Non-stick surfaces on cookware

[xraytech]

Frigilux,

That site looks nice, only thing is they dont have all of the All-Clad product lines. There was no LTD or cop-r chef. I am able to buy All Clad much cheaper than their prices, but only 2 times a year, One of the perks of it being manufactured in my area. I have bought things at the All-Clad factory clearance sale for anywhere from 40%-70% regular retail, an example being they had 16 qt LTD stockpots there in December for $130 retail was around $500.

Anxiously awaiting the next sale in June so I can try out their skillets and a 5 qt dutch oven

 

[frigilux]

I envy your access to discounted All-Clad products! That's a great way to build a collection without draining the bank account.

My next piece is going to be their deep, non-stick saute pan. I buy only their classic, shiny stainless line.

I also don't use classic flared-sided, shallow frying pans, anymore. There is far less mess with the deeper pans.

 

[tlee618]

Thanks to a couple really good friends I was able to get a set of All-Clad as well. I have to agree completely with what others have said, once you have All-Clad you won't want anything else. I have the stainless set and bought the non stick skillet as an extra. There is just nothing like it. All but the non stick come out of the dishwasher looking like the day I took it out of the box.

 

[sudsmaster]

The Kirkland Signature stainless cookware set I got about 10 years ago sounds like it's an All-Clad clone. It's my favorite set, with 18-8 inside and out, and an inner aluminum core that goes all the way up the sides like the All-Clad is described. Made in Italy, if that makes any difference.

I get the most use out of the 3 qt saucepan. Then the 8 qt stock pot (fairly short and squat compared to others). If I could get another 3 qt covered saucepan, I would, but I don't think the pieces were sold separately and since then Kirkland has moved onto a different design. The new stuff looks good, and is 18-0 on the outside, which means it's induction ready. But it's made in China.

I *think* that Costco is offering a genuine All Clad set for $299 these days. Or maybe it's Cuisinart. In any case, it's nice, but I can't justify that expense when all I'd probably use is the 3 qt saucepan!

The aluminum core to the rim seems especially well suited for gas ranges, which send a fair amount of heat up the sides. In any case, I find that once something has been brought to a boil and equilibrated, putting the the burner on the lowest simmer setting is more than enough to keep the cooking going for most stuff (like steaming veggies or heating soups).