# Clean Cookware: The Safest, Non-Toxic Materials for Your Kitchen - Made In What makes cookware truly clean? A material-by-material guide to PFAS-free, non-toxic pots and pans—from stainless steel and ceramic to carbon steel and cast iron. Cooking at home has a lot of benefits. Not only is it often much cheaper than ordering takeout, but it also gives you more control over what goes into the food itself—as well as the actual cooking vessel being used. So whether you’re looking to upgrade your clean cooking game or you’ve newly committed to eating healthier, these are some of Made In co-founder Jake Kalick’s favorite clean cooking picks. ```json { "_key": "ed424ab08127", "_type": "tableOfContents" } ``` ## What Is Clean Cookware? ```json { "_key": "4c3559cab6b9", "_type": "medium", "ctas": null, "description": null, "image": { "asset": { "altText": "A variety of cooking pots and pans are arranged on a stovetop and countertop, showcasing a mix of materials and sizes.", "metadata": { "dimensions": { "_type": "sanity.imageDimensions", "aspectRatio": 1.8, "height": 1000, "width": 1800 }, "lqip": "data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/2wBDAAYEBQYFBAYGBQYHBwYIChAKCgkJChQODwwQFxQYGBcUFhYaHSUfGhsjHBYWICwgIyYnKSopGR8tMC0oMCUoKSj/2wBDAQcHBwoIChMKChMoGhYaKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCj/wAARCAALABQDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAFwAAAwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYHBP/EACUQAAEDAwMDBQAAAAAAAAAAAAECAwQABREGEkEHIVEiJDEzwf/EABYBAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQDBf/EABgRAQADAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEAAhED/9oADAMBAAIRAxEAPwCSv3J6W6/cpb0iZcR6g6FY2H8pmgdQ79NgJiPOtbQAV7lZKkjzUwhOrS27hZHHzVV0pbYUjSkOY9GbXKJKC4R3IHFRvpVieYNiZXb6yhZD9two9xtWQCPNFO8m3xMte3b+scUUB7FXMmgc7Jpaf//Z" }, "url": "https://cdn.sanity.io/images/fr9flhkd/main/6551bb30b643e257793283c710149b692f4dc10c-1800x1000.jpg" } }, "tags": null, "type": "image", "video": null } ``` Studies have found PFAS—often called “forever chemicals”—in the blood of most Americans. The concern around these chemicals comes from the fact that they do not meaningfully break down in the environment or the human body, which is why more cooks are paying attention not just to what they eat, but what they cook on. So what actually qualifies as “clean cookware”? At its most basic level, clean cookware should be free from PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, BPA, lead, and cadmium, and it should be manufactured using strict material and safety standards. PFAS is a broad category of synthetic chemicals commonly used to create stain-resistant, waterproof, and non stick surfaces. PFOA, a type of PFAS, was used for decades in traditional nonstick cookware manufacturing. PTFE—best known under the brand name Teflon—is the synthetic coating used to create slick nonstick cooking surfaces. While PTFE cookware is widely used, the coating can begin breaking down and releasing toxic fumes at temperatures above 500F, particularly during high-heat cooking. That’s why many cooks are turning to cookware materials that do not rely on synthetic coatings in the first place. Materials like stainless steel, carbon steel, cast iron, and porcelain enamel offer durable cooking surfaces without PFAS or PTFE-based coatings. At Made In, we manufacture cookware using natural or naturally derived materials sourced from the USA, France, Italy, Germany, and Sweden—countries known for some of the strictest manufacturing and safety regulations in the world. We also publish safety and testing data for our cookware so customers can make informed decisions about the products they bring into their kitchens. The result is cookware designed for high performance cooking without relying on questionable chemical coatings to get there. ```json { "_key": "061cc620b60c", "_type": "cta", "title": "Shop the Clean Cooking Collection", "url": "/collections/clean-cooking" } ``` ## What Makes Cookware Unsafe? Not all cookware safety concerns come from the base material itself—many come from the coatings applied to the cooking surface. Traditional nonstick cookware typically relies on PTFE, a synthetic fluoropolymer best known under the brand name Teflon, to create a slick, easy-release surface. These coatings are effective at preventing sticking, but they also come with