Non-Stick
Coatings vary far more than the labels suggest. We track which nonstick pans hold up past a year and which fail within months.
Stainless Steel
Buy the right clad construction and a stainless pan will outlast almost everything else in the kitchen. We separate the specs that matter from the ones that are marketing.
Cast Iron
Nearly indestructible once it is seasoned and matched to the right stovetop. We check whether the expensive pans actually outperform the cheap ones.
Dutch Ovens
Heavy, enameled, and built for slow cooking that lasts for years. We compare which brands hold up to daily use against the ones that chip early.
Carbon Steel
Lighter than cast iron and just as tough once it is seasoned properly. A smaller category, but worth understanding before your first purchase.
Woks
High heat and thin steel in a shape most home stoves were never designed for. We look at what actually works on electric and induction, not just gas.
