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They gorgeous, retain heat, and are a must for every kitchen. See why else copper cookware belongs is a must-have!

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I love to cook, but simply don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. If you’re enthusiastically nodding your head in agreement, you’ll be as obsessed with the best copper cookware sets as I am. Copper is the busy lady’s best friend. It heats quick and is durable. Basically, it’s a must-have for any kitchen.

It shouldn’t matter, but it doesn’t hurt that copper cookware is also pretty. Anything with a rose gold hue always has my vote. More importantly, it’s an excellent heat conductor. If you like cooking salmon or creating a homemade roux, this is the material to work with.

If you’re ready to find the best copper cookware for you, scroll down to our round up. However, if you’re curious about this cooking staple (like if it’s safe or easy to clean), keep reading for everything your need to know about this popular kitchen item.

Humans and copper cookware go way back. If you don’t believe me, think of all your fave period-piece movies. What does every kitchen have? Copper, of course, and it’s because it’s an awesome conductor of heat.

Copper can cook things twice as fast as aluminum, and runs circles around stainless steel. It also distributes heat evenly, which means your gourmet meal isn’t going to be underdone or overcooked.

Because it’s a mineral, even the best copper cookware sets will be lined with tin, aluminum, or steel. This prevents the copper from negatively reacting to acids within ingredients and seeping into your food.

Although you may be thinking, ‘But don’t we need copper?’ (and the answer is yes), the amount you’d get via this method would be far more than what you’d find in one of your best multivitamins.

The benefit of copper cookware is that it heats and distributes the heat fast. This makes it ideal for things like pancakes, quick cooking meats (seafood), and sauces — all this food talk is making me hungry!

Although gorgeous and great for your pan-seared Tilapia, it isn’t great for recipes with acidic ingredients. While most of the best copper cookware sets will be lined for protection, it still doesn’t hurt to use a stainless steel pot when recreating your grandmother’s marinara recipe.

Contrary to popular belief, copper isn’t toxic. It’s an important mineral everyone needs. However, too much of it can be very harmful, which is why it’s important to buy your cookware lined. Another thing to watch out for is burning the bottom of your cookware. Yes, copper is a master heat conductor but leaving a pan on a high flame will still burn it, so keep a close watch.

To keep copper cookware pieces looking new, it’s important to care for them properly. Basic washing should do the trick. However, if a bottom burns from being exposed to a high heat too long, there is a quick fix. Check out this short copper cookware cleaning video for a tutorial:

Of all the cookware sets we reviewed, the Nouvelle Copper Stainless Steel 10-Piece is our favorite. We gave it the coveted number one spot on our best copper cookware sets for its cooking uniformity, durability, and price. The stainless steel cookware has a copper bottom to distribute heat — a major draw of using the metal. We also love the two layers of aluminum and impact-bonded stainless steel. The set is non-reactive, meaning anything, from fish to stewed tomatoes, can be cooked on it. The price is also exceptional, especially considering all that’s included. The set has two covered saucepans of different sizes, two French skillets, a covered saute pan, and a covered stockpot. Unlike non-stick cookware, metal utensils can be used in your food prep, and each piece features a polished brushed-finish. If you can’t remodel your kitchen, adding these to your home is the next best thing.

Promising review: “I’m extremely impressed with the Nouvelle Copper 10-Piece Cookware Set. The size and appearance exceeds my previous brand of cookware. The cool to the touch handles are excellent, making cooking a pleasurable experience. The overall appearance of the cookware set is sleek and attractive [enough] to display in the kitchen. The cooking surface and functionality is excellent as well, and makes for easy clean up.”

Copper pans that are easy to care for? Sign us up! The Gotham Steel Hammered Copper Set is one of the best copper cookware sets you’ll find, and at this price, you’ll be able to grab another (they make a great holiday gift). Featuring a gorgeous red hammered copper exterior, the inside is non-stick. Even if you’re a cooking newbie, creating a culinary masterpiece will be a cinch. The set includes two pots, two skillets, and a saucepan with a lid. You can place in the oven and dishwasher, saving more time in the kitchen. If non-stick anything makes you worried, don’t fret. The set is PTHE, PFOS, and PFOA-free.

