Is Made In Cookware Worth Buying? My Brutally Honest Review After 3+ Years

As of December 2023 their 12" is the same price as an all clad 12".. Why not just by the OG?

I use all clad Copper core and I really enjoy them, and they look amazing. I did buy a 12 qt stockpot from made in and it is a excellent piece and I’m very impressed with it. It almost makes me wish I would have chose made In instead of all clad, almost.
With that being said as far as quality and affordability I’d say made in is very hard to beat, and if I ever need any new pieces for my collection I will definitely consider and likely choose made in.

I have 30 year old revereware triply and newer higher end cast iron. No need for overpriced made in, which is mostly made in China

Such a lame name for a quality Italian product. Made in? Come on..

I am looking at the Made In Non-Stick sets. Does anyone have experience with this portion of their line?

I bought a set from Cuisinart, it is beautiful and I like it better than my All Clad

I don't like Made In. I would NEVER buy this product.

No it’s not

Love all of my Made-In pots! Demeyere 7 ply Atlantis pans are superior, especially their saute pan, though their pots are overkill in my view.

Does it stay flat? I have a ceramic stove top and I HATE cookware that spins around when I'm cooking.

I have an All Clad 12" and paid only $75 for it because of a $50 discount for getting an Amazon credit card. I have had it for 5 years and it is perfect. All Clad is considerable more expensive for stock pots and sauce pans, but their 12" frying pan is reaonable. I would also recomment Tramontina for other try ply cookware, as their sauce pans and stock pots are considerable cheaper than All Clad but perform just as well.

Also tu for the great videos. Which stainless steel is the smoothes on the bottom of pan. I have Anolon but it has the huge logo on the bottom.

Has anyone used this with a glass top electric range? The bottom seems pretty smooth so i hope it wont scratch

Thank u- I am getting them:)

What about their non-stick pans? @PrudentReviews

My pan is warped, wobbling on the ceramic hob. And i have Hot Spots while Cooking. Got the 12 Inch pan

I always enjoy your reviews, and I love the long term stuff! That said, I'll not be a Made In customer anytime soon (if ever). Their prices here in Canada are NOT any better than All Clad. $140 CAD for a 3/4 quart butter warmer?! [Insert expletive here] off.

I have long been a fan of Tramontina cookware. But unfortunately the selection isn't as big as I would like at times. I'll take a look at Made In the next time I want a piece that I can't find in Tramontina.

Just ordered my 10 pc. Stainless set. Can't wait!

Can you do a review of their knives. Also how badly does the food stick to these pans

Great pan. Customer service sucks

Hi, can you make a review for the legend 14 piece copper core, stainless steel, 5 - Clad ply

Great review. We're on our 2nd year with made in and have no complaints so far.

Bubbles are formed in nucleation sites. Uniform bubbling is very likely to be the result of uniformly polished surface, which is not a surprise when the pans are brand new.

I don't buy those expensive advertised kitchen tools/cookware. I get my pots and pans from the same place restaurants get their supplies... at restaurant supplies store. You know restaurants doesn't use Made In cookwares or any brand name cookwares. They're too expensive specially if they're buying loads of them. Their costs would cut into their already small margin of profit.

My cookwares from restaurant supply are not terribly expensive as Made In and thy're widely used and tested/abused by cooks and chefs that works in the industry. Expensive named brand cookwares are for suckers. 😂

People have been making gourmet food for centuries before the invention of the Clad Cookware. Copper is by far a better conductor and is generally preferred by Chef's where money is no object - they are expensive. However - today there are plenty of Brands of Clad cookware made in the USA and CHINA that are all generally pretty good. Spending huge amounts of money for the original brand is for the status conscious, but really makes no sense. Get a clad pan whose size fits your needs and is comfortable to handle for you. It is really personal preference there. Remember that you really do not need fully clad cookware for dishes that are cooked in Liquid - a stock pot with a Clad Disc on the bottom will work fine in that case and an Aluminum pot conducts heat even better. I suggest you comb the local flea markets for cookware - that you can clean back to life. With the exception of No-stick which are worthless - these pans are probably better than you will get today.

