Our Place Always Pan 2.0 (10.5-Inch Ceramic Nonstick, Oven Safe to 450°F)

Last reviewed: September 2026. We haven’t cooked with this pan in our own kitchen; this review is based on Our Place’s published specifications and on the questions buyers ask most about it. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

What the Always Pan 2.0 is

The Always Pan is Our Place’s one-pan answer to a crowded cabinet: a deep 10.5-inch pan meant to fry, sauté, steam, strain, braise and serve. The 2.0 model keeps the same shape as the original; the big change is that it can go in the oven. It also works on induction cooktops.

What’s in the box

• The pan: recycled aluminum body with a ceramic nonstick coating, 10.5 inches across and 2.6 quarts in capacity.
• A domed, vented lid that you can close to hold moisture in or open to let steam out.
• A steamer basket that also works as a colander for pasta or vegetables.
• A beechwood spatula that nests on the handle.

Is the Always Pan 2.0 oven safe?

Yes. Our Place lists the Always Pan 2.0 as oven safe up to 450°F. That is the main difference from the first Always Pan, which was not meant for the oven. It means you can sear a chicken thigh on the stove and finish it in the oven, or keep a frittata warm, without switching pans.

Two things to keep in mind. First, the oven rating is for the pan; if you plan to put the lid, the steamer basket or the spatula in the oven, check Our Place’s care guide for each piece before you do. Second, 450°F is fine for roasting and finishing, but it rules out very hot broiling. If you broil a lot, a cast-iron or carbon-steel pan is the better tool.

Size: will it be big enough?

At 10.5 inches and 2.6 quarts, it’s sized for everyday cooking for two to four people. It’s deeper than a standard skillet, which helps with sauces, braises and shallow frying. If you regularly cook for five or more, or batch-cook for the week, you’ll want a larger pot or a second pan alongside it.

Who it’s a good fit for

• Small kitchens and first apartments where one versatile pan beats three that don’t fit.
• Anyone who wants a nonstick coating made without PFAS, PTFE or PFOA. The coating is ceramic.
• Cooks with induction cooktops: the 2.0 is listed as induction compatible.

What to watch out for

• Ceramic nonstick needs gentle handling. Ceramic coatings generally lose their slickness sooner than traditional PTFE nonstick, especially with high heat, metal utensils and aerosol cooking sprays. Low to medium heat, a little oil or butter and wood or silicone tools keep it working longer.
• It isn’t a searing pan. For a hard crust on a steak, a pan that can take very high heat will do better.
• Price. You’re paying for the design and the accessories. If you only need a nonstick skillet, a plain ceramic pan costs less.

Care tips

Let the pan cool before washing it, and wash it by hand with a soft sponge. Avoid abrasive pads and the dishwasher: both wear down ceramic coatings. Store it with a cloth or pan protector if you stack it with other cookware.

Bottom line

The Always Pan 2.0 makes sense if you want one attractive, lightweight pan that covers most everyday cooking, goes from stovetop to oven and works on induction. If you cook at very high heat or for a big family, look at a cast-iron skillet or a larger pot instead.

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