Best Fondue Sets & Accessories
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Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We had an old fondue pot from the 70s and when we had our first fondue night with this new pot it was our best fondue experience."
"It heats up really fast and keeps the contents melted and warm."
"Much nicer and better quality than our old fondue pot we are replacing."
"The photo makes it appear as a rose gold color… And it is not."
"Used it last night for a birthday party."
"Nice for a small amount of fondue to feed a small party."
"I wasn't sure how good this pot would be."
"My best friend wanted a Melting Pot style fondue party for her birthday so I bought two of these."
This set of butter warmers includes 2 tea light candles, 2 ceramic cups and 2 chrome plated steel holders. The warmers are perfect size for individual servings of butter and the tea candle keeps the butter in its liquid form. Set of butter warmers includes: 2 tea light candles, 2 ceramic cups and 2 chrome plated steel holders.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Worked great for dunking forkfuls of baked potato too."
"does the job; warming cups get hot to touch but otherwise I'm happy."
"Just as expected."
"The cups are too small."
"ThIs was good for butter and eating lobster."
"These are great butter warmers, well made at a reasonable cost."
"Bought to replace an old set."
"great for our crab dinners."
The set is made from durable and sturdy cast iron, and the Fondue pot itself is also enameled which makes cleaning extremely easy. Best results are achieved by combining two Alpine cheeses such as Swiss, Gruyere, or Fontina, and mixing with a little acidic liquid to break up the natural "Stringiness" such as a dry white wine or lemon Juice, and a thickener like flour or cornstarch. EASY STORAGE - Pieces all store away easily and set is made portable due to its perfect size - 63 fl oz Capacity.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I wasn't expecting this to be so well made."
"very nice, good quality, and stylish fondu set."
"This is virtually the exact pot we were served cheese fondue in while dining in Zermatt, Switzerland."
"Perfect Fonfue Set. Exactly what I was looking for. This set will last for ever!!"
"You have to REALLY make sure the flame is still lit underneath the fondue pot."
"High quality and reasonable price and free shipping!"
"The color was perfect for decorating my Christmas table."
"We loved it!!!"
Best Fondue Burners
With dozens of beautiful, high quality models to choose from, it’ll be easy to find a fondue set that suits your cooking needs - and fashion style. Includes a gel fuel can reservoir, flame adjuster and burner cap.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This Swissmar fondue burner works just great using the IIsa 7" cast iron heat diffuser."
"Great look for for your Fondue Party!"
"Nice quality."
"Great product."
"It's very nice and fits my ceramic pot."
"We are very happy with the quality of this product."
"wish it were solid black."
"This item perfectly meets our needs for the variety of fondue pots we own."
Best Electric Fondue Pots
The Zurich Electric 11-piece Fondue Set includes a stainless steel ringed pot, a stainless steel spatter guard, a ceramic Bain-Marie insert, 6 fondue forks, a detachable magnetic power cord and a stylishly raised electric burner rechaud base with rails. 3-in-1 fondue set with detachable multi-function burner.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is the best fondue pot I have ever owned!"
"Swissmar FE1003 Zurich 3-in-1 Electric Fondue Set Great entertainment set."
"It cleans up well, and the clever design of separating the pot from the heating element allows for a quick and easy change over of mean course if you are doing so and have 2 units (I plan to soon). Personally I think both these things are a small price to pay for the ability to swap out pots mid meal, and for making the parts you clean up separate from the electrical parts. The second thing is the hot plat is not smooth, instead it has many small circular grooves on it's surface, and as a result cleaning it is slightly more difficult than it would otherwise be if it was a smooth design in the event that something does land on it."
"This fondue set was purchased so I could make a nice romantic fondue dinner for my husband and I. I looked at so many different fondue sets, but I am glad I decided on this one."
"Boil the water in minutes, perfect for chocolate fondue, and has the enough power to heat oil a perfect temperature for meat."
"This is the last fondue pot I will probably ever have to buy."
"Great on a dining room table where a momentary lapse of judgement can result in a trip to the ER."
"I really like having the dual options with and without the ceramic crock."
Best Fondue Forks & Utensils
Here comes a lovely set of 12 well made stainless steel fondue forks! Comes in 12 pieces fondue forks in 12 colors, overall length is 9-1/2".
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are nice, clean fondue forks but watch out as they naturally get hot."
"Used this for my wedding as cheese fondue sticks and worked great."
"I only had the 12 forks that came with my electric fondue pot, and needed more fondue forks for an upcoming party."
"Nice quality, decently heavy."
"My fondue set is pretty old and one of the wooden handle forks just broke."
"I used these forks for our chocolate fondue fountain party, my girls used them said they were great, the different color is easy to identify, and the fork with heat-insulating handles that I really liked, and we are camping next weekend and these would be perfect, will buy it again, thanks."
"My only wish would be instead of 2 red shades and 2 orange shades that they make them!"
"For anyone looking for quality fondue forks, I would recommend checking out these."
Best Fondue Pots & Sets
9-piece fondue set from swissmar.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"So I'll follow directions and purchase the gel."
"It easily accommodates six people at the right table."
"This pot is heavy cast iron and uses a flamable gel (not NAPALM) heat source to keep things warm."
"Really love this product and would recommend it to anyone looking to get into making fondue."
"Cast iron is the perfect material for a pot that is used for fondue."
"This was the perfect gift for a cheese lover!"
"Authentic ceramic Swiss fondue product."
"My sister who lives in Switzerland has the same one so, my guess is that I didn't waste my money unless we're both dopes, it's a possibilitiy."
Best Butter Warmers
The butter warmer’s full cap base featuring a thick aluminum core surrounded by stainless steel provides rapid, even heating.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I love this small butter pot, I needed something small to heat water and milk for a cup of coffee and this is perfect, I needed small pots for an induction cooktop, and this pot is wonderful, it works for what I needed it to, a magnet does stick to the bottom, it holds a little over 2 cups, heats up faster than my 1qt sauce pan, really helpful with the pour spout, the handle did not get hot for me as I heated my milk and water, material looks sturdy, heated up milk and it washed out nicely, very excited about this purchase."
