Made In

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Made In

56 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  When my pans need replacing I will go with Made In. Many chefs recommend and restaurants use them. Non toxic.

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• #2Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  All clad Made in Misen Staub If you stay under that umbrella you can’t really make a bad decision

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• #3Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  Not at all. For skillets, go for allclad, madein, misen, or calphalon. Maybe even consider carbon steel (have one from oxo I love). For a saucepan, I have a 3qt calohalon saucier that they don’t make anymore, but I have made in’s 2 qt saucier, I imagine they’re 3 qt is great too.

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• #4Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  I’m surprised to see so many All-clad mentions and so few for Made In. They are my BIFL cookware. You get 5-ply stainless steel for the price of 3-ply All Clad.

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• #5Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  Can’t dishwash. Go w Hestan or Made In instead

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• #6Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  We have some “Made In”stuff that has been really great

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• #7Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  All clad seems to be the solution. Sign up for their return/2nd's sales. I've also seen Made In mentioned but that's mostly because they sponsor like every YouTube chef. Carbon steel could also be an option. I would suggest cast iron but you said you wanted pans on the lighter side and cast iron is not on the lighter side.

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• #8Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  We have had our calphalon stainless for 20+ years, no issue. Non-stick, you will have to replace and be careful not to let metal touch it. That said, there are many brands out there - someone I know just bought a set called Made In (Italy) which is 5-ply for induction. https://madeincookware.com/ - not sure how it will hold up but looks nice and they waited for a package deal that was less than All-Clad. If you live near a restaurant supply store, that is another option.

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• #9Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  All clad, cookware 360, made in, I love the lodge carbon steel pan as well. At least one cast iron is a must😤

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• #10Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  If I had to rebuild from scratch (it's just me): - Heritage Steel Eater Series 2QT saucier. I have a Demeyere I5 2 QT saucier now and use it as my pasta pot, saute pan, and stock pot. Would only change because of the handle. If any manufacturer is listening, make one of these with a helper handle and I will buy it right now. This is the pan I use most often and am generally dumping water out of. - no 6 size cast iron. Pick whatever brand. Lodge works, I prefer Field. Smithey and Stargazer are also fine choices, but Stargazer I do not believe makes this size. I was curious about Borough but they aren't worth the price IMO and have a few flaws. The lid from the saucier fits onto this size cast iron, at least mine do. This is the cast iron piece I use most often as it is exactly the same size as my burner and usually big enough for whatever I am asking it to do. I would prefer Field make a larger helper handle but I rarely pick this up anyway. Have yet to meet a carbon steel pan I love. Either the handles are enormous and/or uncomfortable or as was the case with my Darto they spun like mad. All the special care required for cast iron without enough thermal mass to be worth it. - no 10 cast iron if you're making two big steaks or most recently made vodka sauce in it and dumped the cooked pasta into and combined. - 10" stainless steel fry pan. Do NOT recommend Demeyere here, the handle was so heavy on my 8" it would tip if you ever let it go. All Clad, Heritage Steel, or Made In would all make me curious. Here the handle is what matters most to me. I don't own one of these as I have not come across anything I haven't either used the cast iron or saucier for. I personally would buy this last if I felt it was missing. - buy a lid a la carte for the 10 cast iron from a restaurant supply company either in person or online. Had the cast iron lid from Field for I think my 8 and sold it, never used it and was way too heavy for my usage. If I wanted something to stay warm in the same pan for a while I'd feel different. Your mileage can and will vary. This is what has worked for me.

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• #11Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  I really think my Made In is nicer and I don’t even host a podcast or YouTube channel.

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• #12Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  All-clad stainless steel d3 or d5 for frying pans, saucier, sauté pans. Alternatively (same high quality but harder to find : demeyere) Staub or le creuset for Dutch oven and roasters If you want carbon steel, go for de buyer. But I find it more finicky than stainless. Lodge makes perfectly fine cast iron skillets. Good to have one in your arsenal. Not my favorite type of cookware at all but it has its use. There are more expensive alternative but I consider them more as luxury For stoneware, Émile Henry (made in France, not China like le creuset) Now I hear that madein does quality stuff too, but I haven't tried myself. Same for Hestan culinary. Stay away from gimmicky stuff like hexclad etc... I avoid non-stick, I only have one that I exclusively use for eggs (yes I know stainless steel works for eggs too but 🤷‍♂️) Now I would recommend you do NOT put your cookware in the dishwasher. Even the stainless steel stuff. Overtime it makes the surface more porous and you end up having to do some sort of seasoning on it. Just soak and hand-wash. Same for Dutch ovens or carbon steel. Stainless steel saucepan are fine in the dishwasher because you're never gonna sear anything in them so the surface doesn't matter as much.

