The 12 Best Cookware Brands NOT Made In China
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- Опубліковано 8 тра 2024
- In this video, I highlight the best cookware NOT made in China. You'll learn where it's made and why it's worth buying. I'll break it down by country, highlighting the brands I've tested and highly recommend. You'll learn about the best cookware made in the USA, France, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, and Switzerland. I'll also reveal two companies that make their cookware in China that I actually really like.
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0:00 Intro
0:44 Best Cookware Made in the USA
3:30 Best Cookware Made in France
6:40 Best Cookware Made in Italy
8:11 Best Cookware Made in Belgium
8:57 Best Cookware Made in Denmark
9:41 Best Cookware Made Switzerland
10:48 Best Cookware Made In China
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All-Clad (USA) amzn.to/3NMW1Dw (Amazon)
Made In (USA) madeincookware.pxf.io/Vy3Lrk (MadeInCookware.com)
Lodge (USA) amzn.to/3xqlDiQ (Amazon)
Le Creuset (France) amzn.to/3QgFHN0 (Amazon)
Staub (France) www.tkqlhce.com/click-8744728... (Zwilling.com)
Mauviel (France) amzn.to/3xJKfEx (Amazon)
Made In Copper (France) madeincookware.pxf.io/Jryg3N (MadeInCookware.com)
Hestan (Italy) hestan-culinary.pxf.io/Xx3QPM
Ballarini (Italy) www.dpbolvw.net/click-8744728... (Zwilling.com)
Demeyere (Belgium) amzn.to/3xKilbF (Amazon)
Scanpan (Denmark) amzn.to/3twmkpL (Amazon)
Swiss Diamond (Switzerland) amzn.to/3tvuuPc (Amazon)
Misen (China) shrsl.com/3kch8 (Misen.com)
Calphalon (China) amzn.to/3xLiU52 (Amazon)
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I'm not sure I understand, you said in this video that Heritage is made in the U.S., but in a brand new video you just released you said that the handle is made in China.
@@wozzinator I recently learned that the handles are made in China. That information is not published on their website. The article linked above has been updated.
@@PrudentReviews understood, thank you for the clarification!
I look for these brands at thrift stores. Often, you find an unseasoned cast iron, which can be reseasoned. Or, stainless steel with burned on grease, which can be removed by putting the pan in a sealed bag with ammonia and leaving overnight. I’ve created a collection of great pans at a tenth the price.
$1.99 for a grease coated All Clad 12" fry pan. $5 for a can of Easy Off. An hour later, the pan looked brand new.
Kind of jealous tbh. I scour every thrift store in the area looking for pans and it's always cheap, warped stuff with handles about to fall off. An antique store near me had a great selection of Griswold and I got the one needing the least amount of work but man were they expensive considering they'd need an entire restoration. Hopefully that changes soon
Evelyn Saungikar: You are exactly what I often look up for. I am the kind of guy who always wants to save a buck. I often end up donating the saved bucks to my needy family. Its a win-win situation for everyone.
Great idea
I love to treasure hunt at thrift stores too. Through the years I have found nearly 30 vintage collectable cast iron pans (Griswold, Wagners, and Birmingham) that are more than 60 years old. They're even better than modern Lodge and they're not made anymore. I have also found 2 pieces of Le Cresuet at thrift stores. My collection is probably worth thousands but I only paid a few hundred for everything. 😉
I love when I see "Made in the U.S.A." , and is one of the reasons that I like vintage cookware.
Same here
Same here. Corning Visions and Corningware for me.
I totally agree with you I try and buy nothing anymore that's not made in America.
The concern I see with this nowadays is that China has bought some US businesses. For instance, Smithfield - bought one of their hams lately? I’m not sure about cookware, but we have reached a time when just looking for the “made in the USA” label is no longer enough. We also need to check out who owns the company now too. 😢
Same here in Europe. One tactic I particularly dislike is the Chinese acquisition of a European company, then move the manufacturing to China and leave a token ‘design’ office back in Europe.
Inevitably the product is much poorer quality, usually no cheaper and the gullible public fall for it.
You get what you pay for and company ownership and country of manufacture is so important for a quality product.
@@warrenr4 I think an import tax of 200% or more is need to let them know whoever own the company have to make their products locally.
