No comments about All-Clad LTD 7-Inch Nonstick Fry Pan.

5 comments about All-Clad LTD 9-Piece Cookware Set with Nonstick Fry Pan.

1. My wife an I duked it out between Calphalon Commercial Nonstick (now called "Contemporary") which she preferred for its lighter weight and All-Clad which I prefer for its tougher build. We have a bunch of each. The All-Clad stuff is better hands down. It heats quicker and more evenly. It seems to cook requiring lower stove temperatures. The anodized exterior is smoother and of higher quality. The clad stainless interior is exquisite and easy to clean.
   
   This particular set is perfect - the most required pieces. They constitute a complete kitchen set, lacking only, perhaps, a couple of larger pans (12" fry and 5 Qt. Saute are really nice to have). The choice of stainless interior versus nonstick is personal - but I recommend the stainless interior. First of all, the stainless interior is virtually indestructible and will last a lifetime. All-Clad's nonstick interior is the best in the business, but it does wear out. I've had several LTD nonstick pieces for 9 years now. The ones that get a lot of wear are starting to wear out. Nothing is more pathetic than a battleship built All-Clad pan with a frayed nonstick interior. It's like putting fur in a truck bed. Nonstick might be easier to clean up - but the difference is trivial. Maybe you have the intention of cooking with less oil, but the difference between nonstick and LTD's excellent mirror-like stainless interior is also trivial. I find the arguments for nonstick hard to defend. That being said - the fry pan is where you'd most want non-stick and that's where you find it here. Just right.
   
   As for the review that says anodized aluminum exteriors are hard to maintain, she should read the product literature. You clean anodized aluminum with a plastic scrubby (like the 3M green ones) with bleach cleanser (like Ajax or Comet). Just make a paste with the cleanser and power away stains in moments. Anodized aluminum - like all aluminum cannot be dish washed. The phosphates and brightening agents in dishwasher soap with create a chalky powdery rot in the anodized surface. If you are determined to dishwash your cookware you must forget about aluminum and stick to stainless steel. All-Clad makes a great like of stainless cookware - but nothing is prettier than LTD's awesome black.



2. I've had these pans for a number of years now. I usually cook several times a day almost everyday & although these pans cook beautifully and the interior looks beautiful, the anodized exterior looks terrible now. I wouldn't mind so much but I have them hanging on decorative pot rack. For that reason I want to replace them with the less expensive version in stainless steel but the financial loss is killing me. I don't have room in my small kitchen to put them away. We've had a stainless steel All-Clad sauce pan for a few years which still looks great and isn't embarrassing hanging from our rack. If you don't mind so much what your pots look like then these would probably be a great choice. If anyone knows any great secrets to keeping these looking great, please post them. I've contacted All-Clad several times and do exactly as they say without achieving any desired results.



3. The bodies are made of 1/8" thick aluminum with a full stainless steel lining on the inside. The thick aluminum bodies make them heat evenly and the stainless interior make them non-reactive with food. My only gripes are that the rim of the pots have exposed non-anodized aluminum which become discolored with use. And the anodized aluminum exteriors become discolored if washed in a dishwasher. These are just cosmetic issues that don't affect the function, but I had higher expectations given the relatively high price of this set. I also considered the All-clad cookware that has stainless steel cladding on both the interior and exterior. In retrospect, perhaps those would have been a better choice assuming the thermal properties don't suffer too much from the exterior stainless steel coating.



4. I got this set as a wedding/christmas/birthday present
   from my mother. I did a LOT of research before picking
   this set out. I read reviews of other sets, compared
   prices, materials.. you name it, I checked it out. I
   even did some reading in various cookbooks to try to
   learn as much as I could about good cookware. Here
   are some of the basics I learned.. good cookware should
   be made to last a life time, it should heat EVENLY, it
   should carry a strong warranty, it should be beautiful,

   and it should be expensive (because you get what you pay
   for!). So why did I decide to go with All Clad's LTD 9
   piece set?

   All Clad has a few lines of cookware. ALL of them have
   aluminum cores (and in case you didn't learn this already, aluminum is an EXCELLENT heat conductor). So why the LTD? LTD cookware is made with a stainless steel interior (which is great because it's the most durable metal of all), a pure aluminum core, and a beautiful dark gray hard anodized aluminum exterior. Why hard anodized aluminum for the exterior? Well, although aluminum is a superb heat conductor (second only to copper), it's not very durable. But good old science found a way to make aluminum stronger WITHOUT taking away its heat conducting properties. It's an electro-chemical process that "anodizes" the aluminum. Hard anodized aluminum is actually stronger than stainless steel!! So when you get cookware that has a stainless steel (18/10) interior, a PURE aluminum core, and a super durable and super beautiful hard anodized aluminum exterior, you get the best of all worlds.

