We've been testing stainless steel cookware sets, pots, and pans for more than 5 years. Here are all our top picks.

After using the first set, I bought a second set. That's how happy I am," says a five-star reviewer. Carote 7-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set , $40 (Was $114) at Walmart Courtesy of Walmart ...

Product: Stainless Steel 7-Piece Cookware Set All-Clad is the legacy brand of stainless-steel pots and pans, having been started way back in 1971 by John Ulum, a metallurgist.

If you prefer to toss your cookware into the dishwasher without worry, you might prefer a stainless steel cookware set like this 11-piece set from Cuisinart for $180.

The 5-ply stainless steel ensures even heat distribution across each pot and pan, and this set, named the Best of the Best by our testers, includes a fry pan, sauce pan, saute pan and Dutch oven.

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American Kitchen – 3-piece Stainless Steel Skillet & Frying Pan Set Made in the USA, these three skillets (8, 10, and 12 inches) handle everything from breakfast eggs to dinnertime steaks.