Countries should outlaw China from acquiring any business in their countries and that includes buying real estate as well. This goes for Chinese corporations and private citizens!!!
Here in Southern California, Chinese nationals from mainland China buy up prime real estate in the multi-million dollar range thus pricing out local US citizens!!!
I live in No. West Iowa. 60 MI. from So. Dakota and Nebraska borders..CHINA has already bought up plenty of rich farmland all around here. It is no surprise. They love this rich fertile the best there is. When they eventually take over the US it is already theirs..
@@janicemcguire5839 While the politicians make laws which appear to benefit our country but in reality, it only benefits themselves and their contributors. This nonsense of allowing foreign nationals and foreign corporations to buy up US companies and properties along with land will hurt our nation in the long run.
This country needs to stop allowing anyone or any Chinese companies from acquiring anything in this country!!! The long term implication is they will own us and we will be their slaves!!!
I know there are many viewers that will say - it will never happen!
Well, how about Communist China launching a biological attack as it already has KILLED 1 million here in the US?!!! The CCP virus has done that exactly and we have zero response for it. In fact, we can't even contain it as it will be around for maybe a decade if not forever! ! !
Back in 1973…I requested Le Creuset cookware for a wedding gift…and my mother-in-law complied…with the caveat of “Hey, you know those pots are going to get really heavy as you get older!”. Brother…was she right! 50 years into the marriage and I generally struggle to move those pots when they’re loaded with food. But I wouldn’t give them up for the world….
Ours lasted 35 years. Finally got a new color. It will outlast us.
Keeps you strong!
I’ll be using my pumpkin shaped cocotte for a sweet potato with marshmallow side dish on Thanksgiving!!
Thanks for this info, I don’t need heavy cookware. 👏
Congratulations on 50 years of marriage! I hope the two of you are truly happy. ☮️
The Canadian company Paderno makes very good Stainless Steel cookware. The Canadian Padermo plant was opened on Prince Edward Island in 1979 and Paderno still makes its cookware there today. They sell both sets and individual pieces, and offer direct sales through their web portal, as well as purchasing through kitchen suppliers. I own pieces from two of their lines, the "Canadian Signature" and "Canadian Professional." I received my first Paderno pieces as gifts, and have since bought a full set and individual pieces. Meyer Canada also makes very good Stainless Steel cookware at its Canadian factory, and it's excellent.
I agree, I replaced all my cookware with Paderno, piece by piece. Love it.
My Paderno Vida stainless warped very easily, it turned into a full spinner. Staying away since, Misen and Made In are way better and worth their money.
PS; Many other reviews on CanTire had the same experience I did with the same pan.
Thank you for all your research. This is very helpful. And I'll check out your update video.
Tramontina is excellent and made in Brazil.
Wow! I waited for this information for a while.
Just found you and am lovin 'it. Great reviews w no extra BS. Subscribed and looking forward to checling out all the hard work you've done. Thank you for this!
Really appreciate it!
Good video; very informative. Thanks
I have had WMF German cookware for 40 years and it still looks new!
They are my favourite brand too.
Everything made in Germany is my favourite actually.
yes, those and BK (Dutch) are my go to brands.
WMF also makes excellent cutlery and kitchen knives.
@@jwenting I agree! I have had a set of Wustof knives for 35 years that still look new!
Check also those 3 European companies: DeBuyer from France makes fabulous cookware too. Made in France. DeBuyer is an old company, established in 1830 and best known for carbon steel cookware, but they also have other lines of products. Turkish company Lava manufactures high quality cast iron cookware, much like LeCreuset and Staub, but in a price range of the Lodge. The best European enameled cookware is produced by very old Austrian company Riess, its roots dating back to 1550. Today a ninth generation of the Riess family runs the company which started a production of porcelain enameled cookware back in 1922.
Very good video. I hope Americans and Europeans choose to buy their own domestically made products rather than ‘Made in China’. Instead of being shortsighted and saving a few pennies, support your own in-house companies.
That would be great but most people can’t afford high end cookware so it’s either buy a made in China skillet at Walmart or a second hand store.
Support if you have that kind of extra money....not everyone has the luxury like you do....this video is made for people who want to have more variety of cookwares and not to criticize other countries...
