Red Copper Pan Review: Is it a Good Nonstick Pan?
• Inexpensive
• Dishwasher safe
• Moderate nonstick surface
• Not a traditional copper pan
• Lack of information on product website
• Stains easily
Red Copper Pan is an average nonstick pan at best. Advertisments which promote its nonstick surface seem somewhat overhyped based on the reality of even the best nonstick cookware available.
Red Copper Pan
Red Copper Pan is a non-stick ceramic copper pan that won’t scratch or chip, and is said to be highly durable.
Claims & Features
- Lightweight and durable
- Won’t scratch, chip, or peel into your food
- PFOA and PTFE free
- Oven safe up to 500ºF
- Dishwasher safe
Cost & Availability
Website: The 10 inch pan is $19.99 + $7.99 S&H; You can choose to upgrade to a deluxe offer for $5 per pan, which adds a double layer of scratch resistant coating.
You can add an additional 12″ pan for a total of $39.99 + $7.99 S&H, and add a Red Copper Pan lid for $9.99.
The website Special Offer is $19.99 + $7.99 S&H + $9.99 for two Red Copper 10 inch pans, 2 recipe books, and a Forever Sharp Knife. You can upgrade this package with the same additional options as stated previously for the same prices.
You can find Red Copper Pan in stores such as Bed Bath & Beyond for about $20 for the 10 inch, and $30 for the 12 inch.
There is a 30-day money back guarantee, excluding shipping costs.
Red Copper Pan Commercial
The TV commercial below has been airing as of this writing.
Transcript:
Has food sticking to your pan gotten completely out of hand? Tired of scraping, scrubbing, and all the scratches? Well I’ve got the solution. Hi, Cathy Mitchell here with my new Red Copper cookware, the revolutionary pan made with non-stick ceramic and super strong copper. Guaranteed to stay scratch free forever. No scratches, no sticking. It’s lightweight yet super strong, so it won’t scratch, peel, or chip into your food.
Look, biscuits dipped in cinnamon sugar and covered with a sticky caramel glaze, then baked. Red Copper is a baking pan with a handle that goes into the oven up to 500 degrees. And everything slides right out, yum! Cook my healthy crispy chicken fingers with little or no fat or oil.
Red Copper uses 100% pure copper, so durable you can cut steak and onion for melty Philly cheese steak. Absolutely no sticking. Or whisk eggs without a mixing bowl. True time saver.
Red Copper is PFOA and PTFE free, so it’s safe for you and your family. You can flambe desserts, broil flaky fish, or bake chicken Parmesan. Everything slides right out. Even caramelize sugar without it sticking. Pour over nuts for an easy breezy peanut brittle. Always a clean pan.
Whisk it, biscuit, sunny side up it, even upside down it. Truly the most versatile pan you’ve ever used. Plus it’s dishwasher safe. Call now and receive my 10 inch Red Copper Pan for just $19.99. Plus get my Quick Meals and Desserts recipe book free. If Red Copper ever fails, we’ll replace it, guaranteed. Want more bang for your buck? You can double the offer and receive a second set plus our new Forever Sharp copper knife. Just pay a separate fee. Razor sharp and food slides right off. So durable it crushes this rock to dust and still slices this tomato with ease. An incredible value, call now.
Red Copper Pan Reviews
Red Copper Pan is one of several pans currently blanketing the airwaves extolling the virtues of their respective products. The pan’s highlighted benefits include its non-stick surface and copper ceramic construction. Unlike older nonstick surfaces, this pan’s surface is said to be PFOA and PTFE free, and will not scratch or chip. It is oven safe up to 500 degrees.
The use of copper in As Seen on TV products has hit a near frenzy level over the past few years. We have seen copper-infused compression wear, copper bracelets, copper brushes, copper braces, copper socks, and copper pans – some of which aren’t even made of copper!
While the health benefits of wearing copper seem overstated, cooking with copper is a more tried-and-true tradition. Benefits of cooking with copper include excellent heat conductivity, which reduces hot spots. This allows more precise temperature control. The weight of copper cookware is light enough to handle, but heavy enough to maintain proper durability. Copper cookware is aesthetically pleasing and an attractive part of any kitchen decor.
As you can see from the advertising (and the screenshot below), Red Copper Pan does not resemble a traditional copper pan. The bottom clearly does not appear to be made of copper, thus is would appear that only the inner cooking surface is copper. This is perhaps why the pan is said to be dishwasher safe, when regular copper pans typically are not.