temperature limitations. PTFE-based coatings can begin breaking down at temperatures above roughly 500F, especially during high-heat cooking methods like searing, broiling, or preheating an empty pan. At those temperatures, the coating can release fumes and degrade over time, which is one reason many professional kitchens avoid traditional nonstick cookware for high-heat applications altogether. Another source of confusion is the term “PFOA-free.” PFOA is one specific type of PFAS chemical that was historically used in the manufacturing of nonstick coatings. While many cookware brands now advertise their products as PFOA-free, that does not necessarily mean the cookware is completely free from PFAS or PTFE-based materials. In other words, “PFOA-free” and “PFAS-free” are not interchangeable terms. That distinction matters because cookware comes into direct contact with food at very high temperatures. For many cooks, “clean cookware” means choosing materials that do not rely on synthetic nonstick coatings in the first place. Stainless steel, carbon steel, cast iron, enameled cast iron, and ceramic-coated cookware like Made In CeramiClad® offer alternatives to traditional PTFE-based nonstick cookware, giving cooks durable cooking surfaces without relying on PFAS-based coatings. ## Top 5 Clean Cookware Picks ```json { "_key": "2b046e0cf2fe", "_type": "medium", "ctas": null, "description": null, "image": { "asset": { "altText": null, "metadata": { "dimensions": { "_type": "sanity.imageDimensions", "aspectRatio": 1.7777777777777777, "height": 1080, "width": 1920 }, "lqip": "data:image/png;base64,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" }, "url": "https://cdn.sanity.io/images/fr9flhkd/main/4a05df298da416c2e3801eb3e27090e5780b3d8f-1920x1080.png" } }, "tags": null, "type": "image", "video": null } ``` These options are versatile, durable, and made from premium, non-toxic materials. ### **Seasoned Cast Iron: Zero Coatings, Zero Chemicals** ```json { "_key": "602d4ef40547", "_type": "variant", "data": { "_id": "variant.45288221737039", "badges": [ { "_key": "New", "logoAsset": null, "title": "New" } ], "collegiateAsset": null, "computed": { "discount": 0, "isAvailable": true, "isPrimary": false, "offset": 0, "price": 149, "status": "forSale" }, "handle": { "current": "10-inch" }, "imageBadges": null, "media": [ { "_key": "3ac1c7fff0ef", "description": null, "hotspots": null, "image": { "asset": { "altText": "cast iron pork chop", "metadata": { "dimensions": { "_type": "sanity.imageDimensions", "aspectRatio": 1.499267935578331, "height": 5464, "width": 8192 }, "lqip": "data:image/jpeg;base64,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" }, "url": "https://cdn.sanity.io/images/fr9flhkd/main/3448fb1de28ef0d244025d4abf1c1c7f88aec65e-8192x5464.jpg" } }, "tags": [ "secondary" ], "type": "image", "video": null } ], "meta": { "hasCollegiate": false, "hasTrial": false, "hasWaitList": false, "isCollegiate": false, "isFinalSale": false, "isHidden": false, "isOnSale": false, "isSet": false, "promoDates": null, "promoPrice": null, "warranty": "lifetime" }, "product": { "ranking": 29, "rating": null, "shopify": { "handle": "cast-iron-fry-pan", "id": 8668720365647, "image": { "alt": null, "height": 1500, "src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2131/5111/files/Cast_Iron_8in_Skillet-Hero.jpg?v=1779486192", "width": 1500 }, "title": "Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet" } }, "shopify": { "handle": null, "id": 45288221737039, "image": { "alt": null, "height": 1500, "src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2131/5111/files/Cast_Iron_10in_Skillet-Hero.jpg?v=1779486203", "width": 1500 }, "option1": "10\"", "option2": null, "option3": null, "title": "10\"" }, "taxonomies": [ { "handle": { "current": "cast-iron" }, "title": "Seasoned Cast Iron", "type": "material" }, { "handle": { "current": "frying-pans" }, "title": "Frying Pans", "type": "product_type" }, { "handle": { "current": "cookware" }, "title": "Cookware", "type": "product_category" }, { "handle": { "current": "united-states" }, "title": "United States", "type": "country_of_origin" }, { "handle": { "current": "10-inch" }, "title": "10\"", "type": "size" } ], "title": null } } ``` For cooks looking for the simplest possible cookware construction, seasoned cast iron is about as straightforward as it