Promising review: “Can I say that I have bought many different brands of pots and pans looking for a set that actually holds up to what it’s supposed to do. I have spent lots of money replacing pots and pans through the years, but this hammered copper set is the best ever! I have never once had a true non-stick until now! Just wow. They are gorgeous. And the quality is out of this world.”

Whether you dream of hosting a dinner soiree with seafood paella or simply hate your pancakes being undercooked, this Concord Cookware Set will serve you well. It comes with two different size saucepans, a saute pan, a dutch oven, and four stainless steel lids. Not a single piece has a toxic material (hooray for PTFE-free items), and whatever you make will be cooked evenly. Each pot has a triple construction made of aluminum, steel, and an outer copper layer. You’ll have to wash them by hand, but once you taste the masterpieces you’ve whipped up, you won’t mind putting in the extra elbow grease. To keep them looking extra shiny, use copper cream every six months.

Promising review: “Nice heavy duty set at a reasonable price. I love the great quality of these pans, and it looks great hanging up in my kitchen!”

You’ve probably seen the BulbHead Red Copper Cookware Set on TV. The ceramic set has solid construction, and is a must for those who like working on multiple dishes at once at the stove. Since everything is infused with copper, heat is retained, but the ceramic allows for many more types of dishes and cooking styles — again, why we love it for everyday cooking. Our favorite feature is that each pot and pan is non-stick. It’s never fun scraping burnt anything off of cookware, so anything that helps us avoid that has our approval. Each item is PFOA and PFTE-free, and can be placed in the oven for bakes or roasting.

Promising review: “I love these pots and pans. Clean up is a breeze! No work at all — even [with] cheese! And they cook well too!”

These copper-clad pots have Amazon customers raving. Reviewers cite everything from the set’s “aesthetics” to “heat distribution,” as a reason to purchase, and we couldn’t agree more. The Viking 10-piece Cookware Set is durable, featuring an aluminum core and stainless steel exterior, and an outer copper shell to cook food evenly. The set is also as glossy as they come. Lovely, right? We’re particularly fond of the vented lids, which are great for visibility. They make it simple to check on steaming Brussels or rice pilaf without lifting a thing. The set comes with an 8 quart stock pot, a 3 quart sauce pan, two different size frying pans and more.

Promising review: “Fantastic quality — love them! They’re worth the splurge. I was a bit worried [about food sticking], but it didn’t. They cook beautifully.”

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If you love the look of copper but hate the price tag, this is for you. Everyone knows the kitchenware from Cuisinart, and the Tri Ply Stainless Steel 8-Piece Set is one of the best copper cookware sets around. Its exterior is in copper, so you get that lovely style, while the interior features stainless steel and aluminum to fully heat food. Two skillets are included, as well as a saucepan, stock pot, and a pan with lids. You’ll have to wash everything by hand, but they are safe in the oven for recipes calling for 500 degrees or under. According to some happy customers, food tends to stick, so don’t forget your oil or cooking spray.

Promising review: “I had been searching for a quality set of copper cookware and was pleased to find this set. We have been following the cleaning instructions after using it and found that if you put water in the pan right after cooking that they do clean easily.”

If you’ve been hunting down Calphalon pots, considered checking out the Aluminum Cookware Set by KitchenAid. It has a similar aesthetic, and features a tri-ply copper build to maintain heat and give cooking versatility. An interior of aluminum and stainless steel make the cookware sturdy, and the hammered copper exterior holds the desired temperature. The set includes two skillets, two saucepans, a stock pot, a saute pan, and four lids. Everything can be placed in the oven and dishwasher.

Promising review: “Beautiful heavy bottom pan with a handle that remains cool.”

This best copper cookware set may initially be an investment, but it comes with a lot! We’re talking two frying pans, two saucepans, a chef’s pot, two saute pans, and stock pot — need we say more? The set is the perfect blend of stainless steel and copper, giving a pleasurable but familiar cooking experience. The copper core evenly cooks ingredients, while the stainless steel is easy to keep pristine. No matter if you have a gas or induction stove, the pots will work without causing a culinary snafu. Once you’re done with enjoying your latest creation, place in your dishwasher.

