Stainless steel pans are a great addition to any kitchen, whether you’re a seasoned chef or just learning how to cook. The best stainless steel pans have cladding or a core for faster heating, and are the right size and shape for cooking your favorite dishes.
While stainless steel pans are durable, non-reactive, and perfect for searing, the metal itself is not a good conductor of heat. That’s why all stainless steel pans and pots are supplemented with either copper or aluminum to make them more conductive. Aluminum is more budget-friendly and common for pans, but copper heats even faster and may be worth the added investment depending on your needs.
Some pans have a core design, which means they have a disc of aluminum or copper on the bottom, while others have cladding, which means they have layers of stainless steel with an aluminum or copper center. The number of layers in cladding is called ply, and while most pans are triple-ply (also known as tri-ply), there are 5-ply and 7-ply pans too.
The metal your pan is made from is important, but so is its shape and size. If you want a good all-around pan, look for one that is 10 or 12 inches in diameter. You may also want one with a lid, so you can steam and heat food quicker, or a smaller, 8-inch pan that’s perfect for making eggs. There are also full stainless steel cookware sets, as well as baking sheets, saucepans, and more.
If you’re ready to expand your cookware collection, check out this list of the best stainless steel pans on Amazon.
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