For something that’s intended for frequent use, it’s unfortunate how often nonstick pans are weak, flimsy, and temperamental. Whether you’re simply frying an egg, sautéing some vegetables, or searing a piece of salmon, these common structural inefficiencies undermine nonstick’s primary attraction: making cooking easier. While a nonstick pan’s frequent inadequacy is disappointing, it doesn’t have to be the norm. Enter: the Greenpan Ceramic Nonstick Wooden-Handled Fry Pan, a piece of nonstick cookware that’s actually sturdy enough to endure the rigors of everyday kitchen life.

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The pan’s structural integrity stems from its thoughtfully designed components. Its wood handle is carbonized, a process that entails heat-treating the wood until it becomes significantly stronger. (Also, the handle’s waterproof and—because it’s wood—won’t get hot.) The cooking surface is composed of a thick-forged, anodized (this protects against corrosion) aluminum core and a diamond-infused nonstick ceramic coating. These sturdy components give the pan a comforting heft that is often absent in traditional nonsticks—a sentiment echoed by the review below:

