Best Cookware For Wolf Gas Range

1. Material: Stainless steel or aluminum are the main choices. Stainless steel is a popular option because it’s durable, easy to clean and won’t react with acidic or salty foods. It’s also a good choice if you cook at high heat, since it holds heat well.

“Stainless steel is a great all-around material,” says Cynthia Harrell, an adjunct professor of marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business. “But if you’re going to cook on high heat, you might want something that absorbs and holds heat, like an aluminum pan.”

As for aluminum, experts say it’s fine to cook with it at moderate heat. But if you plan to cook at high heat, you might want to stick with stainless steel instead.

2. Size: Cookware comes in a wide range of sizes, from single-serve pots to massive Dutch ovens. Be sure to choose a set that’s right for your family’s needs.

Along those lines, pay attention to the maximum liquid capacity indicated on the cookware. “That will help you figure out how much you can cook in a pot or pan, which is important when you’re trying to determine what size pot you need,” says Harrell.

3. Multitasking: Along with picking cookware that fits your needs, also get something that can do a little more.

“Make sure to look for cookware that is multifunctional,” says Rachel Kastel, founder of KitchenRachel.com, which offers cooking tips and products. “For example, if you plan to make a sauce, you don’t want to have to boil the pasta in a separate pot and then transfer the pasta to the sauce in a third pot to simmer.

“Instead, you want all those steps to be able to happen in the same pot or pan.”

4. Additional Features: Look for other features, like lids that have a wide circumference, so you can move the pot from the stove to the table, says Harrell.

Also, pay attention to how easy the cookware is to handle and whether the edges are smooth or sharp, says Kastel.

If you’re going to cook with induction, you want pans that work with the induction cooktop you plan to use.

5. Warranties: Warranties give you peace of mind, in case a pan breaks or gets damaged over time. Plus, warranty periods can tell you something about the quality of the pans.

“If a company isn’t offering a long warranty, that’s not a good sign,” says Kastel. “Plus, if they are offering a 20- or 30-year warranty, that’s a good indication they are confident in the quality of their product.”