gets. [Made In Cast Iron](https://madeincookware.com/collections/cast-iron) contains no synthetic coatings, chemical nonstick layers, or applied cooking surfaces—just American-made cast iron seasoned with natural oil. There’s nothing to flake, peel, or wear away over time because the cooking surface is the material itself. Each piece is cast in the United States, then finished with a smooth machined cooking surface designed to release food more easily from the very first cook. Unlike rougher traditional cast iron textures that require extensive seasoning buildup, a polished surface creates a more refined cooking experience right out of the box. Made In Seasoned Cast Iron arrives pre-seasoned with natural oil and continues to build seasoning with regular cooking over time. The cookware is oven safe up to 900F and compatible with gas, electric, induction, grills, and open-fire cooking, making it one of the most versatile cookware materials available. Beyond skillets, [Made In’s Seasoned Cast Iron Collection](https://madeincookware.com/collections/cast-iron) also includes larger-format pieces like Dutch ovens and braisers for roasting, bread baking, braising, and slow cooking. And because cast iron relies on no synthetic nonstick coatings whatsoever, many cooks consider it the logical endpoint of “clean cookware”: durable cookware made from a single foundational material, designed to last for generations. ```json { "_key": "327b8d9756e6", "_type": "cta", "title": "Shop Cast Iron Collection", "url": "/collections/cast-iron" } ``` ### Enameled Cast Iron: Durable Heat Retention Without Traditional Nonstick Coatings ```json { "_key": "2fb861a4c078", "_type": "variant", "data": { "_id": "8273f0a4-546d-41ac-aed7-037ddb7d7217", "badges": [ { "_key": "Best Seller", "logoAsset": null, "title": "Best Seller" } ], "collegiateAsset": null, "computed": { "discount": 0, "isAvailable": true, "isPrimary": true, "offset": 0, "price": 179, "status": "forSale" }, "handle": { "current": "harbour-blue" }, "imageBadges": null, "media": [], "meta": { "hasCollegiate": false, "hasTrial": true, "hasWaitList": false, "isCollegiate": false, "isFinalSale": false, "isHidden": false, "isOnSale": true, "isSet": false, "promoDates": null, "promoPrice": null, "warranty": "lifetime" }, "product": { "ranking": 30, "rating": { "rating": 4.86, "rating_count": 354 }, "shopify": { "handle": "cast-iron-skillet", "id": 6914998337615, "image": { "alt": null, "height": 1500, "src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2131/5111/files/Web_EnameledCastIron_Skillet_11in_HarbourBlue_1x1_Hero.jpg?v=1762199887", "width": 1500 }, "title": "Enameled Cast Iron Skillet" } }, "shopify": { "handle": null, "id": 40467861798991, "image": { "alt": null, "height": 1500, "src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2131/5111/files/Web_EnameledCastIron_Skillet_11in_HarbourBlue_1x1_Hero.jpg?v=1762199887", "width": 1500 }, "option1": "Harbour Blue", "option2": null, "option3": null, "title": "Harbour Blue" }, "taxonomies": [ { "handle": { "current": "11-inch" }, "title": "11\"", "type": "size" }, { "handle": { "current": "induction-compatible" }, "title": "Induction Compatible", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "oven-safe" }, "title": "Oven Safe", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "pfas-free" }, "title": "Free of PFAS", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "third-party-tested" }, "title": "Third-Party Tested", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "france" }, "title": "France", "type": "country_of_origin" }, { "handle": { "current": "enameled-cast-iron" }, "title": "Enameled Cast Iron", "type": "material" }, { "handle": { "current": "cookware" }, "title": "Cookware", "type": "product_category" }, { "handle": { "current": "frying-pans" }, "title": "Frying Pans", "type": "product_type" } ], "title": "11\" / Harbour Blue" } } ``` Enameled cast iron has been trusted in kitchens for well over a century, combining the heat retention of cast iron with the convenience of an easy-to-clean cooking surface. To create [Made In’s Enameled Cast Iron Collection](https://madeincookware.com/collections/enameled-cast-iron), a thick cast iron base is coated with layers of powdered porcelain enamel and fired at extremely high temperatures, bonding the enamel directly to the iron. The result