So don’t ever buy iPhones and iPads , they’re all made in China. Don’t buy your American flags, they’re all made in China too. 😂
Guys, no compulsion or guilt necessary. If you can honestly afford it, support your domestic companies who produce your products or else go with 'Made in China'.
Remember, those people who work there are your fellow country men and women who are trying to support their families and make a living.
So spare them some thought, and try to buy even if it's anything small. It need not be a skillet. Buy some tableware instead. Support them anyway you can.
@@bell-xk5dd LOL, iPhones are NOT all 'Made in China'.. keep up with the news, bruh. Go troll somewhere else.
Thank you for this video: love it and will share!
Thank you. this is very helpful
Thank you, it's very helpfull .... You did a great job 👍🏻
Thank you! Glad it was helpful.
I'm happy to see that all of the cookware brands I own are mentioned in your review: Lodge, Le Creuset and Staub. But BY FAR the best stainless set I've ever owned is DeMeyere. I absolutely love its heft, good looks and ease of cleaning.
Same. I have stopped using all my cast iron and carbon steel pans as a result...
Heft is right. Such a beast!
Ease of cleaning -- yeah -- it's great.
My restaurant has been using SIGG stainless pots & pans for over 35 years now.
They have proved faultless over this time and don't believe i would ever need replace them. My skillet's are all lodge & my dutch oven pots all STAUB & HACKMAN.
I use Carbon steel Woks made in china & they perform extremely well however " time is the ultimate test. ❤️.
Thank you! Well explained.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is very helpful. I’m in the market for some new cookware 👍🏿
Glad it was helpful!
So glad you cover American made and sourced cookware. I have tried so hard to buy and source products NOT from China, so this is important. Thanks again!
Thank You so much for this info!
This was excellent! It’s obvious you’ve used many of the pieces in the video. Good! I’m sharing this with my friend, who is, we jokingly say, an All-Clad snob. (Emile Henry as well.)
I really appreciate this comparison. I’ve been a fan of Calphalon since I bought my first pot. I really like anodized, plus I have bought Kitchen Aid (in anodized) and found they are very good too. I will keep my eyes on the ones you recommend because I’d like to update my cookware to stainless soon. Thank you.
I think Kitchenaid cookware is made by Meyer under license.
Very informative, if I only knew how to cook with stainless without burning...
Thank you for making this video.
On French cookware, I think carbon steel skillets by DE BUYER are worth mentioning. Funnily, there is no mentioning of German cookware (even though STAUB, Ballarini and de Meyere are owned by Zwilling). Maybe these brands are not available in the US, but WMF, Zwilling, Fissler, and Woll are worth mentioning. The Swedish brand Skeppshult is renowned for its cast iron skillets (which are actually no better than Lodge 😁).
Was looking for De Buyer in the list. About to buy my firsr Carbon Steel Pan
Tramontina Cookware made in Brazil. Is good too.
I have 360 Cookware, and it’s made in
USA. Heavy stainless steel and using
little oil, little water and easy to clean.
Steaming with vapor seal by twisting
the lid. Love their slow cooker.
Nice. Thank you so much for sharing this video.
I truly love my copper skillet. Things cook faster. Cleaning is easy. Ace Hardware carries this pan, but I got mine at a local family- owned department store two years ago for less, in a Christmas promotion. I want another one
I am so pleased that you mentioned ScanPan, one of my top favorites.
I’m a big fan of Scanpan - very well made!
You claim @ 9:34 that Scanpan cookware with a stainless steel surface is made in China.
I own a set of nine Scanpan Coppernox pieces - a copper core sandwiched between two layers of aluminium enclosed in s/steel. According to Scanpan and the embossing on the pot/pan bases, they are made in Denmark.
They are almost as heavy as my cast iron pieces; the largest two I cannot lift with one hand.
I refuse to have anything with a PFOA coating in my kitchen. With correct care, my Coppernox units have never had food stick to them (perhaps because I've never burned anything in them). I cook on gas.
I live in Ireland and when my kids were younger we used to take the overnight car ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg and drive down the Peninsular heading South. One year we made a diversion to Villedieu-les-Poules to buy copper cook ware. Their is a Bell Foundry opposite the Mauviel shop you can visit. They didn't do the copper stainless range then but I bought a tin lined copper Bain Marie and tow large pans, one tin lined and one silver lined. the beauty is they can be re-plated if they get damaged. But they were expensive.
really helpful, thanks!
