Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Reviewing Reviews: Rachael Ray Non Stick Cookware

Trying to decide whether or not to buy Rachael Ray’s Porcelain Enamel Non Stick Cookware? Doing the research before buying cookware online can take a long time. To help you out, I’ve read over 100 reviews and have summarized what I learned people are saying about these non stick pans.

For the most part, customers were very satisfied with the cookware. The most important feature, the non stick coating, was mentioned favorably over and over. Many people commented on how surprised they were at how easily the pans cleaned up, even the worst messes that sat overnight. The instructions state that cooking spray is not necessary, and many customers reported that they didn’t believe that was true, until they tried it. Even without the use of cooking spray, the non stick pans cleaned up with little more than a quick wipe.

Others liked the glass lids, so they could keep an eye on what they were cooking without having to lift the lid, and some mentioned that the lids fit well. This makes me think this is a problem with other cookware they’ve used.

The pans heat evenly and the silicone handles are easy to grip. The cookware can also go in the oven, up to 400 degrees. And while these non stick pans are light weight, many customers commented that they have a sturdy feel.

A major selling point to several customers was the bright colors-the orange, yellow, and blue in particular-that are available.

Interesting to me were some of the differences of opinion expressed in the reviews. Some people commented how upset they were when the pretty color of the enamel melted off in the dishwashers. Others responded by noting that the instructions clearly state that these non stick pans are to be hand washed only, and that clean up is so easy that not being able to use the dishwasher is not a problem.

Others talked about the non stick coating scratching or flaking. The responses referred back to the instructions: never use metal cooking utensils. Some people swore that they never use metal utensils when cooking, but the non stick coating still scratched. I would say the same thing for myself, except I have been known to use a fork when testing for doneness, and then I wonder how my non stick pans got scratched.

Multiple people discussed the instruction to never use the pans on heat higher than medium high. A few people made comments that elaborated on this topic: cooking on medium high only takes a little longer than on high, not using high heat reduces the chances of burning the food and saves on utility bills.

A few people noted that if the pans are roughly handled when stacking for storage, it can wear off the non stick coating near the top.

A few people didn’t like the shape of the cookware, with the top slightly narrower than the top. Others felt that design helped keep liquids from bubbling out as much.

Lifetime guarantee: A few people took advantage of the lifetime guarantee because they received damaged pans or had a problem after very little use. All of them reported that replacements were made quickly and they were very satisfied with them.

So to conclude: most people considered Rachael Ray’s Porcelain Enamel Non Stick Cookware a good value for the money. The non stick pans will last a long time if cared for properly, and will look good as well. Check out the $40 rebate offer here on this blog...buying cookware online here can save you some money.

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