That includes when the cast iron is being used to cook acidic foods like tomato sauce, according to America’s Test Kitchen. If you’re new to the kitchen, a huge cookware set is overwhelming . Stainless steel cookware is made from a traditional, uncoated material that’s extremely durable, conducts heat evenly and can handle high-heat cooking.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Hair Just received today, but I like the quality & how sturdy they seem to be. If we had one wish, we’d trade the 10-inch skillet for an 11- or 12-inch cuisinart soup maker version, while keeping the 8-inch skillet for small quantities. If you’re cooking something large, like a ribeye steak, it may not fit in the 10-inch skillet.
This All-Clad set is the best nonstick cookware set we’ve tested. It aced all our tests, from fried eggs to crispy chicken, and we love the sleek design, too. The set includes 8- and 10-inch frying pans, 2.5- and 3.5-quart sauce pans, a 4-quart sauté pan and an 8-quart stockpot.
It would also look pretty with iced tea or lemon water; perfect for any type of dinner party. Enameled steel cookware has become popular due to the ideal combination of beauty and functionality. This cookware is constructed with carbon steel or stainless-steel core and coated with enamel.
Lastly, the steamer insert is a welcome addition to the set and definitely not a pointless thrown-in to increase the piece count. It doubles as a colander, so you can rinse food, cool ingredients under running water, or even drain and rinse canned goods. This brushed stainless steel set not only looks great in any kitchen, but—as most at-home chefs are probably more concerned about—it also performs. The Cuisinart Multiclad Pro, 12-Piece and the Duxtop Tri-Ply Cookware Set, 10-Piece both have self-basting and tight-fitting lids. Cuisinart’s stainless steel and hard-anodized aluminum collections are oven-safe up to 500°F, but the aluminum pans are only safe up to 350°F. I’ve cooked with many stainless steel pans at all price levels, and Cuisinart, although it looks great, isn’t on the same level in terms of quality standards as brands like All-Clad and Made In.