15 top-rated kitchen staples from Zwilling
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Summer is (somehow) nearly halfway over, but there are still big cooking events on the horizon, whether you're prepping for Labor Day or rounding out your roster of vacation meals for the season. We spend a lot of time testing kitchen and cooking gear to help prepare you for your most daunting cooking experiences, and some of the best products we've ever tested have come from Zwilling. The brand is home to a massive line of kitchen products, as well as its proprietary brands including Staub, Henckels, and more.
Zwilling is currently offering markdowns on many of the top-rated items listed below, so if you've had your eye on our favorite Dutch oven or our favorite chef's knife for a while now, this is a great time to shop.
1. The best chef's knife we've ever tried
Take your cooking to the next level.
As with any hobby or artistic pursuit, having the right tools for the job is a crucial element for success. Chef's knives are one of the most crucial kitchen staples, allowing the user to chop, dice, mince, and slice to their heart's content. Having a chef's knife you can rely on in the kitchen will help you level up your cooking over time, which is why we recommend the Zwilling Pro 8-inch chef's knife.
Crafted by J.A. Henckels, the Henckels Zwilling Pro knife is our top-reviewed chef's knife, with a durable design and well-balanced blade for controlled cuts. Better yet? Right now the Zwilling Pro chef's knife is on sale for $160, saving you $40 on a fantastic kitchen tool.
2. Our favorite Dutch oven
Check out this Dutch oven in blue, black, red, or even seasonal colors.
When we test Dutch ovens, we look for durable designs that can last, with an emphasis on versatility. The Staub Round Cocotte Oven beat out the rest of the Dutch ovens we tested thanks to its oven-compatible shape, easy-clean cast iron surface, and intuitive design. The entirety of Staub's Dutch oven collection and cookware line is available at Zwilling, but if you're in the market for a long-lasting staple that will allow you to cook everything from soup to sourdough, the Round Cocotte Oven would make a great addition to your kitchen.
3. A top-rated cast iron pan with an enamel finish
Get everyday kitchen staples at Zwilling.
When we test cast iron skillets, we look for long-lasting heat retention and durable design. The Staub enamel-finished cast iron pan ranked extremely high in our best cast iron pans roundup, and came away with the distinction of being the best porcelain enamel cast iron pan we tried thanks to its maneuverability and helpful pour spout. It's also dishwasher safe, so if you're looking for a low-maintenance option, it might be a good fit for your kitchen.
4. A kitchen scale to level up your baking
Bring precision to your kitchen.
Accurate measurements are extremely important in the kitchen, especially if you're a baker—a kitchen scale can help. The Zwilling kitchen scale is available in four different colors and crafted with a sleek, elegant design. We reviewed it and our reviewer noted that it was "perhaps the most beautiful" of all the scales we've ever tried. The scale also measures in ounces or grams, so you won't be foiled by differing measurement systems.
5. A ceramic baking tray
Casseroles, cakes, and dips are yours to conquer.
Casseroles, desserts, roasts—anything you serve at Thanksgiving, really, this baking tray can handle. The Staub ceramic baking dish line is one of our favorites, ranking high among our roundup of the best casserole dishes thanks to its easy-grip handles, boiler-safe design, and classic look. Reviewers were also impressed with its high-quality feel and finish.
6. A handy knife-sharpener for your new Zwilling Pro
Keep your knives sharp with this nifty kitchen tool.
If you're picking up some of the highly rated knives on this list, consider investing in a knife sharpener to keep them in top condition. The Zwilling Edge Maintenance knife sharpening tool landed third in our roundup of the best knife sharpeners, and our reviewer noted that its small size and right- and left-hand compatible grip made it a handy addition to your kitchen.
7. A serrated bread knife
The best thing for sliced bread.
Bread baking still in your personal arsenal of hobbies and interests? If so, you may want to check out the Miyabi Kaizen bread knife. We would have ranked it higher in our roundup of the best serrated knives, but the price somewhat belies the quality of the knife compared to others we tested. If you have someone you're shopping for with expensive tastes in their baking kit, however, you can be assured by its beautiful blade and smooth performance.
8. A milk frother with over 850 five-star reviews
This milk frother was a reviewer favorite.
If you want barista-quality coffee in the morning, having a milk frother will help you level up your game. You can use the Zwilling Enfinigy milk frother to create hot or cold foam or froth using two different attachments. Reviewers recommended the Enfinigy for its modern, sleek design and sturdy construction.
9. A handy paring knife
A top-rated paring knife for artisans in the kitchen.
Paring knives are yet another kitchen staple, great for precision cuts. The Zwilling Four Star 4-inch paring knife is a perfect addition to your cutlery collection, made with corrosion-resistant, ice-hardened stainless steel. Reviewers were impressed with the Four Star's comfortable grip and long-lasting sharp edge.
10. An elegant Miyabi chef's knife
Get a knife that combines style and substance.
Miyabi, another brand under the Zwilling umbrella, is also home to high-quality chef's knives, like the Miyabi Kaizen II. The ice-hardened blade boasts a Damascus pattern and 48 total layers of steel. Reviewers were impressed by the Kaizen II's sleek look and comfortable handle—several reviewers noted that the Kaizen II required less maintenance than other knives they'd used.
11. A glass-topped cocotte
If your cooking process involves observation, you may want to consider a glass-topped cocotte.
Get all the perks of our favorite round Dutch oven—with increased visibility. The glass-lidded Staub cocotte will allow you to monitor your recipe over time. The cocotte comes in seven different colors and retains heat for long periods. Over 500 reviewers gave the glass-lidded Dutch oven five stars, noting that the large lid prevented evaporation while cooking.
12. Staub's answer to the Always Pan
This Staub pan is meant to take on almost all your stovetop needs.
Staub has its own everyday pan to rival the TikTok-famous Always Pan in the Daily Pan, a glass-lidded enameled cast iron pan that's designed to do it all, whether you're sautéing, frying, steaming, braising, or browning. The pan comes in five different colors, and is also oven-safe up to 500°F in the event that you need to finish anything off the stovetop.
13. A professional-grade kitchen tool
Invest in a small-bladed paring knife if you want precise cuts.
As we mentioned, paring knives are an essential kitchen tool, and Zwilling is home to plenty of options. If you're looking for professional-grade knives, though, reviewers recommend checking out the Zwilling Pro 4-inch knife, which is made with Sigmaforge stainless steel. Over 500 customers gave the Pro 4-inch paring knife five stars for its slim, versatile design and sharp blade.
14. A dual-handled, wok-style pan
This dual-handled pan is meant to serve as a wok, saute pan, and more.
Fry, sauté, steam, and roast to your heart's content with the Staub Perfect Pan. With a steep, flared sides and a detachable half-circle metal rack, the glass-topped pan is designed to be used in many different cooking scenarios. 500+ reviewers gave the Perfect Pan five stars, and several buyers noted that the addition of the draining rack made it excellent for frying and deep frying.
15. Adorable mini Dutch ovens
Does it get more adorable than a miniature Dutch oven?
If presentation is your favorite part of cooking, look no further. These tiny, wonderful mini Dutch ovens are great for serving single portions of whatever meal or dessert you're dishing up, and have many of the same features as their larger Staub counterparts. The mini Dutch ovens come recommended by reviewers for their excellent heat distribution.