   This set itself is almost perfect as far as the pieces go. My only complaint is that the stock pot is too small. BUT..the sautee pan, the nonstick frying pan (which by the way has the GREATEST nonstick surface I've ever used!), and the two sauce pans are WONDERFUL and BEAUTIFUL pieces. Since I bought this set, I've added to it. I bought the steamer insert (which fits into the larger sauce pan), a 7" frying pan, and a 1 and a half quart sauce pan.. all LTD, and all PERFECT. I have absolutely no complaints about the pieces themselves. Water boils faster in these pieces than in ANY other piece I've ever used. And more importantly, it heats EVENLY. You won't look into the pot as it starts to simmer and see that the bubbles are only coming up from one side of the pan. The bubbles come up evenly from the entire bottom of the pan. Oh, and did I mention that the aluminum core goes ALL THE WAY up the sides of the pan? The heat from the burner gets transfered ALL THE WAY up to the top of your pan, making it heat up incredibly fast!

   All in all, all clad is a perfect 10. The other sets (MC2, copper chef, etc..) look pretty good too, but they have their drawbacks. The LTD set is perfect, and beautiful. I highly recommend it.




5. My all-clad LTD set has withstood five years of hard-core cooking. With proper care, it looks almost as good as new. The set is well-designed to distribute heat well for uniform cooking, as well as having an attractive finish.

   Pricey but worth it for the serious home cook.

2 comments about All-Clad LTD 6-Piece Cookware Set.

1. My wife an I duked it out between Calphalon Commercial Nonstick (now called "Contemporary") which she preferred for its lighter weight and All-Clad which I prefer for its tougher build. We have a bunch of each. The All-Clad stuff is better hands down. It heats quicker and more evenly. It seems to cook requiring lower stove temperatures. The anodized exterior is smoother and of higher quality. The clad stainless interior is exquisite and easy to clean.
   
   This particular set is good. I could quibble and say that they should have included the 10 inch fry pan instead of the 8 inch. The 8 inch is too small for everyday use. I have a family of 4 so I prefer a couple of larger pans (12" fry and 5 Qt. Saute are really nice to have). The choice of stainless interior versus nonstick is personal - but I recommend the stainless interior. First of all, the stainless interior is virtually indestructible and will last a lifetime. All-Clad's nonstick interior is the best in the business, but it does wear out. I've had several LTD nonstick pieces for 9 years now. The ones that get a lot of wear are starting to wear out. Nothing is more pathetic than a battleship built All-Clad pan with a frayed nonstick interior. It's like putting fur in a truck bed. Nonstick might be easier to clean up - but the difference is trivial. Maybe you have the intention of cooking with less oil, but the difference between nonstick and LTD's excellent mirror-like stainless interior is also trivial. I find the arguments for nonstick hard to defend.
   
   As for the review that says anodized aluminum exteriors are hard to maintain, she should read the product literature. You clean anodized aluminum with a plastic scrubby (like the 3M green ones) with bleach cleanser (like Ajax or Comet). Just make a paste with the cleanser and power away stains in moments. Anodized aluminum - like all aluminum cannot be dish washed. The phosphates and brightening agents in dishwasher soap with create a chalky powdery rot in the anodized surface. If you are determined to dishwash your cookware you must forget about aluminum and stick to stainless steel. All-Clad makes a great like of stainless cookware - but nothing is prettier than LTD's awesome black.



2. 
   I've had All Clad LTD pans for a number of years now. I usually cook several times a day almost everyday & although these pans cook beautifully and the interior looks beautiful & cleans up easily, the anodized exterior looks terrible now. I wouldn't mind so much but I have them hanging on decorative pot rack. For that reason I want to replace them with the less expensive version in stainless steel but the financial loss is killing me. I don't have room in my small kitchen to put them away. We've had a stainless steel All-Clad sauce pan for a few years which still looks great and isn't embarrassing hanging from our rack. If you don't mind so much what your pots look like then these would probably be a great choice. If anyone knows any great secrets to keeping these looking great, please post them in the discussion area. I've contacted All-Clad several times and do exactly as they say without achieving any desired results.

5 comments about All-Clad LTD Sauce Pan.

