Rating of the best stainless steel pots

Pans in the kitchen of every housewife should be not only beautiful, but also high-quality, and most importantly, safe. Indeed, not only the durability of their operation, but also the taste and the quality of the prepared dishes depend on these factors. It is stainless steel pots that fully meet all safety requirements. We will talk about their features, as well as which manufacturers' products and why it is considered the best.

Pots, like all other types of kitchen utensils made of stainless steel, are in great demand among buyers. It is such utensils that have been the market leader for the past 5 years. And there is a simple explanation for this - the unique features of such pots.

• They are resistant to scratches and other damage that can be caused using other kitchen utensils. Neither a knife nor a fork can deform the surface of the coating of such a pan, which means that it will retain its bright and presentable appearance for many years.
• Stainless steel is a unique material which, even with strong heating, does not oxidize food products and will not cause negative chemical reactions in them. This means that utensils made of this material can be used in the preparation of absolutely any kind of dish.
• Stainless steel pans can be safely used on electric, gas and even induction cookers.
• The material for making such dishes is especially durable. Therefore, even with many years of continuous operation, it does not deform, does not crease, and completely retains its original appearance.
• Such pans have a thickened bottom - this is a huge advantage.The food in them does not burn, the container itself and its contents are heated evenly, and if necessary, the temperature inside can be easily reduced or, conversely, raised.
• Caring for such utensils is as simple as possible. No special cleaning agents or sponges are required. Even the most aggressive household chemicals cannot damage the coating.
• It is in stainless pots that you can cook the most wholesome food - without oil. Products do not stick, completely retain their beneficial qualities and unique taste and aroma.

The production of such unique dishes today is carried out by many brands, both Russian and foreign. Inexperienced buyer among them can be difficult to choose a really high-quality product. To avoid disappointment after the purchase, first of all, you should study the rating of the best domestic brands that produce stainless steel pans.

• "Gourmet" (VSMPO-Utensils) - a domestic brand, the dishes of which are similar in quality to the world famous brand Zepter. All pans with a thick bottom, consisting of several layers, which keeps the food warm for 6 hours. The product has a stylish and simple design, high quality and presentable appearance. This pan is completely cast, with welded handles. The absence of plastic parts on the utensils allows you to cook even in the oven.

• Katun - Another domestic brand. Unlike pots from the previous manufacturer, this utensil has a mirror surface and is equipped with glass lids. Handles are kept on rivets, made of steel. They are sold both individually and in sets.

• Katyusha. The products of this brand have a wide assortment - each series of pots has its own unique design. It combines all the pans with one thing - high quality, the presence of a thickened bottom and the walls of the dishes, and most importantly, an affordable price. The cost of one pan - from 1300 rubles (2019).

• "Gourmet". Pans of this manufacturer are suitable for use on all types of cookers, they can be cooked without adding water and fat. The bottom and walls of the utensil are encapsulated, multilayer. Glass lid, tight fitting. Riveted handles, although on some models they are welded to the body. The cost of one pan starts from 3000 rubles (2019).

• "A bountiful harvest". Novelty in the domestic market, already managed to fall in love with the hostesses. Such pans are sold only as a set. They have glass covers, a large capacity and a multilayer bottom. All pots are large in volume with a mirror surface. Handles are held on rivets. The price of a set is from 4,500 rubles (2019).

• Amet. Dishes of this kind, made of stainless steel, are characterized by a simple appearance, a mirror surface and high quality. The bottom of all pans is three-layer. Such pans serve for many years and fully retain their qualities and appearance, are easily washed, and the food in them never burns.

Stainless steel cookware is in high demand not only in our country. Therefore, it is not surprising that on the shelves there are many such pots made by foreign brands. The products of the following manufacturers are considered the most high-quality and durable.

• Regent. These Italian pans are distinguished by their unique shape. They have a multilayer bottom, thickened walls. Equipped with heat resistant glass lids. Metal handles on rivets do not heat up much when used. Crockery can be used on different types of stoves and even in an oven. The cost is from 2050 rubles (2019).

• Fissman. The Danish manufacturer offers cookware with a stylish and modern design. Pots can be purchased both in sets and individually. On each copy, a measuring scale is applied on the outside. The glass lid has a hole for the exit of steam.

• Paderno - producer Italy. The surface of the pan is mirrored, the lid is not provided in the kit. The bottom and walls of the dishes are thickened, equipped with a non-stick coating. The handles are hollow inside, the material of their manufacture is stainless steel, fastened with rivets.

• Röndell - manufacturer Germany. The brand produces pans of different volumes both in sets and in pieces. The maximum capacity of one container is 50 liters. The bottom is thick, providing uniform heating from all sides as quickly as possible. Steel is high quality and fully complies with all safety requirements.

• Blaumann This time, German manufacturers offer their customers a unique product. Pans are not only made of the highest grade stainless steel, but also have a five-layer bottom, thickened walls and ergonomic handles. Each pan is equipped with a heat-resistant glass lid with a steam outlet. The surface of the container is mirrored, and the bottom has a non-stick coating. Price from 3850 rubles (2019).

• Yamateru Japanese manufacturers decided to keep up with the leaders of the world market and released their pans, belonging to the category of elite dishes. Utensils of this brand have a 6-layer bottom, each pan is equipped with a heat-resistant lid made of special glass. The handles are hollow, cast, not heated. The dishes are suitable for both home and professional use. The cost of one pan is from 3900 rubles (2019).

Having studied the rating of manufacturers of pots, you should not rush to buy any of the above brands. First of all, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the main selection criteria, and only then make an acquisition. Specifications are a key parameter of choice. The convenience of using the dishes, their durability, and also the overall degree of satisfaction from the purchase will depend on how correctly the parameters are set. The following parameters must be considered here.

• Heat resistance of handles and type of their fastening. If you plan to use the pan often, it is better to choose models in which the handles are welded to the walls and do not heat up during operation.
• The presence of plastic parts in the case or cover. If the pan is planned to be used for cooking in the oven, then they should not be.
• The number of layers in the bottom. The level of thermal conductivity of the pan, its heating rate and the time it takes to retain heat inside depend on them.
• The presence of a temperature regulator in the lid, as well as markings inside or outside the pan itself. Their presence makes the cooking process, especially time-consuming, much easier and faster.

Another important parameter for choosing dishes. It includes such factors.

• Frequency and abundance of prepared dishes. The more of them, the more often a woman cooks, the more complete should be a set of pots.
• Purpose and frequency of use. For example, if utensils are needed only during the season of blanks for sterilizing cans, then you should choose a container of maximum volume and with a lid. And if you plan to use it every day for cooking dinner, then the capacity can be from 1 to 5 liters.
• Type of use. This implies that on the stove or in the oven it is planned to use pans in the future. If this is an oven, then the container should not have any plastic inclusions. If the stoves are induction, then the dishes should have a special stamp.

See how to choose a pot from a stainless steel in the next video.