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• #13Dec 30, 2025

  I never want to buy cookware again

  I like Made In. A good price for good cookware. Not a lot of unnecessary different grades, just one good line of cookware.

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• #14Dec 28, 2025

  $80 to spend at Macy’s ($30 expires end of January) on a BIFL item. Open to suggestions! Additional details in comments.

  It might not quite cover it, but a stainless steel all clad or made in pan would be in that ballpark if you’re willing to throw in a bit more.

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• #15Dec 23, 2025

  Are these All-Clad pans from Costco the same quality as the ones this sub recommends?

  Made-in is better, but All Cladd a solid second.

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• #16Dec 21, 2025

  Fissler Pure Collection Review

  No - Demeyere pans are made in Belgium. Fissler are made in Germany. Demeyere is also heavy and thick. Like the Pure the handles are also welded making it easier to hold. Basically - people complain most about All-Clad handles. You won’t until you hold a superior handle then you say “yep, I get it”. The top tier for both brands have thick bases & are workhorses whilst the thinner bases heat up more quickly. The pure collection used more recycled metal (for folks concerned w sustainability) & updated the look, made the handles easier & more comfy to use & are considerably lighter than the original ones. Tramontina - made in Brazil or china & folks say quality changes depending on where Other notable pans are Hestan - made in Italy. All-Clad made In USA - unless you have the copper or the cheaper 3 clad you have to wait the same to watch it heat up. The quality is about the same but the loyalty is that people like what they like. Most folks use a mix of every thing. You’ll find All Clad or Viking on sale here more. Miser made in Shanghai Heritage - USA Made-In - various & some folks say the quality depends on which factories it’s made in (USA, Italy, France) Emile Henry - made in France Cast Iron: LE Creuset - France (except for their stoneware - made in china) Staub - France (except stone ware) Lodge - USA

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• #17Dec 21, 2025

  What to buy with $300 E Gift card?

  I’d buy the Made In 5qt Stainless Steel Saucier, and maybe the 3qt one too, and their stainless steel cleaner

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• #18Dec 21, 2025

  Comparing the Kitchen-Aid and All-Clad Stove Top Kettles

  Would love to see the bottom of these. I recently bought the Made-In kettle and was disappointed it has a concentric ring patterned bottom that means the whole surface of the bottom doesn't make contact with the induction cooktop. In an all-clad stainless pot I can boil water in 90 seconds but in the kettle it takes over 2 minutes.

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• #19Dec 20, 2025

  I'm looking for a cookware and tableware set that will actually last.

  All Clad is my cookware of choice. My brother is using Made In. Can't go wrong with either.

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• #20Dec 2, 2025

  Which type of pan is the BIFL king?

  I have made in stainless steel pans and a lodge cast iron pan. Made in was significantly more expensive but I dont regret either purchase. Both are great and will last for years. Get what you want or both, you won't regret either

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• #21Dec 1, 2025

  Which type of pan is the BIFL king?

  I used a vintage cast iron i did a full restore on (electrolysis, reseason, etc) for years, it's a great pan but I switched to a madein pan and haven't looked back. I deglaze and makea sauce out of almost every meat i cook regardless of the meat. they are easier to clean/deal with and lighter. heat up faster. honestly my steaks come out better on stainless which could be user error but after a decade with a cast iron if im still getting user error then they arent for me. i like the versaility of leaving water/ acidic stuff in it. i just like it all around more. I pretty much only make oven/pan cornbread for my wife in the cast iron, i think its good for baking like that. gets a good surface on teh cornbread with the texture and the heavy heat retaining steal.

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• #22Nov 8, 2025

  Looking for new BIFL cooking pans. Our Place?