1. I picked up 2 of these for my saute' station at work...they replace my Mauviel copper that I've sent out for re-tinning...I may never go back. Other than a SLIGHT degrading of the adonized finish due to being run through a commercial dishmachine...don't try that at home, it will void your warranty...I got nuttin' but luv for these quick heat transition, easy to clean, heavy duty, flat top warriors. Before service I heat my sauces, prep buerre blanc...etc. and then make and hold an hours worth of rice in my prep oven at just the right temp...with 2 pots I can make it through an entire 12 hour shift! It's perfect for small reductions, steaming shellfish in thier own stock...etc. With just seconds of cleanup between jobs...I'm a happy chef!
   
   I have 27 pieces of this line and I'm going to shop for a set for home...my Mauviel copper will just be lookin' good on my shelves from now on.
   
   Lemme know how you like 'em.
   
   I gotta give less than 5 mojo*z because of the SLIGHTLY touchy adonized finish so...4 1/2 will do!



2. Picked up 2 of deez bad lil' sauce pans for work and they perform as well as my solid copper Mauviel. Quick heat transition and holding...easy and quick to clean. I must add that this adonized finish requires extra care...not as much as copper but more than MC2 or Stainless AllClad...but I don't mind... I like LTD and I have 27 pieces at work now.
   
   I'm shoppin' for a full set at home now!!!
   
   4+ mojo*z for these rugged performers only because the finish requires extra care



3. Despite what others have written about a degradation in All Clad quality, I have not seen any problems whatsoever. This pan is a staple in my kitchen since I purchsed it last summer. I like it's deep profile, which is useful for sauteing onions or garlic and then putting the rest of the ingredients right into the pan. A great addition.



4. This saucepan was a great purchase. It cooks quickly and evenly and is the perfect size for steaming a vegetable side dish. It is a great investment and should last forever.



5. I've always heard of how great this product was, but it wasn't until I tortured it with my cooking that I realized what a great piece of cookware it is. I accidentally left the pot burning overnight over constant medium heat. Luckily, it didn't catch on fire, but I woke up to clouds of smoke and food splattered all over the kitchen. I was sure that I had ruined the pot completely and would have to throw it away. I've had to throw away many that end up cracking or deforming due to the intense heat. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that after a rough scrub and a deep soak, the All-Clad was perfectly fine. I can't stop raving about this pot to all my friends (along with how stupid I was for leaving the stove on overnight). Compared to all the pots I've ruined in the past, this one's definitely worth every penny. Let's just hope I won't need to test it out again...

1 comments about All-Clad LTD Open Stir Fry Pan.

1. This stir fry pan by All-Clad is the most used piece in my All-Clad collection. I cook on a 30" Viking rangetop and this piece is perfect. From soup to cabbage this pan is surprisingly versatile. I'm back looking to by a second one now!

No comments about All-Clad LTD 6 Quart Buffet Casserole.

3 comments about All-Clad LTD 8-Piece Cookware Set.

1. My wife an I duked it out between Calphalon Commercial Nonstick (now called "Contemporary") which she preferred for its lighter weight and All-Clad which I prefer for its tougher build. We have a bunch of each. The All-Clad stuff is better hands down. It heats quicker and more evenly. It seems to cook requiring lower stove temperatures. The anodized exterior is smoother and of higher quality. The clad stainless interior is exquisite and easy to clean.
   
   This particular set is well suited to someone who cooks primarily for themselves - or who already owns a stockpot. 10-inch fry pan; 1-quart covered saucepan; 2-quart saucepan; 3-quart covered casserole; 3-quart covered saute pan are all often used pieces. They constitute a complete kitchen set, lacking only, perhaps, the aforementioned stock pot, and a couple of larger pans (12" fry and 5 Qt. Saute are really nice to have). The choice of stainless interior versus nonstick is personal - but I recommend the stainless interior. First of all, the stainless interior is virtually indestructible and will last a lifetime. All-Clad's nonstick interior is the best in the business, but it does wear out. I've had several LTD nonstick pieces for 9 years now. The ones that get a lot of wear are starting to wear out. Nothing is more pathetic than a battleship built All-Clad pan with a frayed nonstick interior. It's like putting fur in a truck bed. Nonstick might be easier to clean up - but the difference is trivial. Maybe you have the intention of cooking with less oil, but the difference between nonstick and LTD's excellent mirror-like stainless interior is also trivial. I find the arguments for nonstick hard to defend.
   
   As for the review that says anodized aluminum exteriors are hard to maintain, she should read the product literature. You clean anodized aluminum with a plastic scrubby (like the 3M green ones) with bleach cleanser (like Ajax or Comet). Just make a paste with the cleanser and power away stains in moments. Anodized aluminum - like all aluminum cannot be dish washed. The phosphates and brightening agents in dishwasher soap with create a chalky powdery rot in the anodized surface. If you are determined to dishwash your cookware you must forget about aluminum and stick to stainless steel. All-Clad makes a great like of stainless cookware - but nothing is prettier than LTD's awesome black.



