Buy It For Life
Pots And Pans

Updated May 23, 2024

Buy something that will last.
Here's a curated list of the most
durable and high-quality pots and pans and the best place to get them.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!

All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel Cookware Set

All-Clad's D3 Stainless Steel Cookware Set is renowned for its durability, excellent heat distribution, and professional-grade performance.

Durable
Excellent heat distribution
Long-lasting

I’m secretly obsessed with my All Clad Copper Core pots and pans. I seriously adore cooking with them.
– likearevolutionx

All Clad. Bought my set in 1992, and have been using it daily ever since.
– unknown

Bought a set of SS all clad in 1998. Still going strong and look great.
– Low-Possible2773

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron

Le Creuset's Enameled Cast Iron cookware is known for its superb heat retention and even cooking.

Superb heat retention
Even cooking
Durable

A Dutch oven is nice for braising and making stews, Le Creuset is the go-to here.
– unicyclegamer

Enameled Dutch oven - Le Creuset or Staub. Great for braising or stews or boiling pasta.
– slawre89

Cast iron is practically indestructible and enameled cast iron is close to nonstick. I love my Lodge set -- way cheaper than Le Cruset.
– thegirlandglobe

Lodge Cast Iron Cookware

Lodge offers traditional cast iron cookware that is durable, affordable, and known for excellent heat retention.

Durable
Excellent heat retention
Affordable

Lodge is the easy pick here (another good thing to check Marshall’s/homegoods for).
– mildlypresent

If getting a cast iron pan nicer than Lodge and not vintage, I think you should look at more companies than just Finex.
– ConfusedNegi

Lodge cast iron skillet - got one and it’s awesome for everything.
– The_Real_Scrotus

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Made In Cookware

Made In offers premium stainless steel cookware known for its excellent quality and performance.

Premium quality
Great performance

Made In for your stainless. I got some a few years ago and have been incredibly happy for everything from fine sauces to lots of cooking.
– QuadRuledPad

Look for technology rather than brands, but All Clad, Lodge, Le Creuset, and Made In all make good stuff.
– Own-Safe-4683

Made In Cookware.
– msstatelp

Demeyere Atlantis Cookware

Demeyere's Atlantis line is known for its high-quality, multi-layer stainless steel construction and exceptional performance, especially on induction cooktops.

High-quality
Excellent performance

The best stainless cookware for induction is arguably the Demeyere Atlantis.
– pan567

High End- Demeyere Atlantis.
– mildlypresent

Thank you for the very in-depth analysis on all of these. Love all the information.
– R2d2US

Matfer Bourgeat Carbon Steel Pan

Matfer Bourgeat's carbon steel pans are known for their durability and non-stick properties with proper seasoning.

Durable
Excellent non-stick properties

Every serious chef should have 1 good midsize carbon steel skillet.
– mildlypresent

Carbon steel pan - Matfer Bourgeat. Searing and stir fry’s. Extremely versatile.
– ConfusedNegi

Carbon steel pans. Sear a steak at 550F or make a delicate omelet.
– pamdathebear

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