Best Cookware for Electric Stoves: The Definitive Guide

Almost all cookware is compatible with electric stoves, but some brands perform better than others.

In this guide, I reveal the best cookware for electric stoves. I break it down by material, including stainless steel, aluminum non-stick, and cast iron.

You’ll learn:

• What makes each option special
• How it looks, feels, and performs
• Why it’s the best cookware for electric stoves
• And more

So if you’re shopping for pots and pans but want a brand that performs great on electric stoves, keep reading.

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Use the links below to navigate the guide:

• Key Takeaways
• Doesn’t All Cookware Work on Electric Stoves?
• Best Stainless Steel Cookware for Electric Stoves: Made In
• Best High-End Cookware for Electric Stoves: Demeyere Industry
• Best Non-Stick Cookware for Electric Stoves: All-Clad HA1
• Best American-Made Cookware for Electric Stoves: All-Clad Copper Core
• Best Cast Iron Cookware for Electric Stoves: Le Creuset
• Bottom Line: What’s the Best Cookware for Electric Stoves?

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Doesn’t All Cookware Work on Electric Stoves?

Wait a minute, doesn’t all cookware work on electric stoves? Yes and no.

If we’re talking about standard electric stoves, all cookware will work. But if we’re talking about induction stoves, which are technically electric, that’s a different story.

While standard electric stoves transfer heat from the hot coils to the cookware to the food via thermal conduction, induction cooktops create a magnetic current that heats the cookware directly.

Because of that, only pots and pans with a magnetic steel base (like steel or cast iron) will work on induction cooktops. Pans with an aluminum or copper bottom aren’t magnetic; therefore, they’re incompatible with induction.

Besides understanding that caveat for induction stove owners, there are several other important factors to consider.

You want to choose pans with a smooth bottom. Bare cast iron works, but it’s not ideal for glass cooktops. The rough bottom and burrs can scratch the glass if you’re not careful. If you have a glass cooktop, opt for enameled cast iron. The enamel coating is smooth and won’t damage the glass.

You also want to look for cookware with a flat bottom that will keep it in contact with the electric surface for even heating.

Cookware with thick construction, like stainless-clad or hard-anodized aluminum, is less prone to warping. A warped pan won’t sit flat on an electric stove, resulting in uneven heat transfer. For electric stoves, I recommend pans that are around 3 mm thick (All-Clad Copper Core is an exception).

Lastly, electric stoves take longer to heat than gas, so choose pots and pans with heat-conductive materials. The best cookware materials for electric stoves are aluminum and copper because they have high thermal conductivity. That doesn’t mean you should rule out stainless steel; most stainless steel cookware is made of bonded layers with aluminum or copper as the core layer.

Best Stainless Steel Cookware for Electric Stoves: Made In

Made In is the best stainless steel cookware for electric stoves because it has a flat bottom and thick construction and is compatible with all cooktops (even induction). And based on my tests, it conducts and retains heat better than most brands.

Instead of operating their own manufacturing facilities, they work with professional chefs to design the cookware and partner closely with factories across the U.S. and Europe to manufacture it. Made In stainless steel clad cookware is made in the United States and Italy.

As a result of these collaborations, you get excellent performance in the kitchen with chef-tested, professional-quality cookware. In fact, Made In is used at several Michelin-star restaurants, including Alinea, in Chicago, Illinois.

Made In is not a discount brand, but it costs significantly less than brands like All-Clad because they sell directly to consumers online. There is no markup from third-party sellers like department stores or specialty cookware shops.

Made In Quick Facts

Base Material	5-ply stainless steel (aluminum core)
Handle Material	Stainless steel
Lid Material	Stainless steel
Exterior Color	Brushed stainless steel
Interior Color	Brushed stainless steel
Thickness	3 mm
Induction Compatible	Yes
Oven Safe Temperature	800°F
Dishwasher Safe	Not recommended
Broiler Safe	Yes
Metal Utensil Safe	Not recommended
Where It’s Made	Italy (Saucier is made in the USA)
Price	$$-$$$ (MadeInCookware.com)
Unique Feature	Heats quickly; Excellent heat retention

Why You Should Buy Made In

Made In stainless steel cookware features 5-ply construction with an aluminum core. This construction works well with electric stoves because it heats quickly and is highly responsive to temperature changes.

Based on my testing, Made In is one of the fastest brands to heat up, beating out 15 others. The 12-inch fry pan boiled two cups of water in just 2 minutes and 21 seconds.

Made In also excels at heat retention. In that same test, I measured how long it took for the boiled water to cool down. Made In proved to be one of the top cookware options for holding heat.

Other reasons Made In is the best stainless steel option for an electric stove:

• The ergonomic stainless steel handles are sturdy and stay cool while cooking on an electric cooktop.

• The pan walls are thick (3 mm) and warp-resistant, even with high heat.
• The flat bottom and warp-free qualities keep the pan flush with the burner, which is especially important when using an induction burner. Induction burners can’t deliver heat to a pan if they cannot detect the pan on the burner.

• Electric stoves and ovens can reach 900°F or more. Since Made In’s stainless steel cookware has a high oven-safe temperature of 800°F, it is flexible enough to meet the demands of high-heat cooking.
• Made In is a more budget-friendly stainless steel option due to the online, direct-to-consumer distribution model.

Learn more about this brand in my detailed Made In cookware review or check current prices on MadeInCookware.com and Amazon.

Best High-End Cookware for Electric Stoves: Demeyere Industry

If you want high-end cookware that excels on electric stoves, Demeyere Industry is the best option. This Belgium-made cookware is fully clad with 5-layer construction, including a triple-layer aluminum core.

This cookware is ideal for electric stoves because its thick aluminum core conducts heat quickly and evenly (similar to Made In).

I recently tested Demeyere Industry and Atlantis cookware. And although Atlantis is one of the best collections for gas stoves, it heats too slowly for electricity.

Industry pans provide the perfect balance; the walls are thick enough to prevent warping and retain heat well but not so thick that they take forever to heat up.

Demeyere Industry Quick Facts

Base Material	5-ply stainless steel (aluminum core)
Handle Material	Stainless steel
Lid Material	Stainless steel
Exterior Color	Brushed stainless steel
Interior Color	Brushed stainless steel
Thickness	3 mm
Induction Compatible	Yes
Oven Safe Temperature	500°F
Dishwasher Safe	Yes, but not recommended
Broiler Safe	Yes
Metal Utensil Safe	Not recommended
Where It’s Made	Belgium
Price	$$$$ (Zwilling.com, Amazon)
Unique Feature	Heats quickly and evenly; Silinox finish; rivetless handles

Why You Should Buy Demeyere Industry

Demeyere has been making high-quality cookware in Belgium since 1908, and Industry is one of their top collections.

These pots and pans stand out for their construction, design, and innovation.

In terms of construction, this cookware is made of multiple bonded layers, also known as cladding. The cooking surface is 18/10 stainless steel, the core is three layers of highly conductive aluminum, and the bottom is 18/0 magnetic steel for optimal performance on induction.

With the temperature precision of electric stoves (some allow you to choose the exact temperature) — especially induction — a cladded pan with a magnetic steel bottom is ideal.

Here are a few other reasons Demeyere Industry is the best high-end cookware for electric stoves:

• Industry’s design offers well-built welded handles that stay cool on all types of electric stoves, from coil to glass top.
• Since the handles are not attached to the pan with rivets, it makes the interior of the cookware easier to keep clean because there’s nowhere for food and oil to collect.

• It’s designed with a flat bottom, allowing complete contact with an electric cooktop to promote even cooking results.
• Demeyere’s Silvinox treatment keeps the stainless steel looking new, giving it a shiny appearance even after being in direct contact with an electric burner.

In addition to these benefits, the Industry collection is thinner and faster heating than Demeyere Atlantis — a plus for making quick meals on your electric stove.

The main downside of this cookware is the cost. Because it’s made in Belgium using premium materials and comes with unique features like its rivetless handles, it’s costly. But considering stainless steel cookware can last forever, it’s a worthwhile investment.

You can learn more by reading my Demeyere cookware review or checking current prices on Zwilling.com (Zwilling owns Demeyere) and Amazon.

Best Non-Stick Cookware for Electric Stoves: All-Clad HA1

All-Clad HA1 is the best non-stick cookware for electric stoves due to its thick hard-anodized aluminum base, steel induction plate, and multi-layer non-stick coating.

HA1 is perfect for preparing delicate foods like eggs or fish, but it can also handle heavy-duty cooking, from searing steaks in a skillet to slow-cooking a hearty stew in a Dutch oven or stockpot.

Most aluminum non-stick cookware is not compatible with induction, but All-Clad HA1 is thanks to the steel plate bonded to the bottom. So you don’t need to buy expensive full-clad steel pans with a Teflon coating to get the benefits of non-stick on an induction cooktop.

All-Clad HA1 Quick Facts

Base Material	Hard-anodized aluminum
Non-Stick Coating	Multi-layer PTFE non-stick
Handle Material	Stainless steel
Lid Material	Tempered glass
Exterior Color	Black
Interior Color	Black
Thickness	4 mm
Induction Compatible	Yes
Oven Safe Temperature	500°F
Dishwasher Safe	Yes, but not recommended
Broiler Safe	No
Metal Utensil Safe	No
Where It’s Made	China
Price	$$-$$$ (All-Clad.com, Amazon)
Unique Feature	Thick walls; Triple-layer non-stick

Why You Should Buy All-Clad HA1

If you have an electric stove and want the best non-stick pans, I recommend All-Clad HA1. It has thick aluminum walls for superior heat retention, yet it heats quickly.

It’s a great choice for everyday cooking because the triple-layer non-stick coating has excellent food release and is easy to clean up. Plus, the extra layers of the coating increases its durability (minor scratches won’t pierce through to the aluminum base).

HA1 is one of the few options suitable for induction because of the steel plate on the bottom. The plate also helps prevent warping and helps keep the pan flush to the surface for full contact with an electric burner.

Here are a few other reasons you should consider All-Clad HA1 for your electric stove:

• The hard-anodized aluminum finish won’t damage the cooktop, even if overheated. Sometimes, enamel-coated aluminum cookware can leave marks on glass-top models.
• The sturdy steel handles provide a secure grip when lifting the heavy pan. The upward angle of the handle also keeps your hand away from the heat.
• The smooth bottom won’t scratch glass top models.

Want to learn more and see HA1 up close? Check out my All-Clad HA1 unboxing video.

Or, head to All-Clad.com and Amazon to see current prices.

Best American-Made Cookware for Electric Stoves: All-Clad Copper Core

All-Clad Copper Core is the best American-made cookware for electric stoves because its copper middle layer conducts heat extremely fast.

All-Clad is the pioneer of fully-clad stainless steel. Founder John Ulam invented cladded cookware and launched All-Clad Metalcrafters in 1971 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.

Although All-Clad manufactures its non-stick collections (including HA1) in China, they still make all stainless steel pieces, including the Copper Core collection, in the United States.

All-Clad Copper Core Quick Facts

Base Material	Stainless steel with an aluminum and copper core
Handle Material	Stainless steel
Lid Material	Stainless steel
Exterior Color	Polished stainless steel with copper ring
Interior Color	Polished stainless steel
Thickness	2 mm
Induction Compatible	Yes
Oven Safe Temperature	600°F
Dishwasher Safe	Yes, but not recommended
Broiler Safe	Yes
Metal Utensil Safe	Not recommended
Where It’s Made	U.S.
Price	$$$$ (All-Clad.com, Amazon)
Unique Feature	Copper core; Made in the U.S., long handles

Why You Should Buy All-Clad Copper Core

If you want cookware made in the U.S. that works fantastic on electric stoves (and you have the budget), All-Clad’s Copper Core is my top pick.

The middle copper layer, sandwiched by aluminum, is a heat-conducting powerhouse. As you adjust the heat, the cookware responds almost immediately.

Besides its unique construction, here are several other reasons why I recommend All-Clad Copper Core for electric stoves:

• It sits flat on the burner, allowing complete contact for efficient heat transfer.
• Its thick construction prevents warping and can handle high direct heat.
• Despite having thinner walls, All-Clad Copper Core is heavier than the average pan because copper is denser than aluminum. The 12-inch fry pan weighs 3.75 pounds. For comparison, the All-Clad D5 12-inch frying pan weighs 3.25 pounds, and the D3 pan weighs 2.8 pounds. The added weight of Copper Core keeps it steady and helps the pan sit flat on a smooth electric cooktop.
• The long upward-angled handle provides a secure grip and stays cool when cooking on the stovetop. Handles on the 12-inch Copper Core fry pan are 9.25 inches long, which is much longer than the average handle. For example, All-Clad D3 handles are only 8 inches.

