RED COPPER PAN REVIEWS – CERAMIC NONSTICK SQUARE & ROUND PANS

delicious fried fish in the stunning red copper pan

Red Copper from BulbHead is most famous for their decorative square frying pans with the promise of healthy cooking. If you like the style and are considering buying one of these pans, we have done the research for you.

You can also read our review of the Red Copper cookware set here.

About Red Copper

The company specializes in the production of non-stick cookware that is coated with ceramic that is free of PFOA and PTFE. The unique design of the cookware includes a copper core that makes it durable with no possibilities of scratching even after prolonged use. Aluminum rings on the bottom of the pan disperse heat, so food cooks evenly.

Red Copper Pans Reviewed in this Article

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Best for frying

1. Red Copper 10-Inch Square Pan with Frying Set by BulbHead

- Base: aluminum w. stainless steel plate
- Interior: copper-infused ceramic
- Cooktops: gas, electric, glass top, induction

Our Rating

9.2

Versatile

2. Red Copper 9.5-Inch Square Dance Pan by BulbHead

- Base: aluminum w. stainless steel plate
- Interior: copper-infused ceramic
- Cooktops: gas, electric, glass top, induction

Our Rating

9.0

Best for omelette

3. Red Copper 8-Inch Ceramic Nonstick Fry Pan

- Base: aluminum w. stainless steel plate
- Interior: copper-infused ceramic
- Cooktops: gas, electric, glass top, induction

Our Rating

8.6

Best for frying

1. Red Copper 10-Inch Square Pan with Frying Set by BulbHead

- Base: aluminum w. stainless steel plate
- Interior: copper-infused ceramic
- Cooktops: gas, electric, glass top, induction

Our Rating

9.2

Versatile

2. Red Copper 9.5-Inch Square Dance Pan by BulbHead

- Base: aluminum w. stainless steel plate
- Interior: copper-infused ceramic
- Cooktops: gas, electric, glass top, induction

Our Rating

9.0

Best for omelette

3. Red Copper 8-Inch Ceramic Nonstick Fry Pan

- Base: aluminum w. stainless steel plate
- Interior: copper-infused ceramic
- Cooktops: gas, electric, glass top, induction

Our Rating

8.6

Red Copper 10-Inch Square Pan with Frying Set by BulbHead

Design:

The 10-inch square pan has a marvelous deep red color on the exterior and a brown copper interior. The square-shaped set piece is sold with an accompanying clear glass lid, a steamer, a fry basket, and a roast rack.

The pan has a long ergonomic handle and a spacious helper handle that are both riveted on opposite sides of the pan's body. At 4 inches, most users find the depth of this pan's cooking surface impressive. The pan weighs about 4.8 pounds.

Materials:

This pan comes with a copper infused ceramic cooking surface that is fortified with aluminum for quick heating and an even heat distribution devoid of hotspots. Both handles are made of stainless steel and remain cool to touch even after being on a cooking stove for a long time.

The lid is made of tempered glass and is clear to make it easy for users to monitor food as it cooks on the pan. The pan is oven safe up to 500oF and supports cooking over gas, electric, and ceramic heaters.

Usability:

We like this pan's copper infused non-stick surface due to its efficiency in conducting and distributing heat. The accompanying utensils, which include a steamer and a roast basket, work to widen the usage of this pan.

They allow you to not only use the pan for traditional frying to but also to steam dumplings, braise meats, fry cutlets, deep fry tempura veggies, or to roast a ham and veggies. The deep non-stick surface complements the shape of the pan and enables cooking of more food at a go.

For optimal results, we encourage you to follow the instructions that come with the pan and season it before first use. Regular seasoning may also be required to keep the pan in an optimum performance state.

The happy users of this pan have praised the pan's performance in the oven at high temperatures. However, there are users who caution against using the lid in the oven arguing that unlike the pan, it is not oven safe. A possible workaround is to cover the food in the oven with aluminum foil instead of the lid.

Instructions on the pan say you can use metal utensils and clean the pan in the dishwasher but users recommend minimizing use of metal on the non-stick surface to ensure its durability.

Cleaning:

The first use of this pan requires seasoning as guided by the manufacturer to ensure the longevity of the copper non-stick cooking surface. Seasoning the pan again might also be required after some time depending on usage. The pan is dishwasher compatible but we recommend hand washing it to avoid the scratches that may occur when you toss the pan into the dishwasher together with other utensils.

