high retail markups found with traditional cookware brands and pass those savings on to you. It s helpful to note that a ceramic coating is different than pure ceramic cookware. Carbon steel isn t the best conductor of heat but it is the preferred pan for when you want to have certain spots hotter than others like in stir frying. Check to be sure that the pan you are buying does not contain any harmful additives.

Carbon steel cookware has a very similar makeup to cast iron but it s lighter weight than cast iron making it easier to use and store. By contrast ceramic cookware is ceramic through and through so it s completely metal free. And while it meets the definition of safe nonstick cookware i can t wholeheartedly recommend it more than the three options above. One important rule when using ceramic coated cookware is to keep the heat at a low temperature.

This pan features a heavy gauge carbon steel core and a water based ceramic coating for easy cleaning and prep. However modern ceramic cookware that has been made according to the fda s guidelines no longer contain lead. Ceramic coating is typically applied over an aluminum cast iron or stainless steel core. However carbon steel does require seasoning like cast iron and it degrades in the presence of acidic foods like tomatoes.

Several manufacturers combine or coat their carbon steel pans with other materials. Unfortunately according to the fda there s a high chance that traditional ceramic cookware are contaminated with lead because of the glaze and the kiln used. The cast aluminum anypan. Our collections of critically acclaimed stainless steel cookware sets and american made frying pans are shipped directly to your door.

Our test pan was a well used french carbon steel pan that was first purchased in 2000. Yes the ceramic coating is thin but it is very strong. After much use the carbon steel cookware will develop a nonstick. Large non slip silicone handles at each end of the wide pan make for easy transfer in and out of the oven and give it a sleek and professional look to match the elegant cream finish.

Carbon steel is also frequently used for metal woks should you be in the market for one of those as well. However it can chip if you dont use it correctly. I have one ceramic pan in my arsenal.