We’ve tested dozens of pieces of GreenPan cookware side-by-side with competition—both ceramic-coated and traditional nonstick—in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen & Cooking Lab. The results have continued to impress our Lab experts and consumer testers.
As a contributing product analyst in the Lab, I’ve personally tested many GreenPan products, including a beloved slushie maker, a celebrity-backed pizza oven, and six of the 11 GreenPan cookware sets we’ve gotten our hands on in the Lab. Here’s what you need to know about the brand if you’re considering making the switch.
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- What makes GreenPan cookware different?
- What our experts and home cooks say about GreenPan cookware
- Pros and cons of GreenPan cookware
- How we test GreenPan cookware
- Is GreenPan cookware safe?
- Tips for cooking with GreenPan nonstick cookware
- The bottom line: Is GreenPan a good cookware brand?
- Why trust Good Housekeeping?
What makes GreenPan cookware different?
GreenPan was the first brand to sell ceramic-coated cookware in the U.S. in 2007. The company now holds over 150 patents for new technologies and offers an impressive variety of cookware options. From construction to price point to design, GreenPan shoppers have a wealth of choices, including uncoated stainless-steel and even copper pieces. That’s why in this guide we’ve focused on the GreenPan cookware lines that have performed best in our Lab tests.
What our experts and home cooks say about GreenPan cookware
Here's how six of GreenPan's top-tested cookware lines performed in our Labs and in consumer testers' homes:
Valencia Pro
The Valencia Pro line is our best overall ceramic cookware set because it’s lightweight but sturdy, with a nice variety of pots and pans for everyday use. In our Lab tests, fried eggs released easily with a nudge from a spatula, and almost all of the scrambled eggs came easily out of the pan without needing oil. The marinara sauce we simmered barely stuck to the saucepan, and it didn’t stain at all.
One long-term tester attested to the cookware’s longevity: “I’m an avid home chef and have used the cookware heavily over the past two to three years daily, and it is still in great condition, even with often having to put it in the dishwasher.”
Reserve Pro
The GreenPan Reserve Pro line comes in multiple colorways to match your kitchen’s aesthetic, from cream to moss green. Eva Bleyer, Kitchen Lab reviews analyst, has been using a previous version of this cookware for months, and it’s her go-to for frittatas.
We’ve also tested the uncoated version of this set, which has a smooth stainless steel cooking surface. In the Lab, we cooked a juicy, evenly browned steak in the skillet. When we simmered tomato sauce for an hour in the saucepan, a very small amount stuck to the bottom, but it was easy to clean and didn’t stain.
Our consumer testers like the line, too. "The pan cooked evenly, was relatively nonstick for stainless steel, and was jaw-dropping gorgeous!” said one tester, who also appreciated the glass, silicone-rimmed lids.
Spectra
The Spectra is our favorite stainless steel cookware set with a ceramic surface. We even gave it a GH Kitchen Award. The exterior is made of three-ply stainless steel, which is durable and classic-looking. The cooking surface has an etched pattern that helps prevent sticking and increases surface area for searing and browning.
During Lab tests, the skillet showed excellent heat distribution, and our fried eggs slid right out. This was also our top-tested GreenPan skillet for searing steak; it came out evenly browned with a nice crisp crust. During our induction testing, the stockpot in this set also boiled water faster than other GreenPan stockpots.
Nova
We recommend the GreenPan Nova as a great starter set for anyone building out a kitchen or new to ceramic cookware. It comes at a budget-friendly price tag and includes every piece you need to get started, including a silicone spoon and spatula. If you’re looking to add a splash of color to your kitchen, Nova also comes in five creamy colors.
Despite the price, the Nova set didn’t disappoint in our performance tests. We like the wide surface area on the fry pan, which showed great heat distribution and cooked a delicious steak with even searing. Though our scrambled eggs left a bit of residue in the skillet, it was easy enough to clean after cooking.
GreenPan x Stanley Tucci
The GreenPan x Stanley Tucci line, designed in partnership with actor Stanley Tucci, includes a beautiful set of stainless steel cookware as well as a pizza oven, which I tested in the Lab and love.
In the Lab, this cookware made a nicely seared steak, and fried eggs were easy to flip with a spatula without oil. Bleyer has also been using the set at home, and she reports that the skillet is great for browning king trumpet mushrooms (pictured) and blueberry pancakes.
One caveat: Another tester noted that after using this cookware a couple of times daily, the coating lost some of its nonstick capabilities, and the cookware scratched around the rim.
GreenPan x Bobby Flay
GreenPan also produced several cookware sets in partnership with chef Bobby Flay, including a professional ceramic nonstick set, a coated stainless steel set, and a copper-clad set, which we recently tested.