Although we’re told that the nonstick surface is free of PFOA and PTFE, no additional details are given as to what coating is used. The Red Copper Pan FAQ offers no additional information beyond a few shipping and billing questions. It has been our experience that nonstick surfaces are not all made the same, and their benefits are often over-hyped in television advertising. Similar claims were made in ads for the older Orgreenic pans that blanketed airwaves back in 2013 or even the more recent Copper Chef, which is already getting negative reviews based on its nonstick surface. In short, any claims regarding a nonstick surface on an As Seen on TV commercial should be taken with a grain of salt.
Consumer YouTube videos show the reality of nonstick pans, especially if they are not properly used.
Despite the dramatic advertising, we have found that Red Copper Pan does not live up to the hype regarding its nonstick surface, provided you are diligent to take extreme precautions in caring for it. The litmus test for any nonstick surfaces is how well it handles an egg without oil, spray, or butter. This is where some reviewers have gone awry. Many reviews toss an egg in there and crank the heat up to high, burning the egg, and proclaiming the product a failure.
First, eggs should be cooked on low heat. Second, nonstick pans such as Red Copper Pan should always use a low flame. That may limit some of the uses you have for the product, but it’s one way to ensure its longevity. Other ways to make Red Copper Pan last is the avoid moving it from the burner to the sink without letting it cool a bit first. Going straight to the sink can warp the pan and degrade the nonstick surface.
Rather than using a sponge, try using a paper towel with a bit of dish soap to gently clean the pan. Finally, don’t stack other pans on top of it, as it will almost certainly scratch and ruin the coating.
There are certainly other options available locally at this price point which you may want to consider first. If you find Gotham Steel locally, you may want to evaluate that product, as they are virtually identical.
Red Copper Pan vs Gotham Steel
A common question among readers is in regards to the difference (if any) between Red Copper Pan and Gotham Steel. The difference between these two products, at least visually is in the packaging and perhaps in the metal used. We could no discernible (visual) difference between the two products, other than in the name and the color of the bottom. Red Copper Pan is said to be made of ceramic and copper, while Gotham Steel is said to be made of ceramic and titanium. Compared side by side, they appear virtually identical, and perform equally. It has been suggested that Red Copper Pan is merely a re-branding of Gotham Steel. We reached out to the company for more information, and they did not confirm any connection between the two products, “Gotham Steel is not a product from Telebrands,” they wrote, “and we do not have information whether the pans are similar or not.” Based on how they perform, the surface of both pans appear to be about the same.
Read our review of Gotham Steel here.
Video Review
Check out this video review of Red Copper Pan.
To Season or Not to Season?
Red Copper Pan gives instructions for seasoning a pan before use, and this step may help you increase its effectiveness. It is also commonly recommended by other pans to season them before the first use. To season, you simply spread a light coating of vegetable oil over the surface and place it on the stove over medium heat. Once it begins to smoke, remove it from the heat and then wipe off the excess once it has cooled. You can also place it in the oven at 300 degrees for about 20 minutes and wipe clean after it cools. There is no guarantee that seasoning the pan will work with Red Copper Pan, but it is probably a good idea, especially considering that there are so many complaints about the surface of Gotham Steel and Red Copper Pan.
Cathy Mitchell
Red Copper Pan is touted by spokesperson Cathy Mitchell, who has endorsed a large number of As Seen on TV kitchen products over the years. In recent years, you’ve probably seen her touting books such as Dump Cakes and Dump Dinners. In years past, she has endorsed such notable advertised products as Snackmaster, Turbo Cooker, Pasta Boat, Minden Anytime Grill, and Red Titan pan. She has appeared on the Rachael Ray show and in a parody on AdultSwim back in 2008.
Similar Products
There is no shortage of products which should be considered alongside Red Copper Pan. A cursory search of Amazon for nonstick copper pans yields a dizzying number of similar products. Many of these alternative products are highly rated and priced anywhere from $18 to $130. It may pay to shop around.
Epic Conclusion
Red Copper Pan has divide consumer into those who believe in its virtues and those who feel that it is without merit. Advertisements which promote its non-scratch surface and durability seem somewhat over-hyped based on the reality of even the best nonstick cookware available. If you are extremely careful with the pan, in the heating and in the cleaning, you may find that it does an outstanding job. It can’t, however, live up to the advertising hype.
If you’ve used Red Copper Pan, please give it a star rating and comment below.
I recently received my red copper pan for a gift and I love them. Mine came with instructions for seasoning and I did this before using them (wipe with oil and put in 300 degree oven for 20 minutes) I also preheat my pan before using, something I learned years ago to do with all my pans. It is true that eggs don’t come out quite as clean as advertised, but better than any of my other pans. When I do use oil or butter to cook with I use much less than I did with my other pans. Cleanup is fast and easy and I have had no staining of my pans as was mentioned in this article. Most left on food wipes out easy with a paper towel and then I wash. I also love the copper red knife, very sharp and versatile. I’m hoping they will offer the knife for sale, I would like to have another one and they would make great gifts.
Have to use oil, food will stick. One pan is completely black inside. tossed both pans next to my fire pit for outside cooking. One of the pans is completely black with whatever stuck inside, NON STICK MY ASX! These are not good and that fat lady is a lying sak of crxap.
What a racket, charged my card twice for a single purchase.
They charged me twice in a week. When will they get it into their heads that every time you put it in to check if funds are available they remove that same amount from the available balance. I have not received my pans yet. And already they are messing things up!
I did not get my free knife
Red copper pan definitely over the top hype. People who trust easily should never order online too good to be true products. Pan sort of okay if not expecting it to be as advertised which I was. Fool me once shame on you…fool me twice shame on me. No more purchases online for me.
I’d definitely buy things online again bud, just do your research beforehand. I usually save ~40% each time I purchase something online.
They are saying it is a television only offer yet I purchased mine in a retail discount store. I am very impressed with the cooking surface but I must return mine to get one with the bottom not warped.
I wonder if I drive over it with my car, will the warp be gone? Infomercials only show them cooking on a gas stove. I cannot use a warped pan on my glass cook top for fear of breaking the stove. This pan is junk!
No ….. Chefs never cook on a glass cook top stove. The best chefs cook on gas stove. You can’t control heat on glass top. Not good for pots and pans.
We wanted to return this pan as we were so disappointed in it. We called the 800 number and, yes, we can return it at our own expense (app. $13.00) and then send an additional $8.99 for a replacement pan. That’s more than we originally paid for the thing at Bed Bath & Beyond, plus, we don’t want another pan that doesn’t work as advertised.
I just bought a 10 and 12 inch skillet from Bed Bath and Beyond. So, I wonder why you didn’t return it to them?
Perhaps if I re-season the pan, food won’t stick. What’s the procedure?
please send instructions for re-seasoning the frying pan
Yes, season the pan. The one I have (got it from Wal*Mart in August, 2016) had the seasoning instructions under the plastic wrap. I’ve been using for a week and nothing sticks. Eggs slide out like slippery eels (I didn’t use oil) and even cheese slides out after bubbling and turning crispy. I don’t know what the dopey reviewer did to get his eggs to stick like that mess in photo. If something does kinda stick, give it a nudge with a spatula. A moist paper towel is all you need to clean the surface.
We bought ours at Walmart, I think, but have seen the same one at CVS, for same $19.99 price. Have used it for hotdogs and they do fine. Won’t cook eggs without sticking. It’s OK, but nothing special.
Great pan! I use it a lot. Don’t know where these neg reviews come from. I think its an excellent pan. Wish they offered a small saucepan too….I would buy it! I give it 5 stars across the board!
We bought a single frying pan at Ocean State Job Lot and absolutely love it. We went out yesterday and bought a whole set of 10 pieces for $99.
Found mine in Target for advertised price.
Bought both our pans at retail stores for Father’s Day gifts 3 months ago. Loved loved LOVED using these 10 and 12 inch pans DAILY and twice a day, breakfast and dinner. They barely stay in the cabinet past 12 hours before they’re used again. Even though they’re taking more work to clean, they’re WAAAAYY easier to clean than ANY of our other pans…
This pan went in the trash today I will not spend more money than I paid for it to return it the pan is a total piece of trash
Worked as advertised for the first 6-8 times then food stated sticking and I found it difficult to clean even after soaked for some time. A disappointment given the advertising.
I should have read reviews first…I made a lousy fried egg. Stuck beyond belief!! Could hardly scrape it off..
It cleans well, but the food sticks. glad i bought in CVS because I can return it…
They need more customer support. I know that might sound silly for a frying pan, but it just makes it easier if you know what not to do to it. I’m about to scrub it with SOS, and I HOPE it doesn’t ruin it.
I want to buy the square pan, but I can not find any info to why double coating is better than the regular pan?
If is sounds too good…
I also am interested in the double coated square pan & can’t get any info on it even through the 1-800 phone number. Plus, I wanted to buy 4 as xmas gifts but their is a 6 week eta. I can’t find a retail store that sells them
Purchased from Bed, Bath, and Beyond June 2016. Used for eggs, veggies, tortillas, and fish. It was seasoned per the directions on packaging, and washed in the dishwasher, since the product claims to be dishwasher safe. Food sticks worse with every use and becomes more difficult to clean each time. Very disappointing.
I bought this pan ,it worked ok for about a month then started sticking everytime I used .I consider this a waste of my money and false advertising.I would like to know how to get a refund.
19.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond, and I had a $5 coupon.
Mine worked for the first few times then started sticking. Found if I use a good quality oil it does not stick as bad. Eggs tend to stick no matter what. For price it is still a good pan and even if something sticks the clean up is pretty easy once soaked.
Would not recommend.
I bought Copper Chief pan about 2 months ago and now the pan is garbage. I fallowed the directions seasoned it before I used it and now its not none stick there is a stain I can not get out I’ve tried everything.
Please don’t waste your money its not worth it.
I think Cathy would look cool with a bushy hipster beard, John Lennon style eyeglasses, red Converse hightops and a flannel plaid shirt. Now that’s a dump cake!
Excited at first. Now very unhappy. How could these people get away with this for so long.
No better than most of the other pans in my house
When I first received it, it said to season it. I did this, then after using it 2 times to fry eggs, I had to season it again. I just now fry stuff in oil or butter, still sticks some. Has black spots in bottom and I never cook anything higher than medium.
Cooks everything, mostly non stick, sliding out. Did not notice the seasoning directions, so did not do that. I guess I could do it to see if it would be perfect. Scrambled eggs do not stick, fried eggs don’t slide, but a nudge with spatula works. I love this pan and use it every day. I do not think going non-fat is good for you, anyway, as I am on Keto plan, I am using fat to cook with, but everything bounces/dances on the surface, with this coating. Have had over a month and very happy with it.
This pan ruined my glass cook top the very first time I used it leaving a gray discolored area where the pan sat. When I called the company they told me it was not suppose to be used on glass cook tops. In the meantime, my stove looks like crap and I told them the infomercials show them cooking on glass cook tops and I was told they have special pans for glass cook tops. You cannot win with these people. DO NOT BUY!!!!
I bought one similar to this about 3 years ago and it was a flop. I thought maybe there was some new technology to help it last longer. Back to the old Teflon.
Red copper pan is mediocre.
I only use wood, nylon or silicon utensils on the pan. It has never been in the dishwasher it has always been hand washed. It developed scratches and now the non stick is a joke, eggs stick even when cooked in butter.
Nonstick?? TV Ad showed nonstick, what did front-woman use to make it so? Nonstick??? Truth in advertising??? Caveat Emptor!! “Let the buyer beware! Definely would not recommend this set of pans to anyone!
Make sure you season pan every 3-6 months. We have to cook on med heat cause it takes forever for the pan to heat up. There is a discoloration on the underside cook surface. We store our pans on top of each other with a paper plate in between to protect from scratching.
I bought the square skillet and I seasoned it as directed . When I put oil in the pan to fry my food, it only went to the four corners and none in the middle. I took it back to Walmart and called customer service about it. They said that’s the way they are made,” just roll the food around in pan” is what I was told 🙁 Doesn’t seem right. I have the round skillet and I really like it, that’s why I bought the square one.
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Had to trash it today, cooked 3 eggs with butter today and they stuck. After soaking for 2 hours it just didn’t come clean even with scrubbing.
Worst pan I have ever owned!
I bought mine specifically for fried eggs. My eggs stick and when flipping that makes the yoke break. Also, the bottom is already chipping away the color. I will be returning mine to the store today.
I was surprised that the coating came off and the pan started sticking. It has a life time warranty but you have to pay to return the pan plus $10 processing. At that cost, you might as well just replace it yourself.
Coating scratched and pan started sticking. Lifetime warranty isn’t really good since you have to pay to return pan on top of a $10 processing.