Before I had even heard of Our Place, I recognized the Always Pan, as I had seen it all over social media, adorning the kitchens of home cooks everywhere — including ours. The Always Pan was the brand’s debut product and, to this day, it’s still one of the bestsellers.
As the name suggests, you’ll always reach for this pan. It’s a do-it-all piece designed to take over all types of stovetop tasks and replace the clutter of pans in your kitchen. Use the Always Pan to braise, sear, steam, strain, sauté, fry, boil, and serve. Just don’t place it in the oven, as it’s not rated for that oven use.
It has a nonstick ceramic coating for easy cooking and cleanup. The modular lid design traps and releases steam when needed, along with the two pour spouts on either side for quick draining. It also comes with a steamer basket that doubles a colander, and a beechwood spatula that won’t damage the pan’s delicate surface.
While it’s a heavy-duty item in terms of what it can do, this pan weighs in at just three pounds. To top if all off, the pan comes in a variety of dreamy hues that look great in any kitchen, like warm Spice (the most popular color) or the vibrant Rosa and Azul shades from the brand’s collaboration with Selena Gomez.