The Truth About the Always Pan (after 6 months of daily use)
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- Опубліковано 28 кві 2024
- This video is my updated Always Pan review after 6 months of daily use. I still like a lot of things about this pan, but I also noticed some issues that I wanted to mention in case you're thinking about getting it.
The Always Pan is designed to replace 8 traditional pieces of cookware and it has a non toxic, nonstick ceramic coating made without potentially toxic materials like PFOAs, PTFEs, other PFAs, lead, cadmium, toxic metals, and nanoparticles.
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00:21 How it looks after 6 months
01:30 Is it still as non-stick as it was?
02:11 Frying an egg without any oil
02:58 Why I still like it
03:27 Why it might not be for you
04:00 A design flaw
04:33 The reason why I like the company
06:30 Ultimately...
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i love how you did a six month update, it really helps lots of people who are looking into this !
thank you for the kind comment 💕 I hope so!!
Doing a follow up on a product like this very helpful.
I thought so, too. I rated it really high in my initial review and while I still like it, some things have changed and wanted to make sure I share that information.
There’s nothing “sustainable” about a pan that starts wearing out at 6 months when there are numerous options available that last over a lifetime. It’s called marketing.
What do you recommend?
Sorry I thought I deleted my comment after seeing how grumpy that sounded. A number of years ago I switched from disposable, to two different pans. The first is a century old cast iron pan. It is very non stick to the point that eggs slide around on it. However, in order to maintain seasoning, I never wash it with soap, as well as avoid cooking acidic saucy/watery foods in it (they break down the oils in seasoning similar to soap). For saucy foods, I use a stainless steel pan, which should also outlive me. No worries about sticking, cause those foods generally don’t have that problem.
@@aalleexx. you're right on the money. I put off seasoning my cast irons a lot though
@@aalleexx. The notion that you can't use soap or use acidic/watery foods in cast iron is a myth. You maintain the seasoning by adding to it every time you cook.
@@aalleexx. so how do you clean your cast iron pan?
Thanks for the review - the deterioration in quality after six months and the fact that it isn't oven-safe wouldn't be problems if the pan were $35, but for a $145, no way.
Wow, Thank you! Was getting ready to check out and said, hmmm let me go to UA-cam!!
💁🏽♂️SAME
I did the same! And now I’m convinced to not get one!
Omg me too!!!!!!!
ha ha me too!
Hahaha yup same. Have the dark blue one in my cart right now. Now im re-thinking it 🥲
I loved this follow-up review! Appreciate your honesty 🤗
Thank you Sera! 💞
I’m honestly so glad you shared this! I have a decent set but was looking for something more innovative in the kitchen. I’m so glad I got to see the after 6 months update! Definitely will not be purchasing, thank you for helping protect my hard earned money ♥️ for $200 canadian and to not have it be non stick after a few uses is so terrible. Always Pan needs to check themselves.
Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful :)) my opinion was different in my first review, so I had to make an update, the last thing I want is to mislead people.
Cast iron.
i bought the grey t fal set at canadian tire and it works great
for 99$
as someone who learned to cook professionally and has cooked professionally, unless you want to cook your meals one step at a time letting it get cold between uses its retarded. Its a dumb invention no one needs.
My recommendation when it comes to pans and pots usually is to get carbon steel or cast iron for general cooking since those literally get better with age. Carbon is better for single handed use or antique cast iron.
Stainless for if you are going to abuse your pans (within reason) and just buy inexpensive nonstick because you will replace them.
Side recommendation is to buy from places that sell to kitchens since those have to be made to a higher standard and tend to be backed by long warranties. (ie MadeIn).
So thankful for this update! Thank you!
I'm so glad it was helpful 💛
Thank you, ♥️♥️ for taking the time and for your honest review!
