An Honest Review Of Hexclad Cookware | Gimmick or Revolutionary?

In this video, I'll be testing out Hexclad cookware and comparing them to traditional stainless steel and non-stick pans. Can Hexclad really do it all, like searing, braising, and fond? Is Hexclad a gimmick or is it truly a revolutionary hybrid design combining the best of cast iron, stainless steel, and non-stick? I'll also share a concern I have and why it could be a deal breaker.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - Unboxing, Quality, and First Impressions
02:39 - Searing and Making a Pan Sauce
05:12 - Using The Stockpot
06:15 - Hexclad Wok vs CS
07:05 - Nonstick Test
10:05 - A Concern I Have With The Design
12:34 - So, Do I Recommend Hexclad?
14:21 - Giveaway

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[tomwadek]

Wondering why other channels are saying Hexclad sticks? I tested that out too. Check out this video:

America's Test Kitchen Says Hexclad is NOT Non-stick

[TEB]

Absolutely great pans. I still use cast iron for corn bread and pinto beans, but after using these in my home for the past 6 months I am so glad I made the purchase. Still trying to get down the technique of flipping my fried eggs because the pans are so slippery. Yes, they fit my 77 year old hands perfectly. Great video, wish I had your technical cooking skills!!

[BruceClifford]

We love our Hexclad pans - have had them for about 6 weeks and so far so good.

[rickmarr]

I just bought the wok a few weeks ago and I did the egg test after seasoning it and it does stick a bit but after a little help to loosen it up. It did slide around. The heat is pretty good and cooks thing fast but the only down side I can see is that you won't be able to get that wok hai that you would get from traditional woks since you are not suppose to use it with super high heat.

[extrememiami]

I use Circulon pans now, Im able to use steal utensils to a degree because it has circular ridges. The price is way less and I wanted the silicon wrapped handle. Anyone have both Circulon and HexClad to compare them. Is it worth the extra money to do the switch??

[gregcolin]

Great honest review. I love my stainless and will stick with that. Ever since learning how to heat and oil the pan, nothing is better.

[randrescastaneda]

Fantastic. Waiting for your 6-month review!

[jspuckett]

I really want to know more about that wok. Can it handle the extreme heat well enough for some good old-fashioned wok hei?

[joes]

Anyone know what that red spatula is? Silicone?

[gudenuff]

I am more confused by the coating.
What is it made of? will you notice it when cooking? Risk of consuming it or will you just notice a crunchy bit.
Is it a normal stainless steel pan after the coating peels off? or do you just toss it?

[BCSpecht]

Very nice, well balanced review, Tom. I appreciate that you stress that this is a hybrid type of cookware that combines characteristics of borh nonstick and stainless steel cookware. I have had very similar results with my HexClad cookware. I currently have 4 pieces of it and that will pretty much be all. I don't want an entire set. It is a useful addition to my mainstay cookware, STAUB, LE CREUSET, and some top quality multi-clad stainless steel. My HexClad has lived up to all the hype--great searing, even heat distribution, easy cleanup, and you can use metal utensils if you desire. I would recommend handwashing even though the manufacturer says they can be put into the dishwasher. The environment in a dishwasher is very harsh and will strip away the seasoning that the manufacturer recommends you do when you get your new pan. I hand-wash all of my cookware. When you pay so much for top quality cookware, it deserves a little pampering. As for the infamous America's Test Kitchen fried egg test of the HexClad skillet--puh-leeze! Even dedicated nonstick skillets will fail a fried egg test like this with no oil or butter after they've been used for some time. Emphasis on hybrid cookware, America's Test Kitchen people.

[elephantmane]

I try to stay away from nonstick all together latterly I’ve found there’s nothing I can’t do with cast iron and stainless steel its just a matter of learning technique

[sarahiaxolotl]

👏👏👏 really good info, I've been eyeing these pots for a good while now!

[JasonON]

I ran across the HexClad guy demo'ing at Costco about a montha fter I bought a (Tramontina) stainless steel set. He gave me his spiel, but I couldn't figure out what the difference was - why I should return my stainless and buy his 3x higher priced HexClad. Granted, the stainless was a bit of a learning curve, and I still work on temperature control. but I have no complaints about my choice.

[peterhong]

Always enjoyable seeing your new videos pop up on my feed. Good content and quality in video. Keep it going!👍

[shigemorif]

Great review! I wonder if you can do the egg test with no oil like atk to see if you get the same results. I know you can’t do the 50 eggs test they do, but I’d love to see if you get the same results with a couple of tries.

[DeboraHolland-eiyq]

Has anyone been denied a claim for coating issues? Or normal wear and tear?

[pattyjohnson]

What temperature did you use to get that nice sear on the steak??

[tomwadek]

Congrats to the giveaway winner: @carmencardenas3156

A Special thank you to @hexclad for spnsoring the giveaway.

[johnweaver]

At 1:26 when he talks about the handles being the best. I disagree. My daughter and I used the 5.5-qt saute pan (it's 3" deep and 12" across; this size pan is our go-to for cooking hamburger and adding ingredients like you would with hamburger helper or any other meal where you add liquid and vegetables). We quickly discovered that the rounded and curved handle makes it nearly impossible to control the pan with one hand when tipping the pan, such as to pour hamburger into a colander to drain the grease off. My 19-yo daughter had so much difficulty due to this handle, that I heard her exclaim "ow!" and similar comments three times before I ran to the kitchen to see what she was hurting so much. I'm considering returning our entire purchase of Hexclad. Too bad, this was to be a major Christmas present meant to last her years.