No comments about All-Clad Master Chef 2 7-Quart Stockpot with Pasta Insert.

5 comments about All-Clad MC2 Stockpot.

1. Amazon just kinda threw mine in the box with some wadded up paper in one corner, and needless to say the contents were not treated gently by FedEx. Despite the fact that the packaging was in shreds when I opened everything up, the pot itself showed no signs of damage--which is why you buy an All-Clad in the first place.
   
   You can get a solid aluminum pot that performs about as well for less than 1/4 of the price of this one, but then you can't cook tomatoes in it, so the stainless steel interior comes in pretty handy. Heats up quickly and evenly, and that's really everything you need a pot to do, so I have zero complaints.



2. All clad pots are wonderful. The shorter pans with thick-cored bottoms make excellent jam pots as they deliver very good heat distribution. Good heat distribution is necessary for cooking full-flavored jams, preserves, or butters. Without good heat distribution you run the risk of burn spots on the pan's surface. These burn spots may/will impart an unwanted flavor to your product. If you've ever tried to disguise burned jam-- you know it's a losing battle. While some cooks may consider All-Clad pots or pan to be too expensive, I believe they are well worth the cost as you are less likely to burn your product. One good pan is worth more than six cheapies. Besides, quality equipment instills confidence and makes you feel like a seasoned chef.



3. The 12 quart stock pot is the big brother to the 6 quart Master Chef 2 stock pot I got a few months ago to replace both a 5 quart teflon lined pot and my 8 quart Le Creuset Dutch oven. The 6 quart stainless steel lined aluminum body fit the bill perfectly, so I had great hopes for its big brother. And, the 12 quart has come through with flying colors.
   
   I started getting Master Chef 2 from all the different All-Clad lines because that seemed to be the standard of choice on the Food Network's 'Iron Chef America' show. And, while I know it is not the most expensive All-Clad line, I'm also sure that they would not have chosen it if Bobby and Mario would have had any problem with it.
   
   I also picked this particular pot because although it is labelled a stock pot, it does not have quite the classic high height to radius ratio, so it is not so high that it is hard to work with, especially when you are using it for soups. When I use it to make stocks, it has the one quality I want most, especially with an electric range, and that is control. Stock temperatures seem to respond quite well to changes in burner setting and I get no hot spots causing boiling when the overall temp of the stock is below 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Best of all, it is not extremely heavy, as it weighs less than the 8 quart Creuset.
   
   A bit pricy, but an excellent member of its family of pots!



4. I've owned All-Clad for a long time and have been pleased with the performance of my cookware. However, my purchase of the 16 quart stock pot was a big disappointment. When the pot arrived, the lid did not fit properly. It was slightly warped and had a dimple along the rim. When placed on the pot, the lid did not sit tightly all the way around and instead woppled like a table that has one leg slightly shorter than the rest. Although returning the item to Amazon was trouble free, they were not helpful at all when I inquired if purchasing a non-defective product would be possible. In short, there was no assurance that the product shipped to me would be free of defects. After a while, I wondered if they have continually shipped out the same defective pot hoping some customer will simply find the return process to troublesome and keep the flawed pot. This may sound picky but for the $350 purchase price, I fully expected a product that was free of flaws or defects; both from Amazon and All-Clad. Overall, the purchase was very disappointing.



5. I thought I couldn't cook -- until I started using All-Clad. I kept scorching the pudding and didn't realize it was my old, thin stainless steel pans with the copper bottoms that was the problem. (You know the ones I mean.)

   All-clad pans are wonderful. They conduct heat well, clean easily, and are heavy enough to avoid scorching problems. I recommend them to everyone. I have an assortment from the 2 qt. copper saucier for delicate sauces to this useful aluminum exterior clad 6 qt. pot that I use for absolutely everything, from spaghetti sauces to chili to pot roasts.

   This 6 quart beauty is the first piece of All-clad that I purchased over 10 years ago. It is also the pot I use most often and I have no trouble keeping the aluminum clad exterior clean enough to hang on the wall.

   Furthermore, I know from first hand experience that the All-clad company stands behind their product and will replace them if there is a problem. The only exterior that I don't have much experience with is the LTD. I bought one of the 1 qt. bargains -- and so far it has not scratched although my use has been very light. (I find it a little too small to be really useful.)

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3 comments about All-Clad MC2 Braisers.

1. I use this for cooking, not for displaying, so I don't mind the scratches. I have quite a few All-Clad pots and pans, and this is by far my favorite! This pan paired with Molly Stevens "All About Braising" cookbook make an impressive meal that your dinner guests will rave about!



2. I used this pan for the first time and the bottom (outside)has MAJOR scratches. Not cosmetic marks, but deep cuts in the metal. My other All Clad pans do not get scratches...my cheep pans do not get scratches! This is my first (and last) piece of MC2 cookware. Why would anyone pay that price for such cheep quality? You tricked me All Clad, but as Pete Townshend put it many years ago..."won't get fooled again!"



3. The shape and size of the pan itself is exactly the same as a 10-inch fry pan, just without the long handle. I have used it to braise, making paella and saute in it like a fry pan. Without the long handle that a fry pan has, of course it is not as convenient if you want to shake and stir. But this is my only All-Clad, my first trial piece. I love it. Planning to add more pieces to my collection. This Braiser Pan is beautiful to serve in it. Great heat conductivity and easy to clean. I was recommended the MC2 over all stainless steel by the shopkeeper because, if hand washing is not a chore for you, the outer layer in MC2 is thicker aluminum and thus heats slightly faster than Stainless steel.

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1 comments about All-Clad Master Chef 2 6-Piece Cookware Set with Nonstick Fry Pan.

1. If you haven't used All-Clad pans, you've missed a cooking experience. The thick aluminum core gives unmatched even heating, while the stainless steel cooking surface provides a worry-free cooking surface. Though the brushed aluminum outer surface can stain somewhat (the LTD line avoids this), All-Clad's Master Chef is the most cost effective way to enjoy the All-Clad cooking experience.

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

1. Amazing is the only word I can think of for this cookware.
   
   I am sick of buying nonstick cookware and having all the teflon chip off into my food after the first year. I thought that I would have to sacrafice a non stick surface for a safe solution to not eating teflon but that turned out to not be the case.
   
   This stainless is more nonstick than any teflon I have ever used!
   
   The box says "stainless surface does not react to food." I thought "what kind of nonsense is that?" But it's so true that it is scary! Even when my food burns it still slides around on the top. A litte butter on the bottom with a low flame and my eggs were practically sliding out of the frying pan with one nudge of the handle. Chicken slides around like ice cubes on a hot surface.
   
   I don't know how it does it but this set is better than any cookware I have ever used!
   
   I thought I was crazy for spending $400 on a cookware set but I should have spent the money no this years ago. I probably have wasted more than that amount of money from just replacing cheap teflon sets. Buy this set! You wont be sorry!



2. Though this is a significant investment, these pots will last you a lifetime. I am just so happy with these pots and use them almost daily.

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