Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel II Nonstick 15-Piece Cookware Set, Red

CUSTOMER REVIEW



This is a very pretty set that has about anything you'd need in cookware; some pros and cons however.



What You Get



1 Quart Saucepan with lid

2 Quart Saucepan with lid

6 Quart Stockpot/pasta boiler with lid

3 Quart high sided saute pan with lid

8 1/2 inch skillet NO lid

10 inch skillet, NO lid

tools appropriate for nonstick: turner

9" by 5" Loaf pan for bread or meatloaf

Baking sheet

Turner/spatula suitable for nonstick

Brush/peeler combo tool for preparing your veg



Lids and handles have silicone heat protection.



Pros:



Attractive. I like orange--it's my accent color. It is appetizing and even works for serving (lazy) out of the pot.



Everything you'd need, just about, except one larger pot for lobster and maybe pasta (it's on the border of the right size for pasta)



Seems to be PFOA-free, though not specifically saying so here. Other ceramic/nonstick by Ray is listed as PFOA free



Coating is the "silverstone" style nonstick that works well



Cons:



Not for glass top electric stoves. If you heat it too much, the enamel can fuse to your cooktop.



May not work on induction. I don't think it has enough ferrous metal in the base: generally, porcelain lined pans are not suitable without enough metal. You need a good magnetic attraction for induction to work. I'd say: NO.



Says dishwasher safe: no. Don't do that. Enamel can etch over time in the strong detergent used in dishwashers. Enamel can get an ashy surface as the glass substance can get etched with microscopic scratches and haze (enamel is, basically, glass fused onto metal.)



Enamel chips if you drop it (ask me how I know.)



Enamel, if not cleaned thoroughly after each use, develops spots and stains that you can't remove easily. If you use harsh abrasives, it will develop scratches.



This is not very thick enamel or thick metal on the pots. Unlike cast-iron-enamelware (such as Staub or Le Creuset) this is not as durable.



Eventually, all non-stick wears down, though this kind is better than some.



Summary:



On sale, this is a very good deal and very pretty pots in all the sizes you want. The high sided skillet with lid is particularly useful. It's a great starter set for someone in their first kitchen. It may not last. You have to watch how you use it. Not as durable as other types of pots and pans, not suitable for every kind of cooktop.