Made In vs Goldilocks
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Dec 2025). How we score
Save $104Depends. The Goldilocks for most people.
Buy the Made In if you want the lighter, dishwasher-safe pan with the higher oven limit.
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
Amazon prices as of Sep 29, 11:26 PM EDT (details)
What the testers found
America's Test Kitchen's Best Buy, performing "nearly identically to our top choice" at half the cost, with top marks for performance and ease of use, and 2 of 3 stars for cleanup/durability. It dented slightly in abuse testing; "as long as you take a little care with this model, however, it should serve you well for years." Sold only at cookgoldilocks.com, not on Amazon.
| Criterion | Made In | Goldilocks |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Cleanup/durability | 3/3 | 2/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Sauté Pans (updated Dec. 17, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Made In | Goldilocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $95 |
| Cost per year | ~$8/yr est. | ~$5/yr est. |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Construction | 5-ply, fully clad | 3-ply, fully clad |
| Capacity | 3.5 qt | 3.5 qt |
| Cooking surface | 9.5" (measured by America's Test Kitchen) | 9.5" (measured by America's Test Kitchen) |
| Weight | 3 lb 2 oz, lid 1 lb 2 oz (measured by America's Test Kitchen) | 3 lb 5 oz, lid 15 oz (measured by America's Test Kitchen) |
| Oven safe to | 800°F | 550°F |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes | Hand-washing recommended |
| Made in | Italy | — |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Sauté Pans (updated Dec. 17, 2025), Goldilocks product page (price and SKU)