The main downside of this collection is the cost. The copper construction makes it more expensive than the other stainless-clad options on this list.

To learn more, watch my All-Clad Copper Core unboxing video and check out current prices on All-Clad.com and Amazon.

Best Cast Iron Cookware for Electric Stoves: Le Creuset

Le Creuset is best known for its colorful enameled cast iron cookware. Its longevity is undeniable, as is its stellar heat retention.

The premium French cookware brand has been making enameled cast iron and pre-seasoned bare cast iron cookware, from Dutch ovens to skillets, in Fresnoy-le-Grand, France, since 1925.

For this guide, I’ll focus on the enameled cast iron pieces and explain why they’re best for electric stoves.

Le Creuset Quick Facts

Base Material	Enameled cast iron
Handle Material	Enameled cast iron
Lid Material	Enameled cast iron
Exterior Color	22 color options
Interior Color	Sand (off-white)
Thickness	3.7 mm
Induction Compatible	Yes
Oven Safe Temperature	500°F
Dishwasher Safe	Yes, but not recommended
Broiler Safe	Yes
Metal Utensil Safe	No
Where It’s Made	France
Price	$$$$ (Amazon)
Unique Feature	Colorful and versatile; superior heat retention

Why You Should Buy Le Creuset

If you’re looking for high-quality cookware and like cast iron’s look, feel, and performance, Le Creuset is the best option for your electric stove.

With enameled cast iron, you get the benefits of bare cast iron — thick walls that won’t warp, superior heat retention, and a lifetime of use — without the downsides.

Unlike bare cast iron, enameled cast iron is non-reactive, easier to clean and take care of, and rust-resistant. Plus, you never have to worry about seasoning it.

Le Creuset is perfect for an electric stove because:

• The enameled coating provides a smooth, flat bottom that won’t damage a glass top. Bare cast iron often has burrs that can scratch the glass.
• Iron is magnetic, which makes Le Creuset compatible with induction.
• There are over 20 color options that are safe to use on an electric stove. Lesser quality cookware coated in enamel has been known to deposit its color on cooktops if overheated.

Like Demeyere Industry and All-Clad Copper Core, Le Creuset is expensive. But since cast iron can last a lifetime, it’s a long-term investment.

Learn more in my Le Creuset review or check current prices on Amazon.

Bottom Line: What’s the Best Cookware for Electric Stoves?

Now that you know the best cookware for electric stoves, it’s time to pick the option that is right for you.

Remember, almost any pan will work on your electric stove, but the best options feature flat, smooth bottoms, thick construction, and heat-conductive materials.

Every option in this guide checks those boxes, but they all have unique pros and cons.

To help you decide, let’s quickly recap:

Made In is a relatively new brand, but it’s making a significant impact in the culinary world — in professional restaurants and at home. Its fully-clad 5-ply construction is ideal for electric stoves because it heats quickly and retains heat well. By selling online, Made In can offer much lower prices than the other brands in this guide.

If you have a little more to spend, check out Demeyere Industry. Like Made In, its thick, 5-ply construction is key for fast heating on electric cooktops. The flat base promotes efficient and even heating while eliminating hot spots. Plus, the rivetless handles make cleaning easier, and the Silvinox treatment keeps it looking new.

All-Clad HA1 is the best non-stick cookware for electric stoves. This cookware has a durable multi-layer non-stick coating, thick walls, and a flat base. Plus, the steel plate on the bottom makes it compatible with all electric stoves, including induction.

If you want a precise heat response, go with All-Clad Copper Core. Copper is a dense material with extremely high thermal conductivity. When you adjust your electric burner, the pan changes temperature almost immediately.

Finally, Le Creuset is the best enameled cast iron cookware. Its smooth finish won’t damage glass electric cooktops, and its hefty cast iron construction retains heat better than other materials. Plus, its bright and fun colors add to the vibe in your kitchen.