Over the years, we’ve tested nearly every piece of kitchen equipment under the sun, and we’re especially passionate about stainless steel cookware. From small saucepans to large rondeaus, our favorites rise to the top only after rigorous performance and durability tests.
For years, Made In has continued to impress our editors with its stainless steel skillets, its stainless steel saucier, and its sauté pan. We even recommended its cookware set — a rarity for us, as we personally believe the best cookware set is the one you build yourself. While investing in high quality stainless steel cookware might seem like a splurge, Amazon has deals on Made In that we couldn’t help but notice, including $150 off one of our favorite dinnerware sets.
Editor’s Picks From Made In’s Memorial Day Weekend Sale
- The Best Stainless Steel Skillets: 3-Piece Stainless Steel Skillet Set
- A Great Stainless Steel Starter Cookware Set: 6-Piece Stainless Steel Set
- One of the Best Stainless Steel Rondeaus: Stainless Clad Rondeau
- A Great Butter Warmer: Stainless Steel Butter Warmer
- The Best Flatware Set: Stainless Steel Flatware for 4 Place Settings
- One of the Best Tabletop Dinnerware Sets: Complete Tabletop Set
- The Best Stoneware Pie Plate: 1.5-Quart Pie Dish
- The Best Small Platter: Stoneware Serving Platter
The Best Stainless Steel Skillets
3-Piece Stainless Steel Skillet Set
The Made In 10-inch and 12-inch skillets were top performers during our skillet tests. Their 5-ply construction meant quick and even heating that produced perfect crepes and beautifully seared chicken breasts. It was also comfortable to hold — something we can’t say about all stainless steel skillets. While each skillet is on sale independently, you can get the best deal on the 3-piece set at $30 off, which includes the 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch skillet.
A Great Stainless Steel Starter Cookware Set
6-Piece Stainless Steel Set
While we believe that the perfect cookware set is one you assemble yourself, we wanted to find the best options for those who might be starting out or replacing worn-out gear. Made In’s 6-piece stainless steel cookware set is $30 off and has the essentials, with the addition of a nonstick pan for more delicate cooking. All of the pieces heated evenly and the flared rims on the pots made for easy pouring.
One of the Best Stainless Steel Rondeaus
Stainless Clad Rondeau
A cross between a sauté pan and a brasier, the rondeau is a versatile piece of cookware that can sear, stew, shallow fry, slow cook, and more. During our tests, the Made In rondeau made flavorful beef stroganoff, perfectly braised chicken and cabbage, and was easy to maneuver despite its size. Half way between a shallow pot and a tall pan, it has a 12-inch diameter and 6-quart capacity, making it large enough to whip up one-pot meals for a crowd.
A Great Butter Warmer
Stainless Steel Butter Warmer
Made In’s 2-quart saucepan is our favorite from various tests of small saucepans, and while it isn’t on sale, it’s smaller sibling, the ¾-quart butter warmer, is. Sometimes, you just need a saucepan big enough to warm a bit of milk, melt a few tablespoons of butter, or or whip up the smallest amount of lemon curd. For those moments, the ¾-quart butter warmer is the perfect piece of cookware to complete small tasks with ease. Right now, you can save $10 on this little, but majorly helpful saucepan.
The Best Flatware Set
Made In Flatware for 4 Place Settings
During our tests, the Made In flatware set impressed us with its elegance, balance, and weight. The classic design is versatile enough to fit into any kitchen, and they’re durable enough to last year after year. They come with enough utensils for four place settings and right now, they’re $30 off.
One of The Best Tabletop Dinnerware Sets
Complete Tabletop Set
This porcelain set made in England comes with or recommended flatware set and serving platter. The glossy finish and optional colorful rims bring a touch of playfulness to the sturdy set, offering a great balance between classic elegance and modern flair. While it’s normally pricey for a complete set, it’s $150 off during Made In’s Memorial Day Sale.
The Best Stoneware Pie Plate
1.5-Quart Pie Dish
The Made In stoneware pie plate baked up a crisp, golden crust during our tests, and had sides deep enough for pies that have larger amounts of filling. Plus, the flat rim was helpful when it came to crimping pie edges in different designs. The 9-inch diameter rim to rim and generous 1.5-quart capacity makes it perfect for baking pies full of bright summer fruits, so grab this pie dish for $10 off.
The Best Small Platter
Serving Platter
This serving platter was one of our favorites during testing thanks to its classic design that instantly made food feel fancier. The flared, raised edge also kept liquids contained and made scooping a breeze for easy serving. If you often find yourself hosting, or if you simply want to enhance your weeknight dinners, save $10 on the serving platter during Made In’s sale.
FAQs
Where are Made In’s products made?
The stainless steel cookware and flatware on this list are made in Italy and the stoneware is made in England.
How long will this sale last?
Made In’s Memorial Day sale is set to last through May 27, 2024. We’ll keep this article updated as we learn more about the sale.
Why We’re the Experts
- An Uong is a commerce writer for Serious Eats and Food & Wine.
- An has tested kitchen equipment for Serious Eats since 2022, including manual citrus juicers and vegetable peelers.