If you’ve been taking our advice, you already own, or are already thinking about buying, the best induction cookware. Compared to gas and electric, induction is a relatively new technology, and there’s still some confusion surrounding it. The most common misconception is that you need “special induction cookware.” But before I debunk that idea—and share BA’s favorite induction compatible pots and pans—let me explain how induction works. What is induction cookware? “Induction cookware” isn’t actually a thing, but induction-compatible cookware is—and you’ve probably already been using it for years.