Red Copper Pan Review: Our Honest Review

Made by Bulbhead, this square pan is one of the largest ones in this list, which makes it a perfect choice for people looking to cook for a large number of people.

Despite its large size, this pan gets hot quite fast, which means you’re going to have to be careful when using it. As the cooking times tend to drop compared to other types of pans, which can result in burnt food the first couple of tries.

The cooking surface is plain, which we found a little disappointing since we prefer grilled pans, but it’s large enough to cook up to 4 patties. Or, if you want to take advantage of the flat cooking surface, at least 4 eggs.

While this pan is advertised as non-stick, it requires to be seasoned regularly to truly maintain this property. However, it’s free of chemicals such as PFOA and PFTE, so it’s a fair trade, considering just how easy seasoning a pan can be.

The ceramic surface is, however, quite easy to scratch so you should avoid using metal utensils and stick only to silicon or wood.

As you can imagine just by looking at it, this pan can be quite heavy, so you should be careful when using it, particularly if you have any food in it.

Because it’s made with ceramic, it doesn’t resist falls very well, so make sure to always hold it as securely as possible both when cooking with it and storing it.

If you liked the idea of a square cooking pan with a large cooking area, then this cookware set is perfect for you.

One of the things we liked the most about this pan was the fact that the handles seem to be fused with the body, as opposed to simply bolted. This can give you extra security when handling it, but it makes the handle grow hot much faster.

While it may look relatively simple, what with it being only 3 pieces in total, rest assured that each part of this set works wonders, both in sturdiness and versatility.

This little cookware set can help you fry, steam, roast, bake, boil and even deep fry, making it an excellent option for adventurous cooks or people who just don’t want to wash too many dishes.

Because of its ceramic surface, this pan can be very easy to clean, even after deep frying food. That said, you should be careful when washing it, as it scratches relatively easily.

This pan, as well as its pieces, are dishwasher safe cookware but you should consider washing it by hand as often as possible. This not only will keep it from being scratched, but will also prevent any accidents in the dishwasher, as it’s quite big and heavy.

Measuring 20x10 inches and weighing a little over 5 lb., this is one of the largest, if not the largest, Red Copper cookware set, but it’s not the easiest to use, as once loaded with food it can become even heavier, making I third to move singlehandedly.

Perfectly described as “large and in charge” this frying pan is large enough to handle most types of food, though it’s a little too shallow for others.

Thanks to its build, which uses reinforced ceramic for the cooking surface, you can use very little oil when cooking, making it an excellent choice for the health conscious out there.

Unlike Teflon and similar artificial non-stick pans, ceramic is chemical free, which makes it good for you and the environment.

Design wise, we’re split about this pan.

Because the pan is missing a lid, we can’t help off some points. However, this pan comes with an extra handle, which makes transportation easier and, because this pan is oven safe, it makes baking a possibility.

The handles also come useful when you consider this pan is large and heavy, even without food in it.

Despite being oven safe, the handles do get quite hot when cooking, so careful when handling them, and if you put this pan in the oven, careful when taking it out.

Another slight downside to this model is that it doesn’t work well on induction cooktops, though you can always purchase accessories to make it work.

This is a rather simple, yet attractive red copper pan that gives you all the advantages of this type of cookware at a more affordable price.

Made with reinforced ceramic and copper, this pan is a great option for those of you trying to minimize their consumption of oils and fats without using non-stick pans that include Teflon or other chemicals.

The reinforced ceramic used in the cooking surface gives this pan some pretty impressive non-stick properties, but you need to season first to truly take advantage of them.

This reinforced ceramic surface is oven safe and can withstand high temperatures, turning this pan into a two-in-one sort of thing. However, the ceramic coating is sensitive to scratches and can be stripped off if you’re not careful when using it, so you should only use wooden or silicone utensil with this.

Likewise, while Red Copper pans are often advertised as dishwasher safe, too harsh soaps (which are often present in dishwashers) can harm the non-stick coating.

As for the pan itself, you’ll find it pretty useful. The build is sturdy and large enough to satisfy your family. It looks great in any kitchen and it heats up quite quickly, making it a good option whether you’re in a rush or you’re thinking about cooking something delicate.

That said, the pan is rather heavy, so you should keep that in mind when cooking with it.

The handles feel a little flimsy, though it may be the weight, and they get quite hot to the touch so we suggest caution when using this pan.

An excellent option for those of you who have already decided that yes, they want to use red copper pans. This set comes with frying pans, saucepans, a steaming insert and lids, making it a great addition to any kitchen and an even better “my first kitchen ever” cookware set.

Contrary to other Red Copper products, the ones in this set are actually surprisingly lightweight while still maintaining the same properties that only a copper and ceramic mix can give you. That said, the pieces are a little less sturdier than their heavier counterparts, so keep that in mind.

While the pieces are numerous, you’ll be surprised to find out that this set is actually one of the most affordable items in this list, making it a great gift.

All of the pieces in this kit, save for the lids, are oven safe, which gives you more versatility when cooking.

The reason why this set is both more lightweight and affordable than other Red Copper models is because it also uses aluminum. In this case at the base, which makes it slower to react than other Red Copper products but makes it induction compatible, which is always a plus.