All-Clad Copper Core 12-Inch Chef's Pan Review

When I started law school, I moved into a studio apartment with only microwave pots to cook in.After a year, I decided that some better form of food was necessary.I first got an All-Clad 1-quart saucier, and then I got this amazing pot/pan.I need nothing else.It warms quickly and evenly and cleans beautifully.At first I choked over the price but I bit the bullet and got it.The cost is, granted, about the same that one can pay and get a whole set, but I've had those inferior sets before.They've gotten thrown out in a year or two because they're worth exactly what I paid for them.Should I ever actually need another pot, I won't look at anything but All-Clad cop-r core.

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Up until now All-Clad's excellent heat conductivity has been a result of an aluminum core. Another metal equally efficient when it comes to conducting heat is copper. All-Clad now has a complete line of copper core stainless steel cookware which uses bonded 5-ply construction to achieve culinary perfection. The copper core is exposed in an attractive band around each piece, adding warmth, color, and authenticity. Unlike pans with an abundance of exposed copper, these pieces clean easily and are lined with durable food-safe stainless steel. The chef's pan is a large all-purpose piece that can be used for poaching, sauteing, simmering, and more. The lid allows you to cook with moist heat and the rounded contours facilitate the use of spatulas, spoons and whisks.

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All-Clad Stainless Steel 10 Piece Set (MK Exclusive) 501891 Review

We had 1 pan already from All-Clad and some accessories, we liked them and we've heard good things about this brand.We were not disappointed, all of these pans were just what we ordered.This 10 piece set was a replacement for our previous old set from a different brand, all the pieces fit the bill for all the previously owned pans with some of them being upgraded.

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Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Steel Nonstick 8 Inch Omelette Pan Review

Excellent pan.Heats up quick, real quick.Much faster than my older Calphalon pans.And I can drop it in the dishwasher.What more can a guy who cooks ask for?

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All-Clad Stainless 12-Inch Chef's Pan Review

I bought this pan four years ago and planed to use it as an everyday wok, mainly to make stir-fry dishes.After years of use, I finally have to admit that it is not a good replacement for a traditional Chinese wok.However, I still like it overall.It has even heat distribution, versatile, sturdy, easy to clean, well-made, and looks nice.
If you are looking for a stir-fry wok, don¡¦t get this pan and choose a traditional carbon steel wok instead.One major disadvantage of this Chef¡¦s Pan is that it cannot reach the high temperature required to make tasty Chinese stir-fry dishes.If you preheat it for 3-5 minutes, add some cooking oil and then food, the pan quickly cools down.You end up boiling the food instead of stir-frying it.The essence of Chinese stir-fry is to cook food at very high temperature in order to seal the juice in the food.Boiling removes the juice along with the flavor from the food.A traditional wok, made of either carbon steel or cast iron, can reach the high temperature required for stir-fry dishes.
A traditional carbon steel wok is very cheap and can last a life time if cared properly.The downside is that it can rust easily if not cared properly.(I prefer the type without the nonstick coating because the Teflon nonstick coating won¡¦t last long under high heat, and it will eventually disintegrate and get into the food.) You MUST season a traditional wok before using it the first time.Seasoning the wok builds a brown-black patina on the interior that makes it non-stick and also prevents rust.After cooking, wash the wok with hot water only (No detergent !), wipe dry with paper towel, and then heat it on stove to remove any moisture on the wok.Do not soak it in sink after cooking or you will regret.I don¡¦t use my carbon steel wok to boil food and never use it to steam, as they may damage the patina.Scouring the wok or washing it with detergent will also damage the patina.So avoid scouring or you will need to re-season it afterwards.
Overall, I like All-Clad¡¦s Stainless Steel line of cookware.I have several other pieces besides this 12¡¨ Chef¡¦s Pan.All of them are great and I won¡¦t trade them for other cookware.But I have a traditional Chinese wok just to make stir-fry dishes.If you are looking for a stir-fry wok, you can get a 14¡¨ carbon steel wok (no Teflon coating) from Target or Asian food store under $20.

