<description>&lt;p&gt;Quality kitchen gear can last a lifetime–but not every pot, pan, or knife is made to last. This week, we discuss how to invest in durable cookware and tools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest: Wirecutter kitchen staff writer, Michael Sullivan &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Additional Reading: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/how-to-clean-cast-iron-skillet/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_10" target="_blank"&gt;How to Clean and Season Cast-Iron Cookware&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/how-to-clean-wood-cutting-boards/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_10" target="_blank"&gt;How to Clean and Care for Wood Cutting Boards&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-flatware/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_10" target="_blank"&gt;The Best Flatware of 2024 &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toaster/?utm_source=wirecutter_podcast&amp;utm_medium=episode_number_10" target="_blank"&gt;The 2 Best Toasters of 2024&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Products We Recommend: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Best Cast Iron: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/4eChL2n" target="_blank"&gt;Lodge Chef Collection 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Best Dutch Oven: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/3XWVmWI" target="_blank"&gt;Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dutch Oven upgrade pick:&lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/4eWNIlI" target="_blank"&gt;Le Creuset Round Dutch Oven (5.5 quarts) &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Aluminum Cake Pans: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/4eA0jLT" target="_blank"&gt;USA Pan Rectangle 9x13 Non-Stick Cake Pan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tri-Ply Pots &amp; Pans: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/3XWvwBX" target="_blank"&gt;All-Clad D3 Stainless 12″ Fry Pan with Lid&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tempered glassware: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/4gUKcKD" target="_blank"&gt;Duralex Le Picardie Tumbler&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/7618/22441/4/143011?merchant=Amazon"&gt;, &lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/482OLhN" target="_blank"&gt;Kähler Hammershøi Tumbler &lt;/a&gt;and &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/4eVsZ1Y" target="_blank"&gt;Kinto Hibi Tumbler&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Wood Cutting Board: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/3TZSabm" target="_blank"&gt;Teakhaus Medium Professional Carving Board with Juice Canal 109&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Toasters We Like: &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/4dGG5iD" target="_blank"&gt;Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster&lt;/a&gt;and &lt;a href="https://wrctr.co/3Y2CEwP" target="_blank"&gt;Breville BTA720XL Bit More Toaster&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align:center;"&gt;We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. &lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/about/"&gt;Learn more›&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on instagram &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/wirecutter/?hl=en" target="_blank"&gt;@wirecutter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find edited transcripts for each episode here: &lt;a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/the-wirecutter-show-podcast/"&gt;The Wirecutter Show Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Kitchen Gear That Lasts A Lifetime (Or Extremely Close)

OCT 16, 202439 MIN
The Wirecutter Show

Kitchen Gear That Lasts A Lifetime (Or Extremely Close)

OCT 16, 202439 MIN

Description

Quality kitchen gear can last a lifetime–but not every pot, pan, or knife is made to last. This week, we discuss how to invest in durable cookware and tools.

 

Guest: Wirecutter kitchen staff writer, Michael Sullivan 

 

Additional Reading: 

 

Products We Recommend: 

 

 

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Find edited transcripts for each episode here: The Wirecutter Show Podcast