One of the most famous celebrity chefs around, Emeril Lagasse is behind a massive empire that encompasses everything from cutlery to kitchen appliances, and of course cookware. His cast iron and stainless steel lines are both popular, and many of his pans have garnered the highest consumer reviews online.
Both the cast iron and stainless steel lines of Emeril’s cookware are compatible with induction stovetops. His cast iron has a solid, smooth bottom that doesn’t have heat rings like many older cast iron skillets, so it heats up evenly. His stainless steel line, on the other hand, has a triple ply aluminum encapsulated base that’s safe for induction and can also be used on glass or electric cooktops.
For the best cleaning tips for these pans, check out this article on how to clean cast iron. The same principles apply to cleaning stainless steel and even cast iron, so read through the whole article and make sure you’re familiar with the proper technique before trying out any of these pans on your own.
This Emeril Pro Clad set is made from tri-ply stainless steel, which comes close in look, feel and weight to All Clad (though not as expensive). The encapsulated aluminum core is bonded between layers of stainless steel, which helps with heat retention and distribution. Many users love this set and say it’s the closest thing to All Clad quality at a much lower price. This set is oven safe to 550 degrees and comes with tempered glass lids.