"Cute little pot for small one-person meals and tea."
"Even though not a great pot for turkish coffee, it is a great addition to my kitchen."
"It is sturdy stainless steel that warms up any liquid and boils my eggs in a shorter amount of time maybe due to its compact size."
"I was looking for a small pot to scramble eggs on an induction stove."
"This little pan is so cute and so useful."
"I had been looking for a small pot to heat my son's bottles (I started a homemade baby formula when he turned 1 and the coconut oil solidifies below 75 degrees so it has to be heated to liquify again) and heat up his food, and I just refuse to use a microwave except rare occasions."
"The pot is very thick so it heats slow even when the heat is on high making it less likely to easily burn what your melting."
Best Butter Warmers
It's durable, so whether you need it for preparing that holiday feast, melting butter, heating sauces or to melt just a bit of butter for popcorn on family movie night, the HIC Turkish Coffee Warmer and Butter Melting Pot will be there, ready to tackle any job. HIC’s Turkish Coffee Warmer and Butter Melting Pot features a large 24-Ounce capacity; ¾ of a quart. Use for preparing Turkish coffee, warming gravy, melting butter, heating up sauces and more.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"You pretty much had to use fat free milk to get a decent froth and then, at least in my case, had to clean the splatter caused by the steaming process. As I was searching Amazon, I discovered that there were powered and unpowered frother's. I heated about a half a cup of 2% milk in the microwave, pored it into the frother and then pumped away. There is so little effort and time that I simply cannot imagine why anyone would want a powered unit. My routine now is to pore about a 1/3 cup of milk in my coffee cup, heat it in the microwave for about 40 seconds, pore it into the frother, pump twelve times, pore it back into my coffee cup, and then put it under my espresso machine for a shot of espresso. While my Jura is making the espresso, I rinse and clean the frother. I suppose if you are making a couple of 20 oz latte's or simply wanted to spoon in the froth for three or more drinks, you would want to consider one of the bigger units."
"The espresso is made while the milk warms."
"We found that if we put COLD milk into the frother's container and plunged it maybe 10-15 times so that there was the same "wet" froth in the container, all we had to do then was transfer that milk to a microwave safe container that would be able to hold at least double the amount you started with .....yes, it will expand that much and the froth will be super dry, dense and just perfect; just like whipped cream."
"I crave the frothy coffee drinks from that particular Seattle based company, but I am trying to stick to a budget. Also works great for adding frothy milk to your hot teas!"
Best Cookware Accessories
Enjoy easy home cooking of healthy steamed dishes and deliver one pot meal for the entire family, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner ! Reheat food in your pressure cooker and completely eliminate the need for a microwave. Ensure that you add at least 1 cup of water to the main pot or liner and the individual ekovana inserts while cooking solid foods. If the recipe calls for liquid food, like sauce or curry, then you may only need to add water in the main cooking pot. Whether you are washing your inserts by hand or in the dishwasher, it is important to dry it promptly so spotting, streaking, discoloration, or corrosion does not occur. DURABLE - Premium quality insert pans made from food-grade stainless steel. FITS 5, 6 & 8 QUART COOKER - This stainless steel cooker insert is a must have accessory for instant pot models IP-DUO50, IP-DUO60, IP-LUX60, IP-DUO80. Also fits other multi quart(6 quart and above) electric pressure cookers such as Kuhn Rikon, Power XL, Cuisinart, Fagor, Costaway, Faberware, T-fal, Elite, GoWise, Secura, Gourmia.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I always use the bottom pan of the stack to cook stuff. like rice and the top pan for items that cook more easily like veggies, lentils,meat etc. Here are some combinations I tried. In the bottom pan I took 2 cups of washed long grain. brown rice with 4 cups of water (I like my rice soft reduce the water if. you like it not too soft). Added 2 cups of water to the IP¹s inner pot, covered top pan with lid, inserted the ekovana pans using the handle and. set IP in manual mode for 10mins high and allow NPR. I have also used the pans to steam cook potatoes, eggs and other. veggies.While steaming and reheating, I do not add any water to the. ekovana pans."
"They are wonderful and perfect for this function resulting in some of the best rice I have ever made however after the first use I noticed a discoloration in one of the pans."
"VERY nice quality product!"
"Description said would fit 6qt pressure cooker, box says 8 and 10qt pressure cookers."
"I took note of the complaints about some black substance other reviewers had noticed around the pot rims and did find a small amount."
"These pans give me more versatility in cooking with my Instant Pot."
"This is a very well made product."
"I would be happy to revise this review if a replacement was made by the manufacturer in case this was not representative of their usual product since the other pan has not cracked."
Best Kitchen Cookware Sets
Size: 12-Piece Set |. Style Name: Cookware Set. Dishwasher safe, Tight-fitting stainless steel covers seal in food's natural juices and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results. Drip-Free Pouring Rim Tightfitting cover seals in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results, every time you cook.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"However, having said that if you want your pans to always look brand new and unused and don't want to use a "toxic" cleaner I suggest you do what I just did and use plain old household vinegar for the same results. If I can figure out how I will post a photo of before and after a couple minutes of vinegar. I just added a very small amount of vinegar, about 2 T probably, swished it around let it sit for a minute, applied a sponge, rinsed, dried and bam see next photo."
"The Cuisinart multiclad pro 12 piece set has turned me into the man of the kitchen I've always wanted to be. This set makes me feel like I CAN make more than just something to eat, were actually making delicious meals and it created a "drive" to cook better because we know we are capable now! We use this for all of the food we cook daily and as you fellow avid reviewers may have read, Bar Keepers Friend really what you've heard!"
