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What is everyone's preferred cookware around here? I have usually preferred cast iron cookware for most things that don't involve acids but have recently started using carbon steel and prefer it for the lighter weight, longer handles and similar cooking properties. Enameled dutch oven for braising of course. I tried to stop using non-stick pans (Teflon and the like) but for certain egg and crepe recipes it just seems absolutely necessary. I would like to get a nice collection of multi-ply stainless steel / aluminum pans when I get the budget for it.

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[–] Imgonnatrythis@lemmy.fmhy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

My recs:

At least one cast iron skillet and or wok (try wokshop.Com) don't spend a ton of money on these. You just don't need to.

A nice thick bottomed stainless pan (I prefer mirror bottom) this is where you need to spend a bit of money - makes a difference, get the best you can afford.

Two to three cheap nonstick pans - more money doesn't get you a whole lot here, these lose their nonstick properties after a few years of heavy use. I work these hard and replace every 2-3 years.

Dutch oven. Get one. Recommend lodge - similar quality to the French brand and like 1/5th the cost.

[–] Vitaly_Chernobyl@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

My enamel dutch oven is the MVP in my kitchen.

[–] FinalBoy1975@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I use everything. I am loyal to nothing. I have cast iron, steel, non-stick, ceramic, and Pyrex.

[–] degrix@lemmy.hqueue.dev 1 points 1 year ago

My 12” Matfer Bourgeat carbon steel pan is by far my most used cookware. My cast iron pan has been relegated to steaks and Dutch Baby style pancakes. I use a nice stainless steel sauté pan for anything else I shouldn’t cook in the cast iron or carbon steel

[–] Korkki@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Eh, my stainless steel wok I guess.

[–] McSquanch@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I use a pressure cooker at least 5 times a week. For what I cook (dried beans, brown rice, veggies, cheap cuts of meat) it really does save time!