The wife and I have had the same calphalon cookware we received 15 years ago as wedding gifts, and a few other pieces we purchased around same time.

It is getting rather worn out, and looking to replace.

Not looking for too end stuff but something more high middle level cookware.

Figured this board may have some good recs.

ETA: we cook a lot. 5 kids so most meals are home cooked.

Stainless from Made In, but it's not cheap. Tramontina is a good mid price brand and what I used before I upgraded.

I'd order a stock pot and saucepan from Made In, and then give the carbon nonstick from Misen a look. The last thing I need is another pan, but I'm tempted to pick one up to give it a try.

For carbon any feedback on made in vs misen vs other options?

Sazerac said:

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For carbon any feedback on made in vs misen vs other options?

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I like my Made In carbon steel. Have both a skillet and the wok. Would probably buy a cheaper wok if I had it to do over again but it is nice.

I also have a Matfer Bourgeat skillet that is great as well.

I bought a Vollrath carbon steel pan back in October. I've been using it primarily for cooking eggs for breakfast. After nearly daily use, seasoning it and re-seasoning it, it is finally starting to be as non-stick as I'd like for it to be. It's been a frustrating process, to say the least. Knowing what I know now, I'd likely buy something nitride treated to start with and cry once because of the price.

I'm gonna give this new Misen carbon non stick a try. In the reviews I read it was one of the only ones that was actually non stick on delivery.

Sazerac said:

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I'm gonna give this new Misen carbon non stick a try. In the reviews I read it was one of the only ones that was actually non stick on delivery.

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Is it coated in a chemical nonstick surface or is it just preseasoned?

With its nitrided carbon steel body, Carbon Nonstick is naturally nonstick without chemicals or coatings. It's ultra-rust-resistant, so you can let it soak in the sink without a second thought. And it's far lighter than other carbon steel, so you'll reach for it for everything from morning eggs to steak night. It's a forever pan, without forever chemicals.

https://misen.com/products/carbon-nonstick-pan?variant=42372534796369#what-is-nitriding

Sazerac said:

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With its nitrided carbon steel body, Carbon Nonstick is naturally nonstick without chemicals or coatings. It's ultra-rust-resistant, so you can let it soak in the sink without a second thought. And it's far lighter than other carbon steel, so you'll reach for it for everything from morning eggs to steak night. It's a forever pan, without forever chemicals.

https://misen.com/products/carbon-nonstick-pan?variant=42372534796369#what-is-nitriding

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Very interesting. Make sure you report back on how you like it.

I really like our All Clad stainless cookware that we got ~10 years ago, and I don't think they're difficult to clean at all. I think we have the D3 line. I don't touch the nonstick junk we have, and usually pick the stainless pans over cast iron. Also been using our 7 qt. Staub dutch oven more and more, it turns out a huge heavy pot can be really versatile.

2nd Brenner

We are at year 15 with All Clad D3 and I'm not sure we'll ever need to replace them. We also have a large Le Cruset that gets a lot of use.

WES2006AG said:

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Sazerac said:

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I'm gonna give this new Misen carbon non stick a try. In the reviews I read it was one of the only ones that was actually non stick on delivery.

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Is it coated in a chemical nonstick surface or is it just preseasoned?

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From what I can tell, it involves heating the pan in a nitrogen rich environment (usually ammonia), and the nitrogen diffuses into the metal, giving it non-stick characteristics.

Random Ag said:

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2nd Brenner

We are at year 15 with All Clad D3 and I'm not sure we'll ever need to replace them. We also have a large Le Cruset that gets a lot of use.

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3rd for All Clad

After looking up those Misen nitrided carbon steel pans im going to buy a set.

Sazerac said:

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I'm gonna give this new Misen carbon non stick a try. In the reviews I read it was one of the only ones that was actually non stick on delivery.

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I'm not saying tonight go this route, but any decent carbon skillet should be very nonstick within just a few cooks