Thanks for the video.
Terrific video! Really informational and a lot of solid guidance. Love from Vermont
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this! I need to do a complete overhaul of my cookware and now I know what brands to get!
I Love my All Clad cookware ! I love Lodge also.
beware- some le cruset pots/lids now made in china. i was going to buy some from tuesday morning. good thing i checked the label
For an Italian company you might want to consider reviewing Sardel. Best stainless steel cookware and nonstick pans we have ever used.. imported into the United States, and eliminates retailers by selling online.
I'm a fan - here's my review: prudentreviews.com/sardel-review/
Thank you for the video. Now I know what cookware made in USA and Europe to buy. I have a few AllClad Cookware that I love very much, and they still in my kitchen cabinet. Some of my cheap made cookware only good about five years.
Great thorough research
thanks for the info, especially info on high end products that made some of their products in China and try to pass these products off as European or US made. I will spent more to buy cookware or any other products that are safe and last a lifetime.
Excellent video. In 1976 I visited our Belgian friends in Liege. She cooked using black pots with royal blue enamel inside. I have since acquired six of various sizes, but don't know the brand name. They've lasted many decades and I love them, although they aren't light!
Maybe BK cookware, a Dutch brand? The produce part of their indigo collection in Germany.
@@mikebegonia6134 hey, thank you! That could be it. I will try using them on the new induction cooktop I'll be getting later this month. Will also look up the brand.
@@mikebegonia6134 yep! I looked at their website, and I have the same pots as what they show for the Dutch Dutch oven. But some of mine may be a knockoff, as their site doesn't show all the sizes and shapes I bought fifty years ago.
I recently replaced most of my pots and pans with Made In. I love it. I have antique cast iron made by Lodge, Griswald and Wagner. Wouldn't trade any of my cookware for anything.
I have 2 Wagner pans that were my great grandma’s. They are priceless to me and cook wonderfully too.
As a retired professional cook, I have yet to find cookware that suits me outside of my calphalon.I bought 29 pieces of it from 1989-1992 when it was made by Commercial Aluminum. It will be passed down to the grandkids along with the cast iron skillets I inherited from my mom.
Heyyyyy, what do you think about De Buyer? I´m thinking about buying one, but I can´t decide if I should or not.
Thanks!! keep on the good work!
That was interesting and informative walkthrough of the brands. It answered some questions that I had.
Glad I could help
Thank you so much for doing this video! I'm always looking not NON China items
Glad it was helpful! You might like this article: prudentreviews.com/best-cookware-made-in-the-usa/
Made in one place does not necessary means all the ingredients or other components are coming from that particular country, it could be coming from other countries also. It's crazy some people are getting their mindset to the another extreme.
From Belgium, I think you missed Falk. They provided the technology that Mauviel and Matfer Bourgeat use. Speaking of which, Bourgeat is another great French brand.
merci!
Lifetime Cookware, top of the line.
Only problem is the handles deteriorate when pan is used on gas stove. I had no problems on electric stove. The company will replace the handles, but you have to pay shipping. Also, you have to send them the ruined handle or they won't do it on warranty, they will charge for new. Salesmen don't tell you that when you fork over a king's ransom for the set.
Another very helpful video, Andrew! I'm hoping a carbon steel / stainless steel comparison is on your "to do" list. Also I'd like to know your thoughts on what makes a great wok. Thank you for a great education. You're helping us be more informed buyers. :-)
Thanks so much, Shawn! I’m glad you’re finding the videos to be helpful - that’s the goal. Yes! Carbon steel vs stainless steel is in the queue. But in the meantime, here’s the written comparison: prudentreviews.com/carbon-steel-vs-stainless-steel/
Excellent tutorial 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Glad you enjoyed it
I have All Clad D5 and cast iron. Very happy with both.
Hope you do bakeware soon! love your videos
I love this video and find myself revisiting it every once in a while (and the one about best cookware made in the US). It's very interesting to see the supply chain and how far down you have to go before it comes from other countries even though the product may say "Made in XXXXX".
I plan to post more in-depth reviews of the brands in this video. Which brand(s) should I review first?
Pentole Agnelli
Just bought All-Clad last week. Great video!
