If we were to ask you, “What do you think of when you hear the word fall?,” images of Snoopy, colorful leaves, combat boots and pumpkin spice lattes might pop into your head. But something else that we think of pertaining to the fall season is food. Lasagna soup, cornbread, shrimp and grits, chili — we simply want it all. Now, when it comes to perfecting your fall recipes, kitchen tools matter, specifically cookware.
There’s a reason why famous chefs want the best of the best. If you haven’t bought your cast iron cookware yet for your fall dishes, look no further than here to shop our top picks. From Le Creuset to Lodge to Amazon Basics, we have something for the beginners, the TikTok chefs and the Carmy’s (The Bear) of the world. And they start at just $22.
Cast Iron Cookware to Shop
- Affordable Bestseller: This number one bestselling Lodge 10-inch cast iron skillet comes pre-seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil and it’s perfect for baking, frying, sautéing, braising and grilling — just $22!
- Yes, Chef: For something a little larger, grab the Lodge 12-inch skillet. Aside from doing exactly what the skillet listed above does, it allows for more space for your veggies, meats and more. And it even comes with a red silicone handle holder — just $43!
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: It’s that time of the year again when Le Creuset releases their beloved pumpkin pots. This four-quart pumpkin cocotte brings all the fall vibes to your kitchen. It’s compatible with all stove types and the smooth interior enamel ensures even heat distribution throughout your dish— just $368!
- Cooking Chili: Perfect for making batches of chili, soup and more, this $30 Amazon Basics cast iron mini Dutch oven is oven safe up to 500 degrees, pre-seasoned and has side handles that make it easy to move it from the stove to the oven to the counter — just $30!
- Three for One: Want three pans for the price of one? This cast iron set includes skillets between six and 10 inches for baking personal cookies or preparing dishes for the whole family. And each one distributes heat evenly, so you don’t have to worry about burning or undercooking parts of your dish— just $30!
- Fall Baking: Whether you love baking cinnamon rolls, brownies or making sweet potato casserole, this 9 x 13-inch casserole dish does it all. Since it’s pre-seasoned, you can use little to no butter or oil and the high sidewalls keep your batter, dough and ingredients contained — just $40!
- Great for Soups: This Amazon Basics cast iron Dutch oven pot will look oh so chic in your kitchen. But it isn’t just for decoration. It’s great for perfecting recipes, like the viral lasagna soup or Gigi Hadid’s vodka pasta. It’s heavy-duty, has top-tier heat retention and it’s oven safe up to 500 degrees — just $40!
- Royal Recipes: If you’ve been following Meghan Markle’s “With Love, Meghan” cooking show, then you know she loves a good Le Creuset product. Not only does this pot deliver on excellent cooking, but it’ll also look so pretty in your kitchen. Plus, the classic Flame color is perfect for fall— just $340!