"Pros: +Really good looking (I greatly prefer the brushed exterior over polished). +Set includes a lid that will fit each pan (not all at the same time, though). +Curved lip for easy pouring. +Includes exactly the pieces I'd want. +Overall build quality rivals that of sets costing 2x the price or more. +Will probably last a lifetime. Cons: -Does take a bit of work to get used to and maintain (proper preheating and use of oil as well as a bit more elbow grease to clean over non-stick). -Questionable warranty (representative placed strong emphasis on the word "LIMITED" before "Lifetime", customer pays shipping BOTH WAYS). I almost went for the Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad pieces you can pick up for a reasonable price at Wal-Mart, but decided against it as this set looks better visually and includes all the pieces I wanted; finding all the Tramontina pieces I'd need looked like quite a chore. If you understand the pros and cons of cooking in stainless and decide to go with it over non-stick, this set is the one to look at if you want something to last a lifetime."
Best Woks & Stir-Fry Pans
With its contemporary style, curved lines and legendary cooking performance, the Lodge 14" Cast Iron Wok is an over-sized vessel that is the perfect size for cooking generous amounts of your favorite stir-fry recipes. The cast iron properties of this wok provide superior heat retention and allows for even heating throughout, ensuring your food is properly cooked. After cooking, clean wok with a stiff nylon brush and hot water. Sturdy flat base keeps wok stationary on the stovetop.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Love it and use it often!"
"The two best things about this product are: A: It's cast iron, it will out last you if you take care of it. just spend five minutes after your meal to wash it (no soap needed). dry it (with a dish rag and then on the stove over low to medium heat) oil it (light coat with a paper towel). Ooh, I wanna take ya! Okay, Its only about seven or eight pounds, but you still shouldn't drop it on your toe. Or an Ewok, which is not a Wok at all, but a joke played on all of us by George Lucas."
"The wok does not come with a lid, but for less than $10, you can buy a 13-3/4-inch, Winco WKCS-14 Stainless Steel Wok Cover."
"Not that it mattered, since when I got home I couldn't help but see the big bright yellow Lodge box with a picture of a wok on it... apparently I didn't read the part that said this box shows what is in it...LOL."
"The one I recieved had some blemishes on the inside casting (more than the standard texture).."
"Ended up getting a carbon steel one instead from Walmart for $18."
"Within the first two times we used it, the seasoning went from dark brown to a black....just like the old cast iron."
"as a matter of fact, almost 90% of my cooking is done with this wok now."
Best Double Boilers
Enjoy the Fine Art of Cooking Inspired by the great French kitchens, Cuisinart began making professional cookware almost 30 years ago. Constructed of the finest materials available to perfectly perform all of the classic cooking techniques, Cuisinart cookware continues a long tradition of excellence. Cuisinart's commitment to quality and innovation continues with the MultiClad Pro Stainless cookware, designed to meet the demands of gourmet chefs everywhere. Stainless steel interior is ideal for delicately simmering sauces, perfectly sautéing vegetables, browning meats, or boiling several servings of pasta. Great for classic cooking techniques like sautéing, frying, browning, searing and slowly simmering sauces. Updated cast-stainless-steel handle stays cool to the touch and comes riveted for strength.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"However, having said that if you want your pans to always look brand new and unused and don't want to use a "toxic" cleaner I suggest you do what I just did and use plain old household vinegar for the same results. If I can figure out how I will post a photo of before and after a couple minutes of vinegar. I just added a very small amount of vinegar, about 2 T probably, swished it around let it sit for a minute, applied a sponge, rinsed, dried and bam see next photo."
"The Cuisinart multiclad pro 12 piece set has turned me into the man of the kitchen I've always wanted to be. This set makes me feel like I CAN make more than just something to eat, were actually making delicious meals and it created a "drive" to cook better because we know we are capable now! We use this for all of the food we cook daily and as you fellow avid reviewers may have read, Bar Keepers Friend really what you've heard!"
"Pros: +Really good looking (I greatly prefer the brushed exterior over polished). +Set includes a lid that will fit each pan (not all at the same time, though). +Curved lip for easy pouring. +Includes exactly the pieces I'd want. +Overall build quality rivals that of sets costing 2x the price or more. +Will probably last a lifetime. Cons: -Does take a bit of work to get used to and maintain (proper preheating and use of oil as well as a bit more elbow grease to clean over non-stick). -Questionable warranty (representative placed strong emphasis on the word "LIMITED" before "Lifetime", customer pays shipping BOTH WAYS). I almost went for the Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad pieces you can pick up for a reasonable price at Wal-Mart, but decided against it as this set looks better visually and includes all the pieces I wanted; finding all the Tramontina pieces I'd need looked like quite a chore. If you understand the pros and cons of cooking in stainless and decide to go with it over non-stick, this set is the one to look at if you want something to last a lifetime."
Best Cookware & Bakeware Lids
This 12-inch cast-iron lid comes pre-seasoned (coated with Logics own vegetable oil formula and baked in hot industrial ovens) and ready to use; hence, the Logic in the name. Excellent at keeping in heat, steam, and splatters, the heavy lid will also fit the 5-quart chicken fryer and the 7-quart Dutch oven. Lid is self basting and helps to retain heat, steam and reduce spatters.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Nice lid, Fits the 12" lodge cast iron skillet perfectly."
"I thought I would love this lids but it is just OK for my needs."
"heavy duty."
"We have found Lodge cast iron items to be top notch in quality, and this lid is no exception."
"Bought this to fit a no name number 5 and it was SO close."
"The lid has expanded an already large repetoire of cooking options for my beloved skillet and I accordingly recommend it to anyone who has a 12" cast iron skillet and who wants to do more than just fry and open bake with that."
"Something to keep in mind is that the lid has to be treated the same way as a cast iron pan, for me that involves mostly inverting it over an open flame after use."
"It fits perfectly, it's solid - good addition for the Logic 12" pan."
