Best pans for induction hobs

Investing in new pans for your energy-efficient induction hob? Here are some of the best pans for induction hobs, and our top picks of induction cookware. Modern and super-efficient, the best pans for induction hobs will work differently perfectly on your induction cooktop. These hobs are different from traditional electric and ceramic stovetops. Electromagnetic energy is used to heat the saucepans themselves as opposed to the stovetop, saving time and energy by eliminating wasted heat. Induction cooking is a great alternative to gas as well – a fossil fuel that, if you’ve read the news recently, you’ll know is becoming increasingly expensive. The benefits don’t end there, either: induction hobs have smooth glass-ceramic surfaces with touch-control buttons, making them super easy to clean and giving you great control over heat levels too.
When people upgrade to induction, they often find their old pans aren’t compatible, while others find that worn pans with rough undersides can scratch the perfectly glossy surface of their new hob. Even if you had the very best saucepan set in the game, if it doesn’t work on an induction hob you’ll need to set it aside. The best induction pans must be magnetic to heat up on an induction hob. Cast iron and stainless steel will work, which means you can also take a look at our guide to cast iron cookware, but pans made of copper or aluminum may not cut the mustard – they’ll need to be made with a ferrous, induction-compatible base.