Choosing your Ruffoni
The right Ruffoni collection for you depends on how you prefer to cook, entertain and decorate your home. You might prefer the traditional charm and unsurpassed performance of tin-lined copper, the beauty and functionality of copper with stainless steel lining, or the convenience and every-day appeal of best-in-class multi-ply stainless steel. You might even want to mix and match!
Whatever you choose, you can expect your Ruffoni to be created with expertise and love by our master craftsmen, upholding the same commitment to quality, performance, and lasting beauty since 1931.
| Scroll to learn more > | COPPER WITH TIN LININGShop Now Learn More |
COPPER WITH STAINLESS STEEL LININGShop Now Learn More |
CLAD STAINLESS STEELShop Now Learn More |
 |
 |
 |
|
| Cooking surface |
 Gas Electric
Gas(preferred) Electric |
GasElectric
Gas Electric |
GasElectric Induction
Gas Electric Induction |
| Oven safe | 450°F / 230°C | 500°F / 260°C | 500°F / 260°C |
| Cooking performance | Unmatched heat conductivity and low-sticking | Great heat conductivity with practical lining | Conductive and practical |
| Internal lining | TIN Nickel-free, may eventually require retinning |
STAINLESS STEEL Easy to clean and will last a lifetime |
STAINLESS STEEL Easy to clean and will last a lifetime |
| Exterior surface | COPPER Requires polishing to remove natural patina |
COPPER Requires polishing to remove natural patina |
STAINLESS STEEL Non-tarnishing, lasting beauty |
| Shop Now Learn More |
Shop Now Learn More |
Shop Now Learn More |
Copper with Tin Lining
The use of tin-lined copper in kitchen utensils dates back millennia, and even though cooking options now abound, it remains the favorite choice of Chefs worldwide:
• Copper’s unparalleled heat conductivity guarantees quick, even cooking and energy savings
• Copper is 100% recyclable, and extremely resistant to bacteria and corrosion
• Tin is a great conductor itself: it doesn't interfere with the cooking performance of copper cookware, it is naturally low-stick and nickel-free
• When applied by hand over an open flame – as our master craftsmen do – tin bonds to the copper, ensuring your cookware a very long life when properly cared for
Tin-lining is arguably the best surface to cook on, but it may not be for everyone. Care should be taken to avoid scratching it with metal tools, the temperature must never exceed 430˚F (220˚C) and, after years of faithful service, tin-lined cookware will require retinning.
If you love copper but are not sure about tin-lining, we recommend taking a look at our copper with stainless steel lining.
SOME MORE DATA ABOUT COPPER WITH TIN LINING, BECAUSE WE LOVE THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT!
- At 392Wm°K copper’s heat conductivity is the highest among non-noble metals: almost twice that of aluminum (225°) and way superior to stainless steel (16°). This makes your copper cookware a precision tool. When placed on a flame, it will spread heat quickly and consistently across the bottom and up the sides whilst, when removed from the heat source, the temperature will drop quickly, avoiding overcooking.
- Being 100% recyclable, copper is the most sustainable option in the kitchen. It is estimated that 80% of all the copper ever extracted is still in use in some form today!
- Copper’s natural oxidation makes it extremely resistant to bacteria and corrosion in a natural way - and results in the rich patina that many copper connoisseurs love and cherish.
- Tin’s smooth crystalline structure makes it naturally low-stick: a small amount of oil or butter, combined with the right cooking temperature, is enough to release cooked foods from tin effortlessly.
- Not all copper needs tin! Some items with specific uses are manufactured and sold without any interior lining: melting sugar into caramel, whisking egg white , making jams and preserves are all techniques that not only can be safely done in pure unlined copper, but in fact should!
Copper with Stainless steel lining
Stainless steel lined copper cookware has become increasingly popular over the years, and it is not hard to see why:
• Copper’s heat conductivity guarantees quick, even cooking, and energy savings
• Copper is 100% recyclable, and extremely resistant to bacteria and corrosion
• Stainless steel is practical, scratch-resistant and easy-to-clean – ideal for everyday use
• Unlike tin, stainless steel will never require retinning, even after years of cooking
• Stainless steel’s maximum temperature (500˚F / 260˚C) is higher than tin’s. This makes it more forgiving of higher temperature sears, cooking accidents and distraction!
Stainless steel lining is a great option for all the home chefs who care about practicality of use and care. However, for those requiring the finest temperature control, our tin lined copper may still be the best solution.
Clad stainless steel
Made with two layers of practical stainless steel wrapped around a thick aluminum core, our clad stainless steel collections are time-tested, easy-to-care-for, beautiful cookware:
• The thick aluminum core guarantees a perfectly even heat distribution
• Stainless steel is practical, scratch-resistant and easy-to-clean – ideal for everyday use
• Unlike non-stick lining, which wears out after a while, clad stainless steel cookware will last a lifetime
• Stainless steel is non-reactive: no need to worry about cooking with acidic ingredients and polishing
• The outer layer of stainless steel is magnetic, so ready to cook quickly and precisely on induction hobs!