Shopping for new products is exciting (we’re the first to tell you that), but shopping for new kitchen items you can cook and bake with is a whole new level of excitement.
Whether you have your eyes on a quality cookware set or a freshly minted wok for your at-home stir-fry dinners, unwrapping a stainless steel nonstick beaut from its packaging is unmatched.
So, we’re putting a deserving kitchen brand on your radar: Made In Cookware. Its rotisserie of everything from stainless clad to carbon steel essentials are 100% worth grabbing from its direct-to-consumer online shop.
“Made In exists at the intersection of craftsmanship and culinary culture,” Jake Kalick, co-founder and president of Made In Cookware, told the New York Post. “We bring together an unparalleled community of Chef talent and the world’s foremost cookware manufacturers to combine culinary expertise with generations of savoir faire.”
The result? High performance kitchen tools that stand up to the rigors of the world’s best kitchens.
“All of our design and manufacturing starts with the question ‘how do we take chef, commercial quality tools (that you’d actually find trusted in a commercial kitchen) and adapt them for a more elevated aesthetic so they’ll be a nice addition to your home kitchen?’ We source the best raw materials to create best-in-class kitchen tools.”
Jake Kalick, co-founder and president of Made In Cookware
Interestingly enough, the entire Made In Cookware catalog comes with care instructions unique to each product, ensuring that you’ll use, clean and treat each kitchen product in your collection to its fullest potential.
Ahead, we rounded up a list of 18 best-sellers worth grabbing from Made In Cookware. Whether you’re moving into a new home or simply want to restock your years-old “blah” cabinet, the brand is like no other.
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Cookware Sets
1. The Stainless Sets, $699, original price: $774
Though a splurge, The Stainless Sets are 100% worth the investment. It’s the brand’s most popular cookware set, which includes both stainless clad and non-stick cookware. If you’re in the kitchen a ton (or simply want to treat yourself to quality tools), look no further.
2. The Non Stick Set, $525, original price: $629
What’s great about The Non Stick Set is that each piece is American-made, features a double layer of high-performing PTFE and was designed for morning meals and midnight snacks alike. To craft a delicious meal (and to ensure it doesn’t stick), The Non Stick Set is worth the grab right now.
3. The Carbon Steel Sets, $269
The Carbon Steel Sets have a modern look — which is only one reason why we love them. Namely, this offering from Made In Cookware is the “perfect hybrid of a cast iron skillet and a stainless steel frying pan,” per the brand, and has wonderful heat retention to cook your dishes more efficiently.
Non Stick Cookware
1. Non Stick Frying Pan, $89
Made with patented PFOA Made Slick technology at its surface, the Non Stick Frying Pan is a lovely option to add to your cookware collection for less than $100. It’s ideal for eggs and delicate fish (among others) and is simple to clean up and wash.
2. Non Stick Sauté Pan, $149
The Non Stick Sauté Pan features a double application of nonstick coating that’s toxin-free, PFOA-free and silicon-free. It’s a must-have if you love making risotto, special sauces for your favorite dinners and more.
3. Non Stick Saucepan, $119
If you practically live in your kitchen, there’s no doubt about it — you need a quality saucepan. With a handsome look, it features the same double nonstick coating the brand’s Non Stick Sauté Pan does, only with taking up less real estate on your stovetop.
Stainless Clad
1. Stainless Clad Frying Pan, $89
The Stainless Clad Frying Pan is one of the brand’s best-sellers, much ado to its high-performance heat retention (which ensures everything gets sizzling hot fast and evenly). Plus, its made of five-layered Italian metal and can roast up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Stainless Clad Saucier, $99
Similarly, Made In Cookware’s Stainless Clad Saucier is the hidden gem featured in the brand’s catalog. Its unique and rounded bottom helps prevent food from becoming stuck at the corners and its stay-cool long handle is a nice, ergonomic touch.
9. Stainless Clad Stock Pot, $179
Meet the big player of Made In Cookware’s products: its Stainless Clad Stock Pot. Whether you’re about to prepare al dente pasta or prepare a mean beef stew, this trusty essential can help cook it to perfection. Plus, it’s oven-safe to roast later on.
Carbon Steel
1. Blue Carbon Steel Frying Pan, $129
Made In Cookware’s Blue Carbon Steel Frying Pan, impressively, is also available in a pre-seasoned form to skip hours of seasoning and get right into cooking. However, both editions feature incredible heat retention, nonstick properties and durability.
2. Blue Carbon Steel Wok, $119
Meet one of our favorite kitchen items we use all the time: the Blue Carbon Steel Wok. Its deep capacity ensures your stir-fry will be exceptional, and you’ll appreciate its swift ability to deep-fry veggies.
3. Blue Carbon Steel Roasting Pan, $139
The Blue Carbon Steel Roasting is an essential for every kitchen, namely because it’s practical enough to be used year-round, ensures even heating and has a large surface area that’s ideal for browning. Plus, its high walls transmit heat across your roasts and it’s apt for preparing this year’s Thanksgiving turkey.
Knives
1. The Knife Set, $309, original price: $346
You can’t prepare your ingredients without a quality knife set. This four-pack comes with Made In Cookware’s premium chef’s knife, a nakiri knife (for slicing and dicing delicate foods), a bread knife and a paring knife. It’s the quad you didn’t know you needed.
14. 8″ Chef Knife, $99
If you’re going to be chefin’ it up, you surely need a premium chef’s knife to do so! This fully forged, nitrogen-treated edition is one of the sharpest ones you’ll find (just read the product reviews for more intel) and it feels nice in your hand.
3. Paring Knife, $49
Whether you’re taking the skin off of fruit or handling delicate ingredients, the Paring Knife is a wonderful addition to your kitchen collection (and, just shy of $50!) Notably, it redefines “small but mighty,” allowing you to cut through ingredients precisely — all while feeling light in your hand.
Other Customer Favorites
1. Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven, $199
We can’t stop raving about Dutch ovens, if we’re being honest. The Made In Cookware Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven is fairly priced for the quality and will soon become one of the most-used (and most versatile) tools in your kitchen. From braising short ribs to baking bread, it’s a clear-cut winner.
2. 9 x 13″ Baking Dish, $109
Now this is something worth adding to your cart. Not only do you need a baking dish for (well, baking) but it’s a superstar for making pasta bakes and all the casserole dishes that saturate your Pinterest board. For less than $110, it’s worth it.
3. Frying Pan Silicone Universal Lid, $69
Made In Cookware has a signature Universal Lid that we’ve all been asking for available for purchase. No more trying to find your lids — this one does the job to prevent splattering and to ensure your food cooks quickly.
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