The Best HexClad Cookware Items for Your Kitchen

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HexClad 12-Inch Hybrid Skillet

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Topping our list of the best HexClad cookware, the HexClad skillet features all the positives of cast-iron, stainless-steel and nonstick pans with none of the negatives. Like cast iron, it’s sturdy and resilient and retains a tremendous amount of heat. Like stainless steel, it distributes heat evenly across the surface of the pan and isn’t reactive.

See how this skillet fares in our HexClad frying pan review.

Diameter: 11.4″ | Depth: 3.5″ | Weight: 3.4 lbs

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Cutting Board

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This Hybrid Cutting Board may very well be the last one you ever buy! Its tri-ply construction includes a durable bamboo base and stainless-steel top layer, plus a non-slip silicone backing for added stability. The unique hexagonal pattern on the surface prevents food from sticking, making it easier to cut, carve and chop with precision.

The nonporous stainless-steel surface is bacteria- and odor-resistant, so you can use it to prep raw meat and seafood. To clean and sterilize it, just pop it in the dishwasher.

Dimensions: 21.25″ L x 15.25″ W x 2.25″ H | Weight: 14.75 lbs

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BBQ Grill Pan

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Not your average grill pan, this specially designed tool is the ideal barbecue sidekick. Fitted out with perforations, the Hybrid BBQ Grill Pan ensures even small or delicate foods, such as vegetables or fish, stay safely on the grill’s grates and are infused with that signature smoky flavor.

The heavy-duty product can withstand 900 degrees and has a nonstick surface that makes for easy cleanup. With a 13-inch diameter, this can hold a whole recipe’s worth of food, while also saving room on the rest of the grill for your steaks and sausages.

Diameter: 9.8″ | Depth: 1.77″ | Weight: 2.7 lbs

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HexClad Dutch Oven

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This 5-quart Dutch Oven is half the weight of a traditional Dutch oven, giving it a powerful portability edge over competitors. As expected, it offers the same nonstick and stainless performance as HexClad’s other pans, as well as those from competitors like All-Clad. In addition to even heat distribution delivered by the hybrid materials, a lid seals in moisture for delicious pot roasts and stews—a critical feature for slow cooking.

Senior shopping editor, Katie Bandurski, uses her Dutch oven on the daily for searing dumplings, boiling pasta, simmering soup—you name it. Check out more of its features in our HexClad Dutch oven review.

Diameter: 9.4″ | Depth: 4.6″ | Weight: 3.6 lbs

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Hybrid Wok with Lid

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If you’re not already a devotee of wok-cooking, the HexClad wok will change that. (Read our full review!) High walls prevent splatters and spills, so you can toss your stir-fry without worry. It’s also the best place for perfecting pasta dishes and soups, thanks to the huge surface area.

A laser-etched stainless-steel hexagonal design offers serious searing power, and in between each network of hexagons is a nonstick center for easy release. The magnetic stainless-steel base boosts the pan’s performance, too, creating the ideal foundation for searing and simmering.

Diameter (bottom): 9.4″ | Depth: 4.6″ | Weight: 3.6 lbs

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Mixing Bowl Set

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HexClad cookware wouldn’t be complete without a handy set of bowls! Toss, stir and store dinner with this stainless-steel mixing bowl set. Not only are these essential baking supplies handy for prepping delicious meals, but they also work for stashing leftovers in the fridge.

The vacuum-seal lids provide airtight storage for chilling and marinating ingredients. And fear not about forgetting your leftovers—a handy date-setting dial reminds you when your food hit the fridge. Grab ’em at a discount during one of HexClad’s sales.

Sizes: 1.5-quart, 3-quart, 5-quart

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Deep Sauté Pan

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An ingenious in-between, this sauté pan has higher sides similar to those of a Dutch oven, which makes it perfect for deep-frying and roasting. Yet it has the same impressive surface area and nonstick-based marked by hexagonal steel ridges for superior searing as all of HexClad’s frying pans. Take into account that it’s oven-safe and dishwasher-safe, and you really can’t find a more versatile pan on the market.