Of course, my pleasure 💛
I love that you made this video as a follow-up to your last one!! That's so smart :) Ugh, it stinks that the pan started to burn on the bottom and food started to stick to it more often :( Same thing happens to me too! LOL, the music and edits, while the egg was sticking to the pan, killed me!! It really be like that sometimes, hahaha! I like that the company has a commitment to sustainability and ethics!! :)
hahaha I knoww, I'm sad that it's not as non-stick anymore, it definitely still works well with some oil in it, but doesn't feel as great as in the beginning.
You do the absolute best reviews! Thank you for taking the time to do these!
aww thank you! that means so much 💛
I am grateful for your honest appraisal, Thank You!
K seriously I love the way you organize your videos, thank you!
Thanks so much!!
Thank you for your honest experience with this pan; it helped a lot in my decision of purchasing this pan.
Thank you for taking the time to share
I needed this info
Of course! Glad it was helpful:)
Great video! You got straight to the point. I didn't even have to skip ahead like I do with every other vlogger. 😀 Thank you!
Thank you!! That's the ultimate compliment:))
Thank you for this concise and honest follow up/review. Love your channel so far - you've gain a new fan!
thank you for the support!
Thanks for your review! Helped me decide.
I appreciate your honesty and the details!! I tried the always pan too and I felt very similar to you. Good to know they have sustainable and ethical practices. That helps justify the steep price tag...
I think so too. I've had similar experience with cheaper ceramic pans and was secretly hoping that this one will be better since it's much more expensive. I'm glad at least a portion of the price goes towards good business practices though!
@@avooneverything I did order it a few days ago and feel better about my purchase after your review here. Business practices and eco-friendly solutions are important and glad some of what I paid goes towards that. I did get t it with a promotional discount and got the bamboo steamer also on sale. Other reviews don't speak to the business practices. I will go back to their website and read up more on it. Thanks for helping me not have buyers remorse.
@@shockwave1126 So glad it was helpful! Yes, sustainability is important to me as well and since I didn't really talked about that in my first review, I wanted to mention here.
Very helpful update. Thank you!
Thank you, great review. Your non-stick egg test was super helpful, since their ad shows that you should be able to fry one without oil. I'll save my money
Thank you! I used to be able to fry an egg without any oil in the beginning but not anymore lol
This is wonderfully helpful. Thank you for the update… and warning about that other handle.
Glad it was helpful!
When I clicked on this video I was expecting a roast for some reason! I am glad that you are still overall pleased with the pan even though there are some flaws. I would have to say, this pan is likely not for me, but a good cast iron like you mention (although heavy!) is a great alternative.
haha yeah, I'm a little disappointed that it's not as nonstick as it used to be, but still like it overall. My only turnoff with my cast iron is the weight, but they're not super expensive and they really last a lifetime, so I'm happy I have one!
Carbon steel is the best of both worlds! Light weight but you can season and cook like cast iron.
This was the first piece of expensive cookware I have ever purchased. I should have waited until it had been out awhile and some reviews were posted. EVERYTHING sticks to this pan, even with a coat of EVOO, butter, or non-stick spray! I have only used wooden or silicone utensils and I only cleaned it with the sponge that came with it or a magic kitchen eraser cloth. I wrote the company and received a response intended to placate.
What did they say
Have you ever used it on high heat? High heat makes the non-stick wear off. Plus it already gets hot on medium heat.
I recommend cast iron or carbon steel. Takes a bit of time to get used to it, but well worth it.
You are not supposed to use evoo on non stick it takes away the non stick use
that's a myth. Olive oil doesn't ruin anything.
Outstanding review. Thank you.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful :)
Thanks for that review, very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Seriously, you did a great job on the review 👍🏻
Glad you think so!
Thank you for an honest review.
Thank you for a really great and honest review
Thanks for reviewing this
Great review!👍🏾
Glad you enjoyed! :))
Thank you ! For sharing the update. It made my decision easier
Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much! You’ve made me think a little more about getting this pan. It’s really the last thing I need, but you made me think ‘Do I want it” I’m not sure and I thank you for your honesty.
