If you are looking for a cookware set, one of the available options is Paula Dean cookware. Paula Dean cookware comes in 10- and 12-piece sets and there are many color options to choose from. In this review, we’ll look at the features of these cookware and things to consider before deciding if this is the right cookware set for you.

Paula Dean Cookware Features

This cookware set is made of aluminum with a porcelain-enameled exterior and a nonstick interior. The aluminum core allows for fast and even heating of food, since aluminum is an excellent conductor of heat. The exterior of the cookware is porcelain enamel. Porcelain enamel is quite resistant to stains and makes it easy to clean. The interior of the cookware is nonstick, allowing food to slide easily from pan to plate. Metal utensils will scratch the non-stick coating, so the set includes 2 rubber utensils to allow you to easily remove food from your pots and pans without damaging the interior.

The kitchen utensils are very light and easy to lift and balance. Some of the heavy cookware is difficult to lift and when you add contents to the pots, making them even heavier, it can be difficult to lift them off the stove. The lightness and balance of this set should make it possible to cast and flip with ease.

The handles on this cookware set are rubberized and stay cool to the touch. The rubber handles make it easy to get a firm grip on the pot when lifting it. Stay-cool handles will eliminate the need to use a grab when lifting. Pot holders can make lifting difficult and there is a much greater chance of the pot slipping out of your hands. The set also features copper-plated rings to give you the option of hanging your cookware if you have limited cabinet space.

The lids are tempered glass with copper knobs, making it easy to keep an eye on what you’re cooking without having to lift the lid and allow valuable steam to escape. There are many color options available in cookware, including red, orange, aqua, charcoal, and yellow.

Things to Consider Before Buying This Cookware

Paula Dean cookware is not recommended for use in the dishwasher. Placing the cookware set in the dishwasher may cause the outer coating to fade. Using the dishwasher can also damage the interior nonstick coating and may cause it to start to peel off. Hand washing is definitely recommended and it is definitely not a good idea to use any type of abrasive cleaner or harsh scrubbing device. When deciding whether to buy this cookware set, decide if you have the time to spend on hand washing that this cookware set needs.

This cookware is not recommended for use with ceramic cooktops. Removing a pot from the burner and placing it on a part of the stove that is cool can cause the pot to melt on the stove. Be sure to consider that factor when deciding whether to buy, and be sure to read all instructions and warnings that come with your cookware.

These cookware can go from stovetop to oven, but only up to 350 degrees. Any use at higher temperature may cause cookware to warp.

There are many wonderful features on Paula Dean cookware, but before you decide to buy, be sure to read all the information about the set and make sure this is the right cookware set for you.