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Consider how your new cookware will pair with your cooktop. For example, flat-bottomed pans are essential for a smoothtop range, and if you have an induction cooktop, cookware with magnetic properties is a must.
. . .The cookware sets (other than nonstick) that CR tested were rated on cooking evenness, saute performance, speed of heating, and handle temperature and sturdiness.
. . .Dutch ovens are versatile, moving from stovetop to oven to your table. A Dutch oven can brown, braise, boil, and bake bread. It has high sides, and when made of enameled cast iron, it holds heat well, making it a good choice for deep frying.
. . .Durable nonstick coatings effortlessly release even delicate foods, including eggs and pancakes. Because little or no oil is needed, nonstick pans are a good choice for low-fat or nonfat dishes.
. . .Long-lasting, classic, uncoated stainless steel is a good choice for browning and braising, while real copper cookware provides quick and even cooking, and cools down quickly.
. . .Cast iron is extremely durable and can be preheated to temperatures that will brown meat. It will also withstand oven temperatures well above what is considered safe for nonstick pans.
. . .Real copper cookware provides quick and even cooking, and cools down quickly, providing maximum control.
. . .These pans are favorites in professional kitchens because they’re extremely durable and efficient, and designed for high-performance cooking.
. . .CR tested the heavily hyped skillet in our cookware lab and a dedicated home cook tried it out in her kitchen for a month
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