All-CladCopper Core 5-Ply Stainless Steel Sauté Pan with Steel Lid 6 Quart Induction Oven Broiler Safe 600F Pots and Pans, Cookware Silver

I retired several years ago and took over the cooking from my wife and, although I have no formal training, I just love to cook. I “inherited” a set of anodized Calphalon pans and other odd pans in use for several years. The inside surfaces of these pans were fairly well scratched and I was concerned about their continued use.I did research and decided on the All-Clad Stainless Steel Copper Core 5-Ply Bonded 10” fry pan, the 2 and 4 qt sauce pans and the 5 qt saute pan as replacements. I already owned a 12” SS steel fry pan and 10” SS saute pan by other manufacturers so I was familiar with SS use and cleanup however in the back of my mind I still had concerns about cleanup of All Clad.The pans are beautiful to behold (not that it matters), are of extremely good quality and are moderate in weight, not heavy. The handles seemed a little odd to hold at first but now I do not even notice it. In fact there is a small protrusion on the underside of the handle that fits very nicely for the forefinger, giving tactile feed on hand position on the handle and stopping it from slipping to close to the heat. I have used the new All Clad pans daily since their arrival on a gas stove. They do heat faster and more evenly then the old set. Once cooking, transmission of heat changes are almost instantaneous.As far as cleanup, what concerns I may have had were unfounded. Cleanup has been a snap, even my wife mentioned how easy they are to clean. The 2 qt sauce pan I use to cook chai every morning has less scorched milk residue and cleans up easier than the previous anodized pan I was using. I was also a little concerned about cooking rice in the 4 qt but again, the rice comes out great and no cleanup problem.I think the biggest issue one may have with the Copper Core level is the price as there is a premium. I took the long view. I will have these probably for the balance of my cooking days. After that, they will probably by handed down to my children. Yes, they are that good in my mind. So I see many years of service ahead for them and I couldn’t see cutting corners on price and maybe not be as happy as I am with these.One plus was the ability to place all pans in the oven to 500+ degrees, not something I could do with the older pans. Another factor that swayed me to All Clad versus other manufacturers is that they are made in the US. I would definitely buy these again.

These are built to last a lifetime. Truly great stainless steel pan. You can cook anything in it. Took me a while to figure out how to do eggs. But, anything is doable with this pan. Thick and retains heat. Works amazingly on induction. Easy to clean. Even hard stuck on stuff, a quick boil and it will come off. Lid fits perfectly. Still looks practically new after nearly 4 years. I can't recommend it enough. Even picked up some more all clad stuff. It's worth the price, and made in America.

The All Clad Copper Core cookware has the best distribution of heat of any of the various brands that I’ve used over the years. Also, because of their composition, they work wonderfully on an induction coil stove, top as well as gas or electric.They are fairly expensive, but if you’re making delicate sauces, or other foods which require an evenly heated surface, then they are worth every penny.

HUGE. Easy to clean.

First, it is a beautiful pan. It cooks nicely. But it did develop an oil seasoning film when I cooked chicken cutlets on medium. The weight is significant so be prepared to use both hands and mitts to pick it up when hot and full of food. The lid is metal so no way to see how any food is cooking without picking up the lid. I have several All-Clads and mostly they are excellent and have lasted many years. I'm sure my kids would like to inherit this from me when I'm gone.

I have more than a few pieces of the Copper Core from All-Clad. Usually, I purchase from the All-Clad website, but this 3qt saute never goes on sale. Amazon offered it for $100 off.The Copper Core is a wonderful line. I find they heat/cools faster than my 3 and 5 ply clad cookware from various manufacturers. But, I'd be lying if I wrote anything other than it was the looks that draws me to the cookware. It simply has a beautiful refined look. It performs wonderfully. With a blue Scotch Bright pad and Barkeepers friend -- they've looked beautiful for 3+ years with no build-up around the rivets.I have "clad" cookware for almost 40 years. In spite of being burnt [more than a few times], they still look new. They will last a lifetime and beyond. Expensive? That can only be determined by the purchaser.

2 Month review!This pan has been a just amazing. I wish I would have heard of this brand years ago. Slowly but surely replacing my 6 year old $800 set of carbon steel pans with these. This pan is very reactive to heat change but at the same time very forgiving. No matter what gets stuck in the bottom, I'm not worried. Scrub it down with a very aggressive cleaning pad and it's good as new. The middle copper layer does an amazing job of distributing even heat to the entire pan. Steaks, chicken, pasta, rice, deep dish pizza in the oven. This pan can do it all!

