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Hi! I'm Amy. I *really* love to cook, but I have a tiny kitchen that I share with four other people, so space, equipment, and time are all at a *serious* premium.
I also hate doing dishes and dealing with less-than-great pans (who doesn't?), so when my flatmates and I heard about the IG-famous Always Pan that claims to be able to steam, sear, sauté, stew, and generally cook pretty much everything, we ordered it ASAP.
When it arrived, I was really impressed by how sturdy it felt (and I loved how gorgeous it looked on my hob). I spent a good twenty minutes marvelling at how well-designed it is too – the lid locks over the beechwood spatula that clicks perfectly onto its handle, and you can twist the top too to either create a steam vent or lock it in when needed (ugh, genius). I was also rearing to use that nifty stainless steel steamer basket that's perfect for everything from veg to dumplings!
The pan is made from nonstick aluminium, meaning that 1) it's amazingly durable, 2) it's pretty much a failsafe way to cook food evenly, 3) it'll deliver heat fast. I'm really fussy about perfectly-cooked sausages and eggs, so I was *pretty* delighted when it delivered that sweet sweet even cooking and those crispy edges! Oh, and even though the sear was great, there were zero stains – the surface is really easy to clean.
My flatmate was keen to make some bao buns in it after she found out about the genius steaming basket – the lid's lock function was really handy here, and she just lifted the dumplings out when they were ready. The pan's oh-so-useful pour spouts were a real lifesaver too!
I like to use its nonstick coating and even cooking temperature for porridge, too – I find it much easier to clean than usual pans if I accidentally forget to wash it straight after.
I could go on and on about all the food I've cooked in this bad boy, but you get the gist – I've found it to be perfect for everything from curries to fried plantain and even chocolate biscuit cake, and I've genuinely never found any pan as stubbornly nonstick and easy to clean. I've used it for every meal I cooked this week!
But don't just take *my* word for it – over 15,800 reviewers have given it a 4.5-star average rating! (Loads of them love the fact that it's compatible with all hobs, from ceramic to gas to the often-neglected induction).
As if all THAT wasn't enough, it's 32% (or £40) off right now. I mean, a well-reviewed, multitasking, nonstick, great-looking pan for almost a third off? What are you still doing here?!
Want to read even *more* about the Always Pan? You can check out Our Place's page on it by clicking here.
My entire flat to this pan after trying it:
