Tip - A Guide to the Best Material for Pots and Pans: A Pros and Cons List — Cookware Materials 101

Yesterday we shared our guide to the essential cookware pieces you should have in your kitchen. The type is one thing—skillet, saucepan, stock pot—but what about the material? Stainless steel or copper? Cast iron or aluminum? Here's a guide to the most common cookware materials, and the pros and cons of each: