Now that direct-to-consumer cookware brand Caraway is available at major retailers like Target, Amazon, Crate & Barrel, and even Home Depot, you may be considering investing in a set of the colorful ceramic nonstick pots and pans. But if you’re still on the fence because you’re wondering how Caraway’s ceramic pans compare to those from the tried-and-true nonstick brand GreenPan—or even other highly aesthetic DTC cookware brands like Great Jones and Our Place—I’ve broken down the differences below.
Keep reading to learn everything you need to know—the good, the bad, and the not-so-ugly—about this type of cookware.
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The cookware commonly referred to as “ceramic nonstick” or “nonstick ceramic” is a relatively new category of pots and pans with a nonstick ceramic coating that’s marketed as a non-toxic alternative to Teflon. Some brands also promote their ceramic cookware as more eco-friendly than traditional nonstick cookware, thanks to more sustainable production processes.
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Despite the “ceramic” moniker, the pans themselves are made of metal—usually stainless steel or hard-anodized aluminum that’s thick enough to resist warping at high temperatures. The ceramic is present in the form of a slick, sand-based sol-gel coating that’s similar to the material used to make ceramic cookware, though the composition varies among formulas. For example, PPG’s Fusion Pro is a ceramic coating that brands can opt to use on their cookware similar to the way T-fal uses Teflon, and some cookware brands have their own specially-formulated proprietary ceramic coatings like GreenPan’s Thermolon and Our Place’s Thermakind.
Most of the complaints I see about nonstick ceramic cookware stem from the fact that people are mistreating it by using too much heat, the wrong utensils, or cleaning practices that significantly shorten the life of the nonstick surface. Some people also expect this stuff to last forever—and given the price, I can’t really blame them.
But the reality is that nonstick ceramic pans can’t take the same beating as your trusty stainless steel. And even if you happen to be the kind of person who reads the manual for a fry pan front to back and you treat your ceramic cookware with TLC, it likely won’t last for more than about five years.
For home cooks who want an aesthetically-pleasing option for nonstick cooking, the trade offs are often worth it. But before you buy, it’s important to know what you’re getting into.
Some ceramic nonstick pans are billed as dishwasher safe or dishwasher “friendly,” but if you pay close attention to the manual, most will advise handwashing to maintain the nonstick properties of the cooking surface. So, no matter what a product description says, your pretty, pricey pots and pans will last longer if you hand wash them with hot, soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge. The good news is that they’re super easy to clean compared to uncoated pans.
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Most ceramic nonstick makers are very clear that metal utensils will chip or otherwise damage the nonstick coating, especially when it’s hot. And if you read the FAQs or fine print, even brands that advertise a metal-utensil-safe coating recommend using nylon, bamboo, silicone, and wood utensils to prolong the life of the cooking surface.
Ceramic is able to withstand incredibly high temperatures, so ceramic coatings are technically more heat tolerant than traditional nonstick coatings. But that’s only somewhat true, because repeated exposure to even low and medium heat gradually wears down a ceramic nonstick sol-gel and, over time, diminishes the pan’s nonstick properties.
Unlike stainless-steel and cast iron, high-quality ceramic nonstick cookware isn’t made to last forever, and the proof is in the warranties. While All-Clad’s stainless steel pans are covered under a limited lifetime warranty, Caraway offers a limited one-year warranty on its cookware. Perhaps the most telling example, though, is Great Jones’ own wide-ranging warranty policy, which covers its cast iron cookware under a limited-lifetime warranty while there’s only a limited one-year warranty on its ceramic nonstick pans.
If, after learning all of that, you’re still sold on ceramic nonstick cookware, I don’t blame you! Everybody needs at least one nonstick skillet, and I regularly reach for my Carway sauté pan and 8-inch GP5 GreenPan when I’m making quesadillas, pancakes, fried eggs, and more. But if you’re wondering what differentiates the highly-aesthetic brands you keep seeing in your Instagram feed, here’s a little primer on Caraway, GreenPan, Great Jones, and Our Place.
Caraway makes ceramic-coated, hard-anodized aluminum cookware and bakeware. The brand is perhaps best known for its roomy sauté and fry pans, which are available in a variety of colors with both gold-tone and stainless steel handles. Caraway’s cookware and bakeware pieces are sold individually and in sets, and I’ve written about my love of both the large baking sheet as well as the canvas lid holder and freestanding pan racks that come with the cookware sets.
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