You're so welcome, glad it was helpful! :)
Very helpful. Thank you for the great review
Thanks for watching!
I appreciate for your honest review 👍
Always!
@@avooneverything I know that's why you are my admire
Thank you for this, made my decision easy for me
Bravo to you for supporting the ethical treatment of employees and the sustainability factor of companies. I wish more people would! The Always Pan certainly is aesthetically pleasing!! We all need to worry more and do as much as we can to preserve our planet!!
Yes, I think it's so important to think beyond the price tag. We all love a good deal, but not if it brings harm and suffering to people in other parts of the world!
The Pans looks beautiful, but many are complaining of what you have said
Lovely channel Subscribed 🙏❤️
great review! thanks!
Thanks for your honest review.
Glad it was helpful! :)
Thanks for a truthful update. Like this video.
Thank you for doing this vid. It helped in my decision in wanting to purchase.
Glad it was helpful! :)
Thank you for your honesty. It's a nice change when people are able to have all the information before making such a purchase.
I've had mine for 3 years. The bottom is discolored, but other than that its fine. I love it.
Im so happy to hear that
THANK YOU! Truly an excellent review. I believed every word.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this! I was debating with myself about this pan, but I was beyond shocked at the absurd price tag. Your review settled the question; definitely not worth the price.
I'm glad my review was useful to you :)
You can sign up for their email newsletter and get an offer to get it for $115 instead.
This was very helpful and informative
so glad you think so :)
Great review. I will keep using my cast iron and my nonstick Crockpot pan. My stainless steel pan is great also.
I got this as a Christmas gift and honestly I've already submitted an exchange for the third time. I've tried to soak it overnight with soapy water, and I always make sure to wait till the pan cool before washing and I'll recoat it with olive oil before storing it away.
Great and helpful! Thanks!
great follow up review
thank you! glad it was helpful 😊
So glad I watched this. It’s currently on sale right now for $99. Told myself I refuse to get it for the original price but now I guess it’s just not worth getting at all.
Thank you for a6month update. Knowing it does the same thing every other reasonably priced one for and it sticks , helps me know not to waste my money. Even my ninja pan now needs something to not stick. I do not believe any product is non stick long term
Thank you for this honest info/ review. I now know if I wanna purchase or not. It’s a big decision to me since it’s spendy. I appreciate it.
Good video glad to know it's not just us having trouble with it... we do recomended the pit they sell though
Thank you for your honesty. I appreciate it so much. I really wanted to purchase it because of the beautiful advertising and photos on the site. I’m so glad that I did not do that based on the aesthetic and ability to fry, steam etc in the same pan. I thought it would be magic..based on the look of the video advertisements. It’s always great to take a deeper look. So glad I didn’t buy! What about Le Creuset? I know people are saying cast iron but I wonder about buying from the brand.
Thank you! Glad my video was helpful :) I haven’t tried Le Creuset, but I have lodge cast iron pan which is very inexpensive and I like it a lot. The only downside for me is that it's super heavy lol
I love these videos, and so grateful and thankful for the truth.
So happy it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for this! Very informative and your humor/edits made me smile!
Question though: The use instructions say to not hear over medium-high heat. Can you confirm you kept it at/below that temp in your use? I’m just curious if that’s why the non-stick has worn off.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed! Yes, 9/10 times I cook on medium and not only with this pan, they aslo say that occasional higher heat is fine.
@@avooneverything Thank you!
Oh Hell no I would Def return it. I was thinking about purchasing both pot and pan but after this wonderful review I will purchase elsewhere. Thank you so much.🥰
Omg thank you so much for your review!!! I was just about to take the plunge on this one and whew thank goodness. It’s a huge investment. I’m not a huge cook but I sure like things simple. And just hearing it’s not oven save blows. Thanks!!!!
Glad I could help!
Thanks, ibe been thinking about purchasing but will give it a miss now.
