Kitchen Gear That Lasts A Lifetime (Or Extremely Close)

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 CastIron Cookware ()

• How to Clean and Care for Wood Cutting Boards ()

• The Best Flatware of 2024  ()

• The 2 Best Toasters of 2024 ()

Products We Recommend:

• Best Cast IronLodge Chef Collection 12Inch Cast Iron Skillet ()

• Best Dutch OvenLodge 6Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven ()

• Dutch Oven upgrade pickLe Creuset Round Dutch Oven (5.5 quarts)  ()

• Aluminum Cake PansUSA Pan Rectangle 9x13 NonStick Cake Pan ()

• TriPly Pots & PansAllClad D3 Stainless 12″ Fry Pan with Lid ()

• Tempered glasswareDuralex Le Picardie Tumbler () , () Kähler Hammershøi Tumbler () and Kinto Hibi Tumbler ()

• Wood Cutting BoardTeakhaus Medium Professional Carving Board with Juice Canal 109 ()

• Toasters We LikeCuisinart CPT122 2Slice Compact Plastic Toaster () and Breville BTA720XL Bit More Toaster ()

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