Best Pressure Cookers
9-inch (23cm) Which Fits Most Electric Pressure Cooker Inserts, 6Qt/6L or 5Qt/5L Size.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I love to cook, and the technology as well as the ability to have an app where I could store everything to do with my Instant Pot in one place really excited me, so rather than purchasing another Duo I decided to go for the Smart Pot for several reasons, one of which was the convenience of using the app to store recipes that I have created along with cooking/timing instructions that I thought could be stored in the app. Except for the included recipes that come with the app, you must access your recipe elsewhere instead of having your downloaded or created recipes available to reference within the app itself. In other words, you can download scripts that go with recipes from the web, but you can't download the recipe itself, nor the photo included with the recipe/instructions. As of today there are 21 recipes in the app which were included with the app. All you can do is put scripts that go with recipes in there, but no recipes to accompany the scripts. ***Note: The very limited number of recipes that are included with the app have the full recipes, photos, plus instructions included, as well as the script that accompanies the recipe. I assumed when purchasing the Smart Pot, that the recipes on the web which were advertised as being downloadable by Instant Pot would appear the same in the app as the recipes included with the app. Disorganization of recipe scripts: there is no way to categorize or alphabetize added scripts-. As if not being able to write and add recipes or download recipes isn't bad enough, additionally there is also no way to organize scripts. The scripts are difficult to locate, as there is no way to organize them to help you locate the scripts that you have downloaded or customized and added.What happens when you download or create a script is that the name of the script will show up in a little box at the bottom of your app. No photo (or recipe) to accompany that, but just the name of the script and script instructions for pot. To find a recipe script you will have to laterally and literally scroll through all the other recipe script names. (high pressure for 3, release pressure after 10 minutes) Yet still on the app, the script states "Hold to high pressure for 4 minutes", "Pause Hot for 10," "Pause done 01". Also, when the app is running this script the app says the pot is at low pressure when the pot is actually at high pressure. (evident by viewing pressure bars on pot) This bug presents itself when using other recipes in the app as well. *When I use scripts, the scripts finish and the pot doesn't go into "keep warm" mode. Note: What I am doing is using an app called Paprika to store my recipes along with the scripts for the Instant Pot. I simply go from there and create a script in my Instant Pot app to use temporarily. It saves more time and less frustration than trying to find a script within the disorganized Instant Pot app, and since I can't upload or enter a recipe in the app, I have to store recipes in an organized place. Update April 21: For those of you interested in the Instant Pot Smart, I have recently seen via the Instant Pot website (comments under the Smart Pot page and spoken by one of the Instant Pot people) that the new version will be released in May 2015. Copied from Instant Pot site comments: "we expect the Android app to be available in May, roughly coinciding with availability of the updated Instant Pot SMART!" For example I have a script called "Bean Soak" but when I search for it the app can't find it. I was recently short on time so I bumped the Smart Pot script up to 130 for 4 hours and that worked perfectly as well."
"I used to use a food processor which was a mess to clean, now I throw the whole head of cauliflower in my steam basket with 1 cup of water in the instant pot and it's done in 1 minute on manual. Cheesecake, beans, ribs, bbq sauce, chicken pot pie, whole spaghetti squash, hard boiled eggs, I've loved every single thing I've tried so far."
"Here was their response: "Thank you for the pictures, we are sorry that your base got melted did you left the base on after you took the inner pot out or left on top of a heating element, our pot has 10 safety features to prevent any over heating, by the pictures that you send the melting is from the outside in is perfectly melted evenly and clear that was sent on a heating element, you can definitely purchase a new base for $60.00 Please advice." I very clearly explained to them it was having issues cooking things properly and kept burning stuff, and then this happened which smelled like an electrical problem, as there was smoke and a capacitor that popped and noxious fumes.... and the response: "That is correct, the overheating error will appear on the screen and the pot will turn it self off, this damaged was not cause by the heat inside the base, as per your picture the whole heating element is untouched. They're trying to say the overheating error on the screen has to do with electrical fires as well as your food getting too hot.... and that because the heating elements were fine inside the pot that it's obvious the unit didn't malfunction electrically, despite the electrics obviously not being inside the pot, but under, where it burned and melted. After incoherent and very defensive/obstinate responses from customer support, including an email that said "please see the pictures attached from honest customers" with three straight emails sending me pictures I didn't request, I asked the customer support agent to stop and to forward our correspondence to a supervisor. Funny thing is the pictures attached looked nothing like the damage to my unit, but whatever, after requesting to speak with a supervisor the customer service agent said she'd send me a new base. From denying your product could ever be faulty, to then determining with a few pictures that not only was it the customer's fault but that it would be a good idea to send three straight emails to the customer with pictures of OTHER people's damage claiming it's from 'honest' customers, and of course trying to SELL the customer a new product every step of the way."
Best Steamers, Stock & Pasta Pots
Enjoy easy home cooking of healthy steamed dishes and deliver one pot meal for the entire family, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner ! Reheat food in your pressure cooker and completely eliminate the need for a microwave. Ensure that you add at least 1 cup of water to the main pot or liner and the individual ekovana inserts while cooking solid foods. If the recipe calls for liquid food, like sauce or curry, then you may only need to add water in the main cooking pot. Whether you are washing your inserts by hand or in the dishwasher, it is important to dry it promptly so spotting, streaking, discoloration, or corrosion does not occur. DURABLE - Premium quality insert pans made from food-grade stainless steel. FITS 5, 6 & 8 QUART COOKER - This stainless steel cooker insert is a must have accessory for instant pot models IP-DUO50, IP-DUO60, IP-LUX60, IP-DUO80. Also fits other multi quart(6 quart and above) electric pressure cookers such as Kuhn Rikon, Power XL, Cuisinart, Fagor, Costaway, Faberware, T-fal, Elite, GoWise, Secura, Gourmia.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I always use the bottom pan of the stack to cook stuff. like rice and the top pan for items that cook more easily like veggies, lentils,meat etc. Here are some combinations I tried. In the bottom pan I took 2 cups of washed long grain. brown rice with 4 cups of water (I like my rice soft reduce the water if. you like it not too soft). Added 2 cups of water to the IP¹s inner pot, covered top pan with lid, inserted the ekovana pans using the handle and. set IP in manual mode for 10mins high and allow NPR. I have also used the pans to steam cook potatoes, eggs and other. veggies.While steaming and reheating, I do not add any water to the. ekovana pans."
"They are wonderful and perfect for this function resulting in some of the best rice I have ever made however after the first use I noticed a discoloration in one of the pans."
"VERY nice quality product!"
"It's nice and compact."