Wow! Thank you!
Thank you for this video!
You are so welcome!
Best review ever
Thank you
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed :))
Thanks for posting an honest update. I’m glad the company itself seems very honorable but I’m definitely disappointed for you on the longevity. The inside overall looks really nice but I guess you could only get a dark color to avoid seeing the burns on the bottom. And the non stick? That would frustrate me lol but I’m glad you still like it overall and that original color is really nice! LOVE THE PLATE SET 😍
I knoww - I LOVED how non stick it was in the beginning and was really hoping it will stay that way, but I guess most ceramic pans have the same fate 😄
I commend you for your honest and detailed review. The video of cooking with the Always pan was helpful. Your recommendation comes with the personal experience and precautions. Because of you I know what to expect if I want to pay for the Always Pan. It is its appearance that attracts me to the Always Pan, without which I would not consider it. With what you said about value and longevity, what pan would you recommend for those qualities?
Thank you for the kind comment, I'm glad my review was helpful! By no means I'm an expert when it comes to pans, but I've heard that cast iron pans are pretty much indestructible - I have two by Lodge and I've had them for a few years, they're in the same condition. Someone else below in the comments had recommended aluminum pans, you should be able to find the comment if you scroll down. I personally haven't used aluminum, but I've heard a lot of people recommending them as a great long-term pan. Hope that helps!
Thanks a lot for our honest review, you just saved me from wasting a ton of money.
Mine stopped being super nonstick after the first couple uses even after following all of the instructions. Thanks for the update!
Things started going downhill after the 3rd month for me, I was hoping that it would somehow stay the same, I loved it so much initially.
Thank you for the follow up.
Great review. The cookware set and glasses are cute. I often cook with high heat so the pan might not be the best for me.
Yes, I suspect that maybe my gas stove was too strong even on medium 🤷🏻♀️
I buy products based on how they treat their employees and how much they take the environment into consideration. I am ok with having to use a bit of olive oil in the pan after a few months. The features that I will buy this pan for are:
The steam basket
How deep the pan is
The spoon holder
Thank you for the updated review.
I agree, I always use some oil anyways so I don't mind :) and yes, I'm totally okay with paying a bit more for decent working conditions and sustainability!
How is this better for the environment then one cast iron pan that is 1/10th of the price and will last a 100 years, would have to buy 10-15 of these over the course of a lifetime doesn’t seem environmentally friendly to me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Also in a prepped situation for end times, a cast iron on could be used over the fire outdoors, right? So there’s even that option too. It can go in the oven and over the fire…think I will look into that. Not to mention the food quality is so tasty with cast iron pans.
Still excited that i bought it for Christmas. Chemical free pan. After six months still looks great (probably gets used everyday). I also bought the pot too (which is oven safe). Im ready to throw away all my old pans and pots.
I purschased the bigger and small frying pan and liked them so much i bought the pots. Then the baking set. I love them. The bigger frying pan sticks, But the smaller one does not. I'm happy with them. I guess they changes something because the set i have you can put in the oven under 450 deg's if memory serves.
I have 2 of these pans. I do agree with almost every point. One thing, I do think the pan is somewhat heavy. Certainly not that easy to hold with one hand and tip contents out, for me anyway.
Thank you!
Im so glad i watched this before purchasing this pan, 145$ is alot for a pan to lose its non stick part, and for the color to fade or discolor etc, probably not gona buy it. The appeal for me was the fact that i can have one pan instead of 10 but..the cost isnt worth it ! I appreciate the honesty in this review
Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful :)
You can sign up for their email newsletter and get an offer to get it for $115 instead.
Thanks for this review ... wish I had seen it before I ordered. Oh well, sounds like I will get a couple of months of good use out of this pan before it begins to wear down.
I feel like people's experiences vary, sounds like people with electric stoves have better luck.
