Hi I'm Andrew with Prudent Reviews where we
help you find the best products for your home. And in this video I highlight the best cookware
that's made in the USA. This isn't just a list of every American-made
pot and pan, these are brands that I've tested and highly recommend. Let's get started. All-Clad was founded in 1971 in Canonsburg,
Pennsylvania, a town just outside of Pittsburgh. The founder John Ulam was a metallurgist and
an expert in the bonding or cladding process, which is when you layer two metals together
under intense pressure and heat until they bond together into a single sheet. This process was used in many other Industries
but Ulam was the first to make cookware that was cladded throughout the pan, hence the
name All-Clad. Since launching, All-Clad has established
itself as one of the top cookware brands in the world with a reputation for superior performance,
elegant design, and unmatched durability. Despite being acquired in 2004 by French conglomerate
Group SEB, All-Clad has maintained its roots in the U.S and still manufactures its stainless
steel cookware in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The brand's non-stick cookware, however, is
made in China. You'll notice some pans say Made in the USA
on the bottom and others say Bonded, Engineered, and Assembled in the USA. I spoke with an All-Clad product specialist
and she confirmed that it's just a difference in wording. In both cases, the pans are made in the U.S.
She also confirmed that while the body of all stainless steel pots and pans is made
in the U.S., the handles and lids are made in China. All-Clad offers several American-made cookware
collections. D3 is their best-selling collection. It's made with three bonded layers including
a polished steel exterior an aluminum core and a stainless steel cooking surface. The D5 collection is made with five bonded
layers including an elegant brushed steel exterior and a thin steel core. The steel core slows heat transfer, reduces
hot spots, and ensures completely even heat distribution. Copper Core is All-Clad's premium and most
expensive collection. Like D5, Copper Core cookware features five-ply
construction, but instead of steel the core layer is copper. Since copper has high thermal conductivity,
the cookware heats fast and responds to temperature changes more quickly. It's ideal for meals that require precise
temperature control such as delicate sauces, fish, caramel, and chocolate, but it works
exceptionally well with any ingredient. G5 Graphite Core is All-Clad's newest collection. It's made of five layers with a thin graphite
disc at the core. Graphite heats up incredibly fast and evenly
but it's also extremely light, 80% lighter than copper. The biggest downside of All-Clad is the price. It's not cheap, but when you consider it can
last a lifetime if you care for it properly, it's worth the investment. Made In launched in 2016 with a goal of providing
premium professional-level cookware at budget-friendly prices. They sell exclusively online which allows
them to cut out retailers who add hefty margins and drive up prices. Made In's approach is a bit different than
All-Clad's. Instead of operating their own manufacturing
facilities, they work with pro chefs to design the cookware and partner closely with factories
across the U.S. and Europe to manufacture it. Currently, their stainless steel saucier,
non-stick cookware set, and aluminum sheet pan are made in the USA in Wisconsin and Tennessee. Their other stainless steel and non-stick
cookware is made in Italy. They also offer high-quality carbon steel
and copper cookware that's made in France. Made In stainless steel cookware features
thick five-ply construction, a large cooking surface, and its oven safe up to 800 Degrees. And according to my head-to-head tests, Made
In conducts heat faster and retains heat better than industry leaders including All-Clad and
Calphalon. Made In non-stick cookware features a PFOA-free
non-stick surface that's applied multiple times to ensure optimal food release and durability. The coating has been lab tested and is 100%
safe and healthy to cook on. Made In doesn't have the long history of All-Clad,
but they're clearly doing something right. In the last decade, they've already received
praise from prominent media outlets and thousands of customers, and several Michelin-star restaurants
use their pots and pans. Heritage Steel is a family-owned company that's
been producing premium stainless steel cookware in their Clarksville, Tennessee, factory for
over 40 years. It was created through a partnership between
Donald Henn, a cookware Enthusiast, and John Martelli, a cookware manufacturer with over
50 years of experience in the business. Heritage Steel may not have the brand recognition
of All-Clad but their cookware is comparable in quality, performance, and durability, and
in some ways it's better. For example, the cooking surface is made of