Promising review: “Beautiful, functional, easy to clean, cooks evenly, and fantastic to [work] with.”

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If you like the look of copper but prefer the convenience of non-stick, this set is what you need. The Cooksmark 10-Piece Hammered Copper Cookware makes it difficult to fudge pancakes or chicken cutlets, while offering the vintage style of hammered copper. The interior is made of heavy-gauge aluminum to disperse and retain heat more evenly, and the handles are stainless steel. Everything from the stockpot, saucepans, frying pans, and saute pans can be placed in the dishwasher, as well as the oven. And each piece (minus the frying pans) come with vented lids. Built to work on any type of stove, this cookware set is the entire package, and doesn’t contain FAS, PFOA, or lead. Use with wooden or nylon utensils to keep things scratch-free. The manufacturer also recommends skipping the cooking spray.

Promising review: “These are AWESOME and very pretty. They are so easy to clean without any scrubbing. I love that you can use them in the oven as well, but that means that sometimes the handle gets hot when you’re using it on the stove… They heat up relatively quickly and cook evenly. The oil does seem to congregate around certain spots, but it settles out when you add the food. I would definitely recommend and am happy to have found them!”

This is for all the bakers out there. If you like the idea of copper but prefer the practicality (and affordability) of other metals, the Gotham steel Hammerered 15-Piece Collection is a perfect option. Each item, from the frying pan to the sauce pan, is non-stick for quick, no-scraping necessary cooking. The frying pan is coated in granite, reinforced with diamond, and free of PFOS, PFOA, cadmium, and lead. The other pieces are a blend of titanium and ceramic. A round baking pan, square baking pan, loaf pan, muffin pan, and cookie sheet are included for carb-tastic creations. The set also has two sauce pans, two frying pans, a stock pot, and a stainless steel steamer. You may as well toss out your other cookware, because this has everything you need for a tremendous meal.

Promising review: “I’m hooked on the copper look in my kitchen right now, so when I came across these pans I had to have them! Although a little pricier than I usually spend, I think they are going to last a long time!”

Maybe you don’t need an entire cooking set, but just one fantastic piece. If so, go with the Mauviel Copper Saucepan. It includes a lid, and won’t burn your hollandaise, ganache or whatever else you’re whipping up. The French copper cookware company Mauviel is a family business, and known for making beautiful, long-lasting items for the kitchen. This saucepan, for example, has a thick exterior layer of copper to keep heat at the same temperature throughout the pan. The interior and handles are made from stainless steel for easier cleaning and safety. Use on any type of stove, including induction with a disc beneath.

Promising review: “[Beautiful] pan which makes you love to cook with even heat distribution. This size is good for soups, risotto, rice, large portions of sauces, and also for reduction of stocks.”

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If you’re a serious baker, you know how difficulty recipes with egg whites can be. Fortunately, this Mauviel copper bowl makes things easier. The copper material keeps the temperature of your ingredients steady as you beat things to their perfect peak, and there’s a small hoop handle to the side for gripping. When not in use, it can be used to hang the bowl on the wall for decoration. Available in 8 inch, 12 inch, and 4.9 quarts. Grab them all, so you’ll always be ready to whip it good no matter what the recipe calls for.

Promising review: “It’s just like the bowl Julia Child used to beat egg whites on her shows. Beautiful piece and fun to use. Really does a fine job on egg whites!”

If you’re familiar with Duparquet copper cookware, you know it’s a bit pricey. However, it’s handmade in Rhode Island, sturdy, and something that can be kept in the family for generations. If you want to really splurge, go for a full set. We suggest checking out these. However, a single piece like this Duparquet Solid Copper Fry Pan is still a lovely find. It would make an impressive gift to anyone who knows culinary finery. The handle is made from cast iron, and while thick, the copper is molded in a way to feel lighter in your hand. Whether for yourself or a loved one, it will be a real treat to work with.

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