  A lodge cast iron pan can do everything you need if you take care of it.  Learn how it works and how to treat it, and you could use the same pan for the rest of your life.   Living by yourself is nice - no worries about someone else killing your pan. Very inexpensive compared to other options. If cast iron scares you, then go stainless steel.  All Clad, Made in, and Heritage Steel all make nice stuff.  It's pricey, but will last for ever and no risk of chemicals getting into your food.

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• #23Nov 8, 2025

  Looking for new BIFL cooking pans. Our Place?

  Made In SS are what I ended up going with last year and I highly recommend them. Also have a 9.5” DeBuyer pro omelette pan that is just perfection serving just one person.

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• #24Nov 4, 2025

  Dishwasher Safe Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

  Yeah, both are totally fine options too. By no means does anyone *need* Demeyere. Since their patents ran out, All Clad doesn’t really have much of a moat aside from brand name. Made In and tons of others make high quality dupes for that style of cookware. If you’re on a budget, I’d have a hard time arguing that you should stick with the original, but it’s obviously good stuff

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• #25Nov 4, 2025

  Dishwasher Safe Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

  If your budget doesn’t allow for Demeyere, All-clad and Made-in also make great pans. In my option the Atlantis really shines on high BTU output stoves. Especially gas and induction. They feel a bit overkill to me for a standard electric stove. They are also very heavy, and that takes some getting used to. I’d worry about using my big Atlantis pans on a glass top range. You wouldn’t want to move it around much. My 5qt sauté pan weight as much as a cast iron Dutch oven.

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• #26Nov 4, 2025

  Dishwasher Safe Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

  Interesting, it does seem top of the line and a pricetag accordingly (difficult for me as a college student but understandable if it's BIFL). That said, it turns out that All-Clad does make a stainless steel pot that's dishwasher safe and Made-In Cookware has a dishwasher safe stainless steel pan - would you say these are good options as well (even if not as top-of-the-line)?

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• #27Nov 4, 2025

  What's the best cookware you've ever had?

  Any tefalon or ceramic item will need replaced - typically in 2-5 years. It’s fine to do this but I wouldn’t consider any non stick item as BIFL. Not every item has to last a lifetime. But if you want a BIFL item look to cast iron and carbon steel for non stick like cooking, and stainless steel for ease of care. I personally own a nonstick fry pan from oxo - cheap enough that I don’t mind tossing it after 3 years, a cast iron skillet from lodge, a carbon steel wok and fry pan from Madein (gifts but I like them), and several D3 and D5 stainless from all clad. The stainless probably does 90% of the cooking with cast iron and carbon steel coming out to sear steaks and non stick for omelettes and delicate stuff

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• #28Nov 3, 2025

  What are the best BIFL quality products that are being made today?

  Garnet hill bedding (llbean isn’t good anymore) MadeIn cookware Miele vacuum (want the oven and dishwasher) Wusthof knives

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• #29Nov 2, 2025

  What's the best cookware you've ever had?

  Made In is hands down the best brand I have ever used and owned.

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• #30Sep 4, 2025

  What frying pans are we buying? Tired of nonstick pans that only last 6 months.

  All Clad, Viking, Made In in stainless steel. Staud for ceramic/enamel.

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• #31Aug 8, 2025

  Looking to replace every single item we own

  Made In Stainless steel cookware and a good Iron Pan like the Debuyer mineral B will last for ever and do everything you need.

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• #32Aug 7, 2025

  Looking to replace every single item we own

  If I could do my pots and pans from the ground up I'd have a much more basic set up: 1 Cast iron Dutch oven 1 Cast iron skillet 1 non stick pan for eggs 1 stock pot in stainless steel (all clad or made in) 1 large stainless frying pan 1 small stainless frying pan 1 small sauce pan stainless steel 1 medium sauce pan stainless

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• #33Aug 7, 2025

  Lifelong nonstick pans - do they exist?

  I LOVE my ceramic pans from Made In Cookware

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• #34Aug 3, 2025

  What are some of the best products/brands you love splurging on?

