I have had this pan for almost a year now and I have been very impressed with its performance.It was my first piece of All Clad and I bought it because I wanted a copper pan with the maintenance ease of stainless steel.I was a bit skeptical that it would have the same temperature response that a regular copper pan has, but I'm pleased to report that it does.I can take liquids from a roiling boil down to a non-boil and back again literally instantaneously by turning the burner knob (I have a gas stove)-- the pan is that responsive.Also, the heat is conducted uniformly all the way up the sides -- you can put your finger along the top edge of the exposed copper sandwich and feel the heat transferred immediately when you turn on the burner. Since it is so responsive, you generally need to use a lower heat setting than with a regular aluminum/stainless pan or food will burn. This pan is a joy to cook with -- the shape is like a flat bottomed mixing bowl and is great for rice pilaf, lentils, and small sautes.It is well balanced and light weight enough to do real saute cooking where you toss and flip the ingredients in the pan -- and the higher sides prevent the food from inadvertently escaping. It is relatively easy to clean, although rice and lentils will leave a residue which requires Bar Keepers Friend cleanser to completely remove. Also, the exposed copper will become tarnished from heat and steam, but it is easy to clean with the cleanser. Overall, I am extremely pleased with this purchase and would recommend the Copper Core line to anyone wanting the performance of copper cookware.
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All-Clad Copper-Core SauciersProduct Description: With gently sloped sides to facilitate stirring and a drip-free rim, these pans are designed for professional sauce-making, but can also be used for boiling eggs, cooking risotto or heating soup.
The ultimate in cookware, this All-Clad® premiere line features the patented Copper-Core™ five-ply bonded design with a thick copper center core to maximize heat conductivity. The copper ply is bonded to aluminum to enhance heat distribution while reducing weight. The bonded exterior and interior layers are highest-quality stainless-steel, providing the ideal cooking surface, ease of cleaning, extreme durability and aesthetic appeal.
Product Features- Five bonded layers of stainless-steel, aluminum and copper allow pieces to heat quickly and evenly so you can rely on consistent performance
- Pure aluminum and thick copper inner core throughout for optimal heat conductivity
- Easy-to-clean 18/10 stainless-steel cooking surface helps prevent foods from sticking
- Accented with an exterior stripe of copper
- Cookware piece is oven-safe up to 500 F
- Signature stay-cool handles are cast from solid stainless-steel and designed for ergonomic comfort
- High-strength, non-corrosive stainless-steel rivets keep handles permanently secure, making cooking safer
- Suited for all stovetops including electric, gas, ceramic and halogen
- Hand-washing recommended
- Bonded cookware handcrafted in the U.S.A., lids and components manufactured overseas.
- Care and use instructions also included
All-Clad Cookware Lifetime Warranty:From date of purchase, All-Clad guarantees to repair or replace any item found defective in material, construction or workmanship under normal use and following care instructions. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse. Minor imperfections and slight color variations are normal.
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This is a Paella pan, not a fry pan as pictured. It has two handles (one on each side) and is supposed to be used to serve in also. Picture a metal casserole dish used for cooking and serving. It is lighter weight than I had hoped, but still heavier than most cookwear sold at discount stores so I am overall pleased with my purchase, all things being considered.
