No comments about All-Clad Cop-R-Chef Sauce Pan.

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2 comments about All-Clad Cop-R-Chef 7-Piece Cookware Set.

1. I have owned this cookware for a few months now and am extremely impressed with the quality and the ease of care. I was a little concerned about the care given the copper cladding but have found it not to be an issue. For those that may be interested, a product called "Twinkle" works extremely well for cleaning both the copper exterior and the stainless interior. This product really makes cleaning up a snap.

   This cookware is even easier to care for than my anodized aluminum cookware. After cooking oatmeal in the morning, a quick rinse with soap and warm water immediately cleans the utensil up. Browning in a saute pan and creating a pan sauce requires a little more care but we are talking about a soft sponge with some of the "Twinkle" compound on it not extensive scrubbing.

   This is the finest cookware I have ever owned and I am very pleased with the investment!




2. Even if you have simlar elements of these pots and pans in stainless, or whatever, you'll be perectly delighted to add this collecton to the arsenal.

   I have had this for some time, and I have celebrated its perfection in nearly using it every day. You will as well - it's just a fact.

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3 comments about All-Clad Copper Core 1-Quart Saucier Pan.

1. They make it clear that this one does not come with a lid, but I would have never guessed that none of their other lids would fit. I have both the 6" stainless lid and the 6-1/2" copper core lid and neither fits. The 6-1/2" that comes with their small copper core saucepans comes closest, buth the shape of the lip (and 1/2" larger pan diameter) make it a precarious balance. Otherwise a very nice pan. I also find the copper core handle with the added bump on the bottom to be a lot more comfortable than their stainless handles.



2. I own several pieces from the Copper Core line, and bought this piece simply because I found an incredible price on it. I didn't expect to use it often, as I tend to reach for my small saucepans; I just thought this saucier was just too small for much of anything. But I have surprised myself with this one! I have melted chocolate, made small batches of glazes, a cooked vinaigrette, and always use it now for my reduction for blender bernaise. It comes in handy more than I expected, and the long handle is especially convenient (and not typical) on cookware of this size. It is quickly becoming a favorite piece. And like my other AC Copper Core, it heats beautifully and evenly on low to medium heat, and is a delight to cook with.
   
   Don't hesitate if you are wondering about the size - you will find many uses and love this little gem.



3. I'm not 100% convinced that the copper core is worth the premium price tag when the aluminum core Master Chef line performs about as admirably in terms of evenness of heating, but this one was in stock and the other one wasn't, so the choice was simple.
   
   It's a tiny little guy, but a solid performer. It came up to temperature quickly, and my infrared thermometer showed the sides staying within 5-10 degrees of the bottom at all times with no significant hot or cold spots anywhere. I elected to prepare a very simple dish--Farina with coconut milk and palm sugar--for its maiden voyage, and it cooked well without any scorching at all. I actually had a hard time telling when it was done because of the complete absence of bubbles--something I'm used to seeing with my old pan which has hot spots a'plenty.
   
   Some people have complained that All-Clad's 1-quart sauciers are off balance and easy to tip. While a bit of pressure on the end of the handle will indeed lift the front off the range by about an inch, you'd really have to knock it pretty hard to actually slosh anything out of it, and every other similarly sized pan I've ever tried exhibited identical behavior. It absolutely does not wobble around of its own accord and I wouldn't worry about it tipping any more than any other pan you might own.
   
   My only real gripe is the handle. I hate all of All-Clad's handles; they're not only uncomfortable, they actually hurt. Using a towel mitigates this somewhat, but the whole point of the stay-cool riveted handle is to eliminate the need for such measures. This one loses extra points because the rivets are simply too large for a pan this size. They jut out way too far and make both stirring and scraping down the sides a tedious, noisy affair. A minor annoyance, but an annoyance nonetheless.
   
   All in all, it's a great pan and it runs circles around the old Calphalon pile of junk it's replacing. It's also made in America and boasts a lifetime warranty, so if you ever manage to stir your way down through to that precious copper, you'll get a new one. Just make sure you realize there is NO LID for this model; gotta step up to the 2-Quart for that.
   
   P.S. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEEP FRY ANYTHING IN THIS PAN. I just had a late night falafel (yes, I know that falafel is not a sauce) preparing incident and while the pan performed as admirably as ever, the fact that the sides conduct so much heat means that all the oil splatter that would ordinarily just kinda sit there until you washed it off BAKES onto the surface. It's not ruined or anything, but man what a lot of scrubbing.

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2 comments about All-Clad Copper Core 7-Quart Dutch Oven with Lid.

1. I nearly did not purchase this dutch oven because the base is only 10 in. in diameter and I was concerned that browning large items or large quantities would be difficult or time consuming. But there is something magical about this pot. Because of its shape, the interior browning surface is much larger than the exterior base would indicate. It is no problem to brown a 5 pound chicken on top of my stove and then cover it and put it in the oven for slow roasting (300 degrees) a delicious french style roasted chicken. Yes, this pot is terribly expensive, and since I do not have the all-clad short 8 qt. stock pot which has been given top rating as a stainless steel dutch oven by Cooks Illustrated, I could not say that this pot is superior. The stainless steel all-clad short 8 qt. stock pot is much less expensive. However, I am delighted with the shape of this pot and its performance. I treasure every one of my all-clad pots. I specially treasure this one and the incredible slow roasted chicken that comes out of it. All of the all-clad pots I have cook well, and they truly will give you a lifetime of good cooking and easy clean-up. All-clad pots have been my first choice gift for wedding presents for years. I have had Le Creuset and they are also exceptional pots with many loyal users but I personally was unhappy with the weight and the difficulty with cleaning the occasional accidental scorch as well as chipping.



2. Most of my collection is All Clad and Le Creuset and this pot is absolutely the best that I have cooked with. It's shape is so elegant, the size is perfect and for it's size it is delicately shaped. It is just a pleasure to use. I rate this an easy 5 stars for it's quality and characteristics, if I put the price factor into it, I would dock it a star because the price is outrageous, I will not tell anyone what it cost.

No comments about All-Clad LTD 1-Quart Saucepan.