Cooking at home has a lot of benefits. Not only is it often much cheaper than ordering takeout, but it also gives you more control over what goes into the food itself—as well as the actual cooking vessel being used. So whether you’re looking to upgrade your clean cooking game or you’ve newly committed to eating healthier, these are some of Made In co-founder Jake Kalick’s favorite clean cooking picks.
What Is Clean Cookware?
Generally, we think of cookware as “clean” if it hits two specific criteria: one, it should be free from PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, BPA, lead, and cadmium; two, it should be manufactured using stringent health and safety standards. Bonus points for being naturally non stick, ensuring fuss-free cooking and cleanup without needing to overload on oil, butter, or other cooking fat.
To make each of the following cookware options, we use natural or naturally-derived materials like stainless steel, carbon steel, and porcelain enamel. We also partner with manufacturers in countries with the strictest health and safety regulations like France, Germany, and Italy—as well as the U.S. —ensuring that every piece of cookware we sell is (literally) clean enough to eat off of.
Top 5 Clean Cookware Picks
These options are versatile, durable, and made from premium, non-toxic materials.
5-Ply Stainless Clad
- Stainless Clad Frying Pan
- 12"
- $129
Stainless steel cookware already earns top marks for its superb heat distribution, durability, and precision: on top of that, it also happens to be one of the best options for clean cooking. To make our 5-Ply Stainless Clad Cookware, we sandwich layers of aluminum and aluminum alloy—two highly conductive metals—together with high-chromium, 18/10 stainless steel for a high-performance pan that won’t rust, corrode, or leach into your food.
CeramiClad™
- CeramiClad™ Non Stick Frying Pan
- 12" · Stainless Handle
- $149
The newest addition to our cookware collection, CeramiClad™ Non Stick is our clean, eco-friendly alternative to conventional non stick cookware. Starting with our 5-Ply Stainless Clad base, we finish each pan with multiple layers of ceramic coating—a hard, shiny, naturally non stick material derived from silicon dioxide (a natural component of sand). The result is a pan that offers the convenience of non stick cookware, without harmful chemicals.
Carbon Steel
- Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan
- 10"
- $109
Gracing restaurant stovetops across France due to its superb heat retention, responsiveness, and natural non stick properties, carbon steel is also a great option for clean home cooking.
While many carbon steel products require an initial seasoning prior to the first use, we pre-season every one of our Carbon Steel Frying Pans before they reach our customers. This guarantees a flawless sear right off the bat and kick-starts the buildup of a naturally non stick coating with minimal oil or butter needed—ideal for healthy (and delicious) home-cooked meals.
Copper
- Copper Frying Pan
- 11"
- $379
Copper cookware is the ultimate in terms of functional luxury: beautiful enough to keep behind glass, this lightweight, highly responsive metal is also wonderful for searing, sauteing, and delicate sugar work like making jams and caramels.
However, as copper is a highly reactive metal—copper cookware typically needs to be lined with a non-reactive metal like stainless steel. Our Copper Cookware is made in France—home to the world’s best copper artisans—and features a stainless steel interior. This makes for a clean, non-toxic piece of cookware that also offers superior heat distribution and precision, without the need to retin the interior down the line.
Enameled Cast Iron
- Enameled Cast Iron Skillet
- 11" · Harbour Blue
- $149
A true non stick cookware O.G., enameled cast iron cookware has been around for well over a century. To make our Enameled Cast Iron Collection, we spray a thick cast iron base with powdered porcelain glass, creating a glossy, naturally non stick surface. This translates to a pan with the stellar heat retention and durability of cast iron, plus the convenience of non stick cookware.
Ready to Shop?
Whether you’re trying to cut down on cooking fat, incorporate more plants into your diet, or simply eat less takeout, cooking from scratch is the best way to start your clean eating journey. If you’re looking for a little extra motivation, have a look at our Clean Cookware Collection: from naturally non stick Carbon Steel to premium 5-Ply Stainless Clad, each of these versatile, professional-grade pieces makes cooking feel like a treat in itself.
