Cookware

Skillets, sauciers, and Dutch ovens, oh my! All of the cookware you need—and none that you don't—all tested and approved by our staff.

Explore Cookware

All Features Stovetop Guides
We Reviewed Anyday Cookware: Are the Microwavable Dishes Worthwhile?
We Tested 13 Electric Griddles—5 Made Perfectly Cooked Pancakes and Crispy Bacon
I’ve Had This Durable All-Clad Stainless Steel Skillet for Years—It’s Still My Favorite
To Find the Best Non-Toxic Cookware Sets, I Tested Them for a Month
Carbon Steel vs. Cast Iron: Which One Should You Buy?
These All-Clad Stainless Steel Pans Are So Lightweight, I Packed 2 in My Carry-On
Is Yeti's Cast Iron Skillet Just as Good as Its Coolers?
To Find the Best Ceramic Nonstick Skillets, I Scrambled and Fried 44 Eggs
We Fried Eggs, Seared Tofu, and Baked Cornbread in Bobby Flay’s New Cast Iron Skillet—Here’s How It Performed
The Best Pans for Cooking Eggs, Whether You Like ‘Em Scrambled or Fried
The Best Affordable Pots and Pans, According to Our Very Best Tests
This Editor-Favorite Stainless Steel Skillet Costs Less Than All-Clad and Le Creuset
We Tried This Stainless Steel Cookware Set That’s Half the Price of All-Clad (and Were Pleasantly Surprised!)
I Flipped 100 Crepes to Find the 4 Best Crepe Pans
To Find the Best Tamagoyaki Pans, I Made Nearly Two Dozen Japanese Omelets
I Tested Fondue Pots by Melting 10 Pounds of Cheese and Eight Pounds of Chocolate
The 5 Best Copper Cookware Sets (According to Our Scientific, Rigorous Tests)
I Cooked Loads of Rice (and Talked to Experts) to Find the Best Paella Pans
Do You Need a Dutch Oven or a Braiser? We Asked Experts at Le Creuset and Staub
HexClad Pans Are Everywhere—But Are They Worth the Steep Price Tag?
Should You Get a Flat- or Round-Bottomed Wok?
We Spent 12 Days Testing Six Tagines to Find the Best Ones
You Don’t Need a Butter Warmer, but Then Again You Kind of Do?
Why We've Loved All-Clad's Stainless Steel Skillets for Years
The Best All-Clad Kitchen Gear, According to Our Exhaustive Testing
The Best Made In Products, After Many Years of Testing
What’s the Difference Between Saucepans and Sauciers?
Your Kitchen Needs a Dutch Oven—Here’s Why
These Are the Very Best Skillets for Sautéing, Searing, Simmering, and More
What Does Non-Toxic Cookware Even Mean?
Cooking on a Glass Stovetop? We Rounded Up the Best Cookware for the Task
I Tested 8 Small Saucepans and Found 3 Picks for Sauces, Browned Butter, and More
​​Chefs Swear by Rondeaus—I Tested Nine of Them to Find 5 for Braising, Searing, and Stewing
What’s the Difference Between the All-Clad Cookware Lines?
Should You Buy a Cast Iron or an Enameled Cast Iron Skillet? Here’s a Comparison
I Tested 9 Sauté Pans and Three (Shallow) Fried The Competition
The Best Wok Is $57 and Will Last Practically Forever
The Best Stainless Steel Cookware, According to Our Tests
A Very Subjective Ranking of the Best Le Creuset Colors
I Tested Dozens of Stainless Steel Cookware Sets and Found 4 Worth the Investment
I Tested 11 Saucepans to Find the Best Ones for Simmering, Boiling, and More
Le Creuset vs. Staub Dutch Ovens: The Battle of the Best
Nonstick vs. Ceramic Skillets: Is One Better Than the Other?
The Best Sous Vide Containers (Some, You Might Already Have)
We Tested 15 Carbon Steel Pans to Find Ones That Could Sear as Well as Cast Iron
How to Clean and Keep Your Dutch Oven Looking Like New, According to Experts at Le Creuset and Staub
To Find the Best Enameled Cast Iron Skillets, We Fried Eggs, Seared Steak, and Baked Cornbread
Are Expensive Dutch Ovens Really Worth the Price?
Some of Our Favorite Cookware Is on Sale for Prime Day—Including the Le Creuset Dutch Oven
The Misen Roasting Pan Is Unconventional—But Truly Awesome
We Tested 8 Braisers—Here Are the Best Models for Braises, Shallow Frying, and More
I Tested 10 Grill Pans—My 5 Favorites Got Top Marks
We Spent Weeks Testing 14 Nonstick Skillets and Still Don’t Think You Should Spend a Ton on One
We Found the 5 Best Sauciers After Whisking, Simmering, and Sautéing
The Best Cookware for Induction Cooktops, According to Our In-Depth Tests
I Found the Best Pressure Canners for Home Canners of All Levels—And Conquered My Canning Fears
To Find the Best Cast Iron Skillets, I Seared Steaks, Baked Cornbread, and Fried Eggs
How to Buy, Season, and Care for a Wok