Together, we're striving to make a positive impact on the environment and create a sustainable future. However, we were also pleasantly surprised to find it worked for other food, including top-notch bacon and even sliced halloumi. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Traditionalists may prefer a cast iron frying pan; although they can’t be put in a dishwasher, and require specific care like seasoning and heating, their weight, heat retention, and the fact they will last decades means they’re the purists' choice. It works too: not once did I need to use a tea towel, as with old-school cast iron pans – a fire hazard as well as an annoyance.

it's forged from a single sheet of metal, which means it has no rivets or joins – weak points, in layman's terms. However, the packaging on the product we tested doesn't mention this, which feels like an oversight, because many of us still cook with olive oil, even though we probably shouldn't.The brand’s zerostick coating is precision engineered at 17,000C to fuse plasma ceramic particles to the surface of the pan, creating a textured cooking surface that is scratch-resistant, lead- and cadmium-free and dishwasher-safe.

Non-stick frying pans feature a layer of artificial or ceramic coating on the pan's surface that prevent foods from sticking. The 3-layer construction spreads heat evenly and gently for delicious dishes packed with flavour, while a helper handle makes lifting and moving easy. Jannie Anne Useful size frying pan but with a long handle A useful size frying pan that matches my saucepans that have been very robust. Over time, it should develop a natural patina, which will make the pan virtually non-stick without any chemicals too. Professional non-stick cookware that is long-lasting and beautifully made to withstand the tough family kitchen.With a high quality, non-stick interior coating and a comfortable handle for added safety and ease of use, the pan also features an easy to follow pancake recipe on the base. But Moran recommends keeping a cast iron or stainless steel pan alongside, for when you need more heat. Stainless steel pans are cheaper than iron, yet still sturdy and durable, but not a good heat conductor, so the pan should feature a layer of copper or aluminium, otherwise it'll take time to heat up. Apart from being a good pan I just love using them because they're so beautiful - plain, black, simple, and not too heavy," says Henry.

Add a touch of style to your cookware collection with this 24 cm Shimmer Fry Pan from Progress which will look lovely in any home. The result is a very even heating distribution giving optimum performance and more efficiency as you can keep the heat low, and safe in the knowledge that the food will cook perfectly.Because it's made from iron, the skillet needs an element of love and care (certainly more than a non-stick pan, which we'll get to shortly). For induction hob cooking, avoid using the ‘boost’ function as it should only be used for rapid heating large volumes of water.

This Cast Iron Skillet Frying Pan 18cm Steel Handle is suitable for all hob types, including induction. Home Retail Group Card Services Limited is registered in England (04007072) at 33 Holborn, London, United Kingdom, EC1N 2HT. Condition the interior non-stick surface by rubbing vegetable or corn oil over the entire surface, using a paper towel.The Pro Selection innovative cookware range makes sophisticated cooking extremely easy and accessible. Designed with the user in mind, the frying pan is complete with a convenient soft-touch handle for comfort and easy manoeuvrability. Iron pans are formed by various different processes – they can be forged, spun, or cast – but they all tend to be expensive and require maintenance. We also sell forged, stainless steel, copper, enamel and ceramic frying pans from brands such as Tefal, Scoville and our own Dunelm line. The non-stick coating of your pan may, well, stick for numerous reasons, including the use of high heat and aerosol cooking sprays, which can cause food build-up and damage.