Made In Stainless Clad Frying Pan
Direct-to-consumer premium stainless steel. Does it rival the historic French and American brands?
Premium Quality, Direct to You
For decades, All-Clad held a near-monopoly on high-end stainless steel cookware in America. Enter Made In, a direct-to-consumer brand that partnered with multi-generational factories in the USA and Europe to produce restaurant-quality pans without the massive retail markup.
The Made In 10-inch frying pan features a 5-ply construction. It sandwiches highly conductive aluminum alloys between durable layers of 18/10 stainless steel. This results in a pan that heats up incredibly fast, distributes heat perfectly to the edges, and responds instantly to temperature changes.
The Professional Choice
Stainless steel is the choice of professional chefs because it is virtually indestructible, oven-safe up to 800°F, and allows for the creation of incredible pan sauces. The Made In pan excels at building fond—the browned bits of flavor left behind after searing meat.
- Pros: Professional 5-ply construction, excellent heat control, comfortable ergonomic handle, significantly cheaper than traditional premium brands.
- Cons: Stainless steel requires proper temperature control to prevent sticking, heavier than cheap aluminum pans.
- Best For: Serious home cooks who want restaurant-grade performance for searing, sautéing, and making pan sauces.
The handle is slightly sloped and incredibly comfortable, staying cool on the stovetop. While it is cheaper than its direct rivals, it is still an investment piece. If you've never used stainless steel, there is a learning curve to prevent eggs and delicate fish from sticking.
Final Verdict
Made In has successfully disrupted the premium cookware market. This pan offers top-tier 5-ply performance at a much more accessible price point.