I could not wait to buy some of Made In's products after all the fabulous reviews, so I bought their "Unwarpable non-stick sheet pan". I used it once at 425degrees and it warped and bent and will not go back into shape. They offered to allow me to return it with a restocking fee. I have been waiting WEEKS for a manager to contact me back to get a full refund, (no stocking fee and my shipping refunded), for false advertising of their product. No one will respond to me. (I keep getting the "We will respond in 48 hours" email) This seems like a complete and total scam to me. I'm sorry but I don't trust any of these grand reviews not to be paid for.

I thought about getting a Dutch oven from them but theirs is too small. The normal sized Le creuset and others are 7qt and Made In is 5.5qt.

Have you reviewed Viking 3 Ply Stainless or the 5 Ply stainless pans/pots ???..... I think those are an absolute steal (3ply)

Okay, personally, I still prefer my All Clad D5 pieces. I think they are somewhat more forgiving when it comes to heating certain trickier foods although may be slightly less responsive (by design) to immediate temperature changes than the D3 or Made In pans. I feel like D5 requires slightly less supervision and I also prefer the polished stainless look. That said, that is being extremely nit-picky they are all excellent pans. I will say, price wise only certain types of pans are significantly cheaper from Made In - the price difference is not as wide as you may think. I do have the Made In Dutch Oven which I am VERY happy with. I nearly bought a Staub instead but am happy I saved the money. It is a truly excellent Dutch Oven that offers a nice blend of features. I have heard mixed things about Made In’s carbon steel pans (mostly with the seasoning process) although I’m definitely interested in giving them a try.

Could you maybe have a video where you compare this to cheaper alternatives like Kirkland, tramontina, or cuisinart?

I have a Made In saucier, a D3 saucepan and another D5 saucepan (bigger). The Made In feels a little thinner than the D3 material, with the D5 far thicker than both. I actually like the D3 handle that nobody likes, but I like the control you have when you are pouring. The rounder "more comfortable" handles never feel as locked it. The Made in its good for people who favor a lightweight set and a slightly darker finish. But if I usually steer people to the D3 everyday collection if they ask, just cause it ends up a little less expensive and like you mentioned I like the shape of pan walls, less shallow, and the bottom area is even wider for the same size diameter (normal D3 is only for people like me who like the handles lol).

A few cosmetic things and nitpicks about the Made In. Brushed finish on the D3 seems brighter, at least on my pieces held side by side, and the polished all clads I think look better, but will make you crazy if you care about fingerprints. My made in is a little darker, almost nickel tinged instead of silvery. But my biggest beef with made in pans is when I got mine new, I washed it, but kept finding when I wiped it with a paper towel some residue was still left (this was the stainless steel not the carbon steel which is also a bear to prep for seasoning). I eventually had to hit it with some barkeepers friend, and a real thorough soak and rinse to get it to not have any more residue. I don't know what thats about.

If you had to choose the best of the best who would it be brand wise?

Any plans to do a Misen review?

Do you use a consistent starting temp for your boil test?

Thanks for the unbiased review! I, too, bought my Made In Cookware more than three years ago, after seeing a favorable comparison to All Clad. We were/are on an anti-PTFE kick and wanted quality cookware not made in China. I love the stainless steel set (the rivet issue is a minor one for me, as I’m not bothered by a little buildup) but have never warmed up to their blue carbon steel pan. I just can’t get the hang of cooking with it and have never been able to get it to season properly. Would love your opinion on that product. I’ve always thought my cooking technique was the problem, but I’d love your thoughts.

and can it be used with induction cooktop?

what about being non-stick??? thats the one area you didn't cover

They're website is absolute shit right now.

Great review!! I love my Made In stainless frying pan

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Thank you for the update!

I always enjoy your videos. This was very helpful. I almost bought some Made In pans, but opted for the All-Clad instead. I hate the handles on the All-Clad,. The Made In handles look much better. For future pans, I will probably go for a Made In pan.

Love my 12" fry pan bought 6 months ago, the only real annoyance is that little spot that you have to clean with a toothbrush. Other than that, easily the best pan I own.

The prices are getting more and more comparable to all clad, which I’m not too happy about

My made in 10” frying pan is slightly concave ( or convex depending where you’re viewing from) and not flat on bottom, so cooking oil is gathered to the periphery, rather than level. Does All Clad have the same problem?