Best pots and pans on Reddit
226 reviews from r/BuyItForLife, r/Cooking, r/cookingforbeginners and 8 more subreddits
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#1
All-Clad
4.7
(39)
"AllClad D3 2qt saucier, 1.5qt sauce pan, and 8qt stockpot."
"Buy it for life! Even if you are beginner cooks. A good set of pots and pans will help your cooking journey a lot more than cheap thin crap."
"Go for stainless, can take a beating, great and if you want a big set, i use all-clad."
"Dishwasher safe, no nonstick coating, won't be scratched by a steel wool ball or metal"
"Stainless. specifically all clad. dishwasher and fork and soaking safe!"
"All Clad makes great stainless Steel with copper bases that are built to last a lifetime."
"All Clad stainless steel or Made In stainless steel pots and pans."
"All-Clad brand stainless with the aluminum core rocks almost anything normal humans can afford."
"All clad stainless steel anything you can afford. they will survive most things."
"Best overall pan for searing is a tri-ply stainless pan."
#2
Le Creuset
4.7
(23)
"Enameled Cast Iron: Le Crueset or Staub dutch oven."
"Get a 10-12 inch Le Creuset skillet for $200."
"Dutch Oven: Le Creuset, Staub or Williams-Sonoma"
"We bought Le Creuset when we got married 23 years ago. I have cooked with them nearly every day, multiple times a day since and I'm sure they'll last me the rest of my life."
"I'd say le creuset. They currently have a make your own set deal going on."
"LeCruset are fabulous and have a lifetime guarantee."
"I'd recommend Le Creuset. They have a lifetime warranty."
"I'd recommend Le Creuset. They have a lifetime warranty and I haven't had an issue with food sticking if used properly."
"Le Creuset 6.75qt wide round."
"Le Creuset for enameled cast iron, All Clad for stainless steel, and Lodge for cast iron."
#3
Cast Iron
5.0
(17)
"I mainly use a cast iron skillet, carbon steel wok, and stainless steel pots."
"Don’t discount your cast iron."
"Personally, with that kind of cash, I would aim at used cast iron."
"Cast iron pans are non-stick. Are they well seasoned?"
"Cast iron. It lasts for literal centuries if taken care of."
"Cast iron."
"Honestly i would invest in some cast iron pans because they'll last forever."
"Cast iron is awesome, once you get the hand of it, there's no point in getting non stick ever again."
"I like to scour thrift stores for cast iron."
"I use mostly cast iron."
#4
Tramontina
4.1
(15)
"Get the tramontina tri ply- I have the older version and they’ve been great."
"I recommend Tramontina; they have cheaper lines and more expensive ones."
"At that price point the closest you will get is Tramontina."
"Good value, no cooking disaster will destroy them."
"Get some fully clad stainless that can take beating."
"Tramontina but the fully clad Brazilian made ones on amazon."
"My family has spent a mint on All-Clad and honestly the Tramontina pieces we have are -almost- as good to cook with."
"I've been using a set made by Tramontina since 1986."
"For less frequently used items like stock pots, I like Tramontina."
"Tramontina is the budget tri ply All Clad."
#5
All Clad
4.9
(10)
"The All Clad stainless set I received as a gift 40 years ago probably cost that much then."
"All Clad. Not non-stick but I don’t think anything non-stick is BIFL."
"I have an All Clad set that's now 10 years old and still in perfect condition."
"BIFL cookware is a restaurant supply store game."
"All-Clad all the way."
"All clad factory sale. ridiculously good price for some packaging damage."
"All Clad. Bought my set in 1992, and have been using it daily ever since."
"I like all clad for not non stick."
"I have All Clad pans that my parents gave me for my wedding 22 years ago."
"BIFL, I'd get stainless steel pans."
#6
Demeyere
4.6
(10)
"Demeyere proline stainless steel pan."
"For stainless steel, I ONLY do rivetless pots, pans, skillets; Demeyere saucier."
"Check out Demeyere. My son inherited my mother's. I have some pieces too and love them."
"Demeyere Atlantis for anything that doesn't require non-stick."
"In the stainless category I go Demeyer Atlantis."
"I love my Demeyere pots."
"Demeyere or Fissler are probably my personal favourite brands for stainless."
"I have All-Clad and Demeyere. I like the Demeyere a little better."
"We bought the Demeyere stainless steel pans and my SO loves them!"
"We bought the Demeyere stainless steel pans and my SO loves them!"
#7
Stainless Steel
4.4
(8)
"Stainless steel. It’s easier to maintain than anything else."
"Stainless set with some carbon steel or cast iron pans is all you need."
"Go stainless, learn how to use them and thank me later."
