![]() In addition to fast-heating cookware (like aluminum or clad stainless), many cooks also like to have a cast iron skillet for heat-retention tasks like searing and deep frying. Aluminum cookware comes in several options, including bare aluminum, nonstick coated aluminum, and clad stainless cookware with an aluminum heating core.įor good thermal conductivity, you want a layer of aluminum that's at least 1.5mm thick, and the thicker it is, the more evenly it will heat and hold onto heat. Since copper is expensive, aluminum is the most commonly used cookware metal. Copper or aluminum cookware of sufficient thickness makes the best all-around cookware for most people. They want cookware that heats up quickly and evenly, without hot and cold spots. This is simple logic: it takes longer for heat to travel through something thick than through something thin.įor most cooks, thermal conductivity is the more important feature. That is, a thick layer of aluminum is going to hold onto heat better than a thin layer. Heat retention is also affected by the mass, regardless of material. Cookware materials with the highest heat retention are cast iron and carbon steel. Heat retention measures how long a material holds onto heat. Cookware materials with the highest thermal conductivity are copper and aluminum. Thermal conductivity measures how quickly and how evenly a material heats. (This assumes that the cookware is safe to use.)įor cookware, the most important factors are thermal conductivity and heat retention. Heating is the most important feature of any cookware since its entire function is to heat/cook food. We will repeat the information here, but in less detail, so if you want to know more, you can check the articles. We go into more details about how to buy cookware-especially clad stainless cookware-in other articles, such as A Guide to Induction Cookware, Stainless Steel Cookware Sets: A Detailed Buying Guide, and The Top 5 Brands of Stainless Steel Cookware. All-Clad Essentials (or HA1)-both hard anodized nonstick.īack to top What to Look for When Buying Cookware All-Clad D5-both 5-ply clad stainless steel All-Clad D3-both 3-ply clad stainless steel Here how Viking lines compare to similar All-Clad lines. Let's see how it stacks up to comparable brands. All of the lines are well made and good quality, but some of them are overpriced for cookware made in China (not all Viking cookware is made in China, but most of it is now). Why is Viking cookware so expensive? Because the name is associated with luxury products. If people shell out the money for a top-of-the-line luxury Viking range, they may want Viking cookware to go with it, and the cookware is priced accordingly. Amazon won't always have the lowest price. ![]() Prices are subject to change, so check all the links before you buy. The same set at Sur la Table-is more, but you get stainless lids. Viking's best deal is probably the 2-ply (stainless/aluminum), 11-piece set at Sam's Club which is about $250. Here's how Viking stacks up to other popular cookware brands considered to be the same quality level: No question: most of Viking's cookware lines are expensive. \' back to top Why Is Viking Cookware So Expensive? Overall, Viking has their cookware bases covered: If you own a Viking range and want cookware to match, you can probably find a line that will make you happy. Their newest line, introduced in mid-2023, is the PerformanceTi line They also sell cast iron, carbon steel, tri-ply copper cookware, and 4-ply induction compatible copper cookware in the Contemporary style. Viking has 2-ply, 3-ply, 5-ply, and 7-ply clad stainless lines and a line of anodized aluminum nonstick. ![]() You can read more about Viking Culinary and see all their products at their website. In addition to cookware lines, Viking sells bakeware, knives, stainless steel utensils, and heavy duty pot racks. Viking cookware is made by a subdivision of Viking called Viking Culinary. You can read more about Viking appliances at their website. In addition to ranges, Viking makes refrigerators, range hoods, dishwashers, and outdoor grills and cooking equipment. They are best known for their commercial-size gas ranges designed for home use, and also known for designing beautiful and innovative products. Viking is an American manufacturer of luxury appliances owned by the Clipper Corporation. Viking stainless Multipot cooker w/steamer Viking also makes a number of specialty cookware pieces you can find at different retailers: ![]()
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