Nordic Ware 43105AMZ Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet, 2 Pack, Silver

As a private chef, I’ve gone through a lot of Baking trays over the years. I have to say, this Nordic Ware tray is by far the best I’ve used. After a a year of daily use, these are my thoughts/observations:- Build QualityThis sheet pan feels like what a quality pan should. It's made from pure aluminium, which I’ve learned is really good at conducting heat evenly. Some of the cheaper pans I’ve used in the past tend to warp or bend, especially when roasting things at higher temperatures, but this one NEVER warps!!It’s thick without being too heavy, so it feels sturdy when you’re handling it but not like you’re wrestling with a super heavy piece of metal. I can carry it with one hand out of the oven, freeing up the other for shutting the oven door/making space to put the hot tray down.- Cooking PerformanceOne of the things I’ve noticed with this pan is how evenly it cooks things. Whether I'm making cookies, roasting veggies, or baking chicken thighs, everything comes out perfectly browned. With other pans, I used to end up with cookies that were over-baked on one side or roasted vegetables that would burn in some areas but stay soggy in others. That hasn’t been a problem with this pan - everything comes out evenly cooked every time, and I don’t feel like I need to constantly turn the pan or rotate it in the oven.- VersatilityThis pan is great for everything. It’s the perfect size for my commercial oven (WARNING; will not fit in a standard UK Oven! If you have a domestic oven, go for a 1/2 sheet size!!)I use it for everything from baking cookies, making sheet cakes, to roasting veggies. It’s deep enough that liquids don’t spill over, but it’s still low enough on the sides that you get that nice airflow when roasting/baking for even browning.- Cleaning and MaintenanceSpeaking of cleanup, I’ve found that it cleans up really well as long as I don’t let things sit too long. If you do leave it a bit too long, I find a good soak with hot soapy water does it - it just takes a bit more elbow grease to scrub it clean. To be fair, it’s held up extremely well to scrubbing and hasn’t got any signs or ware and tear yet!I usually use parchment paper for baking cookies, but when roasting veggies directly on the pan, I haven’t had any major issues with sticking. I will say, though, that because it’s aluminium, it can react to acidic foods like tomatoes. I roasted some tomatoes once, and it left a bit of discolouration for a month or so, but it didn’t affect how the pan works at all. Just something to be aware of.I also always hand wash it, which I’d recommend to anyone using it. I’ve put an Aluminium pan in the dishwasher previously which wrecked the coating so probably not worth the risk. Since it’s so easy to clean, I don’t mind hand washing it at all.- DurabilityAfter months of daily use, it still looks great. For the price, I was honestly expecting it to show more wear by now, but it’s held up really well.### Price and ValueConsidering the quality and durability of this pan, I think it’s a great value. I’ve spent money on cheaper pans in the past that ended up warping or just not cooking things evenly. I’ve also purchased pans twice the price that need replacing after a year or so because the coating didn’t last longer than 6 months. This Nordic Ware pan is totally worth it. It won’t need replacing anytime soon, and it’s become one of my go-to kitchen tools. In fact I’ve just purchased a second one and am seriously thinking about replacing all my old pans with these!Final ThoughtsOverall, I can’t recommend this sheet pan enough. It’s a simple, reliable piece of kitchen equipment that does exactly what you need it to do. This pan will serve you well whether you’re an occasional baker or a full time chef. It’s durable, cooks evenly, and is easy to clean which makes it a real winner in my book. If you’re looking to upgrade your sheet pan, you won’t regret choosing this one!

I bought these after watching the America's Test Kitchen review and I'm very happy I did. They won't warp at all since they're made of decently thick aluminium and they seem to be really easy to clean because they're so smooth. I haven't got any patina built up yet so I can't comment on how easy they'll be to clean long term but I can't see any problems so far.They're very sturdy and they sides are just the right height to allow decent air flow around your food but also contain mess. I can genuinely say my roast potatos were crispier and easier to turn; aluminium is a better heat conducter than steel so that helps with even cooking and seems to mitigate some sticking.

Great pan, keeps it shape, and is easy to clean (soak and lightly scrub with a wire brush). I also put tin the dishwasher

Fantastic product - conducts heat so evenly and quickly!

The tray and lid look to be of high quality, but please check the size of your oven first as this tray was just to big for mine. My stupid fault.

I already have 1 quarter sheet pan ... I'm just expanding my sheet pan family. I'm very pleased with the Nordic Ware Naturals products, they are very sturdy and do not warp.

Bought this aluminum tray, as I have fed up with those cheap none stick baking tray which only lasts few months.This Nordic trays set is slightly pricy, but it is very robust, it doesn't seem to twist when in contact with high heat. And it has no problem by scrabbing it although it does leave a mark. So I would say for long-term investment, it is worth it.I was quite worried about the bigger tray could not fit in my oven when I order it, as some buyer has commented about the size have a discrepancy with its description. but it came out just fix in my over. so do check your oven size before you click the button to avoid disappointment. Because it does take a wee while to arrived.

Quality is great, very thick, exactly what I was looking for. Very pleased and would/will be purchasing more