2. I've had All Clad LTD pans for a number of years now. I usually cook several times a day almost everyday & although these pans cook beautifully and the interior looks beautiful & cleans up easily, the anodized exterior looks terrible now. I wouldn't mind so much but I have them hanging on decorative pot rack. For that reason I want to replace them with the less expensive version in stainless steel but the financial loss is killing me. I don't have room in my small kitchen to put them away. We've had a stainless steel All-Clad sauce pan for a few years which still looks great and isn't embarrassing hanging from our rack. If you don't mind so much what your pots look like then these would probably be a great choice. If anyone knows any great secrets to keeping these looking great, please post them in the discussion area. I've contacted All-Clad several times and do exactly as they say without achieving any desired results.



3. I just received the ALL-CLAD LTD 8 piece cookware set a few days ago. I can't believe I own such a beautiful set of cookware. My neighbor owns a few pieces of the ALL-CLAD LTD cookware and loves them. I now know why!! I ordered the 8 piece cookware set because I was not interested in another stock pot. I have two and don't need another. Most cookware sets include the stockpot.

   The first thing I cooked in the frying pan was 5lbs of bacon. What a messy build up I had on the bottom of the pan. I could not believe how easy the cleanup was. I literally placed the pan under hot water with a little soap and sponge. No elbow grease needed!! I was also amazed at how even the heat distribution was. No hot spots to be found and the handle stayed cool!! The frying pan is heavy so not for the faint of heart.

   I cooked risotto the other night in the 3qt casserole pan and I don't think it has ever come out better. It was much fluffier than usual, even my husband noticed the difference. All because of the pan!!

   The lid that comes with the 1qt saucepan also fits on the 2qt saucepan. I am finding the 1qt saucepan to be very useful when cooking for my 2 year old just the right size. I'm look for something to disappoint me but so far I just can't wait to cook my next meal!

No comments about All-Clad LTD Roti Combo with rack and turkey forks.

3 comments about All-Clad LTD 3 QT. Cassoulet with Lid.

1. Once I got a set of pots that included a "saucier" and I fell in love with the concept of the gently sloping sides. I guess this pot is not exactly a saucier because it doesn't have a long handle. However, apart from missing the long handle, it acts like a saucier and is excellent for reducing liquids as well as fitting perfectly on the small burners on my electric stove, increasing the efficiency.
   
   The pan looks excellent. We've kept it reasonably clean with a minimum of effort. I don't mind a bit of buildup of burnt whatever on the outside so I don't scrub it with anything other than the sponge, and while it doesn't look "shiny-new" we kind of like the "comfortably-used" look. We've not worn through the outer coating though I have used the pan pretty much every day for a year now.
   
   The lid doesn't quite fit precisely and is a bit loose. It rests slightly on the inside of the curved lip. I suspect that it prevents moisture that builds on the lid from sneaking out the side and over the edge--if that's the case, then it was a good decision.
   
   I'd prefer this with a long handle, but I've generally not had any trouble picking it up and pouring with only one hand. The handles stay fairly cool for a while, but I habitually reach for a potholder unless I've just used it to heat some soup for a couple minutes.
   
   I was so happy with this that I bought one as a gift for my mother.



2. The exterior of these pans might appear to be scratched when in fact, what you're seeing is whatever material rubbed against it. These marks as well as burnt on grease can easily be removed with some Comet cleanser and some very fine steel wool. (Do not, however, use this on the interior surface!) I use this method and my pans still look new.



3. I've had All Clad LTD pans for a number of years now. I usually cook several times a day almost everyday & although these pans cook beautifully and the interior looks beautiful & cleans up easily, the anodized exterior looks terrible now. I wouldn't mind so much but I have them hanging on decorative pot rack. For that reason I want to replace them with the less expensive version in stainless steel but the financial loss is killing me. I don't have room in my small kitchen to put them away. We've had a stainless steel All-Clad sauce pan for a few years which still looks great and isn't embarrassing hanging from our rack. If you don't mind so much what your pots look like then these would probably be a great choice. If anyone knows any great secrets to keeping these looking great, please post them in the discussion area. I've contacted All-Clad several times and do exactly as they say without achieving any desired results.

1 comments about All-Clad LTD 7-Inch Oval Bakers, Set of 2.

1. These All-Clad Bakers are perfect for searing meat, poultry or fish on the stove then baking in the oven without having to change pans. They're petite size is great when your making dinner for one or two.