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Whether you're just learning to cook the basics at home or a seasoned culinary expert, there is one elemental kitchen staple every chef needs: a cast-iron pot. Durable, versatile, and considered the workhorse of all kitchen tools, a cast-iron pot does the heavy lifting when it comes to slow-cooked dishes like braised meat and root veggies, soups, and stews. From versatile power skillets to all-in-one pot sets, here are our picks for the best cast-iron cookware.
Le Creuset Signature 10-Piece Set
$1,860 BUY NOW
Whether you're setting up a new kitchen or adding versatility to your existing collection, this all-in-one 10-piece set from iconic French brand Le Creuset is the crème de la crème of cast-iron cookware. Complete with a French oven with lid, 9-inch skillet, and 3 1/2-quart braiser, this set makes an unforgettable wedding or housewarming gift.
Staub 6-Piece Cookware Set
$1,278 BUY NOW
Another excellent option for building up a basic high-quality cookware collection, this 6-piece enameled cast-iron set from Staub packs value and versatility. In addition to the oval cocotte, skillet, and round cocotte, we love that this set also includes a grill pan — ideal for cooking steaks, fish fillets, and veggies.
Le Creuset Signature Oval French Oven
$370 BUY NOW
If you had to pick just one piece of cast-iron cookware to obey the budget, we recommend you invest in this all-star Signature Oval French Oven from Le Creuset. Perfect for slow cooked meals like soups, stews, and braised roasts, this durable single piece will come in handy season after season.
Lodge Logic 3 Piece Seasoned Cast Iron Cookware Set
$142 BUY NOW
This set of three griddles and combination cooker pieces from Lodge Logic are designed with utmost versatility in mind. The shallow combo cooker alone can be used as a skillet, fryer, or Dutch oven, and the included lid can even be converted into a griddle. If you're limited on space but love to prepare slow-cooked meals, this smart set was made for you.
Outdoor Gourmet 5 Piece Cast Iron Cookware Set
$55 BUY NOW
This heavy duty set comes with two cast-iron skillets, a Dutch broiler, frying pan, and lid. Users rave about this set's durability — especially when used outdoors during family camping trips or on the road — as well as the wallet-friendly price point.
Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
$60 BUY NOW
A #1 best-selling item on Amazon, this Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven from Lodge has a 6-quart capacity, is dishwasher-friendly, and is oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Users love the easy-to-clean enameled interior as well as this pot's sleek and durable exterior.
Lodge Reversible Grill/Griddle
$29 BUY NOW
Another best-seller on Amazon, this Reversible Grill/Griddle Pan from Lodge is pre-seasoned with a proprietary oil blend for a non-stick finish that makes cooking and clean-up easy. Use this versatile pan in the oven, on the stove, on the grill, or even atop your campfire to grill everything from steaks to corn on the cob.
Cast Iron Shallow Concave Wok by Utopia Kitchen
$23 BUY NOW
This 12-inch cast-iron wok from Utopia Kitchen makes stir-fried weeknight meals easy with its sleek and easy-to-clean design. Users rave about this pan's versatility in preparing everything from steamed veggies to fried bacon and eggs.
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet
$16 BUY NOW
An absolute essential in the world of cast-iron cookware, this best-selling 10-inch skillet has over 10,000 reviews on Amazon, the majority of which praise this pan's versatility, durability, and easy-to-clean pre-seasoned surface. From cornbread to omelettes, this skillet will serve you well for virtually any occasion.
Sur La Table Cast Iron Oyster Pan
$40 BUY NOW
Love smoky grilled oysters but can't stand the price tag attached to eating out at gourmet restaurants? This Cast Iron Oyster Pan from Sur La Table will be your new favorite kitchen tool for all things seafood with its 12 perfectly sized depressions to expertly cradle and grill any oyster.
Danielle is the former food & drink editor for BestProducts.com, where she put her knowledge as a cocktail consultant and connoisseur to use; her work can also be spotted on Thrillist, Food & Wine, and Delish. Prior to joining BestProducts.com in 2016, she was slinging fancy cocktails in Brooklyn, reporting on the best bars and restaurants in the country for Food & Wine magazine, and drinking all the whiskey New York has to offer. Outside of work, you’ll most likely find her catching the end of happy hour at her favorite bars in New York or dreaming up pretty new drink recipes.
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