Pots & Pans
Seven pots, three metals, and one figure that settles the argument: how many quarts you can actually lift when the pot is full. Here's how the capacities and weights line up, and which pot suits which kind of cooking.
Pots & Pans
A ranked look at five roasting and grilling pans that work on a gas burner, from a 20.9-inch two-burner griddle to a 7.04 oz mesh basket built for charring peppers over an open flame.
Pots & Pans
Six copper grill pans compared on weight, size and coating for tight student kitchens. The NutriChef takes the top spot, with lighter and cheaper picks close behind.
Pots & Pans
Six dutch ovens compared on capacity, weight and finish, from a 6 QT enameled workhorse to a triple-ply stainless pick. Here's which one earns the counter space and which conditions flip the choice.
Pots & Pans
Six 12-in cast iron skillets compared on published weight, surface finish, warranty and included extras. The Lodge leads; a machined Stargazer and a lidded Cuisinel take the sharp edges of the field.
Pots & Pans
Seven stainless steel roasters compared on size, weight, rack setup and warranty. The Cuisinart 16-inch leads, but a 22-inch RIDGEPOLE wins if your bird runs big.
Pots & Pans
Seven Dutch ovens compared on capacity, weight and finish, from a 3.5 lb aluminum pot to Lodge's 14.9 lb enameled iron. A clear winner, plus who each pick actually suits.
Pots & Pans
Five stainless-clad dutch ovens compared on capacity, weight and core construction, with a named winner and the exact conditions that flip the pick to something smaller.
Pots & Pans
Five carbon steel woks compared on weight, base width, stove compatibility and what's actually included. The 3.6 lb Yosukata leads, but the round-bottom Craft Wok wins if you cook on high-output gas.
Pots & Pans
Five non stick grill pans compared on published cooking surface, weight and cooktop compatibility, with a clear winner and three named conditions that flip the pick.
Pots & Pans
Six cast iron woks compared on published weight, diameter, base shape and handle design, with a named winner and the conditions that flip the pick to something smaller, heavier or lidded.
Pots & Pans
Five cast iron grill pans, ranked for small kitchens and tight budgets. The Lodge Square 10.5-inch wins on price and warranty, but the JSY Sun 9-inch fits a single-burner setup better.