Love this review. I do have to admit if that pan was with me for 6 months of use you would request proof that it is an original Always pan, (nothing to do with the product I am just a careless user, I would not be allowed in the kitchen if it was not for the smoke alarm reminding me I got something on the stove) I love that you added footage of the diner ware plates and bowls. Love their simplistic everyday look and design shape. I know what I am getting my self for Christmas this year. (love their raised edge, Finally a plate set where I wont have to skimp on sauces or gravy, fearing it will slide off the edge.) Manny thanks Thumbs up!
Yes, good point- the company actually sent me this pan for review so I'm sure it's an original one lol The plates & glasses are really nice, I use them all the time!
Thank you for this video
glad it was helpful!
I received the Always Pan as a surprise wedding gift. I had seen it on UA-cam before. I use cast iron every day and have one antique Swedish ceramic fondue pot. The bottom turned brown like your AP. I like taking the fondue pot from stove to table. As far as the AP, I'll try to make it last by using it for specific recipes, like steaming or boiling.
yes that's what I do now! I can't use it for frying or sautéing anymore
I have had the pan since last year - I had used it all the time with no significant wear. It may make a difference if you are using high heat all the time. Mine has a bottom without the coating of the rest of the pan - just open cast aluminum (presumably sealed in some invisible way) I only put it through the dishwasher once, and I noticed some residue in that area. As for the stain - I think if you are careful to FULLY wash it before reusing/reheating it again, there should not be a stain issue.
How’s the nonstick doing on yours?
Thank you!!
Made the switch from nonstick to cast iron about 8 months ago. It feels so freeing to have a pan that I can use metal utensils on and it only gets better and more non-stick over time. Truly a pan for life.
What pan is that
@@y4554 Just a lodge 10.25 inch cast iron skillet. Cheap, but will only get better over time with care and will outlast me.
i feel like mine are def not none stick for the lodge - do you treat it all the time
@@marysorensen14 When you get more adept at cooking more things, the more you realise that you actually don't want non stick for a large percentage of dishes. Sticking causes fond to develop on the bottom of the pan, which then can be deglazed using liquid to add flavour to the dish and clean the bottom at the same time.
There are only a few things that you truly want it to not stick at all for and that's eggs and some lean proteins (fish etc). This can be mitigated by using heat and oil/butter appropriately, meaning that you should add your oil/butter and food when the pan is heated, and to not add before then. My lodge pan is now relatively well seasoned, so it has become mostly non-stick for eggs, as long as I'm also careful to use the right heat.
Seasoning is basically just polymerised oil which bonds to the pan through use, and causes it to become slicker and more non-stick over time. If you dry your pan after washing and just put a 1/4 tsp of oil in your pan and rub it in with a paper towel, the pan will be safer from rust and start to develop seasoning.
Do you use it (or did you use it) on high heat? That is my biggest complaint with mine, especially the perfect pot, is that it recommends to only use it on low-medium heat in order to preserve the enamel. I've had mine for a couple years now and the enamel /non-stick is still great and I don't have nearly as much discoloration on the bottom as yours, so I'm wondering if that is the reason. I've wanted to try it on higher heats, because it can be annoying not to be able to do that for some dishes, but have been wary because of this.
Honestly my heat was probably too high for it to handle, but I have a gas stove and I only ever use it on medium and haven't had that issue with other pans. I feel like if I cook on lower than medium with my stove everything will take 3 times as long to cook... probably not a good pan for gas stoves overall
Thank you for your input....This is not a cheap pan & to be honest (I like the look outside more than being non stick)...So again thank you saving me lots off dosh!
My mum's got a couple of le creuset cast irons at home, 5 years of almost daily use.... still looks like new. Avocado did also say that the egg would eventually start sticking to the bottom of the pan, just shows that the "always pan" is no more than any other non stick pans (less the amazing marketing of course).
Want to throw it out there that in my expirence, Our Place has had lousy customer service. Even for simple issues - I had some damage in shipping, and they didn't really help. They also delete all of their negative questions or comments on instagram. I get it - people can be unreasonable, but I watched as questions that could have easily been resolved disappear. I would assume with a large price tag, you have funds for customer service. I appreciate your review!