  Some things, it isn't the name brand that matters. Just check reviews. If the brand matters I tell the brand I recommend. If you want serious kitchen recommendations, check out *America's Test Kitchen* on YouTube. *"Lodge cast iron Dutch oven**. These are workhorses. You can use them on top of a stove, in an oven, on an outdoor grill or even in a campfire. You can cook a roast, make soups, bake bread and even bake cakes. **Lodge cast iron reversible griddle**. This can be used for pancakes, roasting vegetables, baking pizza, baking bread, cooking steaks. Like all cast iron, it can go from stovetop to oven to grill to campfire. **"Made-In*** **stainless steel 12 inch skillet** **Lodge cast iron skillet**, 9 or 10 inch *Kitchen-Aid mixer**. Especially if you cook from scratch. **Stainless steel nesting mixing bowl set with lids**. Ideally a set of 7 bowls. They work for storage as well as mixing. Stainless steel is easy to clean and can survive being dropped or even a hand mixer. **Lodge cast iron bread/loaf pan**. Good for meatloaf, quick breads and regular bread. Can be used on top of the stove, in the oven, in a grill, wherever. **Pullman bread loaf pan**. **Crofton (Aldi) bread boule baking set**. The lid can be used over other pans on the stove or oven and the base can be used to cook non bread items. **Speed Queen washer** **All-American pressure canner**. This can be used as a general stock pot and used for high-acid canning. They are heavy enough to be used on the stove and on a grill.

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• #35Aug 3, 2025

  What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?

  Their non stick is like other brands. While they do feel nicer, you'll still need to replace annually. My fifth set is dying again and I just bit the bullet and replaced with stainless steel, but MadeIn instead of All Clad.

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• #36Aug 3, 2025

  What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?

  - Cast iron for sure. Lodge is fabulous. - Stainless from AllClad or Made In or Calphalon. (Tho consider ensuring they’re induction compatible). - A couple of carbon steel fry pans. - A cheap carbon steel wok (again, consider induction compatible like the Yosukata).

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• #37Aug 3, 2025

  What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?

  Lodge cast iron - skillet and pot/dutch oven. And carbon steel - I got a MadeIn set and I LOVE it. It became non stick so fast.

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• #38Aug 3, 2025

  What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?

  Carbon steel, you can probably get one from ikea that will work well. You can also go and buy name brands like Made In, All Clad ir Debuyer. All of them are great, you will find various reviews about thickness, how well it takes seasoning, cleaning, weight, handle, etc… whatever you get will be fine. You can also go with cast iron, much more affordable, easy to thrift, harder to season but worth the effort. Sometimes the restoration can take some time and elbow grease. Both are great options and have their place and can go from stovetop to oven when needed. You will be happy with both on your journey.

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• #39Aug 3, 2025

  What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?

  Stainless steel pans from a decent brand. I have one from Made In, love it. No sticking if you learn how to use it properly, it's not difficult at all. Carbon steel and cast iron are too much hassle to not ruin the seasoned coating IMO. And obviously not a non-stick pan, the coating doesn't last

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• #40Aug 1, 2025

  What's the best brand to get some pots and pans set from

  +1 for made in. It’s expensive, like a lot of the other mentions, but great quality on the stainless pans. Whatever you go with, I’d just argue that buying sets is less ideal.

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• #41Jul 4, 2025

  Stainless steel pans

  Nah, All-Clad is going to be functionally pretty identical to any of the millions of high quality clones you can get these days, whether that’s Tramontina, Cuisinart, Made In, etc. etc. If you want entry level stainless (which is more than adequate for most people), I’d go that route. If you want high end stainless, I’d still skip All-Clad and gravitate more towards Demeyere

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• #42Jun 10, 2025

  Need a nonstick Cookware Set without Teflon recommendation

  It was expensive but we're really enjoying our Made In cookware set. Hard to say if it's BuyItForLife quality at this point as it's been about 4 years of use so far. It's the stainless steel set and they've all been holding up real nice.

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• #43Jun 2, 2025

  All Clad D3 pan set worth it?

  I’ve had the All-Clad D3 set for a couple years and it’s solid. Heats evenly, handles high temps without warping, and no coating to worry about since it’s stainless steel. They’re a bit of an investment, but they last forever if you take care of them. If you want something comparable but a bit more budget-friendly, check out Made In or Tramontina’s tri-ply line great quality too.

