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No, I couldn’t. I wouldn’t. What kind of monster would?!
Obviously, I’m talking about putting a nonstick pan in the dishwasher.
And using metal utensils as I cook with it.
Our Place’s Titanium Always Pan Pro challenges everything I’ve been conditioned to believe about nonstick cookware. The brand actually encourages sticking the gleaming, fully clad titanium pan in the dishwasher to clean it, and it comes with a metal spatula (and the brand’s greenlight that it can be used with other metal utensils). Combine that with its luxe looks, non-toxic, nonstick claims and that it’s heat safe up to 1,000°F (750°F, if you choose the gold option), and I had to try it out.
After a month of regular, rigorous use, I’m ready to donate every other sauté pan I own (including my $300 Hestan). Here’s why—and the one consideration I’d give to anyone considering making the switch too.
Over a month, I cooked everything from pancakes to ground beef with the pan, evaluating how evenly it heated, whether it held up to its nonstick claims and how easy it was to clean.
At $155 to $199 for a single pan, lid and spatula, the Titanium Always Pro Pan is an investment. Why even consider it, when you can get a sauté pan at TJ Maxx or Walmart for less than $20? I felt this way for a long time, and I get it.
First, and perhaps the biggest reason, is the peace of mind knowing that it’s made without “forever chemicals,” or Per- and polyfluorinated compounds (PFAS). While research is ongoing here, these chemicals have been linked to increased cholesterol levels, pregnancy-induced hypertension and certain types of cancer, per the CDC. They’re great at providing a non-stick coating; just not so great for you or the environment. Our Place’s products are PFAS-free, and the Titanium Always Pro pan actually gets its nonstick quality from the way the pan’s designed—a weblike pattern, pressed into the metal—rather than using a special coating.
Another factor in its cost is the fact that it’s made of titanium, and that it has a tri-ply construction, which is revered for its ability to heat evenly and better resist warping. The company is willing to back its durability claims, too, offering a limited lifetime warranty on the pan.
I have never had an easier time flipping, scrambling or sauteing. And as a food editor, I’ve tested plenty of cookware over the years. I was genuinely shocked at how pancakes practically detached from the pan when they were ready to turn. And how I didn’t need to rely on plenty of oil to keep ground beef or turkey from sticking as it sizzled.
The first time I used it, at breakfast, I didn’t even need to deploy the dishwasher. It washed and wiped clean so easily it didn’t seem worth taking up the space.
One night, after making a particularly messy batch of tacos, I let the leftover sauce sit overnight. Surely, once glommed on, this would be a fight to clean. Nope.
I tried seeking out cold spots, pushing food to the corners, where it wouldn’t be placed ideally over the burner. The pan lived up to its even-heating claims. Where similarly sized pans have required me to continually shift food around so it all cooks at the same time, here, I didn’t have issues.
It still felt wrong using the metal spatula on it—I found myself often reaching for my silicone spatula or a wooden spoon instead, just out of concern it’d scrape and screech—even though when I did, there were no scratches or scuffs (or screeches, for that matter).
Given its titanium construction, the handles can get hot, so be sure to use oven mitts or other protection to avoid scorched fingers.
Also, that mirror-like exterior requires a bit more care. The brand recommends using only soft sponges on that part to avoid scuffs.
When it comes to wedding registries or splashy holiday gifts, the Titanium Always Pan Pro deserves to be at (or near) the top of your list. It’s reliable, high-quality and just plain gorgeous.
