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Nordic Ware

Nordic Ware Basalt Skillet Set 3 Piece

  • 3 skillets: 8, 10 and 12 inch
  • Swiss-made ceramic nonstick, made without PFAS
  • 400 F oven safe
  • Formed aluminum with stainless steel handles
  • Hand wash only
  • Gas, electric coil and smooth-top ranges, not induction

Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A three-skillet nonstick set for gas, electric coil and smooth-top ranges, not induction. Hand washing and moderate heat are required to protect the ceramic coating.

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ASIN: B0HBRQ29RBCategory: Skillets

Overview

A formed aluminum body spreads heat quickly across each skillet, and a Swiss-made ceramic coating releases food without a PFAS layer. Stainless steel handles stay cool to the touch while the set covers searing, sauteing and pan-frying.

The reason to choose it is three matched sizes with a PFAS-free ceramic coating and oven-safe construction. The limitation is the care routine: hand washing, no metal utensils, low to medium heat, and no induction cooktops.

Who it's for

Everyday cooks who sear, saute and fry eggs on gas, coil or glass-top ranges get the most from this set. Induction users and anyone who relies on metal tools or the dishwasher need a different set.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Three skillet sizes in one set
  • PFAS-free ceramic nonstick coating
  • Cool-touch stainless steel handles
  • Oven safe for finishing dishes
Cons
  • Not compatible with induction cooktops
  • Hand wash only
  • Metal utensils must be avoided

Performance notes

Aluminum conducts heat quickly, which brings each pan up to temperature fast and spreads it evenly. The ceramic coating releases food best at low to medium heat, since high heat and metal tools wear it down. The handle material is chosen to stay cooler than the pan body.

Specifications

BrandNordic Ware
Dimensions & fit
Diameter8, 10 and 12 inches
Capacity & performance
Maximum Temperature400 °F
Construction & materials
Coating DescriptionSwiss-made ceramic nonstick, without PFAS
Material TypeFormed aluminum
Handle MaterialStainless steel
Compatibility & installation
Compatible DevicesElectric coil, gas, smooth surface; not induction
Included components
Number Of Pieces3 skillets
Other details
Product Care InstructionsHand wash only
Recommended Uses For ProductSearing, sauteing, pan-frying, griddling, eggs, vegetables, meats, reducing sauces

Frequently asked questions

How do the Basalt 8, 10 and 12 inch skillets differ in use?

The listing gives the diameters and one shared list of uses: searing, sauteing, pan-frying, griddling, eggs, vegetables, meats and reducing sauces. It does not assign tasks to individual sizes or give pan depth.

Can the Basalt skillets go on an induction cooktop?

No. The specs list electric coil, gas and smooth surface non-induction cooktops.

Can I use metal utensils on the Basalt coating?

The listing advises avoiding metal utensils on the nonstick surface.