"Love the pans....I have a new instant pot and used them to make cheese cake and also a few other things...they fit perfect."
"Purchased for my wife."
"This is a nice product."
"I would be happy to revise this review if a replacement was made by the manufacturer in case this was not representative of their usual product since the other pan has not cracked."
Best Skillets
Fry up a mess of catfish, roast a chicken, or bake an apple crisp in this generous 12-inch pan that features two handles for heavy lifting and two subtle side lips for pouring. Whether used in a kitchen or camp, theses virtually indestructible cookware should last for generations. Note the black patina given to the cookware by the factory seasoning process is, in fact, vegetable oil that has been baked into a piece of cookware that has emerged from an individual sand mold. As a result of this process, you may see a blister or bubble of oil at the rim, southern-most point or at the end of the handle of the cookware piece. Easy care: hand wash, dry, rub with cooking oil.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've added a full sized dinner fork and another common kitchen amenity to give this a bit of scale: if you need a big pan, this is definitely perfect for paella or another large skillet type meal."
"I didn't feel like spending $300 for an antique skillet on ebay, however, so I bought one of these and polished the entire interior surface with a power drill and an avanti quick strip disk, and finished it off with an orbital sander. Still, I find it pretty irritating that there are no major manufacturers of smooth-bottom cast iron skillets in this day and age."
"This is the first cast iron pan I've ever used and was unfamiliar with how to properly care for cast iron. The first time using it, the food stuck like glue so I left it to soak overnight."
"The skillet performed very well on the first use and it was very easy to clean."
"When it was past time to replace our non-stick fry pans, I started doing some research and even the "Eco" ones aren't meant to be used at high temperatures (that are easily reached on consumer ovens) so I set out looking for alternatives."
"As others have said, just rinsing in warm water with soap and no harsh scrubber will do the trick. I have been using for about a month (I really DO use it daily, sometimes multiple times) and have yet to deal with a rust spot."
"The entire skillet including the handle gets extremely hot and it is safer and more convenient to use the silicone handle protectors then a oven mitt or dish towel."
"We have purchased several non stick pans over the years for daily use and they never last more than couple years."
Best Cookware & Baking Pans
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Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I scrubbed it with hot water and coarse kosher salt, rinsed, then set on a burner and turned the burner on low, then gradually increased the heat until fully dry. While the pan is hot, I take a little bit of Crisco Shortening (about a tablespoon) and drop it in the pan, using a pasty brush I spread the melted shortening over the full interior surface, then I take a paper towel and wipe out any excess (but not too dry you want it to have a slight sheen to it), then I rub the outside of the pan, including the handle, sides and bottom. If you do have a sticking when the pan has cooled add hot water only, allow to soak for about 15 minutes or so and clean as usual."
"But really, the proof in the quality of this cast iron was obvious when i made sweet potato corn bread and baked it in the oven in this skillet. I'm enclosing pictures, so you can see the nice way it cooked the corn bread on both the top and bottom of the bread."
"I love this skillet!"
"Perfect for egg muffin sandwiches, it's the right size and height after cooking compared to the "Mc" brand."
"To season the pan (yes, it is pre-seasoned, but...if you want the BEST non-stick pan...) just coat the pan with a light coating of cooking oil and put it in the oven (upside down) at 450 for 20 minutes. Then, turn the oven off and let the pan cool off. The best part is when a recipe requires cooking in a pan and then transferring the contents into bakeware, so it can be placed in the oven."
Best Sauciers
All-Clad’s Stainless 3-ply cookware features a thick-gauge aluminum core that attracts heat fast, while the addition of stainless steel ensures even heat distribution for consistent results across the entire cooking surface, all the way to the rim. Highly polished cooking surface with starburst finish offers stick resistance and easy maintenance, plus won’t react with food.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This pot, which arrived yesterday (the day before Thanksgiving), handled its maiden task--caramel (the base for an icing that topped a chocolate pound cake that I am taking to the home of the hosts of our Thanksgiving feast)--beautifully on the day that it arrived."
"We have many pieces of All-clad, including a 2 quart saucier pan."
"Very happy with this pot."
"Great Pan, the best I've ever used."
"Using this on a Miele Induction Cooktop and it works great."
"This is a beautiful and handy pan."
Best Toaster Oven Cookware
The Chicago Metallic Professional 4-Piece Non-Stick Toaster Oven Set features all the core essentials to create mouthwatering baked goods in less space. That’s why we’ve been crafting innovative equipment, for professionals and serious home bakers, for over 100 years. It’s the preferred choice of bakers who understand quality and design, but also want professional-grade durability. The essential set to create any type of baked goods in a toaster oven; perfect for single servings and fits in most toasters.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I take decently good care of them (okay, maybe they've spent a couple days dirty in the sink), so I'm not sure how much abuse they'd be able to withstand."
"I dont normally write reviews on amazon but I felt compelled to write this one after how Chicago Metallic honored their 25 year warranty."
"I just received this set, so I don't know how they'll do over time, but the pans seem like they're pretty high quality."
"I'm going to have to order another set for my home toaster oven."
"I think they are made more for a traditional toaster oven because they are almost too small for the counter top I have."
"Perfect size wipes clean easily."
"I did first time in my love muffins and it came just perfect!!"
"Great set of toaster oven cookware."
Best Teakettles
✅. iCool-Handle Technology. ensures that the kettle's handle. COOLS DOWN. in. SECONDS. once the stove top is switched off. You don't need to touch any hot metal part thanks to the ergonomic push button pouring mechanism. ✅ ENHANCED HEATING PERFORMANCE WITH 5-PLY ENCAPSULATED BASE - With an IRON layer between 2 ALUMINUM layers wrapped inside of surgical stainless steel, this kettle is built for quick heating and compatability with all stovetops including ** INDUCTION **.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was using tea kettles on my wood burning stove to have hot water ready all the time but they always rusted out quickly."
"This is a great tea kettle,& I love it..It is just as described, the handle does stay cool..Just put water in at the level marked in the kettle, & you have a nice whistle sound."
"this is one of the most beautiful tea kettles I've had in a very long time."