The set contains:

  • A 10-inch square pan
  • Vented tempered glass lid
  • Fry basket
  • Steamer
  • Roaster rack

Pros

  • Easy cleaning
  • Oven compatible up to 500o F
  • Large size cooking surface
  • Accompanying utensils diversify the pan's use
  • Sold with accompanying lid

Cons

  • The pan wobbles over a glass top
  • The glass lid is not compatible with the oven

Red Copper 9.5-Inch Square Dance Pan by BulbHead

Design:

The elegant look on the Red Copper 9.5-inch Square Dance Pan is attributable to the light brown color on both its interior and exterior. The bottom has a silver induction ready base.

This pan has square shaped deep walls that come slanted towards the bottom. You will also enjoy handling this pan in your kitchen because it is lightweight at only 1.65 pounds.

Materials:

It features a copper core and a non-stick ceramic surface that is infused with aluminum for fast and even heat distribution. The pan has a long ergonomic handle that is held in place using two rivets that are horizontally placed on its body.

The base, which has an induction ready plate, makes this pan viable for use over gas, ceramic, electric, and induction stoves. The copper infused body also supports oven use up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Usability:

We like this pan's deep cooking surface because it is non-stick and fortified with copper to make it scratch resistant. Quick food release and easy cleaning is also possible, something that makes the clean up after a cooking session using this pan quick and effortless.

The square shape also holds more food as compared to the traditional round shape on most pans. This enables the user to prepare more food at a go.

The induction compatible stainless steel base is a nice addition to the design of the 9.5-inch copper pan because it also enables its use over most common stoves in any home.

We sampled user reviews that complimented this pan's efficient and easy to clean cooking surface. The induction compatibility performance was also praised by many users who have used it on their induction heaters.

A few users, however, were disappointed with the lack of a lid on the pan. The square shape means one cannot use the lid from other common pans which are mostly circular in shape. We recommend following the instructions that come with this pan about seasoning the cooking surface before first use to ensure the pan remains efficient for a long time.

Cleaning:

We advise that you always make sure to season the pan for first use to get optimum performance from the cooking surface. Moreover, avoid the dishwasher and abrasive pads when cleaning the pan. Instead, use warm water, soap, and a soft sponge to hand clean the pan.

Pros

  • Supports induction heating
  • Light weight
  • Flat base enables use over flat glass tops without scratching
  • Cleans easily

Cons

  • Sold without covering lid
  • Cleaning in the dishwasher spoils the non-stick surface

Red Copper 8-Inch Ceramic Nonstick Fry Pan

Design:

This 8-inch Fry Pan from Red copper has a generic round shape and comes in a light brown color. The handle is long and slightly bent at the edge and has a wide spacious perforation at the end, which is perfect for hanging in your kitchen. The pan weighs only one pound and has a 3-inch deep cooking surface.

Materials:

Quick heating is enabled by this pan's copper core and round shaped aluminum cooking rings that are built into the pans body. A cooking surface that is ceramic coated makes food release when cooking using this pan easy, thereby reducing the effort needed to clean up thereafter.

Additionally, the stainless steel handle remains cool even after long cooking hours. Transfer your cooking from the stove to the oven with a 500 degrees Fahrenheit oven compatibility on this pan. It is viable for use over gas, electric, and ceramic heaters.

Usability:

The 8-inch Fry Pan by Red copper offers the user an easy time in the kitchen by enabling a cooking session with the light weight pan that is oven compatible. The small sized utensil works perfectly for a beginner cook who is assembling their first cookware set.

The cooking surface heats up fast to eliminate hot spots due to the built-in aluminum rings on the pan's body that has a copper core.

Users have also commended this pan's non-stick surface that works as well as advertised. Tips have been given to users about the need to season it for the first use and a follow up seasoning after about six months of use to get optimal results from the pan.

Some user reviews point out the conspicuous bolts that hold in the handle and are a turn off due to the possibility of food items getting stuck on them.

Cleaning:

Red Pan's 8-inch Fry Nan cleans easy thanks to its non-stick cooking surface that releases food with ease. We don't recommend washing the pan in a dishwasher since this may reduce the durability of the cooking surface. Instead, use hand washing with soap and warm water because they effectively remove dirt from the pan. Moderate the heat when cooking using this pan to prevent the formation of hard to remove food items.

Pros

  • Easy cleaning
  • Fast and even heating
  • Oven compatible up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Small size; makes it convenient for storing

Cons

  • Require regular seasoning
  • The pan is old without a covering lid
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