T-FAL HeatMaster Non-stick 4qt Triangle Pan

Seems to be well made. I haven’t had any issues yet with the nonstick coating.Seems to be less slippery than some coatings but still nonstick with easy cleanup. Only time will tell how durable it will be. Addendum: It is now 18 months since purchase and the nonstick coating has failed. The pan has not been abused, never even placed in dishwasher. The t-fal imprints in the coating are gone, see image I contacted T-Fal about replacing the pan. Apparently I am responsible for shipping the pan and then they will decide if it will be covered under warranty. Not a very good warranty, as it will cost me more than the pan is worth to ship it, without knowing if it will be replaced.

For $15 buck, this is easily the best pan I ever owned. I've had it for a whole month now and have literally used it every day, multiple times a day. NOTHING sticks to it. It's nice and weighty and balanced. Flipping food is a breeze. Cleans up in seconds. Cooks food nice and even. I could not be more pleased. Reminder: Do not cook at high heat, and don't make a habit of using metal utensils on the non-stick surface. Also, why would anyone even need to put this in a dishwasher when it cleans in seconds with a soapy sponge, or scrub brush?

The 3 most important things to consider when buying non-stick pans: non-stick coating, non-stick coating, & the non-stick coating! This pan has one of the best Non-Stick surfaces/coating available. What makes this Non-Stick surface/coating better? 1. High heat capable: up to 500 Degrees (most non-stick Coatings/pans are only 400 degrees). If you overheat the pan (which is easy to do) the surface will be damaged, bubble, melt and/or peel. When searing/cooking food, you sear the food on the Burner, & finish cooking it in the oven. The 500 Degree capability is perfect for this. 2. This non-stick coating is very strong & durable, resist scratching, and last a very long time. I have used my “T-fal Heatmaster Fry Pan, 10-Inch”, for about 5 years (using it almost everyday) it looks almost like new & performs like new (great). I never pay more than $30 for a nonstick pan, because I know (based on experience) non-stick coatings/pans will wear-out after 2 or 3 years of heavy use (except T-fal Heatmaster & Scanpan, which are very long lasting). I am a chef, so I have a lot of experience, and I put a lot of mileage on my non-stick pans (at home). Pros: High heat 500 Degrees, Extremely durable surface (long lasting) Induction capable, Stainless steel disc (in bottom) eliminates warping, Thick aluminum for equal heating, All metal handle (oven capable) With this pan you can build up a “Fond” (when searing at higher heat) and then create a pan sauce (not possible most non-stick/Teflon type pans). Cons: None Triangle pan: stainless steel disc could be a little bigger Rating the non-stick capabilities (only, not durability or heat, etc) on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best): 7 - Ceramic coatings, & Scanpan, 8 - T-fal Heatmaster, 9 - Most Teflon (PTFE) pans, 10 - Great new coatings (Teflon style, etc) pans (T-fal Natura Titanium, OXO Good Grips Non-Stick) The T-fal Heatmaster is not the most “non-stick”, but its non-stick capabilities are more than adequate. I use a little spray oil, olive oil, Grapeseed oil, butter, etc… and eggs never stick. You give up a small amount of “non-stick”, for high heat & durability. Triangle Pan: This is a great shape for a Sauté Pan! Great design! The main advantage is: you can easily poor the food out of the pan & into a bowl and/or plate, without spilling (great). Triangle Pan has tall sides (deep) and has a very large capacity. I use this as a Pasta Pan. I boil the pasta in a large stock pot. And while the water is heating, I put Olive oil, Garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, & dry Oregano in the Triangle pan (cold) and then heat the pan on low heat, until you can smell the garlic, and then I add the pasta sauce (waiting for the pasta cook). I cook the pasta to 2 minutes less than al-dente, add the cooked pasta to the sauce (in Triangle pan) add 1 ladle of pasta water, and turn the heat up to Medium-high (Triangle pan) and finish cooking the pasta, in the sauce, for a couple of minutes (sauce will thicken) and then I can easily pour the pasta into the serving bowls/plates, without spilling. I have many non-stick sauté/fry pans, and the T-fal Heatmaster 10” is my go-to sauté/fry pan, and I use it almost every morning for fried eggs & sausages, etc… Non-stick sauté/fry pans, I own (all “5 stars rated” (great) my opinion): (Listed in order of what I use the most:) T-fal Heatmaster Nonstick Fry Pan, 10”, Black (medium-heavy weight) T-fal G10490 Heatmaster Nonstick Triangle Pan, Black (medium-heavy weight) T-fal Natura Titanium Nonstick Cast Aluminum, 11”, Grey (heavy weight) (handle is too thick) OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Pro, 12”, Black (Hard-Anodized, not for Induction) (medium-heavy weight) Scanpan, 8” (Hard-Anodized, not for Induction) (medium-heavy weight) All-Clad Hard-Anodized Non-Stick, 10" Frying Pan (heavy weight) Martha Stewart Hard-Anodized Ceramic 10” (Hard-Anodized, not for Induction) (lighter weight)

This is a great pan! Cooks well and it’s truly nonstick. Dishwasher safe and easy to clean. Two cons: doesn’t come with a lid and the metal handle gets really hot. If it came with a lid and had a silicone protector on the handle I would have given it 5 stars. Overall, I still love this pan and the price is terrific for what you get!

This is my favorite pan. Perfect for chicken fried steaks and anything else a Texan can think to cook. I made beans in it, Asian stir fry, pasta with homemade sauce, fried fish, poached fish, gumbo, sushi rice, coconut curry, donuts...and on and on and on. It is a perfect addition to any kitchen for just about any cuisine you want to serve. We are a big family and it serves up enough for dinner with leftovers for lunches. I am ordering another one because my house burned down and I lost this treasured pan after just a few months. I will probably get two because I like to cook a lot a couple of days a week and then live a real life outside the kitchen. I promise you if you buy this pot you will enjoy it for years to come. It is well made...unless your house burns down. The lid fits tight and allows you to simmer those concentrated flavors that make good food excellent. Buy the pot...it is so good it is a perfect gift.

Just whatvi needed in size wise for one person. Cleans great.

Great pans for meats and grilled cheese!

I wanted to wait a bit to add a review, because I have had similar pans fail after a period of time...Bought this pan for myself at Christmas, it's now after Easter & all is well!! Now, I do not at all condone or recommend you treat your pans like I do, but I'm a rebel & a rule breaker, so finding a non-stick that stands up to my abuse, is a real gem!! At this price point, I usually consider the pans pretty close to disposables & don't get caught up in following the "nonstick rulebook"...I heat a dry pan to searing hot & then toss cold food on it (thermal shock), I cook with strong acids: vinegars, wines, lemon, etc. I salt & season without regard to the pans finish. I occasionally leave the dirty pan sitting with cooking residues in it overnight....the only nonstick rule I almost always adhere to is no metal utensils...and this one is actually metal utensil safe!!! This pan has taken my abuse & is nearly the same as the day I received it...the cooking surface has developed a very slight (almost non-existent) convex shape, but the coating is still 100% and the tiny misshaping is almost certainly due to me thermal shocking it quite a few times...Love the pan & will definitely be adding more of this company's product to my arsenal!!! If it can take the beating I put on them, it's sure to last a lifetime for someone who takes loving care of it!!!