For the outside stains I would try a thin paste of Barkeeper’s Friend and use a scrubber sponge in a light circular motion over the stains.
Thank you! I'll try that :))
Thank you for your honest review. I ordered it but had enough time to cancel my order. If it only lasts about 6 months, the price isn't justified. I will check Made Safe for a pan.
glad it was useful, thanks for watching! I wonder if it will last longer on a non-gas stove...
Thank you for this review. I was just about to buy one. It costs way too much money to not be quality after 6 months. I do love what they stand for but, again, that's a lot of pesos for subpar quality.
I totally get that. Thanks for watching!
Immediately looked up this review after the third UA-cam ad for this "perfect pAAHHHn" (the creator's pronunciation bothers tf out of me), and I'm very glad I did.
I cook for a living, and this looks like the maintenance it would take to maintain that nonstick glaze would definitely outweigh the initial purchase, later on.
There's a perfect PAAAAHHHN for every situation, but not one that encompasses any situation.
Love the he review, but one call out from my experience. My non stick coating is still perfect after 1.5 years, but I’ve never turned my heat above 6. It seems like if you use heat like other traditional non stick, it will wear off faster. This pan gets just as hot at 6 as my other pans do on high.
Thank you! My gas stove doesn't have numbers, just low, medium and high and I only ever cook on the medium setting cause I find this hot enough for most things. So I don't think high heat is the problem in my case.
@@avooneverything Thanks for the thorough review!!
thank you so much
exactly what I needed to know. thanks for the testing. How is the pan now if you still have it?
Even worse, I don't use it at all anymore because I don't want to deal with the cleanup
@@avooneverything ahh dang, sorry to hear
I think one of the keys to using this pan (and all ceramic pans) is to ignore their suggestion that you don't have to use much oil/butter/fat to cook. Use the regular amount of fats to cook. A dry hot pan will break down faster. But I think it's also something to note that other than cast iron pans, nearly all pans (yes, even All-Clad, Le Creuset etc...) get stained or scratched after awhile.
I was about to say that I couldnt tell here that she used any oils or butter at all. They clearly recommend it to preserve the coating but I wonder if her problem is ignoring their instructions or if she skipped showing us that? But I couldnt tell at all and it would be her bad to skip showing that she is doing that important step.
I always use oil in my everyday cooking. I just wanted to show the change in the pan vs my first video where I fried an egg without oil to test how nonstick it is. And that's literally the only two times that I've done that
@@avooneverything Oh, yeah, just commenting in general on the use of oil/fats. Because I saw the company hyping that you can use less. The Caraway pan commercials say the same thing. That said, America's Test Kitchen just tested a bunch of ceramic pans and their winner, The Green Pan, is one that I have, used sparingly and it's already a little stained inside the pain. I see a lot of people not liking these pans because they're not cute and pretty after using a few times. And that just happens with all cookware for the most part. Thank you for the review of the pan.
My commentI was more directed to the person who responded to your comment, it sounded like they thought that's how I generally cook lol And yes, the reason why I decided to do the egg test is because it was part of the Always Pan commercial. They definitely push the no/less oil approach
I'm so glad you made this .
I was just about to buy one but I had so see some reviews first .
Now I'm thinking .. if I were a professional chef ( Gordon Ramsay) let say 🤬
What would HE buy 😅. This pan ?? Safe to say probably not . Great video as always , thanks for your help
I have exactly the same experience. I was actually searching to see if there was a way to revive the pan from this. But I guess ceramic pans in general has a "shelf life" My other set of pats, All-clad and hexclad. They will last a lifetime. I can re-season the hexclad and the all-clad is a matter of how you use it.
Someone in the comments said that you can re-season a ceramic pan which was a completely new concept to me. I haven't researched it further though