Induction Cookware - what to look for

You've probably heard that induction stovetops require special pans and not all pans will work on them. This is true. You need to use pans with ferrous (iron) content - ones that a magnet will stick too. This includes cast iron and most stainless steel pans.

We'll cover stainless steel and cast iron cookware as well as non-stick cookware suitable for an induction stove. On this page we'll highlight the best induction cookware including pan sets and other items like a griddle which are used on a stovetop. 

The Cuisinart Multiclad Pro range of pans is very high quality and ideal for induction stove tops. 

The stainless steel cladding makes these pans suitable for use on an induction stovetop while the aluminium core means that they will heat up faster and have more even heat distribution. 

Click on the picture above and see if there is an offer price - they are often available for much less than the list price. These are the kind of pans that you won't need to replace and are worth investing in. They get excellent reviews. 

This 12 piece set is great for providing a complete set of cookware for your induction stovetop. 

The pans can be washed in the dishwasher too - very important to me!

Cast Iron Cookware like the classic enameled Le Creuset range is a great choice for an induction cooktop. Cast Iron cookware has a high ferrous content so it works with an induction stovetop. 

Note that Cast Iron cookware is heavy. Make sure you're okay with lifting heavy pans if you're going to choose these. 

The Le Creuset pans come in a range of gorgeous colors, but I think the Satin Red color looks wonderful on a black induction stovetop. 

Careful when buying nonstick pans for an induction stove - many of them don't work. 

These Anolon Copper Hard Anodized Nonstick pans have a patented induction-suitable double full cap base. This means that they will work on glass induction stove tops. 

These are high quality pans that get excellent reviews. They're not your basic starter set of pans - they're the ones you choose for your dream kitchen with a sleek induction stove. 

It's not just pots and pans you need to think about when getting new cookware for an induction stove. Don't forget other stovetop items that you may use such as a griddle and a whistling kettle. You can usually find induction-ready versions of other items like the ones above and usually cast iron and stainless steel items will work.