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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.

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three cast iron skillets on a kitchen countertop
Should You Buy a Cast Iron or an Enameled Cast Iron Skillet? Here’s a Comparison
nine different saute pans on a marble counter in two stacks
We Tested 9 Sauté Pans, and 3 (Shallow) Fried The Competition
A fried egg in the Yosukata wok.
The Best Wok is $60 and Will Last Practically Forever
a person tossing mushrooms in a stainless steel skillet
The Best Stainless Steel Cookware, According to Our Tests
an illustration Le Creuset Dutch ovens of various colors
A Very Subjective Ranking of the Best Le Creuset Colors
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We Tested 18 Cookware Sets–Here Are 3 We Think Are Actually Worth Buying
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Our Favorite Cast Iron Skillet from Lodge Is a Steal at $20
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The Best Deals on Staub and Le Creuset Cookware Happening Right Now
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We Tested 9 Saucepans and Came Away with Three Favorites
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Le Creuset vs. Staub Dutch Ovens: The Battle of the Best
Sprinkling grated cheese into a pan of scrambling eggs
Nonstick vs. Ceramic Skillets: Is One Better Than the Other?
A sous vide machine heating up a cambro container filled with water and a hand with a thermometer taking the temperature of the water
The Best Sous Vide Containers (Some, You Might Already Have)
lineup of carbon steel skillets on a white surface
We Tested 13 Carbon Steel Pans—Three Stood Out
A person scrubs the interior of a dutch oven with dish soap, water, and a sponge.
How to Deep-Clean Your Dutch Oven (and Keep It Looking Like New)
a stack of enameled cast iron skillets in multiple colors
We Tested 8 Enameled Cast Iron Skillets and Found Three Great Options
a red Staub dutch oven on an oven's rack
Are Expensive Dutch Ovens Really Worth the Price?
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The Best Cookware Deals Happening Right Now
An uncooked roast surrounded by potatoes and fennel and situated in a roasting pan
Why the Misen Roasting Pan Is the Exception to Our No-Roasting Pan Rule
Best Braisers Tout Tested
We Tested 8 Braisers—Here Are the Best Models for Braises, Shallow Frying, and More
grill pans on a marble countertop
We Tested 7 Grill Pans—Our Favorites Got Top Marks
two stacks of various nonstick skillets against a white background
We Tested 16 Nonstick Skillets and Still Don't Think You Should Spend a Ton on One
five sauciers stacked on top of one another
We Tested Sauciers—Here Are Our Favorite Models
Braised chicken thighs in a stainless steel frying pan
The Best Cookware for Induction Cooktops, Tested and Reviewed
a jar of beans being lowered into an All-American brand pressure canner
We Tested 6 Pressure Canners—Here Are Our Favorites
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We Tested 22 Cast Iron Skillets—Here Are the Best Ones
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How to Buy, Season, and Care for a Wok
Stacks of stainless-steel skillets sit on a countertop.
We Tested 29 Stainless-Steel Skillets to Find the Best Ones
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Why You Shouldn't Use Nonstick Cookware (Most of the Time)
a stainless steel stockpot with a lid.
We Tested 19 Stockpots—Here Are Our Favorites
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The Pros and Cons of Copper Cookware
two hands with oven mitts on removing a Dutch oven from an oven
We Tested 20 Dutch Ovens—Here Are Our Favorites
Seasoning a cast iron skillet.
How to Season a Cast Iron Pan (It's Easier Than You Think!)
Three cast iron skillets nested for storage
The Truth About Cast Iron Pans: 7 Myths That Need To Go Away
Overhead view of a freshly seasoned carbon steel pan on a gas cooktop.
How to Season Carbon Steel Pans
Lifting off a lid of a pressure cooker.
How Pressure Cookers Actually Work
A restored vintage piece of cast iron cookware
How to Restore Rusty and Damaged Cast Iron Skillets and Cookware
A stack of black steel pans
If You Love Cast Iron Pans, You'll Also Love Carbon Steel
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We Tested 9 Casserole Dishes—Here Are the Best Ones
What's the Difference Between a Skillet and a Sauté Pan?
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How to Clean Candy (and Other Sticky Stuff) From a Pot
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Everything You Can Do With a Wok
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Hack Your Way to a Bigger Stovetop, No Renovation Required
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We Researched to Find the Perfect Pan for Pasta
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Why You Don't Need an Expensive Roasting Pan
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How to Clean and Care for Copper Cookware
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We Tested 15 Pressure Cookers and Multi-Cookers—These Are Our Favorites
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Baking Sheets and Cooling Racks Belong in Every Kitchen
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How Copper Pots Are Made
Cleaning a cast iron pan with warm, soapy water.
How to Clean and Care for Cast Iron Cookware
Three Cast Iron Skillets stacked inside each other.
How to Buy, Season, and Maintain Cast Iron Cookware
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The Wok Mon Converts Your Home Burner Into a Wok Range. For Real.
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How to Clean Stainless Steel Pots and Pans
Food tossed in skillet
All-Clad vs. Tramontina: Which is the Better Skillet?
an overhead shot of a Whirley Pop filled with popcorn
Why I Love My Whirley Pop, the Ultimate Popcorn-Popping Product
A cast iron skillet on a white kitchen towel
The 7 Essential Pots and Pans Every Cook Needs
The Baking Steel Griddle on a countertop
Why I Love the Baking Steel Griddle
A bamboo steamer set in a wok holds a plate of freshly steamed pork ribs.
Wok Skills 101: Steaming
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Why You Need Sizzle Platters and Eighth-Sheet Pans in Your Kitchen