is a durable, non-reactive cooking surface that does not require seasoning and does not rely on PFAS- or PTFE-based nonstick coatings. Because the cooking surface is porcelain enamel rather than synthetic nonstick, enameled cast iron is especially well suited for cooks looking for cookware made without traditional chemical coatings. Made In manufactures its Enameled Cast Iron in France using high-quality raw materials and rigorous production standards, and publishes safety and testing information for additional material transparency. One of the biggest advantages of enameled cast iron is versatility. The enamel coating prevents reactivity with acidic ingredients like tomatoes, wine, citrus, and vinegar, making it ideal for braises, pasta sauces, soups, stews, reductions, and bread baking. At the same time, the heavy cast iron core delivers exceptional heat retention for steady simmering and even cooking. [Made In’s Enameled Cast Iron collection](https://madeincookware.com/collections/enameled-cast-iron) includes skillets, Dutch ovens, braisers, and saucepans designed for stovetop-to-oven cooking and long-term durability. For most home cooks, the 5.5-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven is the best place to start thanks to its versatility for soups, braises, bread baking, roasting, and everyday cooking. ```json { "_key": "d52376d86377", "_type": "cta", "title": "Shop Enameled Cast Iron Collection", "url": "/collections/enameled-cast-iron" } ``` ### Stainless Clad: Professional Performance Without Nonstick Coatings ```json { "_key": "fa4a32d94953", "_type": "variant", "data": { "_id": "variant-44266864202", "badges": [ { "_key": "Best Seller", "logoAsset": null, "title": "Best Seller" } ], "collegiateAsset": null, "computed": { "discount": 0, "isAvailable": true, "isPrimary": false, "offset": 0, "price": 149, "status": "forSale" }, "handle": { "current": "12-inch" }, "imageBadges": null, "media": [ { "_key": "b02335ec2a0a", "description": null, "hotspots": null, "image": { "asset": { "altText": "stainless frying pan 12 inch lifestyle", "metadata": { "dimensions": { "_type": "sanity.imageDimensions", "aspectRatio": 1, "height": 1440, "width": 1440 }, "lqip": "data:image/jpeg;base64,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" }, "url": "https://cdn.sanity.io/images/fr9flhkd/main/3e7821f8d88b33153c0a6f19728db35e09d95763-1440x1440.jpg" } }, "tags": [ "secondary", "gallery" ], "type": "image", "video": null } ], "meta": { "hasCollegiate": false, "hasTrial": true, "hasWaitList": false, "isCollegiate": false, "isFinalSale": false, "isHidden": false, "isOnSale": true, "isSet": false, "promoDates": null, "promoPrice": null, "warranty": "lifetime" }, "product": { "ranking": 12, "rating": { "rating": 4.9, "rating_count": 7983 }, "shopify": { "handle": "stainless-steel-frying-pan", "id": 11080104522, "image": { "alt": null, "height": 1500, "src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2131/5111/files/Web_Stainless_FryingPan_12in_1x1_Hero.jpg?v=1762197921", "width": 1500 }, "title": "Stainless Clad Frying Pan" } }, "shopify": { "handle": null, "id": 44266864202, "image": { "alt": null, "height": 1500, "src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2131/5111/files/Web_Stainless_FryingPan_12in_1x1_Hero.jpg?v=1762197921", "width": 1500 }, "option1": "12\"", "option2": "Stainless", "option3": "Standard", "title": "12\" / Stainless / Standard" }, "taxonomies": [ { "handle": { "current": "12-inch" }, "title": "12\"", "type": "size" }, { "handle": { "current": "induction-compatible" }, "title": "Induction Compatible", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "oven-safe" }, "title": "Oven Safe", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "dishwasher-safe" }, "title": "Dishwasher Safe", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "pfas-free" }, "title": "Free of PFAS", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "personalized" }, "title": "Personalized", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "stay-cool-handle" }, "title": "Stay Cool Handles", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "third-party-tested" }, "title": "Third-Party Tested", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "italy" }, "title": "Italy", "type": "country_of_origin" }, { "handle": { "current": "frying-pans" }, "title": "Frying