"My best purchase was a very nice stainless steel set from Costco nearly 20 years ago."
"I use stainless steel for everything."
"I have a stainless steel set, technically for an induction burner."
"My wife has a nice set of stainless steel pots she paid about $20 for the whole set."
"I recommend stainless steel materials because it’s very light weight."
#8
Cuisinart
4.1
(8)
"I began receiving pieces of Cuisinart cookware as Christmas gifts in the late 80s and early 90s. They are going strong after a million moves."
"We have a stainless steel set of Cuisinart pots and pans and I'm really pleased with them."
"A nonstick skillet (mine is Cuisinart) and a metal bottom saucepan."
"I have a Cuisinart SS set that I used for like 13 years and it’s still like new."
"I spent years cooking on this set without any major complaints."
"A nonstick skillet (mine is Cuisinart) and a metal bottom saucepan."
"Cuisinart is a good brand."
"If you go to cuisinart they’ve got some good bundles."
#9
Lodge
4.7
(6)
"For that price I would get them a cast iron kit from Lodge Logic."
"I love cast iron. Learn to take care of it correctly and it will last several life times."
"I bought a lodge set at wal mart 6 years ago and it's the only thing I use to cook on the stove."
"Lodge has a decent one for $70."
"I believe lodge is gonna be good but I can't use it for certain things as they don't really have pots for boiling on their website."
"For cast iron lodge is very good and well priced imo."
#10
Staub
5.0
(5)
"Dutch Oven: Le Creuset, Staub or Williams-Sonoma"
"Staub Dutch ovens (or cocotte) are enameled and I prefer over LeCrucet."
"Some good brands are staub, le cruset, lodge, smithey."
"I like Staub for Dutch ovens and All Clad for stainless pots and fry pans."
"I've been slowly upgrading the last few years from the set I got in my mid-20s."
#11
Calphalon
4.0
(6)
"Calphalon grill pan, sheet pans, stainless steel pots, and nonstick frying pan."
"The more expensive line of Calphalon lasted 12 years."
"If you want top performance non-stick, Calphalon is probably it."
"My pans are calphalon and very solid."
"I love Calphalon stainless steel."
"It's really the best."
#12
Made In
4.6
(5)
"For cooking pots I am choosing Made In Stainless steel as they are 5 layer and best price of the top 5."
"I’ve had my Made In set for a couple years. They get used daily and the nonstick is still slick as ever."
"I second All Clad and will add Made in."
"I love my Made In stainless steel pans, but I still use a nonstick for eggs."
"I love my Made In stainless steel pans, but I still use a nonstick for eggs."
#13
Revere Ware
4.4
(5)
"I am still using my Revere Ware copper bottom pots since they were purchased new in 1978."
"I am still using my Revere Ware copper bottom pots since they were purchased new in 1978."
"I am a thrift shopper, so I have all vintage Revereware from the 50's through the 70's."
"I love Revere Ware and you can buy it second hand."
"I have stainless steel copper bottom Revere Ware, and I love it!"
#14
Ninja
5.0
(4)
"Absolutely amazed by the set I purchased."
"Best cookware Zaza I have ever used, will last a lifetime."
"I love my Ninja pans, all of them."
"I have never used anything better!"
#15
IKEA
4.3
(4)
"$15 for 3 pots and 2 lids. I bought this as a “starter” set when I got my first apartment after college."
"I’m a huge fan of the IKEA stuff I have. I don’t have the super cheap ones, but the higher-end lines."
"Go to IKEA and buy their 28cm cast iron pan, and their 21cm carbon steel pan."
"Ikea has some hood cheap options, so if you want to use teflon you can replace it often"
#16
Hexclad
3.8
(4)
"Hexclad."
"I just splurged and went with Hexclad."
"Hexclad when they do their roadshow sales is probably the best bang for your buck."
"From the reviews I wouldn't trust hexclad."
#17
Cast Iron, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel
5.0
(3)
"Cast iron, carbon steel, or stainless steel. Whatever you prefer."
"Buy for life."
"Buy for life."
#18
Carbon Steel
4.7
(3)
"Carbon steel for pans, enameled cast iron for big pots, and stainless steel for most pots."
"You might consider carbon steel. It's healthier than coated pans, and will last."
"Try carbon steel pans! Good middle ground between materials."
#19
Caraway
4.7
(3)
"I like Caraway pots and pans, which claim to be free of PTFE, PFOA, PFAS, lead, cadmium, and other toxic materials."
"Caraway🙋🏼♀️"
"Consumer Reports has non-stick as the top of the list."
#20
Kirkland
4.3
(3)
"We have the Kirkland Nonstick and it is very, very good quality."
"I have the Kirkland 3-pack of multi size nonstick and I like it."
