Cookware Reviews

Skillets, saucepans, Dutch ovens, woks and full sets in stainless, cast iron, carbon steel and nonstick, compared on heating, weight, cleanup and how long the surface lasts.

Best Tagines of 2026

We tested four tagines for slow-cooked stews. Our enameled cast iron pick suits most kitchens, with bigger and single-serving options too.

July 8, 2026

Best Woks of 2026

We tested woks on gas, electric and induction burners to find the ones worth buying, from hand-hammered carbon steel to easy-clean nonstick.

July 8, 2026

Best Splatter Screens of 2026

We tested stainless, perforated and silicone splatter screens to see which keep grease off the stove. Three sizes beat one, and the handle decides drawer fit.

July 7, 2026

Best Steamer Pots of 2026

We tested steamer pots for capacity, insert design, heat spread, and cleanup. Here are the best for family vegetables, small kitchens, and big batches.

July 7, 2026

Best Stockpots of 2026

We tested stockpots from 6 to 24 quarts to find the ones that heat evenly, lift safely, and earn their cupboard space for soup, stock, and canning.

July 7, 2026

Best Pans for Frying Chicken

We fried chicken in cast iron, nonstick, and stainless to find the pans with the depth, heat retention, and cleanup that make crispy batches easy.

July 6, 2026