Best Saucepans and Skillets for a Home Kitchen

Question

I’m replacing my collection of saucepans and non stick skillets. Old, worn, and bargain brands. What’s considered a ‘good” set of sauce pans and skillets? Sizes, clad and non stick. Willing to spend a reasonable amount but not looking for top end. I have several cast iron and carbon steel skillets and a decent combination of enameled cast iron Dutch ovens. Thanks

Lynn Clark · Accepted Answer

Hi Mark - I recommend stainless steel for saucepans. A medium saucepan and maybe a small saucepan are usually all you'll need. For skillets, you should be able to do 90% of what you want to do in cast iron or carbon steel assuming you have different sizes. If you still want to purchase additional skillets, I'd recommend stainless steel for a 12-inch and an inexpensive nonstick 10-inch. There's no point in buying a pricey nonstick skillet since the coatings will all wear at about the same rate and you will likely need to replace if long before the cheap pan wears out. Our Milk Street Store usually carries Christopher Kimball by Regalware 5-ply stainless-steel cookware. We are currently out of stock, but expecting new product very soon! Best, Lynn C.

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