For more information, see our free cookware buying guide, which includes a primer on different types of cookware and the materials they’re made of. Below are the 10 best gotham steel cookware sets from CR’s latest tests, both nonstick and stainless steel, listed alphabetically by type. CR members can jump to our cookware ratings for details on how each set performed, and even more options. Anolon is behind many of our favorite kitchen products (like its top-notch roasting pan), so it was no surprise that this set excelled during testing. Each pot and pan is comfortable to hold, easy to clean and we didn’t have any trouble with food sticking. In one fell swoop, but your collection of pots and pans will look cohesive as a little aesthetic bonus.
Plus, you’ll get familiar with the cookware type — Teflon, ceramic, aluminum, cast iron or steel — with less time spent adjusting from pan to pan. Equip the kitchen with saucepans, a sauté pan, a stockpotm and all the essentials with timeless Farberware stainless steel construction. After selecting 10 top-rated , we decided to cook a multi-component meal using each set. To function for everyday life, the pots and pans had to be sized appropriately to cook dinner for one, but we also wanted to know if you could easily cook a larger dinner using the set.
Enhance your kitchen with the pots, pans, and cookware you need to recreate Rachael’s favorite recipes. The one brand that I considered testing but ultimately did not was Great Jones, which has garnered quite the following and fanbase gotham steel cookware sets in recent years. Alas, their Family Style Set is a mix of cast iron, stainless steel and nonstick, and it didn’t meet our criteria. What ultimately propelled this brand to the top of my list was its unique stackable quality.
Nonstick pans take the guesswork out of cooking and cleaning, and their light weight makes them easier to handle compared to pans made from other materials. While professionals may tout stainless steel, copper and cast iron as superior cooking surfaces, these materials all require knowing how much fat and heat to add to a pan to ensure food doesn’t stick. They often take a lot of care or elbow grease to clean, too, and are heavier. Novices and seasoned chefs alike acknowledge that nonstick pans are ideal for cooking sticky or otherwise delicate foods like eggs, pancakes and cheese.
This heavy duty cast iron skillet is finished with enamel exterior and is perfect for stovetop-to-oven-to-table meals. Built-in pour spout makes it easy to capture flavorful juices and drippings. None of the pans on this list were made using PFOAs; few manufacturers continue to use the chemical. If you want a nonstick alternative to a PTFE-coated pan, consider a cast iron pan. You can season these pans to be naturally nonstick; they’ll require more maintenance over time, but will last for many years.