Pots & Pans

Skillets, saucepans and Dutch ovens that heat evenly and outlast the stove.

4 guides · updated Oct 2026

Pots & PansThe Best Cast Iron SkilletsSix cast iron skillets from about $25 to $175, in 10- to 12-inch sizes, for steak, smash burgers, fried eggs and cornbread. Plus the best oil for seasoning one.Pots & PansThe Best Ceramic Nonstick PansFive ceramic nonstick skillets from about $70 to $160, for eggs, fish and pancakes, with the four that work on induction and the one that doesn't.Pots & PansThe Best Dutch OvensFive Dutch ovens from about $60 to $350, for short ribs, chili, soup and sourdough, in the 5- to 6-quart size most kitchens use, with what owners say about chips and weight.Pots & PansThe Best SaucepansRice that doesn't catch on the bottom and gravy that pours clean, from a pan that works on induction and every other stove.