No.10 Fornello in Ghisa, Seconda Scelta

The lid sits perfectly snug and the interior is smooth as glass despite the "second" tag, and the slight unevenness at the bottom doesn’t affect even heating at all on my gas stove. Best $70 I’ve spent on cookware in years.

The "factory second" label scared me a little, but I honestly can't find the cosmetic flaw even up close, and the thick cast iron heats about as evenly as my pricier pots. The slightly rougher exterior just gives it character, and for 30% off it's a steal. I don't mind the extra weight since it sear

The lid sits just right and the enamel inside is flawless despite the “second” label. I’ve already made two stews and the heat distribution is even, no hot spots at all. For 30% off, this was a steal.