I would be very interested in a review of ScanPan. I am currently looking at their HAPTIQ line and would love to see a review before pulling the trigger.Is the STRATANIUM+ coating all they say it is. Also do you have a preferred brand for induction cooking?
I would be interested in Madein. I’ve been looking at their carbonized steel and comparing that to Lodge’s same pans.
@@cookingwithpop2189 ScanPan is one of my favorite brands. I haven't made a video about them yet, but here's my article review: prudentreviews.com/scanpan-review/. In short, no non-stick coating will last forever, but ScanPan's STRATANIUM+ is more durable (and better for searing) than most. In terms of induction, the best stainless steel cookware is Demeyere Atlantis collection. The base is made of 3 layers of specially formulated alloys to ensure even heating and increase induction efficiency by 30%. They refer to these three layers as TriplInduc. Learn more here: prudentreviews.com/demeyere-vs-all-clad/ I summarize the best non-stick cookware for induction in this guide: prudentreviews.com/non-stick-cookware-induction/
Than you , it’s really hard to find things made HERE in America !
I like a variety of cookwares from different countries from different uses...
Falk, Matfer Bourgeat, de Buyer, Victoria
Tramontina make great cookware, usually not that expensive
Agreed! Here's our review for those not familiar: prudentreviews.com/tramontina-cookware-review/
WMF Tableware from Germany I recommend, high quality
I love Made-In pots & Demeyere Atlantis/Proline pans. The disc on the bottom of the Atlantis sauté pan is incredible with a much thicker layer of copper than All-Clad's copper core pans, plus it has two thin layers of pure silver additionally that All-Clad doesn't have.
Phew! Thanks!
Love my all-clad. No need for non-stick
I like this channel listing NOT made in china items
Samuel Groves in the UK, very nice cookware and bakeware
amazing video Thanks very much. I heard aluminum (except for hard ionized) are unhealthy for cooking. Could you do a video on Baking trays esp. non aluminum?
Great suggestion!
Some Le Creuset are Made in China, so check the bottom of cookware before purchase .
I wish you could reveal what blend of stainless steel each of those products contains. I avoid nickel due to its toxicity. I believe the only stainless steel that does not contain nickel is 400 stainless steel. Difficult to find and also difficult to keep clean. Also, I have heard that some of the French enamel cookery contains some lead in the enamel. So hard to find detailed accuracy in these concerns.
Other commenters have mentioned DeBuyer, which I highly agree with. Also worth noting and not mentioned are the beautiful hand made pans by the Italian company Ruffoni.
Those are two great brands. I didn’t include them in the video but they’re highlighted in the full written guide prudentreviews.com/cookware-not-made-in-china/
@@PrudentReviews Thanks for the update. I checked out your review there and it was well-researched and quite helpful. Thanks again!
Good information
360 cookware is great quality made in Wisconsin.
tThough by no means a professional chef I could not believe how much difference a stainless steel copper sauté pan was a game changer when it came to fond and pan sauces. The taste was amazing - the old saying 'YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR"is entirely true when it comes to cookware. Supporting the knowledge learned over centuries first in Europe then in America (we are a very young country) - continues the learning of crafts people for another millennium if we are lucky G
Falk Copper is worth looking at!
I'll check that out. Thanks for the tip!
I’d like to see more “NOT MADE IN CHINA” videos.
Thank-you! I use nothing that goes into the mouth made from China!! Hard to find sometimes!
Ditto.
I love to c deep pan in which make curry and soup to show us seperate pan use in different veages and food grain cooked with put useing prestige cooker love to c to use in clay pots used in cooking in high quality
I have A.M.C. Cookware. Been using it since 1974. To the best ever pots and pans. Not available in the stores. I’m bought mine at a independent seller. Still look like the day I bought it .
Excellent 👍👍👍👍
Great video...
Great overview! Im missing that you mention PFTE (teflon) PFOS and PFOE that are all topic
I'd add Samuel Groves to the list. They're British and have been made in Birmingham, England since 1817. Personally I like the carbon steel pans but they've also been making stainless steel for a very, very long time.
I’m a fan - included them in the written version: prudentreviews.com/cookware-not-made-in-china/
My fav Ballarini. They are affordable, not too light , not too heavy and none stick. Love them.
I'm a fan, too!
I just got a carbon steel one. I like it so far.