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• #44May 8, 2025

  So is there really no non-stick pan that is safe to use as long as it isn’t chipped?

  I get all of my high-quality pans from Thrifting/Goodwill. Recently picked up two all clad and a made in non stick. The ones I’ve had previously are still going strong.

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• #45May 7, 2025

  So is there really no non-stick pan that is safe to use as long as it isn’t chipped?

  The coating simply doesn’t last. It’s like the rubber sole on a shoe. I would get a non-stick but PTFE-free pan. Use it *only* where you must. That means eggs + a few other things. Make sure to use a wooden tool for it, not metal. Don’t use high heat. Replace this pan every 5 years or as needed. For everything else you cook, carbon-steel is a great middle ground between cast iron and stainless steel. I have a Made In skillet and it’s going strong for 5 years. It will easily last a lifetime.

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• #46Mar 8, 2025

  Stainless steel vs Hexclad pan set

  Made in stainless 12” pan and I scramble 6 eggs at a time without worrying about sticking. Just need to learn to use it and regulate the heat

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• #47Mar 7, 2025

  Stainless steel vs Hexclad pan set

  My Made In is a lot nicer than my all clad. And my cuisineart has been warrantied twice because it warps on the stove. I agree don’t buy HexClad. But cheap Chinese pans aren’t BIFL either.

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• #48Feb 4, 2025

  What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?

  Made In pans are the best

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• #49Feb 3, 2025

  What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?

  I got a 12 inch Made In stainless steel pan for Christmas and I absolutely love it.

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• #50Feb 3, 2025

  What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?

  I agree with the person who said to not buy a set all at once. Buy individual pieces or mini sets of the right pieces for you. That's what I've done over the course of many years and I don't regret it. That said, I have All Clad pots and pans in a mix of D3 and D5. One Made-In pot and judging by that alone I'd consider more. Le Creuset dutch oven. Lodge cast iron frying pans. One Lodge carbon steel pan. One De Buyer carbon steel pan. I'd recommend every one of those. I own one nonstick that gets used only for scrambled eggs cooked low and slow and I don't think the pan is anything special.

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• #51Feb 3, 2025

  What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?

  Find a cast iron skillet on Craigslist or facebook marketplace or eBay. They are amazing. Every steak wjll be perfect. Lots of good brands out there. Will last an eternity! For your other pots and pans, there’s many good ones, personally I love my stuff from MadeIn, which wasn’t too horrible expensive. Definitely lots of good deals on eBay or wait for a sale weekend to get a set

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• #52Jan 3, 2025

  Stainless steel cookware recommendations?

  I definitely agree with the idea of going à la carte rather than buying a set of whatever you buy, unless it is a small set at a great price. I see Viking stainless steel at my local TJ Maxx all the time. The stainless steel set that I own, because I bought it before I saw anything at TJ Maxx, is Cuisinart Multiclad Pro, which is comparable to MadeIn and AllClad. Tramontina also makes a fine line of fully clad stainless cookware.

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• #53Jan 2, 2025

  Stainless steel cookware recommendations?

  Agree 100 percent. This is the way. Love my made in cookware.

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• #54Jan 2, 2025

  Stainless steel cookware recommendations?

  Viking first, Calphalon second. If you’re shopping at the discount stores. Be sure you’re happy with the handles. I will add that for a pricier option Madein is great and gorgeous, but definitely pricier. I would take a full rocked Madein over a full priced All-Clad. All-Clad does not outperform any respectable cookware by the same factor that it out prices them. But if you have the money go nuts. There are some great deals to be had and I’ve seen plenty of people get items from their second sales in exceptional condition.

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• #55Jan 2, 2025

  Stainless steel cookware recommendations?

  Not an All-Clad fan ; pans are great, handles are uncomfortable. I bought several Made-In pieces 2 years ago and love them. Better quality than Cuisinart or Tramontina, comfortable to use, priced better than AC.

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• #56Jan 2, 2025

  Custom hanger for All Clad measuring cups

  I have both AllClad and MadeIn pans! I love them. I don’t think you can go wrong with any kind of stainless steel tri-ply fully bonded cookware. I’ve seen good things about Goldilocks tri-ply as well, but I don’t own any and can’t vouch for them myself

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