6 Best Cookware Sets of 2023
We’ve put many pots and pans to the test in our kitchen, and here are some of the best sets you can buy.
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Our Top Cookware Set Picks
- Best Nonstick:Anolon Advanced Home 11-Piece Cookware Set
- Best Budget:Rachael Ray Create Delicious 13-Piece Cookware Set
- Best Ceramic Nonstick: Blue Diamond Pan Cookware-Set, 14 Piece
- Best Nontoxic Set: GreenPan Reserve Hard Anodized Healthy Ceramic Nonstick
- Best Value Stainless Steel: Tramontina 10-Piece Cookware Set Stainless Steel
- Best Stainless Steel: All-Clad D5 5-Ply Brushed Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Included: 8.5″ skillet, deep 12″ skillet with lid, 1.5- and 3-quart saucepans with lids, 4-quart saute pan with lid, 8-quart stockpot with lid
This set offers exceptional nonstick performance, allowing even the stickiest foods to effortlessly slide out of the pan. The nonstick coating ensures easy cleanup and prevents rice from sticking to the pots. Made of anodized aluminum, this cookware provides durability and even heat distribution. It is oven-safe up to 400 degrees F, and the glass lids allow for easy monitoring of the cooking process. The only minor drawback is the need for occasional cleaning of the stainless-steel rivets. Overall, this set offers high-quality nonstick performance and versatility for all your cooking needs.
Included: 8.5″ frying pan, 10.25″ deep frying pan with lid, 1.5- and 3-quart saucepans with lids, 6-quart stockpot with lid, 3-quart saute pan with lid, turner, cookie pan
This set comes in vibrant shades of red, burgundy, teal, light blue, and gray. It offers even heating and has a nonstick interior finish for easy cooking and cleaning. The silicone handles are riveted for durability, and the set includes glass lids and flared rims for easy pouring. The stainless-steel base allows for safe use on induction cooktops, and the skillets are oven-safe up to 400 degrees F. While there are no extra-large pots, the 6-quart stockpot is versatile for soups, pasta water, and can also function as a Dutch oven. Overall, this set offers great value and nice features at an affordable price.
Included: 7- and 9.5-inch frypans, 2- and 3-quart saucepans with lids, 5-quart stockpot with lid, 2.5-quart skillet with lid, stainless steel steamer insert, 3 nylon cooking tools
Blue Diamond cookware is made of aluminum with a ceramic finish for easy cleanup. It can handle high temperatures up to 850 degrees F and heats evenly. The cookware has a stylish dark blue exterior and stainless steel handles. The lids are glass for easy monitoring. The set includes a 5-quart Dutch oven and a 2.5-quart sauté pan. Overall, Blue Diamond offers affordable cookware with great features.
Included: 8” and 11” frying pans, 2QT saucepan with lid, 6QT stock pot with straining lid, 8 QT stock pot with lid, and 2.8QT sauté pan with lid
GreenPan’s cookware is reinforced with diamonds for durability, even heating, and easy cleanup. The nonstick coating is toxin-free, free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium. The pans are pretreated and hard anodized for strength, scratch resistance, and uniform heat distribution. They are oven safe up to 600°F and suitable for all stovetops except induction. The gold-tone handles add a stylish touch, while the stainless steel handles offer a secure grip. The tempered glass lids retain heat and moisture, and the pans are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
Included: 8” & 10” Fry Pans; 3 Qt Covered Braiser; 1.5 Qt & 3 Qt Covered Sauce Pans; and 6 Qt Covered Sauce Pot
Tramontina can be placed in the oven up to a temp of 500 degrees F, which should be more than enough for everything from keeping a casserole warm, to braising a pot roast, to browning off an apple crisp. Like all stainless, this cookware is dishwasher safe but is prone to some discoloration over time.
Included: 8 & 10-inch fry pan, 1.5 & 3-quart sauce pan w/ lid, 3-quart sauté pan, and 8qt stock pot
This cookware has a 5-ply construction of stainless steel and aluminum for durability and even heating. It has a brushed finish and comes with stainless-steel lids. It is compatible with all cooktops, including induction, and can be used in the oven up to 600°F. The heat-resistant stainless-steel handles are comfortable to grip and securely attached with rivets. The cookware also has flared rims for easy pouring without drips.