"I have owned many Kettles in my life, this one is the best of all."
"Good Size kettle."
"I have used it about three times now."
"Solid & sturdy weight to it, heats quick, looks great on stove, large capacity, cool handle to touch; a perfect whistling kettle."
"This teakettle is absolutely the best!!!"
Best Pot Racks
Includes four ceiling hooks, four 22 inch lengths of chain, four S hooks, twelve pot hooks. Includes four ceiling hooks, four 22 inch lengths of chain, four S hooks, twelve pot hooks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Plenty of space recovered from having this pot rack and I kept the old one and moved it farther down the beam in order to hang garlic/onions and whatever else comes to mind."
"Could supply more hooks, but you can easily get these from a local hardware store."
"So we looked for another pot rack and came across this one."
"I hae a complete set of Rachael Ray cookware hanging on it plus a few other pots and pans and it is doing just fine."
"I bought the copper version of this rack at an Amazon warehouse deal discount rate."
"Came with more than enough hooks (and space for more to be added if needed) and I do not care about the mixed colors (black item and hooks with silver chains and grid shelf)."
"The factory rack comes with 12 hanging hooks which will hold a complete pot/pan set minus the Utensil's (as mine sit in a metal bin for them on the counter this isn't an issue for me). The chain that comes with the rack is I believe a plastic composite NOT METAL, you may want to go to your local hard ware store and get metal as I know I will soon. The center metal rack just sits on top of 4 metal tabs so I don't recommend putting anything too heavy on it, however one pot and some lids should be more than fine."
"It really is the BEST priced rack on Amazon, the others are unbelievably costly and this one serves exactly the same purpose so I don't understand why would you want to pay more. It cleared up my counters, my cabinets and my oven where I had to store some of my larger pots I had no room for."
Best Dutch Ovens
Lodge Color Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron cookware is cast from molten iron in individual sand molds. The color porcelain enamel on cast iron can be used on gas, electric, ceramic and induction cooktops, as well as in the oven. The cast iron vessel has superior heat distribution and retention, evenly heating bottom sidewalls and even the lid. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I recently ordered three enameled dutch ovens from Amazon, and two of them were damaged as a result of very poor packaging. It is not clear from the listing above, but if you look closely, below the ordering information, there is a small note stating that this item will ship in its original box. With the extra box, my Lodge arrived very carefully packaged, and the pot was in perfect, pristine condition. The Lodge dutch oven has lovely exterior enamel and the cast iron is a bit heavier than other models."
"Although the item doesn't state it, Lodge replaced all their silly plastic lid knobs with steel ones... meaning they can be in a 500F oven!"
"I haven't cooked in mine yet, but I did in the one my son has and he's had his for a few years, and it's still in perfect condition. Update: After using this gorgeous pot weekly for the past 5 months it still looks brand new as if I just pulled it out of the box with the exception of 1 small pin size spot on the inside enamel missing."
"Product received with a chip in the lid."
"But today when I brown chicken breast, I heard of a pop and the oven looks like as following pic.I promise I followed all the thing listing on the instruction, wash it by hand, never heat it when it's empty."
"I purchased a Lodge EC6D43 Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Island Spice Red on January 31, 2017. After reading amazon feedback, there appears to be a number of people with similar problems. I am waiting to hear back from Lodge, but probably should have gone with a higher end product."
"Enamel inside bottom chipped on the second use."
"Outside package was not damaged but as soon as I opened the box there was green enamel all on the inside!"
Best Saucepans
Because of its shape, this All-Clad Stainless 4203 3-Quart sauce pan pan is ideal for making sauces, heating liquids, cooking food in liquids and reheating. Highly polished cooking surface with starburst finish offers stick resistance and easy maintenance, plus won’t react with food.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"No one likes having his or her food come out burnt on the outside and undercooked on the inside, or one side being more cooked than the other due to burner `hot spotting'. Good quality cookware with a more even heating transfer is one of the easiest ways to avoid this. $1,000 on a set of standard All-Clads, a few niche pots for your favorite food types with a steamer, and a nice cutlery set (Shun or Mosimoto, for example) is something that will last decades where as spending $10 a day on lunch doesn't last long at all, but it sure adds up fast. The durability of these over the models costing ¼ to ½ the price is also pretty substantial. And if you move to a place with a different stove, you can take comfort in knowing that All-Clad cookware excels with gas, electric, induction, side-heat, and open pit cooking. Exotic cookware such as enameled iron, carbon steel, carbon fiber, ceramic, and organic materials all have some positives, but weaknesses at the points of either costs, durability, heat conductivity, upkeep, or a combination of the above...and these issues are enough to exclude these from fitting the needs of most people. Stainless on the outside, aluminum on the inside (and with All-Clad's higher end models, add copper and multiple cores). Also, many people note that the rivets on the handle of All-Clad makes cleaning in the area somewhat difficult...and I agree. The rivets are massive and as soon as you pick up a pot and run your finger over them, you will see they are heavy duty. The little extra cleaning effort is worth this level of durability as those rivets will give decades of great usage. A 30 second clean with Bar Keeper's Friend will make them looking consistently good with minimal effort. If they show a few scratches, who cares?...it's a device used to make food, not an art museum display. I don't like these, and if you spend a lot on cookware, I would advise NOT buying anything that is labeled as non-stick and a coating is what is used to give non-stick properties. If you are thinking about clad, get the stainless surfaces as it will be easier to maintain, last longer, and can withstand incredible abuse. Also, cooking practice makes it easier to reduce sticking with stainless cookware...for example, something like olive oil and slightly lower heat does wonders."
"I was watching America’s Test Kitchen and they convinced me to give it a try."
"This stuff is the best!"
"Only used a short time, expect it to last a very long time."
"What's not to love."
"These things are indestructible, and after they are seasoned, they're SUPER easy to clean."
"This is a gorgeous sauce pan."
"So I purchased another one eight months ago in August 2016."
