THE Always Pan from Our Place has become a cult-favourite bestseller, thanks to its claim that it can do the job of eight pans in one - as well as the fact that Oprah Winfrey has given it her stamp of approval.

Having sold out ten times online, this multi-purpose pan sounds (and looks) too good to be true, so we've tried it out to give you the full lowdown. Here's everything you need to know.

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The selling point of the Always Pan is that it's incredibly versatile: you can use this one pan for everything from frying and sautéing to steaming and boiling.

Plus, the pan looks as good as a pan can and the Our Place branding is spot-on. The Always Pan is certainly an on-trend, must-have addition to your kitchen.

It's easy to use every day for numerous meals with an incredible non-stick coating, which is also eco-friendly as it's made without potentially toxic materials.

It's also brimming with handy features such as a removable stainless steel basket for boiling, and a simple but game-changing spatula/spoon rest on the handle.

On the downside, it claims to be dishwasher proof but recommends washing up to retain the non-stick coating. It's also not a good idea to use metal utensils — the pan isn't as hardwearing as steel and requires a bit more TLC.

Also, it's not oven-safe, so if you want to transfer something to the oven you would need to use another dish.

But overall, I loved it. It was quick and effective to use, the food tasted great and the washing up was super simple. Plus, it looks great sitting on my hob.

First off, I'll admit I'm not a passionate cook and I have never previously been bothered about cookware, but from the moment you open the box, the Always Pan feels exciting.

The clever branding makes you feel like you're joining an exclusive club with statements like: "Welcome to our place, we saved you a seat," and simple notes telling you all the different ways you can use the pan, plus a special sponge to clean it with.

The pan itself looks beautiful and I love that you can choose from nine different colours. the one I tested was "spice", but there are also colours such as lavender, sage and steam.

The claim is that the Always Pan can replace eight traditional pieces of cookware: a frying pan, sauté pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, non-stick pan, spatula and spoon rest.

The main selling point is that this multi-purpose pan allows you to braise, sear, steam, strain, sauté, fry and boil using the same pan.

So, in theory, you only really need one pan to use "always". That means that even if the pan is quite expensive (which it is) it's an overall saving as this is the only pan you need in your kitchen.

Plus, it looks so good you'll want to show it off. I agree with the reviewer who said that "it usually stays on our stovetop because it's so beautiful."

As mentioned, I'm no pro chef, but was excited to give my new pan a go.

I whipped up some scrambled eggs in minutes and was impressed with how quickly and evenly the pan heated and the non-stick was incredible, which meant the pan was also super quick to wash up.

My son declared the eggs to be "the best he'd ever tasted", which sounds like a rave review.

I also used the pan to steam and sauté some broccoli and green beans for dinner, and again found the pan heated up quickly and that you didn't need to use much oil at all. The modular lid came in handy for the steaming, too.

One downside of a ceramic pan like this is although you can sear meat such as steaks or seafood in it, you often don't quite get the charred effect from a very high heat that you could achieve with a steel or cast iron pan.

But for everyday use a ceramic pan ticks most of the boxes.

I loved all the nifty features that come with this multi-purpose pan (in particular, the spatula-rest on the keep-cool handle was revolutionary — why has this not been done before?).

However, some of the new features will take some getting used to. Remembering to use the spatula-rest when you're not used to it, or boiling using the basket rather than a smaller pan, means updating your usual cooking habits.

It's tough to find something quite like the Always Pan, but similar, quality non-stick cookware available to buy now includes:

3 Piece Cream Cast Iron Cookware Set, £54.99 at Aldi - buy here

Le Creuset Toughened Non Stick Saute Pan 26cm & Glass Lid, £129 at Season - buy here

The price tag is pretty hefty compared to similar-sized pans but the economy of one pan to replace many and the versatility of uses and special features make it feel like good value for your money.

It heated up quickly and evenly cooked my eggs, meat and vegetables to perfection with no sticking and hassle-free washing up.

The steel steamer basket is really clever, as is the spoon-rest on the handle — all pans should have this!

I also liked that the ceramic coating was non-toxic and that you don't have to use much oil for healthier cooking all round.

It is advisable to take good care of the pan and wash it up carefully (using the provided sponge if needed) rather than shoving it in the dishwasher. And don't use metal utensils that might scratch off the non-stick.

You also can't put your Always Pan in the oven.

However all-in-all, I love how versatile the Always Pan is and how good it looks - frankly I'm obsessed. Always Pan (available in 9 colours), £125 at Our Place - buy here

Enjoyed out review of the Our Place Always Pan? Check out our reviews of the Salter Digital Air Fryer and Aero Grill Pro.

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