锅又称煲，是炊具的一大类，有多种材质和形状作不同烹调方法。常见的炊具包括有锅、平底锅、镬、生铁厨具等等。将食材放在锅内隔火加热，并且以煎、煮、炒、炸等方式烹调食物。一般称为「锅」的时候除了用以称呼锅子的种类之外，也用来称呼以锅子烹煮的菜名。

Cookware and bakeware are types of food preparation containers, commonly found in a kitchen. Cookware comprises cooking vessels, such as saucepans and frying pans, intended for use on a stove or range cooktop. Bakeware comprises cooking vessels intended for use inside an oven. Some utensils are considered both cookware and bakeware.