Best Sauté Pans
Style Name: Saute Pan |. Size: 5.5-Quart. Stay-cool, stainless-steel riveted handle with helper handle to ease lifting.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I decided to go with stainless steel because no matter how much it sticks, you can always get it out with Bar Keepers Friend, soaking or as a last resort; steel wool. Read all the reviews before getting it and noticed a lot say it does not heat up well enough, it sticks, it doesn't clean well, the lid is too heavy and the wok is too light, and to only use it on medium low heat to avoid burned or stuck food. I tried it on medium low heat and it had so little heat that I could touch the sides of the pan and it wast even warm to the touch. I finally decided to use it on high heat, which is how stir-fry is supposed to be cooked at and everything worked great. Whatever leftover food stains on the wok can be worked out with some soaking and Bar Keepers Friend. As for the wok being too light, that's generally how it should be as the method used during stir-fry is to lift the wok up with one hand and dish/scrape the food onto a place with the other. If there's still food stains, use Bar Keepers Friend. I'm happy with this purchase."
"It makes sense that some people may have simply overlooked this, and started boiling water, cook steak etc, on high heat and then been confused as to why things were burning."
"However... the rivets that they used to attach the handles onto the cookware are made of cheap crap. The first time I made a soup in the stock pot I had to store the pot in the fridge for a couple of days. I don't understand why you would make a good pan, but attach the handles with cheap product that break down from simple food and washing over time."
"How a manufacturer van make a pot and handles out of stainless steel and use a rivet with a lesser grade of SS is I am sure not a design flaw but a part substitution."
"After it was done, I turned the heat OFF, took some on my plate and put the lid on to keep the rest of the food warm."
"While the pan is nice, I received a defective glass lid that shattered the first time I used it, while cooking with it."
"I commented on another review that wrote that the glass top shattered, but I feel the need to write another so that this can product can have a lower star review and to encourage people NOT to buy this product. This is a big safety issue that has seriously made me consider not buying any Cuisinart products as this should have been tested."
Best Specialty Cookware
The hard anodized exterior is dense, nonporous, and highly wear-resistant for extra durability and professional performance. Oven safe to 500 F. Clear, break-resistant glass with tight fit to seal in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is my second purchase for Cuisinart crepe pan. There are many pics available for this pan on internet. You can not go wrong with this pan."
"I like the size and weight of this skillet. One issue I'm having is that it seems to be slow to heat."
"The lid design is a minor drawback--it performs well for sealing and steaming food but is a bit cumbersome to set it down on the counter when it's hot."
"This is a great non-stick stock pot, but it is smaller than the measurements indicate."
"We love this pan...bought two...BUT after about 2 months the nonstick value is going fast and dosas stick all the time...so we cannot use it."
"She once made a comment that if only she had a thin crepe pan with even heat distribution, she would make crepes more often."
"this is the best pan I ever cooked with, and I have bought many pans."
"The glass in the lid broke and the handle on the lid buckled in into the pan. Don't buy this pan, if you buy it don't use the lid. I have solid evidence to what happened to the pan just 20 days after I bought the pan."
Best Griddles
Fits over two stovetop burners, not recommended for some glass top stoves. 20 inch by 10.44 inch Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle for two burners.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It is large enough to sear several steaks at a time, giving them a beautiful flavorful crust. Eggs, pancakes, french toast, grilled cheese, bacon, stir fry, salmon, literally everything I have thrown at it has been cooked faster and with more flavor than a normal pan. I can heat the griddle as hot as I like, unlike teflon cookware which can damage the nonstick properties. Lodge claims that the griddle is already pre-seasoned, but the first time I tried cooking some sunny side up eggs I ended up with a burnt crusty omelet that stuck to the pan. Thus, I began my Google search for the best method to season a cast iron pan. This basically means that the fat content in the flax oil breaks down readily at high heat and forms a tough film that gives cast-iron its non-stick properties. Again you want to make sure you do not go over 400 degrees because then the oil begins to smoke too quickly and the process of forming the hard coat is rushed. You may also want to open your windows and turn on the fan, the oil is essentially burning into smoke which may irritate your eyes and lungs. After an hour, turn off your stove and let the pan come to room temperature or cool enough to handle. Contrary to popular belief, a well-seasoned cast iron pan will NOT lose its coat with soap."
"We just got a new stove and compared to the old el'cheapo model, the difference in output is astonishing. I laughed when I saw a IR image of heat distribution and the belly aching about it. Enough to hash-mark the pork loin I cooked last night. You could light one back burner on medium and I guarantee you that in a half hour, if you try to pick it up form the end furthest away form the heat source that you'll be severely burned. Use something that wont scratch and scrape it clean under warm running water while the griddle is still warm...Then place it back on the stove and reheat to remove all water."
"Anyways, I had a hard time deciding and checked out Lodge's website as they have detailed measurements in PDF form available. I couldn't find any decent comparison pictures so I decided to add my own so others can make a decision to suit thei needs. I use the Lodge silicone egg rings though, and they work well and you can fit a bunch on this product for easy cooking. Easy way to cook lots of bacon or making hot sandwiches or just about anything."
Best Chef's Pans
Included in the 12pc set: (1) Gotham Steel 8.5" non- stick ceramic and titanium fry pan, (1) Gotham Steel 10.25" non-stick ceramic and titanium fry pan, (1) lid for Gotham Steel 10.25" pan, (1) Gotham Steel non- stick ceramic and titanium 1Qt sauce pan, (1) lid for 1Qt. Sauce pan, (1) Gotham Steel non- stick ceramic and (1) titanium 1.5Qt stock pot, lid for 1.5Qt stock pot, (1) Gotham Steel non- stick ceramic and (1) titanium 2.5Qt stock pot, (1) lid for 2.5Qt stock pot, Gotham Steel non- stick ceramic and titanium 5Qt stock pot, (1) lid for 5Qt. Gotham Steel weighs less than frying pans of comparable sizes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Love cooking in it and love clean up."
"Nice, but a little thin-walled."
"Pancakes brown nicely in spite of the non-stick finish."
"this is a gift for a wedding."
"I love these."
"OMG....gave the Gotham Steel 12 piece set as a Christmas gift to my mom. And what surprised us even more was we couldn't wash the eggs out no matter what was used, the stuck food was going no where. We heard and read the great reviews about this set and my mom was so excited when she got it."
