I’ve Tested Dozens of Cookware Brands and This Is the One Pan I Use Every Single Day

For the past few years, I’ve been slowly, but surely, curating the perfect cookware collection. Now, this can (and will) look different from person to person, but for me, this means a collection of high-quality essentials that are both great for everyday use and built to last. Now, I’ve already found what I consider to be the ultimate bakeware set and a Dutch oven I’ll likely be using for the rest of my life. But when it comes to an everyday pan, however, that took a bit longer to find. 

For daily use, I knew I wanted a good stainless steel pan, and while that helped narrow down my selection a bit, it still left me with a lot to test. After putting a bunch of brands to the test — both big and small — it became clear to me that it was going to be hard to top American Kitchen’s 10-inch Stainless Steel Skillet. And something tells me it may just be the perfect one for you, too. 

If a top-notch stainless steel pan is on your wish list, this is why you should consider this American Kitchen pick. First of all, like all of its cookware, this pan is made right here in the USA with two layers of magnetic, professional-grade stainless steel wrapped around a layer of super durable aluminum. This means you can count on an even heat that stays hot every time, no matter the cooking surface (yep, it’s compatible with electric, gas, induction, and ceramic glass cooktops). 

On top of that, this pan also has easy-to-love features like an ergonomic stay-cool handle, an oven-safe rating of up to 500 degrees, and a dishwasher-safe design. And while my go-to is this 10-inch version (it’s truly the best for versatile, everyday cooking) this pan is also available in a 12-inch version if you prefer something bigger, as well as a 3-piece set, complete with the 8-, 10-, and 12-inch sized pans, if you completely want to revamp your collection.   

Now, if you’ve been following my writing for a moment, you might know that this isn’t the only piece from American Kitchen that I adore (you can read about my love for their saucier here). So to say I went into testing this pan with some high hopes (and expectations) would be an understatement. I’m happy to say they didn’t let me down. 

If a quality, versatile, and easy to maneuver stainless steel pan is what you want, that’s what you’ll get with this pan. At 10 inches, I find this pan to be the perfect size for quite literally everything. Whether I’m making eggs, searing a steak, sautéing veggies, or making a one-pan pasta dish, this skillet is the one I always gravitate towards. And even when I do reach for another pan, more often than not, I’ll find myself halfway through cooking wishing I had picked up this pan instead. Let’s just say if I had to recommend one piece of cookware from my kitchen, this is the one I’d send your way in a heartbeat.

Want to put it to the test for yourself? You can get your hands on this showstopping pan for $89.99 when you shop it now on QVC. While definitely an investment, after you cook with this pan, you’ll see that it’s a purchase you won’t regret anytime soon. 

Buy: American Kitchen 10″ Stainless Steel Skillet, $89.99