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Copper is the industry gold standard because it is a superior conductor of heat. However, it is also the most expensive and can have adverse reactions over time as acidic foods mix with the copper metal. Aluminum cookware is very popular, partly because it is much less expensive, but also because it will not mix with your food when anodized (sealed for protection). Other options include stainless steel and cast iron, both of which have benefits like even heating and excellent heat retention.
Once you've decided which metal you can afford and like, choose your components. A good basic set should have a five-quart sauce pan, a frying pan, a Dutch oven (very large pot with two handles on the side) or a stock pot (bigger than a Dutch oven), and a sauté pan. When you get into the most elaborate sets, you will find the addition of pieces like a chef's pan, a wok, a roasting pan, and matching utensils.
Finally, keep in mind that you have to store all these pots, so buy according to how much room you have. Remember also that a 14-piece set is seven pots with seven lids, as a rule, so be sure to read the details of every set before you buy. For more information, check out our stock of cookware at Sortprice.com.
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