In the Lab, the ceramic nonstick set performed slightly better than the stainless steel set in heat distribution and steak searing. Both sets have wide, squat stockpots with large bottom surface areas that accelerated boiling. We like that the pots and pans from both sets are lightweight and have rubber-covered handles that keep them cool to the touch and provide a comfortable grip.
The copper-clad line showed one of the most even heat distributions in our latest round of cookware testing and produced a beautifully seared steak, though the copper exterior changed colors after one use.
Pros and cons of GreenPan cookware
Pros
- Price points for every budget
- Most lines are sold as individual pieces and sets.
- Heats evenly and can gently cook eggs and nicely brown steak
- Manufactured without PFAS, according to the brand
- Stylish pieces in different colorways and designs
- Many lightweight options
Cons
- Ceramic nonstick coating needs extra care because it can chip, nick, or scratch.
- Coating doesn't last as long as a traditional nonstick coating.
- Exterior of pans can stain over time.
How we test GreenPan cookware
We’ve been testing cookware, including stainless steel, nonstick, and cast-iron, in the Kitchen Lab for years. For nonstick cookware, we assess how evenly the pieces heat, how well they cook and release eggs, sear steak, simmer tomato sauce, boil water, and clean up.
We look for smooth nonstick surfaces that show even heat distribution and readily release fried and scrambled eggs. We also give higher marks to pans that don’t stain and can boil water quickly on gas and induction cooktops.
After testing in the Lab, we take the cookware home to use in our own kitchens. We also review feedback from GH+ product testers. More than 60 people have answered surveys about GreenPan cookware for our insight database.
Is GreenPan cookware safe?
GreenPan currently produces cookware with one of four proprietary nonstick ceramic coatings: Infinite8 Ceramic Nonstick, Thermolon 9G Ceramic Nonstick, Thermolon Advanced, and Thermolon. The Thermolon 9G Ceramic Nonstick coating is found on the Reserve Pro and Spectra collections and, according to the brand, is its most advanced ceramic coating yet. It's designed to last longer and have superior nonstick performance. The Thermolon Advanced and Infinite8 Ceramic Nonstick coatings, according to the brand, are safe for metal utensils, but the Thermolon coating is not.
Four of the seven GreenPan ceramic lines are made with Thermolon. According to the manufacturer, this coating is made from sand without PFAS (PFAS refers to a group of per- and polyfluoroalkyl synthetic chemicals used in various industries for their resistance to heat, grease, and water), lead, or cadmium.
While research is still underway on nonstick coatings, the fact that PFAS — also known as “forever chemicals” due to their long lifespan —aren’t intentionally added to some nonstick cookware is a selling point for some consumers. According to the EPA, “Scientific studies have shown that exposure to some PFAS in the environment may be linked to harmful health effects in humans and animals.”
GreenPan states that Thermolon is third-party tested and is “certified safe according to the USA Food & Drug Administration, German LFGB, the Swiss government, and KTR standards.”
In short, GreenPan cookware is currently considered safe. As with all nonstick cookware, it’s important not to overheat it and to recycle it when it’s scratched, chipped, or no longer nonstick.
Tips for cooking with GreenPan nonstick cookware
Food can stick to any piece of ceramic nonstick cookware if it’s not used or cared for correctly. Use these tips for the best results:
✔️ Temperature: Ceramic cookware tends to get hotter than traditional nonstick cookware and often faster, but high heat can damage the nonstick surface. For longevity, stick to low to medium heat.
✔️ Utensils: Use silicone or wooden utensils to prevent scratching. While some GreenPan coatings state they’re safe for metal utensils, we still recommend using softer tools. Scratches can cause food to stick, and the materials in the coating can leach into your food.
✔️ Fat: Always add cooking oil or butter when searing, stir-frying, or sautéing. Make sure the bottom of the pot is coated and the fat is warm before adding food. Avoid cooking sprays, which can damage the coating by building up or burning quickly.
✔️ Cleaning: We recommend hand-washing all ceramic pieces.
The bottom line: Is GreenPan a good cookware brand?
After our consumer and Lab testing, we can confidently recommend GreenPan cookware. The Valencia Pro line is our best overall ceramic cookware set, and many others have performed well in our Lab testing. The brand has also won a Good Housekeeping Sustainable Innovation Award for its use of certified recycled aluminum. We continue to test—and be impressed by—new GreenPan products.
Why trust Good Housekeeping?
Lizzy Briskin is a contributing product analyst in the Kitchen Lab. She’s tested dozens of pieces of cookware, including six GreenPan sets.
Eva Bleyer is a GH Lab reviews analyst who has professionally tested all kinds of kitchen equipment, from oven ranges to juicers. She graduated from NYU with a Bachelor of Science in food studies, nutrition, and public health and is a trained cook through the Natural Gourmet Institute.
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