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Great kitchens start with top-quality, high-performance All-Clad cookware. The popular stainless steel collection is constructed of a durable, hand-polished 18/10 stainless steel surface and a pure aluminum core. It features extra-long, stay-cool handles and snug-fitting lids. Whether youre an accomplished home cook or just a beginner, let All-Clad cookware be your kitchen companion for years to come. All-Clad cookware carries a limited lifetime warranty.

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All-Clad Stainless Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set Review

The above review (one star) is very misleading as it does not rate the All Clad product. Rather, it rates both an inferior product and the dealer who sent it to him/her. All Clad is a wonderful product. I have some that is over 25 years old and still looks new. Additionally, the shiny stainless is compatible with induction cooking for the green minded cook.

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This high-performance All-Clad cookware is a great kitchen starter set. Constructed of durable, hand-polished 18/10 stainless steel surface with a pure aluminum core. Features riveted stay-cool handles and snug-fitting lids. Set includes 8- and 10-inch fry pans, 2-quart covered saucepan, 3-quart covered saucepan, 3-quart covered saut? pan, and 8-quart covered stock pot. Online exclusively @macys.com. All-Clad limited lifetime warranty.

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All-Clad Copper Core 14-Piece Set Review

These are, I in my most humble opinion, the finest pots you can buy. They're solid, beautiful (if you're into pots) and well designed. If cooking is your passion, you can do no better. The internal copper core does an outstanding job of spreading the heat evenly and the interior and exterior stainless steel cleans up easily. The pots are even dishwasher safe although you may need to use copper polish to restore the bright finish of the exposed copper band if you do use the dishwasher.

Please note, the pots won't do the cooking for you so if you have no idea what you are doing in the kitchen, you can still burn dinner or turn out a lousy meal...but at least you will have done it evenly and in style! On the other hand, because they cook so well, they could make learning to cook or expanding your cooking horizons a joy.

A couple final notes. 1) The pots are heavy. All-Clad definitely did not skimp on the materials. Fortunately, for the heaviest pots, they have a secondary handle on the lip of the pot to help you lift. 2) They are expensive. I looked everywhere and could not find All-Clad discounted. Even retailers that carry the line are careful to exclude All-Clad when they have their big sales. That said, Amazon's price is as good as any, and with Amazon Prime, the pots were delivered to my door the day after I ordered them (all 54 pounds in one box) for only $3.99. 3) These are heirloom pots. I had a hard time reconciling paying so much for the set until I realized that we'll own these pots for the rest of our lives and that when we're gone, our children will continue to enjoy them.

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The All Clad 14-Piece Copper Core set is just right for those who love to cook and entertain.This set includes 10" and 12" fry pans, 2 and 3 quart sauce pans with lids, 3 and 6 quart saute' pans with lids, a 12-inch chef's pan with domed lid and an 8-quart stock pot with lid.Every piece in the set will include a recipe developed specifically for that item by Chef Thomas Keller.

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All-Clad MC2 Master Chef 10 Piece Cookware Set 8&10 in. NS 700386 Review

Great pots and pans. No issues at all. Very even heating bottoms. Exact quality you can expect from All-clad. Cleaning is easy, but no dishwasher. Stains come out with a little bar keeper's friend.

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CIA Masters Collection 7-Ply Copper Clad Stainless Steel 12 Inch Saute Pan with Helper Handle Review

Actually, I'd wanted a 12 inch All Clad Saute pan, but they don't make a 12 inch saute with a helper handle on the opposite end. This (CIA Masters Collection) pan DOES have one, and is every bit as well made (if not better, since it has an aluminum AND copper core).And like All Clad -- it's hefty -- so when you add food it helps to have the helper handle. It performs flawlessly.I'm glad I found one that meets all my requirements.

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This 12 inch 7-Ply copper clad open saute was ranked 'Best Overall' in January of 2008 by a distinguished cooking magazine.The generous surface area, combined with the copper core construction and the efficient helper handle makes this a 'must have' for your kitchen.The Master's Collection has been designed by the Master Chefs of the esteemed Culinary Institute of America, to be the top performing cookware on the market.The perfect amount of copper has been layered between layers of aluminum and stainless steel to offer an amazingly responsive and conductive piece of kitchen equipment.The detail to design and functionality are exceptional and will be a welcome addition to your kitchen.

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