If you've heard of HexClad cookware, it might be because Gordon Ramsay dubbed them "the Rolls-Royce of pans." The brand claims they offer the searing power of stainless steel combined with the nonstick ease of cooking delicate foods like eggs.
“HexClad's intriguing look, design, and hybrid technology caught my eye about a year ago,” says Gordon Ramsay. “I use the pans at home, and the combination of stainless steel and non-stick functionality is amazing. It's highly versatile and cooks exceptionally well.
HexClad is the first cookware line to fuse PFOA-free nonstick with stainless steel that is laser-etched in an interwoven honeycomb pattern. The stainless steel lines are slightly raised, while the nonstick is set back in the center of the hexagonal honeycomb shapes.
the 'secret' to creating a non-stick surface on a stainless skillet is heat+fat. If your food is sticking you likely aren't heating your skillet to an appropriate temp, or you haven't added enough fat (oil, butter).
However, sometime in 2024, Hexclad ditched the PTFE and began offering the same pans just with a “high-grade proprietary ceramic nonstick called TerraBond™ which is PTFE-free and free from forever chemicals.”
HexClad Cookware advertises its nonstick pans as free from harmful chemicals. But, according to recent reports, HexClad may be using a chemical compound called PTFE as a non-stick coating on its pans. PTFE is a type of PFA, or “forever” chemical, that can build up in the human body and does not break down over time.
Will my HexClad pans scratch? Yes, even a diamond can scratch! Metal spatulas, whisks, spoons, and other metal utensils are fine, but sharp utensils could leave a scratch.
HexClad says its pans are designed to last a whole lifetime, which is backed by the manufacturer's lifetime warranty for defects. However, it does make clear that the warranty doesn't cover damage incurred by improper care or use – so it's worth making a note of the care and cleaning instructions advised by the brand.
To season your pans properly: Heat your pan on medium-low. Spread 1 teaspoon of Vegetable, Avocado, or Olive Oil around the interior of the pan. Leave your pan on medium heat for 2-4 minutes.
Don't: Assume that high heat is best.
HexClad pans do best over low to medium heat. High heat can cause oil to burn and cause build up on your pans. This can make the pans harder to clean.
Our products are designed in Los Angeles and South Korea. Like the vast majority of cookware and other products today, our products are manufactured in China.
HexClad describes its nonstick coating as a "Japanese coating infused with diamond dust." The company states that its pans are PFOA-free, though they do contain PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), commonly known by the brand name Teflon.
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The company, which had revenues of almost $400m last year, is part owned by Gordon Ramsay and was included in Oprah Winfrey's coveted list of her Favourite Things. You can see why: in the hand HexClad pans feel expensive, which is just as well given the 12 inch version will set you back £135.
Plus, it's oven-safe up to 500 degrees. Perfect for deep frying, braising, poaching, and is large enough to roast a whole chicken.
Sticking often occurs when you use too much heat. Our technology allows our cookware to heat up much faster than typical cookware. We often find that new customers tend to cook on too high of heat, but low heat is key! We recommend starting on medium-low heat with a little bit of oil.
HexClad's pans are coated in nonstick hexagonal “valleys” with stainless steel “ridges” in between.
Do not use non-stick cooking sprays on your pan. Spraying on any non-stick surface can lead to build-up that would affect your cooking by creating a barrier between the pan and the food itself.
Because HexClad uses stainless steel in addition to a ceramic nonstick coating, you can get some sticking unless you oil the pan or heat it up before adding food.
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Note: Seasoning your HexClad pan is only necessary the first time you cook with the pan or after a deep clean. That's because HexClad pans and other nonstick pans re-season with each use. Remember that HexClad pans work best when they're used over low and medium heat, rather than high heat.
This design is intentional and is the result of years of perfecting our product to avoid warping, something that you might see in other cookware that you may have purchased in the past.
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Our cookware is long-lasting and low maintenance. And, for those few times that your pan may need a little extra TLC, a quick wash with a vinegar and water mix is all you need to bring it back to shiny tip-top shape.