Best Canning Products
The USDA recommends pressure canning as the only safe method for low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats, and poultry. An accompanying rack fits down into the pot to keep jars up off the bottom, so that liquid can circulate underneath. An accompanying booklet contains more than 50 recipes, ranging from basic soup stocks to stews and pot roasts--even sweets like English Plum Pudding or Brown Bread! Tenderize lean cuts of beef or pork, or cook chicken, fish, or vegetables faster than you can in a microwave, and without losing moisture. Nonabrasive cleansers are best for cleaning this aluminum pressure cooker, though occasional use of a fine metal polish will help the exterior keep its shine. A detailed instruction and recipe booklet is included; special safety issues that pertain to pressure cookers are clearly explained. Deluxe pressure dial gauge registers the complete range of processing pressures; This precise measurement is especially important at higher altitudes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"(from applesauce to grape juice to green beans to venison). My sister got the All American Canner and we canned side by side a lot so we could compare the two. She can make applesauce in hers w/o burning the bottom (I burned mine), but I can use the Presto one on my glass top oven which she can't do with her All American because of how heavy it is. The All American is a weighted gauge canner, while this Presto one is a dial gauge canner."
"When we move to a lower elevation I will invest in a 5-10-15lb weight because I prefer the jiggler to the pressure gauge. They both work perfectly and I have since purchased the 6 quart pressure cooker and absolutely love it for cooking. I used the 16 quart canner to reheat a rotisserie chicken and it turned out amazing and did it faster and better than the microwave and more moist than the oven. To sum up the capacity: The 23 Qt will hot water bath 7 quarts or 10 pints (stacking is not recommended for water bathing) and. pressure can 7 quarts or 20 pints(double staked). the 16 Qt will hot water bath 10 pints (water bathing quarts is not recommended) and. pressure can 7 quarts or 10 pints. The 6 Qt is not recommended for canning, but makes dinners or sides very quick and easy."
"This pressure canner works very well and I now feel confident in pressure canning even more foods for my family!"
"Gasket seems well made, good solid bottom and top. Gaskets for pressure gauge, over pressure relief valve and main lid gaskets look like main areas of maintenance."
"Good product, Instructions are simple to follow, no tools needed, fast shipping, only issue the handles are short so allow it to cool to avoid steam burn or add some long pot holder gloves to your cart."
Best Braiser Pans
A larger composite knob that withstands temperatures up to 500-degree F. Colorful, long-lasting exterior enamel that resists chipping and cracking.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I love Le Creuset; it's beautiful,cooks wonderfully and cleans effortlessly."
"I have been wanting one of these for quite some time."
"Can be a pain to clean at times, but so worth it for it’s versatiliy."
"Bought this as a gift for my husband and he used it immediately, it's big and cooks very well."
"I had to order a shallow pan and this is the perfect one!"
"Easily large enough for a 3 lb pot roast with veggies surrounding."
"Did braised beef & mushrooms -- came out FANTASTIC!!!"
"I love Le Creuset."
Best Disposable Cookware
Dobi's Serving Pans (Half Size) Cooking is fun and simple with Dobi’s disposable half-size deep pans. - Clean pans before use. PERFECTLY FITS CHAFING DISHES - Pans are ideally sized to be comfortably placed in steam table pans, chafers & buffet serving kits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I did take one star off because they are on the thinner side, so you have to be extra careful about how you hold the pans when they are full, but I’ve had no issues with tearing."
"These are good for brownies or other light desserts, but not great for things like lasagna etc."
"I use these pans for my contribution to potluck dinners with friends: my "famous" apple crisp mainly."
"Item is as described, fast delivery, transaction/shopping experience 5-stars*****."
"What I expected and received them quickly."
"Very well packaged and arrived in perfect condition!"
"The pans are deep and not too lightweight that they tear."
"These pans are perfect for baking."
Best Grill Pans
Unlike steel wool, we made our Chainmail Scrubber with 316L stainless steel. DURABILITY - This cast iron skillet cleaner is handcrafted by Premium 316L Stainless steel, It is ideal for cleaning all your cast iron cookware, such as cast iron pans , pre seasoned cast iron , skillets, dutch ovens , camp chef griddles , waffle irons and so on . EASE OF USE - This Household scouring pads / kitchen cleaner / household cleaning bruses or household cleaning tool helps to effortlessly clean all your cast iron products without stripping away accumulated flavor and seasoning or scratching your pans. ALL PURPOSE USE -Treasured by chefs as cookware accessories a cast iron cleaner & scraper for pans, skillet, griddle, dutch oven, pot,waffle maker, wok, stainless steel cookware, glassware, Pyrex, casseroles,baking pan, tea pot, cookie sheet, cauldron, tortilla press, hibachi, cornbread, pie pan,Terracotta, Clay pot and more!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was raised on a dairy farm, and chainmail was used in the creamery for washing milk bottles back when the job was done by hand--drop it in, swish it around with the bottle half full of hot soapy water, and it worked better than any bottle brush. My iron skillets and kettles are so well-seasoned I don't expect to ever have to use it to clean any of them, but I can recommend it for all of the above cleaning jobs and have no reason to doubt that it works well at restoring cast iron."
"I've always used stainless steel scrubbers on my cast iron, but they would get really dirty and they're really hard to clean, so I'd throw them out and get a new one each time I cleaned my cast iron."
"Discovering thus chain mail scrubber has made all the difference in the world to me in cleaning my cast iron pans."
""it works great on my Lodge grill pan, This is my second one, as my wife let my first one fall into the garbage disposal and...well...You know I love this product when I'm willing to purchase it again."
"I use this to clean badly baked and burned-on food from cast iron skillets and a dutch oven, and it does a very good job."
"I would recommend this Scraper to anyone that uses cast iron pan and wants to maintain cleanliness without stripping the surface."
"Useful little device, and easy to use; I needed nothing but the scrubber itself to clean a cast iron pan."
"I ordered the scrubber for a cast iron skillet for my son."