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Question: Can I use a metal spatula ? Or does it have to be a non-metal one.
Document: Love everything about this pan. It's non-stick, free of harmful chemicals and makes great eggs. Can't ask for more. I also bought the same color green silicone spatula so that my kids know they go together and don't accidentally use a metal one and harm the coating.
Initial impression is positive. Handle is rubber and has a nice feel to it. The pan is heavy and feels durable. Eggs cooked nicely and slid out easily. The real test of a fry pan is durability over time. Most pans I've used were non stick and cooked well initially, but would get scratched up over time. So we'll have to wait and see how this one holds up to repeated uses and a metal spatula.
It comes through when it comes to the non-stick feature. But it chipped when my wife used a wood spatula and it chips on the edge by just sitting the lid (metal to metal contact).Disappointing; but if you decide to get it, only use silicon utensils.
I had a calphalon ceramic non stick that wore out after about a year. This works much better. Egg whites had a tendency to stick to the calphalon one and they come right off this. I'm happy with the purchase so far. I've used it about 20 times now for eggs and haven't seen a drop in the non stick attributes of it. I'm following the use and care instructions it comes with. I'm using a tovolo silicon spoon/spatula for moving the eggs around.
Pan arrived promptly; seemed to be well made. The non-stick surface itself seems to work well.But after 4-5 uses (careful use of soft cooking utensils, gentle cleaning, cooling before cleaning, etc. ), the non-stick surface shows signs of flaking off down to the metal underneath.Seller has agreed to replace the pan. Will see how the second one does.The ratings for this pan seem to follow whether the customer has experienced surface quality issues.
Clean-up was a breeze and there were no marks or scratches to the pan from spatula use. It's a great pan, and I hope to one day add the larger sizes to my collection as well! Great buy! I highly recommend!
I'm a big fan of All-Clad and was in need of a 10" non stick frying pan - went to Amazon and read a number of reviews on the Green Earth pans and decided to try one since all the reviews were good. I ended up getting the 10" and 8" along with a matching green spatula! I really like these pans, they have good weight to them, the handles are very user friendly and they conduct the heat very well over med-low heat.
I followed the instructions, but after just one month I can see white spots all over the pan where the interior coating is coming off. I always use a little oil when cooking, and never use metal utensils. The idea is better than the product.
The true test for a non-stick pan is eggs! Not only did the egg not stick to the pan, but I could easily slide it out of the pan without a spatula! I love using the Green Earth pan, especially knowing that I, nor my kids, are ingesting harmful toxins, as this pan is free from common non-stick chemicals. Don't use cooking sprays with this pan.Thank you Ozeri for providing me with a pan to review.
Finally a real honest to goodness non-stick fry pan. Bought the 10-inch a month ago and was so impressed with its non-stick qualities that I added the 8-inch fry pan. Making omelets is finally a joy. The omelet slides free everytime - with no need for a spatula. Slips right onto the plate and looks picture perfect. Great for hashbrowns, Canadian bacon, etc --- which usually stick to other pans when browning. We use both pans almost everyday.
Answer: I can't say for sure, although I have been so unbelievably impressed with this pan that I would go out and buy a non-metal spatula just to be safe! Amazing non stick surface, brilliantly east to clean.