titanium strengthened steel that's sourced in the U.S. and is more corrosion resistant
than 18/10 steel, which is the material most brands use. Heritage Steel cookware is sturdy but not
too heavy. It's well-balanced cookware, light enough
to shake and flip ingredients while sautéing, but Hefty enough to avoid warping and denting. Although the pan's thick five-ply walls heat
up slower than thinner pans I've tested, it distributes heat evenly and holds its temperature
steady when cold ingredients are added. But the thing I like most about Heritage Steel
is their transparency. On their website, they show you step-by-step
how the cookware is made and how much attention to detail goes into the process. Unlike most cookware brands that mass produce
large quantities, this is a small family business of expert craftsmen. Each piece is hand finished and carefully
inspected. If you're in the market for high-quality stainless
steel cookware that's made in the USA, Heritage steel is definitely worth a look. Viking is a Greenwood Mississippi-based company
known for its high-end kitchen appliances like ovens, cooktops, and refrigerators. Although Viking makes its appliances, they
license their brand to Clipper Corporation who manufactures their cookware. Since 1994, Clipper Corporation has been supplying
commercial kitchens with durable and high-performing cookware. Viking is one of their few consumer brands. When you shop for Viking cookware, you need
to read the fine print because the Professional 5-Ply collection is made in America, but the
others are made in China. I've been testing the Professional 5-Ply collection
and it performs on par with brands like All-Clad, Made In, and Heritage Steel. It heats up fast and evenly and responds quickly
to changes in temperature. There are two things I really like about this
cookware. First, it features one of the best designed
handles I've used. It's comfortable but also safe and functional. The indented top allows you to get a firm
grip, and the slight bump underneath prevents your hand from getting too close to the heat. Second is the shape of the pan. Most frying pans have shallow sloped sides but Viking's
sides are steep, similar to a saute pan. Steep sides provide two benefits. First, they allow you to cook more liquid-based
meals by containing ingredients. And second, it increases the flat cooking
surface so you can cook more food at once. This 12-inch Viking pan has a 10-inch flat cooking
surface. Most 12-inch frying pans have a 9-inch flat
cooking surface. 360 Cookware is an American brand that manufactures
pots, pans, and bakeware in West Bend, Wisconsin. This family-owned company is obsessed with
quality and sustainability. Its president Brian Hurley claims to operate
the world's most environmentally advanced factory. Instead of using chemicals to achieve the
mirror finish like most brands, 360 Cookware uses a unique mechanical process. In fact, their factory is so sustainable that
it doesn't need any EPA permits to operate. 360 cookware makes some of the thickest most
sturdy pans I've tested. They're incredibly durable and retain heat
well. They also have comfortable handles with divots
to rest your fingers and get a secure grip. One of the most unique features of 360 Cookware
is its ability to perform vapor cooking. In a nutshell, vapor cooking is a technique
in which the pan's lid locks in moisture allowing food to cook in its natural juices. Vapor cooking isn't possible with most cookware
because too much moisture escapes, but with 360 the lids seal tightly locking in steam
and creating an ideal environment for cooking juicy and tender meals. If you're intrigued by the idea of vapor cooking,
360 cookware is one of the top brands to consider. Although, I recommend buying one pan and testing
it before going all in on a set. Lodge cast iron skillets are made in South
Pittsburg, Tennessee. The company was founded in 1896, making it
the oldest and longest operating manufacturer of cast iron in America. It's important to note that their seasoned
cast iron cookware is made in the USA, but the enameled cast iron products like the Dutch
oven are made in China. Lodge cast iron skillets are heavy and super
durable. With proper care they can last a lifetime. They're noticeably thicker than most cast
iron skillets; therefore, they retain heat better than the competition. To prove that point, I recently tested the
Lodge cast iron skillet versus the Calphalon cast iron skillet and Lodge distributed heat
more evenly and retained heat for longer. One of the best things about Lodge is its
price. You could buy two or more 12-inch Lodge Skillets
for the price of one premium stainless steel or copper pan. If you want more information about the brands
in this video, I'll link to my complete review of each in the description below. I'll also link to websites that sell these
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