Casserole pot without pfas

Casserole pan without PFAS - what that means

A casserole pan without PFAS at Cook & Pan is a casserole pan with no PFAS, PFOA or PTFE anywhere. Not in the coating, not in the base material. Whether it is cast iron, 3-ply stainless steel or aluminium with ceramic non-stick coating - when stewing for hours you do not have to worry about synthetic polymers in your stew or in the kitchen air.

What is PFAS and why choose a casserole pan without PFAS?

PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of synthetic chemicals used since the 1940s in non-stick coatings, water-repellent clothing and food packaging. The substance is known under names like Teflon (PTFE), GenX and PFOA. PFAS barely breaks down in the environment and accumulates in humans and animals. A casserole pan stays on the hob a long time; that is exactly where a PFAS-free choice is valuable, because long heating gives the most risk in coated pans.

How do you make a casserole pan non-stick without PFAS?

There are three ways to get non-stick performance without a synthetic coating, and we use them all:

• Cast iron - builds its own patinated non-stick layer with use and oil. Holds heat for hours, ideal for stewing.
• 3-ply stainless steel - no coating, no risk of wearing off. Oven-safe and fully dishwasher safe.
• Aluminium with ceramic non-stick coating - the coating is made of silicon oxide. Lighter than cast iron and faster to heat.

Our PFAS-free casserole pan variants

• Cast iron casserole pan for stews, slow-simmered dishes and large pieces of meat finished in the oven.
• 3-ply stainless steel casserole pan for gravy, sauces and dishes where you want control over the searing heat.
• Aluminium casserole pan with ceramic non-stick coating for those who want a light casserole pan for daily stewing and dishes where nothing should stick to the bottom.

Casserole pan without PFAS on every heat source

Our PFAS-free casserole pans work on every heat source: induction, gas, ceramic and electric. Cast iron and stainless steel are naturally ferromagnetic, the aluminium pans with ceramic coating have a ferromagnetic base plate baked in. Move to a different kitchen and your casserole pan comes along.

Care without coating worries

For cast iron: dry after washing and rub lightly with oil. Stainless steel is dishwasher safe. For the ceramic coating: let the pan cool down before rinsing, use wooden or silicone spatulas and avoid steel wool. After hours of simmering baked-on gravy can sometimes stick; a few minutes of soaking usually resolves it.

The Cook & Pan PFAS promise

We never use PFAS, PFOA or PTFE in our coatings or materials. Cast iron casserole pans come with a 25-year warranty on manufacturing and material defects, other products with 7 years, and the function of the ceramic coating with 2 years. Want to try a pan first? You have 60 days of try-cooking to test it at home and still send it back if it does not suit you.

Frequently asked questions

• Is a casserole pan without PFAS oven-safe? Cast iron and stainless steel almost always, aluminium with ceramic coating up to a certain temperature. Check the product page.
• Which casserole pan size suits me? For 2 people 24 cm, for the whole family 28 or 30 cm, for a whole chicken or large stew 32 cm or more.
• Does a cast iron casserole pan need maintenance? Yes, after every wash dry it and rub lightly with oil. That keeps the natural layer in shape.
• Does the casserole pan come with a lid? Most of our casserole pans come with a matching lid; check the product page.

See also

Want to see the broader PFAS-free range? Have a look at our PFAS-free pans hub or grab a complete cookware set without PFAS. For everyday frying pick the frying pan without PFAS, for sauces and pasta in one pan the saute pan without PFAS. Looking for casserole pans in other materials? Check the casserole pan hub.