Pans", "type": "product_type" }, { "handle": { "current": "stainless-clad" }, "title": "Stainless Clad", "type": "material" }, { "handle": { "current": "cookware" }, "title": "Cookware", "type": "product_category" }, { "handle": { "current": "best-sellers" }, "title": "Best Sellers", "type": "merchandising" } ], "title": "12\"" } } ``` Stainless steel cookware has long been considered one of the best options for clean cooking because it delivers high performance without relying on synthetic nonstick coatings. [Made In’s 5-Ply Stainless Clad Cookware](https://madeincookware.com/collections/stainless-clad) is built using fully clad construction: layers of highly conductive aluminum are bonded throughout the entire pan with durable 18/10 stainless steel to create cookware that heats evenly, responds quickly, and withstands years of heavy use. The cooking surface itself is 18/10 stainless steel, a food-safe alloy prized for its durability and non-reactive properties. Unlike reactive metals, stainless steel will not interact with acidic ingredients like tomatoes, wine, or citrus, making it especially useful for pan sauces, braises, reductions, and everyday stovetop cooking. Just as importantly, stainless steel contains no PFAS- or PTFE-based coatings. There’s no synthetic nonstick layer to scratch, flake, or degrade over time. Instead, the cooking surface is the material itself, engineered for durability under extremely high temperatures. Made In Stainless Clad cookware is oven safe up to 800F, compatible with gas, electric, and induction cooktops, and dishwasher safe for easier cleanup. Manufactured in the USA and Italy, [Made In Stainless Clad cookware](https://madeincookware.com/collections/stainless-clad) is trusted in more than 100 Michelin-starred restaurants and thousands of professional kitchens around the world. The collection includes frying pans, saucepans, stock pots, sauciers, roasting pans, and complete cookware sets designed for both home cooks and professional chefs who want long-term durability and precision cooking performance without chemical-based nonstick coatings. ```json { "_key": "6fd874b6fe39", "_type": "cta", "title": "Shop Stainless Clad Collection", "url": "/collections/stainless-clad" } ``` ### CeramiClad®: Non Stick Convenience Without Traditional Nonstick Chemicals ```json { "_key": "91e8f7d87ef7", "_type": "variant", "data": { "_id": "variant.42039054794831", "badges": [], "collegiateAsset": null, "computed": { "discount": 0, "isAvailable": true, "isPrimary": false, "offset": 0, "price": 159, "status": "forSale" }, "handle": { "current": "12-inch" }, "imageBadges": null, "media": [ { "_key": "6ecb78ce12ba835056db21442df2c9ac", "description": null, "hotspots": null, "image": { "asset": { "altText": "A hand holds a frying pan over a plate containing toast topped with an egg and a side of crispy bacon.", "metadata": { "dimensions": { "_type": "sanity.imageDimensions", "aspectRatio": 1, "height": 1500, "width": 1500 }, "lqip": "data:image/jpeg;base64,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" }, "url": "https://cdn.sanity.io/images/fr9flhkd/main/a39fcdbff52ab395d5a9e047cee7f9fe5031ea93-1500x1500.jpg" } }, "tags": [ "gallery", "secondary" ], "type": "image", "video": null } ], "meta": { "hasCollegiate": false, "hasTrial": true, "hasWaitList": false, "isCollegiate": false, "isFinalSale": false, "isHidden": false, "isOnSale": true, "isSet": false, "promoDates": null, "promoPrice": null, "warranty": "2-year" }, "product": { "ranking": 5, "rating": { "rating": 4.94, "rating_count": 3130 }, "shopify": { "handle": "ceramic-frying-pan", "id": 7545909018703, "image": { "alt": null, "height": 1500, "src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2131/5111/files/Web_1x1_CeramiClad_12in_Fry-0986.jpg?v=1762268819", "width": 1500 }, "title": "CeramiClad® 2.0 Non Stick Frying Pan" } }, "shopify": { "handle": null, "id": 42039054794831, "image": { "alt": null, "height": 1500, "src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2131/5111/files/Web_1x1_CeramiClad_12in_Fry-0986.jpg?v=1762268819", "width": 1500 }, "option1": "12\"", "option2": "Sand", "option3": "Stainless", "title": "12\" / Sand / Stainless" }, "taxonomies": [ { "handle": { "current": "12-inch" }, "title": "12\"", "type": "size" }, { "handle": { "current": "induction-compatible" }, "title": "Induction