Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsMay take some extra effort to care for it, but well worth it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2018
I did a lot of research before I purchased the GreenPan cookware. I had been looking at other big name brands, when a salesperson in a specialty kitchen shop suggested I look at the GreenPan. The eleven piece set includes nearly everything I need. I did need to switch a few of my staples including Extra Virgin Olive Oil, butter and a non-stick spray. In order to maintain the ceramic surface, GreenPan manufacturers recommend using among several other oils, Pure Olive Oil (my grocery store only carried a store brand), Peanut Oil, or Ghee. The Pure Olive Oil and Ghee are closest to what I would typically use, but now I find just a very small amount is necessary and mostly for flavor. I have found that it is only necessary to use a medium to low temperature (gas) and the pan heats very quickly and maintains the heat. I like that the glass lids allow you to see whether the liquids are boiling without removing the lid and losing the heat. I have limited myself to using silicone and wooden utensils to protect the surface. My big experiment this weekend was making a tomato sauce. What a quick and easy clean up that was! I was able to get the tomato sauce around the rim of the pan with a silicone spatula and used a silicone sponge to finish the job.
The one thing I discovered with this set of eleven pieces, is that I would have liked to have had an 8 quart pot for cooking pastas, sauces and soups. I plan on adding that to my set, as that is a must have item for this cook's kitchen.
With a lot of extra care, I hope I am able to maintain the finish on this ceramic cookware.
