Carbon steel is pretty much what would happen if a stainless-steel pan and cast-iron skillet had a baby, with the best qualities from each parent. We tested 16 top-rated brands to find the best options for searing, roasting, sautéing, and moving seamlessly from stovetop to oven—whether you want to spend $40 or $300. |
Chef Thomas Keller’s perfect roast chicken doesn’t require a lot of extra ingredients—just some kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, and fresh thyme (and the thyme is optional). Nearly a thousand readers have deemed it their go-to. “This was seriously the best roast chicken I’ve ever eaten,” writes one. |
