 Innovative & Affordable |
| Review Date: March 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: D. Leschke, Tulsa, OK |
I was pleasantly surprised by this set. While it's not super heavy stainless, it's definitely not flimsy either. The walls of the pans are substantial and every pan in the set has a weighted bottom. Pyrex has incorporated some innovative features in this set that make it stand out. Overall, I think it's a great set, especially for the price. The combination of pans in this set make it a perfect starter or replacement set.
Positives
* The handles are silicone covered making them easier to grip and less likely to burn the cook. Even the 6 qt pan has silicone grips on the bottom side of the handles.
* The unique feature that allows the lids to be perched on the pans prevents the frustrating drip of water all over the stove and reduces the risk of burns from steam.
* All of the pans have pour spouts, making it easier to drain or pour the contents.
* Even with the pour spouts, the lids can adequately seal the pans when positioned correctly.
* The pans and lids are a good weight, not flimsy and thin.
* All pans have a weighted bottom layer allowing them to heat evenly and prevent hot spots and warping.
* The lid handles make it easy to grip and are not likely to burn cooks or slip from hands.
* The silicone handle covers provide a non-slip spoon rest for frequently stirred dishes.
* Measurements inside every pan.
* Clear size information and care instructions on the bottom of each pan.
* Sizes and measurements are both standard and metric.
Negatives
* Only oven safe to 350 degrees, but the pans in this set are not really the type of pans that most people would use in a hotter oven anyway.
* The great handles on the lids also mean they can't be easily stacked for storage as some lids can. The set might take up more cabinet space than some because of them.
* The skillets are non-stick. Although they work beautifully now, it's been my experience that no non-stick pans remain so for more than two or three years.
Followup after more use
The innovative feature that allows you to hang the lid on the pans is actually more trouble than the dripping condensation issue of normal lids.
If your pot contains much food, the lid will touch or dip into the food when hung on the pot wall and create more of a mess than condensation would have.
The lids handles are easy grip and not likely to slip out of your hands, but for all practical purposes, the hanging feature will rarely be used. |
What a treat!
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| Review Date: March 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: lizellis, Virginia |
This is easily the most beautiful cookware set I've ever owned and one of the best looking I've ever seen. Its elegant lines and beautiful, polished finish belong in a museum but since they found their way into my kitchen, I immediately put them to use.
Using the large stock pot, I decided to make a pot of my grandmother's Italian tomato sauce. After adding a little olive oil, I sautéed some diced celery and onions. The first thing I noticed was how quickly and efficiently the pot did its job, so much so that I had to lower the temperature from its usual setting in order to prevent burning. Although stainless steel is not considered a particularly good heat conductor on its own, it is well known that manufacturers add other metals and alloys in order to improve conductivity. I haven't found mention of the exact composition of this set but from personal experience I will say that my sauce cooked more quickly and used less energy than any of several pots that I had used in the past.
After we enjoyed the meal, clean-up was a breeze with just soap and water. Pyrex says you can put these in the dishwasher and I'm sure that's true but because I'd like these pieces to retain their beauty, I plan to continue to hand wash them. If you're careful and don't allow the food to burn, this is pretty straightforward. If you encounter a problem and your food does stick, Bar Keeper's Friend will generally take care of it without abrasives and the risk of marring the finish.
The Pyrex Stainless Steel 10 Piece Set not only looks beautiful, but rates equally high on the functionality and efficiency scale as well. In my book, it's a winner.
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Worthy of any kitchen
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| Review Date: March 23, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Monkdude, Hampton, Virginia |
| I love this Pyrex Stainless Steel 10 Piece Set! They have a "expensive" weight, look nice, and have a bunch of neat little touches that came as a welcome surprise. All the pots have measuring lines, so you won't have to get any other measuring devices dirty, the handles of each pot and pan are made to hold a spoon over your food, the lids can be held at an angle on the edge of each pot, and there are slight lips on two sides of each of the four pots to make it easier to pour. All these little features easily makes this attractive looking kitchen set the best I've ever owned. Everyone I have shown these to have had the same reaction. The only negative would be that when you clip the lids to the sides of the two shallow pots, they hang too low and will probably find themselves floating in your food. I would have also liked a 12'' pan, rather than the 10'', but these are minor gripes and take nothing away from this wonderful set. |
A great set with a lot of thoughtful touches
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| Review Date: March 22, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Jesse Baynard, Tampa, FL |
This is a nice stainless steel set which more that the usual finishing touches. Sure they feel good, cook evenly, and have a comfortable handle... but so do a lot of other pots and pans. What sets these apart are all the thoughtful touches that Pyrex adds.
My favorite is the measurement markings, no more filling up a big stock pot 2 cups at a time with a measuring cup... all the units are printed/etched (probably laser etched, I didn't notice any texture and it doesn't quite look like ink) right on the inside. Also pretty nice is the small lip on each pot and pan, which aids in pouring and when used with the lid, you can stain off any liquid. The other feature that's cool, but I don't think I'll get as much use out of since I have the counter space is that each lid can be held up by the pot itself (see the stock pot in the picture), but it could be a huge deal for the small kitchen.
PROS:
+ Marked measuring units in all the pots (Hmmm... My measuring bowls are made by Pyrex too)
+ Self straining lid design
+ Self holding lid feature
+ Quality heft
+ Super effective non-stick coating
+ Dishwasher safe
+ Oven safe
+ Comfortable/Cool handles
+ Stylish design
CONS:
- If the lid isn't centered it may let out a little more steam than desired through the pour lips (Not much though)
- The pots when tapped sound a little thin, but obviously are not (I'm sure this is just me)
- On the shallower pots with the lid in the self holding position it could touch/go into the food (Not a serious problem)
- Oven temperature limited to 350 degrees (Probably because of the handles, anything over that and your probably in an oven made dish anyways)
The cons don't really justify any dings to my 5 star rating, since they are just reasonable compromises to allow for the improvements. If you're looking for Stainless Steel or would just like your cookware to be a little bit more convenient, then you should really consider this set. |
Now You're Cooking with Pyrex Pans
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| Review Date: April 2, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Dindy Robinson, Arlington, TX United States |
Disclaimer: Reviewer received free set of cookware in exchange for honest review.
I have used a lot of different types of pans over the last 35 years or so-- enamel, tin, stainless, Teflon, Revereware and now Pyrex. These are definitely the fanciest pans I have ever used, and I really like them. So far I've used the large skillet, the saucepan and the large kettle. The pans heated evenly and water boiled in the saucepan after about 4 minutes with the burner turned to medium. The pans were easy to clean in the dishwasher, and the food didn't stick. I liked the spoon rests on the pot handles and I liked being able to hold the lids without a potholder. I loved the measuring lines inside the pots-- just one of the many thoughtful little touches incorporated into this cookware. In fact, I liked them a lot. Using the lid as a strainer wasn't completely successful-- it worked okay for the saucepan but when I tried to strain water from the large kettle through the lid I dumped my pasta all over the kitchen sink and had to cook some more macaroni.
I've been cooking with these for a week and am very pleased. This cookware may become my favorite-- but first I'd like to see if the pans last for the twenty years that I've had my Revereware. |
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