Cookware Comparisons

Model and Price*	Pieces in set	Construction	Dishwasher safe	Pieces included	Miscellaneous
Comparison Chart - Cookware
All-Clad Stainless Where to Buy (*est. $570 for a 9-piece set)	9	Stainless steel over aluminum core, including sides	Yes, but hand washing is preferred	2-quart covered saucepan, 3-quart covered sauté pan, 10-inch fry pan, 3-quart covered casserole, 6-quart covered stockpot	Extra heavy with riveted stay-cool handles and flared edges. Oven safe to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Lifetime warranty.
Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Where to Buy (*est. $125 for a 10-piece set)	10	Uncoated stainless steel with aluminum core (bottom only)	Yes, but hand washing is preferred	1.5 and 3-quart covered saucepans, 8-inch and 10-inch skillets, 3.5-quart sauté pan, 8-quart covered stockpot	Riveted handles with helper handles on sauté pan, metal lids, freezer and broiler safe. Oven safe to 550 degrees Fahrenheit. Limited lifetime warranty.
WearEver Premium 10 inch Hard-Anodized Where to Buy (*est. $30)	1	Hard-anodized exterior and Teflon nonstick interior	Yes, but hand washing is recommended	10-inch sauté pan	Hollow metal handle. Oven safe to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lifetime warranty.
Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 12-Inch Skillet Where to Buy (*est. $27)	1	Pre-seasoned cast iron	No	12-inch skillet	Weighs 7.2 lbs. Helper handle for easier lifting. Can be used over a campfire. Oven safe. Lifetime warranty.
Staub 5.5-Quart Oval Cocotte Where to Buy (*est. $220)	1	Enameled cast iron	No	12-inch oval Dutch oven	Weighs 15 pounds. Decorative stainless steel rooster knob. Oven-safe to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Limited lifetime warranty.