Stainless Cookware

Pots and pan can be made of all types of materials, from stainless steel and aluminum to nonstick, ceramic nonstick, cast iron, enameled cast iron, carbon steel and the list goes on and on. Oftentimes, they're layered with different materials, which may sound like it makes things more confusing but this technique adds to the overall performance. The material used also affects whether the cookware can be used with induction cooktops — which are becoming more and more popular — because it needs to contain iron to heat the pots and pans.

We've been testing all sorts of cookware for decades, and our team of experts have even worked with some of the top selling brands to help develop the best ones. Here we define some of the most common cookware materials, who we think they're best for and the pros and cons of each based on our experience testing them, using them for recipe development and cooking with them them way more often than the average person in our daily lives.

• Tempered glass lid
• Heat -resistant silicon knob and handle
• Encapsulated base ensures even and fast heat distribution
• Safe for use with all utensils
• Set includes a 22/24/26/28cm