# 3 Coating-Free Alternatives to Non Stick Pans - Made In These three coating-free cookware alternative options give you most, if not all, of the benefits of cooking with traditional, coated non stick cookware. Versatile, lightweight, and—most importantly—easy to clean, non stick pots and pans are a cookware staple for a reason. With that said, plenty of people simply prefer uncoated cookware, either because they want something a bit longer-lasting or because they want to use their pan in the oven or over high heat. If you’re one of those people, this guide is for you: each of these non coated, non stick alternatives offers a comparable—if not identical—cooking experience, as well as similarly quick and easy clean-up. From stainless steel to enameled cast iron to carbon steel, you’ve probably even got one of these on hand already. ```json { "_key": "c835fb64d6b3", "_type": "tableOfContents" } ``` ## Carbon Steel ```json { "_key": "68925bc4a728", "_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,/9j/2wBDAAYEBQYFBAYGBQYHBwYIChAKCgkJChQODwwQFxQYGBcUFhYaHSUfGhsjHBYWICwgIyYnKSopGR8tMC0oMCUoKSj/2wBDAQcHBwoIChMKChMoGhYaKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCgoKCj/wAARCAAUABQDASIAAhEBAxEB/8QAGQABAAMBAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUGBwIE/8QAJRAAAgEDBAEEAwAAAAAAAAAAAQIDAAQFBhESISIHJDFxFVFh/8QAFgEBAQEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQMC/8QAHBEAAgICAwAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAECEQQhEhNB/9oADAMBAAIRAxEAPwDI8TfYvHjleRtcxDsITwO/8qaiucbdxl8ZmWt1l6kVozyQH5+6g8XgrXK28jreLxDkBR+vupaXR1rBjlexnuGuieyB4EUdqTotHGnJckd/gsPF4x67tQD2Q0TA70quWulchdq7paTSgOV5cCfilaJN1qyqm4liG0TsgJ38TtXsizuTVV97MQnSgt0KUrPo3o3L0219moNKwRe1l4uw5SQ7sfs0pSqJhR//2Q==" }, "url": "https://cdn.sanity.io/images/fr9flhkd/main/852e167d54c00000408bc772eda63e843d7d2271-1440x1440.jpg" } }, "tags": [ "gallery", "secondary" ], "type": "image", "video": null } ], "meta": { "hasCollegiate": false, "hasTrial": false, "hasWaitList": false, "isCollegiate": false, "isDiscountEligible": true, "isFinalSale": false, "isOnSale": true, "isSet": false, "promoDates": null, "promoPrice": null }, "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 }, "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\"" } } ``` [Well-seasoned carbon steel](/blogs/seasoning-101-the-guide-to-seasoning-carbon-steel-cookware) is one of our favorite swaps for non stick cookware. Once seasoned, carbon steel repels water and oil nearly as effectively as traditional non stick cookware, providing a similarly slick cooking surface. It’s also a great option if you love the lightweight feel of non stick cookware—for example, our [10” Carbon Steel Frying Pan](https://madeincookware.com/products/blue-carbon-steel-frying-pan/10-inch-preseasoned) weighs just half a pound more than our [10” Non Stick Frying Pan](https://madeincookware.com/products/non-stick-frying-pan/10-inch-graphite). What’s more, carbon steel is even more durable than non stick cookware (even high-quality non stick cookware). And where there’s not much you can do to salvage a badly scratched non stick pan, carbon steel is virtually indestructible: pretty much any issue, from [rust](https://madeincookware.com/blogs/carbon-steel-pan-rust) to damaged seasoning, can be solved by scrubbing and [reseasoning](https://madeincookware.com/blogs/how-to-reseason-a-carbon-steel-pan) your pan. ```json { "_key": "1d6a8f9a46d3", "_type": "cta", "title": "Shop Carbon Steel Cookware", "url": "/collections/carbon-steel" } ``` ## Enameled Cast Iron ```json { "_key": "3bee4947f109", "_type": "variant", "data": { "_id": "7625654f-c624-4045-87c9-f1eed5055be4", "badges": [], "collegiateAsset": null, "computed": { "discount": 0, "isAvailable": true, "isPrimary": false, "offset": 0, "price": 179, "status": "forSale" }, "handle": { "current": "antique-white" }, "imageBadges": null, "media": [], "meta": { "hasCollegiate": false, "hasTrial": false, "hasWaitList": false, "isCollegiate": false, "isDiscountEligible": true, "isFinalSale": false, "isOnSale": true, "isSet": false, "promoDates": null, "promoPrice": null }, "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": 40467861766223, "image": { "alt": null, "height": 1500, "src": "https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2131/5111/files/Web_EnameledCastIron_Skillet_11in_White_1x1_Hero.jpg?v=1719867900", "width": 1500 }, "title": "Antique White" }, "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\" / Antique White" } } ``` The glossy interior of your favorite [enameled cast iron pan](https://madeincookware.com/blogs/enameled-cast-iron-vs-cast-iron) isn’t just for show—it also offers an impeccably smooth cooking surface that doesn’t require any special maintenance or seasoning, and is relatively easy to clean. The one (relative) downside is that, similar to traditional non stick, enamel coating is somewhat delicate, meaning sharp-edged metal utensils and abrasive sponges like steel wool can cause damage. 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But hear us out: if you know how to prepare and [cook with stainless steel properly](/blogs/cooking-with-stainless-steel), these can actually function as a decent non stick alternative. Before cooking items like eggs or fish in stainless steel, make sure to temper—i.e., bring your ingredients to room temperature—first, as cold ingredients tend to stick more easily than warm or room temperature ones. You should also make sure to preheat your pan before adding your oill. By following these steps (and with a little patience), you’ll be turning out even the most stick-prone ingredients with ease. ```json { "_key": "4a8e246d995f", "_type": "cta", "title": "Shop Stainless Clad Cookware", "url": "/collections/stainless-clad" } ``` ## Ready to Shop? You should always feel 100% comfortable in your home kitchen—and that includes choosing cookware you feel good about. From our pre-seasoned Carbon Steel to our 5-Ply Stainless Clad options, we have plenty of safe, durable, and coating-free cookware options to pick from in our [Clean Cooking Collection.](/collections/clean-cooking) ```json { "_key": "f5bcaac614c1", "_type": "cta", "title": "Shop the Clean Cooking Collection", "url": "https://madeincookware.com/collections/clean-cooking" } ``` --- URL: https://madeincookware.com/blogs/non-stick-pan-alternatives