Quality kitchen gear can last a lifetime–but not every pot, pan, or knife is made to last. This week, we discuss how to invest in durable cookware and tools.


 


Guest: Wirecutter kitchen staff writer, Michael Sullivan 


 


Additional Reading: 

• How to Clean and Season Cast-Iron Cookware (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gu...)
• How to Clean and Care for Wood Cutting Boards (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gu...)
• The Best Flatware of 2024  (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/re...)
• The 2 Best Toasters of 2024 (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/re...)

 


Products We Recommend: 

• Best Cast Iron: Lodge Chef Collection 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet (https://wrctr.co/4eChL2n)
• Best Dutch Oven: Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven (https://wrctr.co/3XWVmWI)
• Dutch Oven upgrade pick:Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven (5.5 quarts)  (https://wrctr.co/4eWNIlI)
• Aluminum Cake Pans: USA Pan Rectangle 9x13 Non-Stick Cake Pan (https://wrctr.co/4eA0jLT)
• Tri-Ply Pots & Pans: All-Clad D3 Stainless 12″ Fry Pan with Lid (https://wrctr.co/3XWvwBX)
• Tempered glassware: Duralex Le Picardie Tumbler (https://wrctr.co/4gUKcKD) , (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/ou...) Kähler Hammershøi Tumbler (https://wrctr.co/482OLhN) and Kinto Hibi Tumbler (https://wrctr.co/4eVsZ1Y)
• Wood Cutting Board: Teakhaus Medium Professional Carving Board with Juice Canal 109 (https://wrctr.co/3TZSabm)
• Toasters We Like: Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster (https://wrctr.co/4dGG5iD) and Breville BTA720XL Bit More Toaster (https://wrctr.co/3Y2CEwP)

 


 






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