best ceramic cookware

Researching cookware sets can be a daunting task. There are almost too many options available with price points ranging from cheap to completely absurd. Your search can be fun, however if you know what to look for. What makes a good cookware set? What material should you buy?

We will answer these questions and many others in the following sections as well as taking a look at a few of my favorite sets on the market right now.

How your set looks and feels to the touch are important as well. A big consideration is the weight of the piece. If you pick up a pan and it feels heavy already, imagine what it will be like when it’s full of boiling water. Look for handles that you’re comfortable with and easy to grip. If it feels cheap, it probably is.

Top 5 Best Ceramic Cookware Set 2020 Reviews

1. T-fal C921SG Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set

At low cost, this is one of my favorite sets for the price. The aluminum based set works with all forms of cooking, except induction. The pieces are oven safe to about 350 degrees and offer a non-stick, chemical free surface, similar to the Cuisinart set above. If you take good care of this set, it will last forever.

The set itself is very light, but the handles may be a little too flimsy for some people’s taste. This set is designed with the casual cooker in mind and is completely recyclable if you decide to get something more sophisticated at any point down the road!

2. Paula Deen Signature Nonstick Porcelain Cookware Set

Paula Deen Nonstick Cookware Set sleek and stylish set brings you 15 nonstick pieces including see-through glass lids that let you keep an eye on your food while it’s cooking. Pieces include 3 saucepans, ranging from 1 quart all the way to a huge 6-quart pan. You’ll also get a stockpot, sauté and a couple of skillets to go along with 5 measuring spoons. All pots and pans are ovens safe to 350 degrees. This popular set comes in 7 different eye-catching colors and will set you back very low cost.

This set is not designed to be used on glass topped ranges but is worth buying for casual cooks who want a solid, aesthetically pleasing set.

3. Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel II Nonstick Cookware Set

This is a beautiful collection that comes in a two-toned exterior. You can proudly leave these pots and pans sitting out or hanging from the wall. Made from a durable aluminum, this set comes with all the right pieces to cover most of your cooking needs. The non-stick interiors are high quality and last for quite some time, unlike many other sets in this price range. This is a set that runs for as much as low and can be purchased now from Amazon.com. The set includes 2 covered sauce pans, 1 covered stock pot, 1 covered sauté and 2 skillets.

4. Circulon Symmetry Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware Set

This set provides a modern, sophisticated look and extremely high-quality pieces. Oven safe to 400 degrees, each piece is made of anodized aluminum which is nearly twice as strong as stainless steel.

With this durability does come a bit of added weight, but it’s nothing outrageous. The non-stick interior on these is incredible – you’ll be amazed at how easily your food simply slides right out. The handles are stainless steel covered in silicone and provide an excellent, sturdy grip.

5. Cuisinart GG-12 GreenGourmet Hard-Anodized Nonstick  Cookware Set

This is a nice set that is built to last. It’s scratch resistant and non-stick surfaces are based on ceramic. You never need to add butter or oil to prevent foods from sticking to this set. The non-stick coating doesn’t use any of the chemicals commonly associated with typical non-stick sets.

These pieces are designed with excellent heat conductivity in mind, resulting in less energy use and great, even cooking. All pieces are oven and broiler safe. Cuisinart’s 12 pieces set will set you a reasonable price.

Best Ceramic Cookware Set Buying Guide

Materials

One of the biggest factors you’ll need to decide on is what type of material you want. The most common options you’ll find are stainless steel, copper, aluminum, cast iron or clad. None of these choices is inherently bad, but some are better than others.

For example, stainless steel is a non-reactive material which means you can cook anything on it without worry of a reaction, unlike copper or aluminum which cannot handle acidic foods like marinara sauce or tomato soup. Stainless steel does have a nice, clean looking appeal but for some it might be a tad too boring.

Clad cookware sets are a combination of copper, stainless steel and aluminum all built into one high-quality piece. Clad sets range in price from cheaper 3 ply cookware up to a much more expensive 7 ply set.

Sizes

Yet another item to consider is what size cookware set will work for your culinary needs. Most sets will come with a frying pan, saucepan and a stockpot at the very least. Some will add on skillets or sautés. Larger sets will come with different sized pots and pans along with cooking utensils and perhaps even a cookie sheet or two. There are times when you won’t be able to find a set with every piece that you need, but there are often ways to add on supplementary pieces which match in style to complete your set.

Don’t forget the lid, most manufacturers count lids in their piece total on the box. If you see an 8 piece set and 6 of those pieces are pots and pans, you’re only getting two lids with the set.

Oven Safe or Not

Check on the box to see if your cookware set is oven safe or not. The added flexibility of being able to throw your cookware into the oven is a nice feature for many. Some pots and pans will be listed as safe to use in the oven, but they come with plastic handles which essentially negates their oven readiness.