"I have a set from Costco that is the Kirkland nonstick brand and have been very happy with them."
#21
Heritage Steel
5.0
(2)
"Heritage Steel - with that you won’t have to complain to Santa next year 😂 US made and family owned and all 5 ply what more to ask for?"
"I pieced together my own set from Heritage Steel - been using them for about a year and love them!"
#22
Matfer
5.0
(2)
"Matfer carbon steel: can go from the stove top to a 500 degree oven with no problems."
"Matfer CS are my go to. Never going back unless it warps or cooking acidic sauce."
#23
Smithey
5.0
(2)
"Bare Cast Iron: Anything from Smithey."
"Smithey Deep Farmhouse Skillet (carbon steel)."
#24
All-Clad D3
5.0
(2)
"I'd get an All Clad D3 frying pan and stock pot."
"All-Clad D3 Nonstick are BIFL nonstick pans."
#25
Scanpan
4.5
(2)
"SCANPAN Really not sure why I have to keep saying this."
"I upgraded my set a few years ago and replaced them with Scanpan."
#26
Lagostina
4.5
(2)
"I have a few from lagostina that I really like and they'll last forever."
"I bought a set of lagostina at Canadian Tire waaaay back in 1998."
#27
Ceramic
4.0
(2)
"I switched from nonstick to ceramic-lined pots and pans."
"Get something with ceramic. You will love it."
#28
Misen
4.0
(2)
"People here love All Clad but Misen and Made In are similar construction and a bit cheaper."
"Misen! Babish Pans are also good"
#29
Anyday Glass Dishes
5.0
(1)
"I find myself cooking every single day in my Anyday glass dishes."
#30
Mauviel
5.0
(1)
"Already have them. Mauviel. Best I've ever used."
#31
Made In Cookware
5.0
(1)
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#32
All Clad, Lodge, BK
5.0
(1)
"Each one is made to last a lifetime, each one has a different purpose."
#33
Field Co
5.0
(1)
"Field Co no8."
#34
All Clad D3
5.0
(1)
"All Clad D3, for pans, 12 inch if you have more than 2 people in your house hold."
#35
All-Clad, Made-In, Le Creuset
5.0
(1)
"If money was no object: All-Clad or Made-In, Le Creuset."
#36
360 Cookware
5.0
(1)
"360 Cookware > All Clad."
#37
All-Clad 3-Ply
5.0
(1)
"I love the All Clad 3ply stainless steel set I got from Costco."
#38
Demeyere Atlantis
5.0
(1)
"Demeyere proline/Atlantis is the ultra-premium option."
#39
All-Clad Copper Core
5.0
(1)
"I’m secretly obsessed with my All Clad Copper Core pots and pans."
#40
Merten and Storck
5.0
(1)
"My two carbon steel skillets from Merten and Storck are better than cast iron."
#41
Victoria
5.0
(1)
"Cast iron rocks. I prefer the Victoria brand."
#42
Henckels
5.0
(1)
"I got this pan last month and I adore it."
#43
DeBuyer
5.0
(1)
"DeBuyer blue steel pans."
#44
Italic.com
5.0
(1)
"Factories that make high end cookware make the same cookware but not branded."
#45
IKEA 365 Pot
4.0
(1)
"Get a cheap-ish stainless stock pot 8-10 quarts for boiling pasta, making stock, etc."
#46
Wirecutter
4.0
(1)
"There’s a great site called wirecutter that I go to whenever I have a question like this."
#47
Heritage Rock
4.0
(1)
"Heritage rock comes in at similar prices to tfal and lagonista and is far more durable."
#48
Viking
4.0
(1)
"Viking 3-ply clad pots and pans. I bought some for $25 each at Home Goods."
#49
Commercial cookware
4.0
(1)
"My collection consists of Commercial cookware out of Toledo, Ohio."
#50
Anodized Aluminum
4.0
(1)
"I love my anodized aluminum cookware."
#51
Goldilocks
4.0
(1)
"I'm in the market for some too and I've been thinking about the Goldilocks set."
#52
Farberware
4.0
(1)
"I like Farberware. Cheap, effective, dishwasher safe."
#53
Rachel Ray
4.0
(1)
"I have non stick Rachel Ray pans. They aren't the fanciest, but I have been using them for five years."
#54
Sam's Club
3.0
(1)
"Sam’s club has nice non-stick pans."
#55
Teflon
3.0
(1)
"Teflon isn’t generally considered 'good' cookware."
#56
Granitestone
3.0
(1)
"Projectfarm did a video on the best non stick and it was granitestone."
#57
Nonstick
3.0
(1)
"Nonstick can last if you don't use metal utensils."
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