Your reviews of multiple companies that make top quality cook ware is extensive and helpful. I do have to wonder why or how Tramintina multiply was not mentioned? I have both alclad and tramontina and really see no difference in them. I have been using them both for 20 years and they are like new in performance. Cooks finally reviewed Tramintina and alclad just eked out a win for being lighter. This was amazing to me because alclad was a heavy sponser to the cooks stable of shows. Tramomtina multiply is substantially more affordable than alclad. From my expierience, I would give both equal standing
I plan to post an in-depth comparison of All-Clad vs Tramontina in the coming months and will let you know my thoughts
I love my Tramontina saucepan!!! But my main everyday staple is the All-Clad brand.
“Le” in Le Creuset is pronounced with a short “e” sound, not with a long “e” sound, so definitely not “lay”!
I $160 for an All Clad non-stick pan. Now the edges of the coating are peeling off. Wish I had known that the non-stick was made in China. Glad I saw this video since my pan is on the way out and will need to be replaced.
Yes, I got tricked by many of those HIDDEN made in China stuff. Those prints are so obscure and tiny that are just designed to mislead people.
If you just bought a normal made in China nonstick, it would probably still be fine. The problem is you bought an All Clad.
@@johnsullivan8673 And here I thought I'd have the pan for years for what I paid. I have a couple of Cuisinarts too that I had to get rid of. Wish I had seen this video first. Live and learn.
@@gerigowers8318 all coatings degrade with use, even stuff like DLC. Thermal expansion and contraction, surface abrasion, bonding rigidity all come into play. If your non stick lasts more than 5 years, you're winning.
@@johnsullivan8673 I totally get the surface abrasion since I let my 13 year old Granddaughter use the cookware😄. Is there a brand you recommend that's not heavy (things like cast iron and Le Crueset are too heavy for me to handle)?
The German made Fissler is also excellent, and they make the best pressure cookers hands down.
. . . I have Fissler items both of pretty good and of very poor quality . . .
@@carmenschumann826 The good Fissler is made in Germany. They have a cheaper line made in China. The pressure cookers are made in Germany, and they are absolutely superb.
I must say it depends. I have 2 fissler cooker but I kept going back to my cheap Prestige pressure cooker coz the strong and loud whistle can help me time the cooking process way better and I don't have to stand in kitchen.
@@loopbloke the whistle means you’re losing steam and moisture. The Fissler hisses as well if you don’t lower the heat.
Sir, you have to try: "Fissler" Original-Profi Collection. Made in Germany. This is the real craftmanship.
I’m a fan of pentole agnelli made it Italy
Thanks. I recognize the problems of avoiding Chinese imports of cook ware when I lived in the US. Especially when you find out that the particular item you bought of an American brand happened to be produced in China. By the way, luckily you mentioned that you were going to discuss French pans. From the pronunciation, I never would have guessed it was French. Do some checking out, please. 😂
Thanks you for your information... which covers a lot of useful choices to choose from...help me to gains some knowledge before I want to buy the quality cookware to suit my cooking...🙏😌🤗
My pleasure 😊
Decent video, but one also should consider who owns & controls the companies. Italy is notorious for being heavily invested in by Chinese companies. Le Creuset is controlled by South African investment firms. As you mentioned Meyer has under its umbrella numerous well known brands. So it goes.
Supporting the multi-generational or the smaller family owned companies is the way to go.
In my opinion and kitchen experience, Essteele cookware manufacturer in Milan Italy is of significantly better quality including substantially longer non-stick durability than middle of the road Danish brand Scanpan.
Liking that just for the title man
I’m a huge fan of Made In cookware! ♥️♥️♥️
I see no review on ruffoni? Can you please give your opinion. thank you
did you look at DeBuyer? French, quality stuff. I really love my carbon steel sautee pan.
Yes. I’m a fan. I featured them in the written version of this video: prudentreviews.com/cookware-not-made-in-china/
Several years ago a friend of mine who is a chef told me he had recently seen a documentary about cookware that said that the reason the Mexicans living in America have less health problems than Americans is because they cook everything in cast iron cookware. Evidently enough iron leaches off the cookware into the food that it helps build blood health. There are probably other trace minerals along with it. My buddy said he prefers cast iron cookware because it makes even heat in the whole bottom of the pan or pot, whereas pots and pans made from other metals tend to have hot spots and cooler spots.