I Tried The New Always Pan Pro & It Quickly Replaced My Favorite Cookware

It's no secret that there are plastics lurking in most conventional cookware1. The coating on many nonstick pans contains PFAS2 (aka forever chemicals), which have been linked with hormone disruption, reproductive issues3, and certain cancers4.

That's why I do extensive vetting before adding a new pan to my collection. So earlier this year, when I heard cult-favorite Our Place was launching a new coating-free nonstick pan, I immediately dove into the research.

The Always Pan Pro is constructed instead of coated, meaning there's no Teflon, PFAS, or chemicals coating the surface. Instead, it uses a research-inspired pattern to make the surface naturally nonstick (more on that in a few). And, to avoid burying the lede, it's the best pan I've ever used.

The design

Inspired by the "lotus effect," 5a unique pattern is pressed into the pan to make the titanium surface naturally hydrophobic.

The indented design prompts your food to naturally release from the surface when it's ready to be flipped or moved (no coating involved).

The materials

Experts have a lot to say about nontoxic cookware—and while there are pros and cons to every material, there are a few that they recommend above the rest. One of them being stainless steel.

This pan has a stainless steel exterior, aluminum body, and titanium interior (which the brand says is 300% harder than stainless steel). As previously noted, it's coating-free and made without PFAS.

The construction

These materials all add up to an incredibly sturdy pan. At 3.4 pounds, it's not nearly as heavy as cast iron cookware but is slightly heavier than a standard ceramic frying pan.

Immediately upon opening the package, I could tell this fully clad tri-ply pan was going to be with me for the long haul. Not only is it durable and well-made, but the brand offers a lifetime warranty.

It heats up fast & cooks evenly

The pan is compatible with all cooktops (including induction stoves), and the aluminum surface heats up very quickly—a major bonus since I despise waiting around for my pan to be hot and ready. Plus, it heats up evenly.

It's deeper than the norm

With a 2.6-inch depth, this pan is deeper than others in my collection. There's enough room to fry food or make a curry, but I can still easily sear a chicken breast or flip an omelet.

The lid and spoon are an added perk

Each Always Pan Pro comes with a domed steam-release lid and a beechwood spatula. The lid comes in handy when boiling and steaming, and the spatula nests on the pan's stainless steel handle.

Oh, and it's so chic

Sear, fry, steam, bake, sauté; there's not much this chic pan can't do, and all without toxins.