Diameter (bottom): 12.6″ | Depth: 3.5″ | Weight: 4.4 lbs

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Griddle Pan

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Don’t have room for an electric griddle? This griddle pan is the next best thing. Fit for pancakes, burgers and big breakfasts, this griddle offers HexClad’s signature nonstick surface and superior steel power. Sizzle your way through brunch and beyond—no cord needed!

Diameter: 11″ | Depth: 0.6″ | Weight: 2.5 lbs

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Hot Mitt Set

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Now that you’ve turned up the heat in the kitchen with your new HexClad cookware, you need to make sure you don’t get burned—literally! The exterior of this Hot Mitt Set is crafted from heat-resistant silicone to safeguard you from 450-degree temps, and the interior is a sweat-resistant cotton, perfect for summer grilling. The extra-long cuff ensures you don’t get burned touching your favorite Dutch oven, even as the open flames flicker. Plus, this duo is machine-washable!

What to Look for When Shopping for HexClad Cookware

While the brand has been narrowed down, there’s still a lot to think about when shopping for HexClad cookware. Here’s what to keep in mind:

• Function and Versatility: It can be tempting to go ham on all the great HexClad offerings, but it may be a good idea to start with the pieces you know you’ll use—like frying pans. Staple pieces will be of great use, can suit a variety of culinary endeavors and will make the investment worth it. That’s not to say you shouldn’t consider alternatives with more focused purposes, but you want to make sure you’ll actually use them (and not just stash them in the closet)
• Size and Storage: Especially if you’re shopping for larger pieces, like roasting pans, you should think about the size of the cookware you’re buying and where you will store it between uses. Many people keep frying pans on the stove (or hung up on a wall or rack), but larger pieces may require dedicated storage in a cabinet or elsewhere. You don’t want to be caught with a bunch of cookware and nowhere to put it all.
• Care: You’re going to spend a bit of money if you want to get top-notch HexClad cookware—that goes without saying. But you could end up spending a lot more if you’re not willing to give your pans (and other gear) the proper care. Being willing to follow the care instructions to the letter will ensure your cookware lasts for years. Sometimes, that means a little extra work, but it’s worth it.
• Price: As mentioned above, HexClad is a premium brand with premium prices. There are no shortcuts here—you have to pay what the brand asks. But make sure you’re not spending beyond your means. That means thinking about your budget ahead of time and not going off the rails.

How We Found the Best HexClad Cookware

HexClad’s catalog is pretty vast, so we thumbed through dozens of listings to narrow down our top picks. We focused on a few of the brand’s biggest highlights—the pans and other cookware that are highly reviewed by professional and amateur cooks alike—and used our own experiences in the kitchen to pare things down further. Finally, we wanted to ensure we presented a range of options, so we selected cookware that appealed to all budgets, focusing on pieces with the most overall value and versatility.

FAQ

Is HexClad cookware just Teflon?

No, but it’s not quite that simple. Teflon is a trademarked, brand-name polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)—a chemical coating commonly used on nonstick pans. HexClad also uses a PTFE nonstick coating, but it is not actually Teflon.

Is HexClad cookware really non-toxic?

For the most part, yes. HexClad cookware is free of perfluorooctanoic acids (PFOAs). The pans do, however, contain some polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which is featured in most nonstick pans.

Is HexClad a Chinese company?

“Our products are designed in Los Angeles and South Korea,” says Hexclad. “Like the vast majority of cookware and other products today, our products are manufactured in China.”

Why You Should Trust Us

Allison T.S. Robicelli is a James Beard-nominated cookbook author, recipe developer and content writer with twelve years under her belt as a professional chef and ten as a food writer. She is the go-to writer at Taste of Home for putting cooking tools to the test and sharing what’s worth adding to your home kitchen. That includes writing about and testing cookware, like the HexClad pieces you see on this list.

Sean Tirman, Content Updates Editor at Taste of Home, updated and contributed research to this piece. Sean has written shopping guides since 2016 and is a former associate editor at Gear Patrol.