The Kitchn's Guide to Essential Cookware Setting Up a Kitchen:  1. Small 2- to 3-Quart Saucepan with Lid:  2. Large 4-Quart to 2-Gallon Saucepan or Pot with Lid:  3. Medium 10- to 14-inch Sauté Pan with Lid:   4. Medium 10-to 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet or Heavy Skillet with Lid:   5. Medium 10-inch Nonstick Skillet:   6. Medium 5- to 6-Quart Dutch Oven.
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