Compatible", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "oven-safe" }, "title": "Oven Safe", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "pfas-free" }, "title": "Free of PFAS", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "stay-cool-handle" }, "title": "Stay Cool Handles", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "third-party-tested" }, "title": "Third-Party Tested", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "frying-pans" }, "title": "Frying Pans", "type": "product_type" }, { "handle": { "current": "ceramic" }, "title": "Ceramic", "type": "material" }, { "handle": { "current": "italy" }, "title": "Italy", "type": "country_of_origin" } ], "title": "12\" / Stainless Handle" } } ``` CeramiClad® is Made In’s ceramic-coated cookware collection designed for cooks who want the convenience of non stick cooking without relying on traditional PTFE-based coatings. Built on the same 5-Ply Stainless Clad foundation as Made In’s professional stainless steel cookware, each pan is finished with layers of ceramic coating derived from silicon dioxide—a naturally occurring mineral commonly found in sand. Unlike conventional nonstick cookware, [Made In’s CeramiClad® cookware collection](https://madeincookware.com/collections/ceramiclad) contains no PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, or other synthetic fluoropolymer coatings. Instead, the ceramic surface creates a naturally slick cooking experience designed for lower-fat cooking and easy food release. Ceramic-coated cookware is especially useful for delicate ingredients that are prone to sticking, including eggs, fish, pancakes, crepes, and other low-fat cooking applications. The smooth surface also makes cleanup easier, particularly for quick everyday meals and breakfast cooking. Because CeramiClad® starts with a fully clad stainless steel base, the cookware still benefits from excellent heat distribution, induction compatibility, and stovetop-to-oven versatility. It offers many of the convenience benefits people associate with traditional nonstick cookware while avoiding the synthetic fluoropolymer coatings that have driven many cooks to seek cleaner alternatives. For cooks transitioning away from traditional nonstick cookware, CeramiClad® provides one of the most approachable entry points into cleaner cookware materials without sacrificing the ease and convenience that make nonstick pans so popular in the first place. ```json { "_key": "423a5f9845a6", "_type": "cta", "title": "Shop CeramiClad® Collection", "url": "/collections/ceramiclad" } ``` ### Carbon Steel: Naturally Non Stick Performance Without Synthetic Coatings ```json { "_key": "fa0317d1cc70", "_type": "variant", "data": { "_id": "variant.42148114464847", "badges": [], "collegiateAsset": null, "computed": { "discount": 0, "isAvailable": true, "isPrimary": false, "offset": 0, "price": 119, "status": "forSale" }, "handle": { "current": "10-inch" }, "imageBadges": null, "media": [ { "_key": "e84f3f1a3a06", "description": null, "hotspots": null, "image": { "asset": { "altText": "Sizzling bacon strips cooking in a black frying pan on a gas stove.", "metadata": { "dimensions": { "_type": "sanity.imageDimensions", "aspectRatio": 1, "height": 1440, "width": 1440 }, "lqip": "data:image/jpeg;base64,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" }, "url": "https://cdn.sanity.io/images/fr9flhkd/main/852e167d54c00000408bc772eda63e843d7d2271-1440x1440.jpg" } }, "tags": [ "gallery", "secondary" ], "type": "image", "video": null } ], "meta": { "hasCollegiate": false, "hasTrial": true, "hasWaitList": false, "isCollegiate": false, "isFinalSale": false, "isHidden": false, "isOnSale": true, "isSet": false, "promoDates": null, "promoPrice": null, "warranty": "lifetime" }, "product": { "ranking": 22, "rating": { "rating": 4.8, "rating_count": 10683 }, "shopify": { "handle": "carbon-steel-frying-pan", "id": 7586940125263, "image": { "alt": null, "height": 1500, "src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2131/5111/files/Web_1x1_Carbon_Steel_Carbon_8in_Fry_Stay_Cool_Handle-3q-Hero.jpg?v=1772464074", "width": 1500 }, "title": "Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan" } }, "shopify": { "handle": null, "id": 42148114464847, "image": { "alt": null, "height": 