Where can I buy cast aluminum cookware that doesn’t have nonstick coating?
My grandmother had two cooking pots that were heavy cast aluminum made long before teflon was invented. Does anyone know where I can buy this sort of thing new? I have scoured antique and resale shops and can’t find them used either.
Aluminum pans without the coating are certainly a rare commodity these days. The only line I know of offhand is Calphalon One, which can be found at LNT or Bed Bath & Beyond. But be careful what you buy…the line comes both coated AND noncoated, and they look otherwise identical.
Though your choices are few, luckily this line is excellent quality. I have a piece and it’s fantastic. Cook’s Illustrated gave it a superior rating for even heat distibution and searing ability. So save those coupons, these’ll run you about $100 a pop.
February 22nd, 2010 at 8:49 am
Try a restaurant supply store.
http://www.restaurantsource.com/kitchen-supplies/aluminum-cookware/aluminum-fry-pans/ProdList.aspx
Buy online or look up "Wholesale Grocery" or "Restaurant Supply" in your local yellow pages. These stores are open to the general public and you do not have to be a member to shop there. (The best part: This stuff is cheap).
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February 22nd, 2010 at 9:01 am
Restaurant supply stores; Bed, Bath and Beyond; Linens ‘n Things, to name a few….
Dave
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February 22nd, 2010 at 9:33 am
Aluminum pans without the coating are certainly a rare commodity these days. The only line I know of offhand is Calphalon One, which can be found at LNT or Bed Bath & Beyond. But be careful what you buy…the line comes both coated AND noncoated, and they look otherwise identical.
Though your choices are few, luckily this line is excellent quality. I have a piece and it’s fantastic. Cook’s Illustrated gave it a superior rating for even heat distibution and searing ability. So save those coupons, these’ll run you about $100 a pop.
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