In this video, I highlight the best
cookware that's not made in China. You'll learn where it's made and why it's worth
buying. Let's get started. Prudent Reviews. Hi I'm Andrew with Prudent Reviews where we help
you find the best products for your home. China is the manufacturing hub for many industries, and
cookware is no exception. Not always but in many cases cookware made in China is cheaper and lower
quality than cookware made in the United States, Europe, and other regions. So if you're
wondering what cookware is not made in China, this video is for you. I break it down
by country, highlighting the brands that I've tested and highly recommend. I'll also
reveal two companies that make their cookware in China that i actually really like.
Without further ado, let's get started. If you're looking for the best cookware made in
the United States, look no further than All-Clad, Lodge, and Made In. All-Clad has been making
bonded stainless steel cookware in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania - just outside of Pittsburgh
- since the 1970s. The brand is famous for pioneering fully clad cookware, hence the name
All-Clad. Every stainless steel collection is made in the United States out of locally sourced
materials. However, the non-stick collections and the stainless steel lids and handles are made
in China. All-Clad has several stainless steel cookware collections. The brand's best selling
one is D3 which features three layers of fully clad materials. Another popular collection
is D5 which takes it up a notch with five bonded layers for better heat distribution.
Copper Core is its most premium collection. It features a copper mid layer which provides
exceptional responsiveness and heat control. All-Clad cookware is certainly not cheap but it's
worth the investment because it's high-performing elegant and lasts a lifetime. Made In launched in
2016 with the goal of providing professional level cookware at budget friendly prices. To be clear,
Made In is not cheap but it's less expensive than premium brands that manufacture their cookware
in the USA, like All-Clad. They can offer lower prices than other premium brands because they sell
exclusively on MadeInCookware.com, cutting out the retailers who add hefty margins and drive up
prices. Although it's a relatively new brand, it's already making its mark in the cookware industry.
Several Michelin-star restaurants use Made In and the brand is backed by renowned chefs including
Tom Colicchio. These American-made pots and pans feature sturdy 5-ply construction which makes
them ultra durable and distributes and retains heat exceptionally well. In fact, according to my
tests, Made In conducts and retains heat better than industry leaders, including All-Clad and
Caphalon. Besides its excellent performance, Made In stainless steel cookware
is compatible with all cooktops, including induction. And its oven-safe up to 800
degrees Fahrenheit. Lodge is a multi-generational family-owned brand that's been making its
cookware in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, since 1896. The company is best known for its
cast iron skillets which are made in its Tennessee foundry. Cast iron skillets are thick, heavy, and
super durable. With proper care, they can last a lifetime and be something that you pass down to
the next generation. And, according to my tests, Lodge skillets retain heat better than its top
competitors. The best part is that Lodge is affordable. A12-inch Lodge skillet costs half
as much as a premium stainless steel pan or copper pan, even less in some cases. One thing to
note about Lodge. Its seasoned cast iron cookware is made in the USA but the enameled cast iron
products like the Dutch oven are made in China. If you're looking for the best French cookware,
I recommend Le Creuset, Staub, Mauviel, and Made In. Le Creuset is known for its iconic
enameled cast iron cookware that comes in over 20 different colors. It's Dutch ovens have become
so popular that it's nearly impossible to watch a cooking show or browse a wedding registry without
seeing one. There's a certain prestige that comes with owning a Le Creuset Dutch oven. It's a highly
attractive piece that stands out in any kitchen. It's the type of cookware that gets you excited to
cook and host gatherings. Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware, including their famous Dutch ovens,
have been made in the French town Fresnoy-le-Grand since the company's founding in 1925. However,
the kettles and ceramics are made in Thailand and their stainless steel cookware is made in
Portugal. Staub hit the market in 1974 and was named after its founder Francis Staub. The brand
is best known for its enameled cast iron cookware, which is made in Alsace, France, a region famous
for its culinary tradition. Staub's cast iron cocotte has a beautiful glossy exterior and
it's available in a wide range of colors, including bright orange, red, and blue, and
neutral tones such as graphite gray, basil green, and black. The lids are specially designed to lock
in moisture and the lids interior has small bumps that will distribute moisture evenly
as it drips back onto the ingredients. Although Staub's enameled cast iron products are
made in France, its ceramic products are made in China. If you're wondering how Staub compares to
Le Creuset, I've linked to my in-depth comparison in the description of this video. Mauviel
started in 1830 in France in a region known as the "City of Copper" because of the many
copper artisans that live there. Nearly 200 years later, the company is still owned by
descendants of the founder Ernest Mauviel, and it still makes its cookware in France. There
are ten Mauviel collections across four cookware types including aluminum, copper, stainless steel,
and a copper stainless steel blend, but the brand is best known for their stunning copper cookware.