1500, "src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2131/5111/files/Web_1x1_Carbon_Steel_Carbon_10in_Fry_Stay_Cool_Handle-3q-Hero.jpg?v=1772464074", "width": 1500 }, "option1": "10\"", "option2": null, "option3": null, "title": "10\"" }, "taxonomies": [ { "handle": { "current": "10-inch" }, "title": "10\"", "type": "size" }, { "handle": { "current": "induction-compatible" }, "title": "Induction Compatible", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "oven-safe" }, "title": "Oven Safe", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "pfas-free" }, "title": "Free of PFAS", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "stay-cool-handle" }, "title": "Stay Cool Handles", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "grill-safe" }, "title": "Grill Safe", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "third-party-tested" }, "title": "Third-Party Tested", "type": "features" }, { "handle": { "current": "sweden" }, "title": "Sweden", "type": "country_of_origin" }, { "handle": { "current": "carbon-steel" }, "title": "Carbon Steel", "type": "material" }, { "handle": { "current": "frying-pans" }, "title": "Frying Pans", "type": "product_type" } ], "title": "10\"" } } ``` A longtime staple in professional kitchens, carbon steel combines the high-heat performance of cast iron with the speed and maneuverability of stainless steel. [Made In’s Carbon Steel cookware](https://madeincookware.com/collections/carbon-steel) is crafted in Sweden from durable professional-gauge carbon steel and arrives pre-seasoned, delivering naturally non stick performance without relying on synthetic coatings. Unlike traditional nonstick cookware, carbon steel contains no PFAS-, PFOA-, or PTFE-based coatings. Its naturally slick cooking surface comes from seasoning: thin layers of oil heated onto the pan until they bond to the metal through polymerization. In other words, the non stick surface is built from oil and cooking over time—not from a chemical coating applied in a factory. One of carbon steel’s biggest advantages is responsiveness. It heats up and cools down more quickly than cast iron, making it especially useful for sautéing, searing, frying, stir-frying, and other high-heat cooking techniques that benefit from quick temperature adjustments. At the same time, it remains lighter and easier to maneuver than traditional cast iron cookware. Made In pre-seasons every [Carbon Steel Frying Pan](https://madeincookware.com/products/carbon-steel-frying-pan) before it reaches customers, helping kick-start the seasoning layer and improve food release from the very first cook. With regular use, the cooking surface continues to darken and become even more naturally non stick over time. Carbon steel is also exceptionally heat tolerant. Made In Carbon Steel cookware is oven safe up to 1200F and compatible with gas, electric, induction, grills, and open-fire cooking. For cooks looking for cookware with no synthetic coatings and restaurant-level heat performance, carbon steel remains one of the most versatile clean cookware materials available. ```json { "_key": "fd3323d13b72", "_type": "cta", "title": "Shop Carbon Steel Collection", "url": "/collections/carbon-steel" } ``` ```json { "_key": "f611dccc14a0", "_type": "tableSection", "data": { "_type": "tableSection", "config": null, "description": null, "sheetId": "1jQP7mxEKL_p7xUczuuF57rCpGgcne6h3mT63RoPs64M", "title": null } } ``` ## The Bottom Line The safest cookware minimizes the number of synthetic chemicals between the cooking surface and your food. That can mean different things depending on how you cook. Made In Seasoned Cast Iron offers a zero-coating cooking surface made from American cast iron seasoned with natural oil, while Enameled Cast Iron adds a non-reactive porcelain enamel finish ideal for sauces and braises. Carbon Steel delivers naturally non stick performance through oil-based seasoning instead of synthetic coatings, and CeramiClad® provides easy-release cooking without PFAS-, PFOA-, or PTFE-based materials. For cooks who want maximum versatility and durability, 5-Ply Stainless Clad remains the professional standard, offering a fully clad, non-reactive cooking surface without any nonstick coating at all. ```json { "_key": "34624f6e6ba2", "_type": "cta", "title": "Shop the Clean Cooking Collection", "url": "/collections/clean-cooking" } ``` --- URL: https://madeincookware.com/blogs/clean-cookware