The 5 quart All-Clad stainless steel pan has a flaw, and it's a significant flaw: the handle is terrible. All-Clad describes the pan's handle as having "a comfortable grip," but it does not. While the bottom of the handle is nicely convex, the top is concave, and any attempt to hold the pan only by the long handle results in the upped edges of the handle digging painfully into the user's hand. The pan, alone, is fairly heavy, and cooking can add considerable weight in food, which makes holding the pan by the handle worse. Attempting to hold the pan at an angle, to pour/transfer its contents into a container, is agonizing and an exercise in frustration. I suppose All-Clad envisions the pan only ever being held by both the long and short handles simultaneously, but the reality is a user will regularly need to use a single hand.Other than the handle, the pan is great: it heats quickly and evenly, cleans well, it's oven-safe, it's large enough for large meals, and the curved lip help when pouring into a container. But that handle...

Es para toda la vida y bonita

I am so thankful that bit the bullet and bought this. I had earlier compromised and bought the Made In brand but was appalled by how light it was compared to my 5 ply 3qt Allclad casserole. It did not feel 5ply in any way and the centre bowed upwards when heated. This one feels substantial, I can count the 5 layers at the rim and the center does not bow upwards when heated.

It's the best!

Ich bin ja begeisterter Käufer von gutem Kochgeschirr (gern auch eher für die Vitrine) und wenn Kupfer zu sehen ist, kann der Preis auch gerne mal durch die Decke schießen. Durch einen bekannten Youtuber aus den USA bin ich auf All-Clad Töpfe gestoßen, welche dort wohl deutlich verbreiteter sind und als einer der wenigen Non-Plus-Ultra Hersteller gelten. Lang war es gar nicht so einfach in Deutschland dort heranzukommen und ein alternativer Importeur hat Preise aufgerufen die nicht mal ich bereit war zu zahlen. Aber jetzt bietet der Amazon Verkäufer in den USA Internationalen Versand an. Und ja, der Topf (ich schreibe Topf weil Sautoir kein sehr verbreiteter Begriff hier bei uns ist) kommt per Schiff aus den USA angeliefert, es dauert also ein wenig länger.Egal, dann war sie also endlich da. Und im ersten Moment bin ich wirklich beeindruckt. Spiegelglanzpolierter Edelstahl mit einer eingedrehten Nut auf den Kupferkern – Nur eine optische Geschichte aber das weiß wirklich zu gefallen. Die Innenseite ist wie üblich bei Edelstahlgeschirr matt geschliffen. Die 5 Quart entsprechen übrigens 4,7 Liter, man kann also praktisch 1:1 umrechnen. Für einen Topf ist die Standfläche sehr groß, das sollte man bei seinem Herd im Hinterkopf behalten – Anscheinend ist breites Geschirr in den USA üblich, bei uns sind es ja eher hohe Töpfe. Für das reduzieren oder anbraten ist eine große Fläche natürlich von Vorteil, besonders hier weil die Wärmeverteilung wirklich exzellent ist.Die genieteten Griffe aus gegossenem Edelstahl machen ihre Sache gut – Etwas ungewohnt bei der Größe ist da natürlich der Stiel. Eher etwas gewöhnungsbedürftg weil der Topf recht schwer ist aber der Griff auf der Gegenseite gleich das aus. Einen vollen Topf würde sowieso niemand versuchen nur am Griff anfassen, ein Unglück wäre da vorprogrammiert. Auch die Form des Stielgriffes, halbhohl nach oben, ist im ersten Moment etwas komisch, fasst sich aber nicht unsicher an. Daumen und Handballen kommen gut in der Mulde zum Liegen.All-Clad sagt, der Topf ist spülmaschinengeeignet – Das würde ich ihm wirklich nicht antun wollen. Auch nicht testweise. Ich bleibe hier bei Handaufwasch.Generell das Kochen ist eine Freude in dem Topf. Wärmeverteilung, Reaktion auf die Kochfeldeinstellung, Robustheit beim Hantieren, alles auf höchstem Niveau – Klar man hat viel Geld ausgegeben das sollte schon das mindeste sein. Aber es ist einfach wie Heimwerken mit gutem Werkzeug. Es macht einfach Spaß seine Investition (mehr oder weniger im Anbetracht der privaten Nutzung) gerechtfertigt zu sehen.Ist es was für jedermann? Nein, ganz klar. Man kocht nicht besser oder schlechter genau wie man mit einer teuren Kamera nicht automatisch bessere Bilder schießt. Am ehesten findet sich ein Käufer der gerne ein Schmuckstück, vielleicht auch zum Servieren auf der Tafel, haben möchte. Oder anders gesagt, Freunde der gehobenen Küchenausstattung auf De Buyer Niveau finden hier eine Interessante Alternative.

Copper Core Saute Pan lives up to my expectations. The heating is quick and even, and rebuilding the heat is also fast. The quality is unsurpassed. It may be at the expensive end, but is all the money worth.