Xtrema Cookware
Pure Ceramic Skillet
A one-piece skillet made entirely of fired ceramic, handle included, in 7, 9 and 11 inch sizes. Xtrema says it has no coating, glue or metal core and tests free of extractable lead and cadmium.
Good to know: Xtrema calls the surface non-stick once the pan is preheated and oiled. It has no coating, so eggs need a little fat. The ceramic handle heats up, and Xtrema sells cotton handle covers. Prices shown are Xtrema's sale prices; list is $105–$210.
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Why we picked it
Xtrema makes its skillet from ceramic all the way through, so there is no coating to wear down. The maker says it is triple fired at 2,500 degrees and certified free of PFOA and PTFE, with no extractable lead or cadmium, and it meets California Prop 65. The handle is part of the same ceramic body. Food touches only glazed ceramic. Xtrema's own care notes say to heat the pan, then add oil to get a naturally slick surface. It suits a cook who will trade some egg-flipping ease for a pan with no coating at all. Xtrema backs it with a 10-year warranty.
What it’s made of
100% ceramic, one piece including the handle, glazed; no coating or metal core. Chosen for what it’s made of, not what it’s wrapped in.
- Ceramic
- Non-toxic non-stick, no PTFE, PFOA, or PFAS.
- Stainless steel
- Food-grade and near-indestructible. Won't shed microplastics.
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