What Pans Can Go in the Oven?

Viking premium cookware is engineered for durability and performance, and nearly all of our pans can go in the oven, including those made from cast iron, stainless steel, titanium-fused nonstick, and blue carbon steel. But knowing the temperature limits of each product is key to cooking safely and preserving the lifespan of your pans. In this guide, we’ll walk you through which pans can and cannot go in the oven and offer tips for cooking safely with oven-safe kitchenware.

How To Tell if a Pan Is Oven-Safe

Before placing a pan in the oven, make sure every part of it can handle high heat without damage. True oven-safe cookware is built entirely from materials that won’t melt, warp, or release fumes. That means every component must be safe to use at high heats, including:

• Pan interiors and exteriors
• Nonstick coatings or treatments
• Handles
• Lids
• Rivets

The most reliable oven-safe cookware is made from metals that can handle sustained high heat without warping or damaging their finish. Some cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel pans can even go from stove to oven or oven to stove.

Viking Oven-Safe Cookware Materials

These are the top oven-safe materials used by Viking to design cookware that offers peak performance on the stove—and beneath the broiler.

Note: Lids are oven-safe up to a certain temperature depending on their material. Tempered glass lids are oven-safe up to 350°F, while stainless steel lids are safe to 600°F.

Pans You Should Never Put in the Oven

Not every pan is designed for oven use. Cookware with components made from plastic, certain types of glass, or particular copper constructions—along with those treated with some nonstick coatings—are not oven-safe. Here are some common materials and components of pans that you cannot put in the oven:

• Plastic components: Handles, knobs, or accents made from plastic can melt, warp, or even release harmful fumes when exposed to high oven temperatures.
• Certain nonstick coatings:  Not all nonstick cookware is oven-safe. Nonstick coatings that are not heat-rated can degrade, lose their nonstick properties, or release fumes when overheated. For oven-safe nonstick performance, Viking’s PureGlide Pro features a titanium-fused cooking surface. PureGlide Pro pans are made without PFAS and won’t release harmful chemicals in the oven or under the broiler.
• Glass parts: While tempered glass bakeware can handle the heat, pot lids and other thinner glass components often have lower temperature limits.

Always check the pan’s heat rating before placing it in the oven. Referring to manufacturer guidelines is the only way to know if cookware is truly oven-safe.

Best Practices for Cooking With Oven-Safe Pans

Follow these tips and best practices to get the most out of your oven-safe cookware:

• Be aware of thermal shock: Sudden temperature changes, such as putting a hot pan in cold water, can warp your cookware and weaken its structure. Always allow pans to heat up and cool down gradually.
• Protect yourself from burns: Always use pot holders or oven mitts when handling hot cookware, whether moving a pan from stove to oven or oven to table. Remember, metal handles stay hot long after you remove a pan from the oven.
• Choose heat-safe utensils: Use stainless steel, wood, or high-heat-rated silicone utensils to prevent melting, warping, or the release of unsafe fumes.
• Know your pan’s limits: The only way to be certain a pan is oven-safe is to check the manufacturer’s heat rating. For example, most Viking cookware is designed to go from stove to oven safely, but each collection has its own maximum temperature.

Knowing what pans can go in the oven comes down to understanding their materials, components, and manufacturer heat ratings. With Viking cookware, oven safety is built in. Nearly all our collections are designed to handle high heat, many up to 600°F, so you can confidently move from stovetop to oven without compromise.

Whether you’re roasting vegetables, finishing a seared steak, or baking a skillet dessert, Viking’s professional-grade performance helps you cook with precision and safety. Explore Viking’s cookware collection and experience the difference in your home kitchen.