These collections are not only aesthetically pleasing but copper is incredibly conductive
giving you even heat distribution and precise temperature control. In simple terms, with Mauviel
copper cookware, you get pro-level performance. Mauviel is fancy and expensive but it's really
gorgeous made-in-France cookware that performs exceptionally well. As I mentioned before, Made
In stainless steel cookware is made in the USA, but they partner with multi-generational
family-owned factories in France to make their premium copper cookware. Made In doesn't have
the history of a brand like Mauviel, but when you get your hands on its stunning french-made copper
cookware, you wouldn't know. It's made with a 90% copper exterior and a 10% stainless steel
interior. Besides the sleek and elegant design, the cookware performs exceptionally well. It heats
up quickly, responds to temperature change well, and is oven-safe up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Made In's carbon steel cookware is also made in France. This cookware has the heat control of
stainless steel, the heat retention of cast iron, and, when it's properly seasoned, has the
slick easy release surface of non-stick The best cookware made in Italy is Hestan and
Ballarini. Here's what you need to know about each brand. Hestan was founded by Stanley Cheng, an
innovator who's credited with inventing the first non-stick hard anodized aluminum cookware in the
1970s. Although Hestan is a relatively new brand, it's part of Meyer, a global company that's
been in business for decades and owns over 30 cookware and bakeware brands including Anolon,
Circulon, Farberware, and others. All Hestan cookware is handcrafted in Italy and features
flush rivets and sealed stainless steel rims. Sealed rims protect against rust and prevent the
layers from splitting over time. In addition to that, the exterior and interior are bonded
with thousands of nano layers of titanium to reinforce the stainless steel, increasing its
strength by 400 percent. Between the flush rivets, titanium reinforced steel, sealed rims,
and 20 percent larger cooking surface, these pots and pans are truly unique. Ballarini
was founded in 1889 by Paulo Ballarini in the Lombardi region of Italy where they still
make their cookware today. The company makes several types of cookware including aluminum,
non-stick coated aluminum, copper, and stainless steel. Parma is Ballarini's best-selling
collection. It's made with a cold-forged aluminum base and a Granitium non-stick coating.
This special non-stick coating looks like granite and is infused with tiny ceramic particles to
add strength and make it resistant to scratches. Demeyere launched in 1908 and remains a
family-owned business four generations later. Its cookware is made in Belgium and has been since
the beginning. The brand offers several unique collections but the most popular is the Atlantis.
This collection features a seven-ply base made from multiple layers of aluminum sandwiched
between steel for exceptional heat conduction. All Demeyere cookware has a surface treatment called
Silvinox which maintains the cookware's sleek matte finish and prevents discoloration. Demeyere
cookware is thick, heavy, and super durable. The handles are welded directly to each piece which
provides a smooth rivetless cooking surface. With no rivets, you get more room to cook
and the surface is much easier to clean. Scanpan was founded in 1956 and manufactures its
cookware in Denmark. Each piece is inspected by skilled artisans eight times before it leaves
the factory. The company offers 10 collections with the Classic being the most popular. It has a
patented non-stick surface that's strong enough to withstand metal utensils. The squeeze-cast base
made from 100% recycled aluminum provides an even cooking surface and the PFOA-free non-stick
coating can handle up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit in the oven. It's important to note, Scanpan
non-stick cookware is made in Denmark but collections with a stainless steel cooking surface
are designed in Denmark but manufactured in China. Swiss Diamond was founded in Switzerland in 1974.
As its name suggests Swiss Diamond manufactures its non-stick cookware in Switzerland and
uses eco-friendly technology and sustainable business practices. For example, its production
facility at the foot of the Swiss Alps uses a 100 hydroelectric power. Swiss Diamond has
earned worldwide recognition for its diamond enforced non-stick coatings they call HD and
XD. HD non-stick coating is reinforced with up to two hundred thousand diamond crystals per
pan for superior heat conduction and durability. XD non-stick coating contains 20 percent more
diamond crystals for an even more durable surface. They claim it's 40 percent more durable with
better food release compared to its award-winning HD coating. Although Swiss Diamond
is focused on non-stick cookware, they also make stainless steel and enameled cast
iron cookware and kitchen knives. Swiss Diamond non-stick cookware is made in Switzerland but
its stainless steel cookware is made in China. So far I've covered the best cookware and
not made in China but I wanted to share a couple options that I really like that
actually are made in China. First is Misen. The company launched in 2015 with a similar
direct-to-consumer business model as Made In. Although their cookware is made
in China, it's elegant, durable, and performs really well. Its 5-ply stainless
steel cookware features sealed rims and a thick three millimeter base. And its non-stick cookware
features a multi-layer PFOA-free premium non-stick coating. Overall, it's a really solid brand
that's much cheaper than many of the options I've discussed. Next is Calphalon. Calphalon is a
Toledo Ohio-based company that I've been testing and reviewing for years. In the past, all of its
cookware was made in the US, but now most of it is made in China. Only the Elite and Signature
non-stick collections are still made in the US. Calphalon is a pioneer of hard
anodized aluminum non-stick cookware and, regardless of where it's made, it's
durable, reliable, and performs really well. Although it seems like everything is made in China
these days, there are plenty of cookware options made throughout the rest of the world, especially
in the United States and Europe. In general, cookware made in the United States and Europe is
more expensive than cookware produced in China, but you're getting more durable
and higher-performing products. If you want more information about the cookware
I covered in this video, I'll link to my complete reviews in the description below. I'll also link
to websites that sell each brand. If you click on those links and buy I'll earn a commission, but
at no extra cost to you. If you found this video helpful, check out this video where I break
down the pros and cons of Caraway cookware. Caraway is one of the most popular cookware
brands right now, but it has some downsides that you need to know before you buy. Thanks
for watching. We'll see you in the next video.
