The right materials make all the difference in cooking. When shopping for cookware, start by considering what and how you'd like to cook. Knowing this will help you choose the right cookware material to achieve the best results. Shop our guide to cookware materials and find the right cooking surface material for you. You've got this, chef!
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Stainless Steel
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Uncoated Cast Iron
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Coated Cast Iron
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Copper
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Non-stick Coated
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Carbon Steel
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Ceramic Coated
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Better for high heat | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Better for med/low heat | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Requires minimal fat | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Quick temperature response | Yes | No | No | Yes | - | Yes | - |
Even heat distribution | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | - |
Good heat retention | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
Non-reactive surface | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Requires seasoning | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Scratch resistant | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Durable | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
Lightweight | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Metal utensil safe | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Dishwasher safe | Yes | No | Not recommended | No | Not recommended | No | Not recommended |