The fastest way to clean stainless steel cookware is hot soapy water, a soft sponge, and a hand-dry right after — every single time, no exceptions. That handles 90% of what you'll ever deal with. The other 10%? Mineral spots, burnt-on disasters, rainbow discoloration — that's what the rest of this guide is for. Here's […]

The three things that actually matter when buying stainless steel cookware are the core material, the stainless grade, and how many layers the pan is built from — get those three right and you'll end up with cookware that performs well and lasts decades, regardless of which brand's name is stamped on the handle. That's […]

The best copper core stainless steel cookware sets right now are the All-Clad Copper Core, the Hestan CopperBond, and the Mauviel M'Heritage M'250C — and each one wins for a different kind of cook. Want value and versatility? All-Clad. Want sleek modern design with induction baked in? Hestan. Want the absolute most responsive cooking surface […]

The main differences between the 18/10 and 18/0 stainless steel cookware grades come down to one thing: nickel. 18/10 has it (10%, to be exact). 18/0 doesn't. That single difference changes how shiny your pots look, whether they'll work on your induction stove, and how much you'll pay at checkout. Let's get into it. Quick […]

The main differences between the 18/10 and 18/8 stainless steel cookware grades come down to a measly 2% nickel. That's it. Both are non-magnetic. Both are part of the 304 stainless steel family. Both will cook your dinner just fine. So why does one cost $40 more sitting right next to the other on the […]