All-Clad Copper Core 5-Ply Stainless Steel Fry Pan 8 Inch 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.

This is the first piece of All-Clad Copper Core cookware I have owned, and it is by far the best piece of cookware I have ever used. Be mindful that the different lines of All-Clad have significant differences. For example, the MC2 line is lighter, but at the expense of durability (note the limit on the temperature at which the MC2 pans are oven-save) and heat distribution. I didn't want to have to deal with the care of the Cop-R-Chef line, with its exposed copper outer layer. But I did want copper for its excellent heat distribution. To give you an idea of my perspective and how I view my cookware, I've been cooking a while, and have studied French and Northern Italian cuisines. I don't believe in having pumpkin-shaped soup tureens cluttering up my life, and I have Global knives that I keep razor sharp, but only a few that I use to cover everything. I sear/braise/roast primarily for main dishes, with the occasional stew. This pan exactly met what I hoped for; a good pan to serve as my mainstay for daily cooking, that would be durable and hassle-free while giving me good results and allowing me to improve my cooking that much more. It replaces a Scan-Pan nonstick that served me well for over 3 years before its nonstick properties started to fade, and I have to say that I like the All-Clad better for everything but cooking eggs. But you have to know what you're doing with one of these pans to get the best use from it. Some will complain about discoloration of the stainless steel; they are using too much heat. Others complain about sticking; they aren't cooking the way you need to, with a stainless steel pan. So a few things. One, these pans transfer heat very easily. This also means that even though the pan will distribute heat very well, it also won't dissipate that heat. So you don't need to heat it as much as with an aluminum pan...trust me. I found myself turning the heat down the first few times I worked with this, to get the cooking results I was used to, sometimes by as much as one-third. Two, you have to use oil. Not much, and not extra-virgin. The solids that give EVOO it's green color scorch, and the flavor benefits of EVOO go bye-bye when you heat it. Use yellow olive oil; it's very heat stable and healthy for you as well. Get the pan hot first. Then add the oil, and let that get hot...it should start smoking just a bit. Then add the food. Three, you have to recognize that the food *will* stick, at first, and that this is good. The maillard reaction (aka, 'browning') requires contact with heat, and the way food will latch onto this pan (at first) is wonderful for this. This also produces the fond that you want for making sauces. But remember...don't crank the heat, or that fond (and the crust on your food) will scorch. When the food has browned, it will automatically release from the pan, just like it had never stuck in the first place. In fact, this is a great way to know how far along the food is. If you're cooking duck, beef, pork, etc...this is a good thing. If you're cooking something that should not brown (an omelette, for example), then why are you using this pan? Use a non-stick for that. Now the really good news. It's stainless steel. You don't have to baby it, as long as you ease up on the heat. You can scrub it like crazy to get it clean. No, it won't look as nice as it did the day you unpacked it, unless you are willing to spend an awful lot of time working at it. But it's a pan...it's for cooking food, not for hanging around your neck like a piece of bling. Don't be ashamed if it shows that you use it :)

For more years than I care to admit, I've been cooking with poor quality cookware and didn't realize there was anything better. I was convinced I couldn't cook with anything except a teflon coating. Well, after getting a new electric ceramic top range, I decided to splurge on an All-Clad fry pan and am I ever glad I did!!! I followed the instructions I've read online to let the pan heat up before I put the food in and it works like a dream. I don't know if anyone can believe it, but I'm pretty convinced that this fry pan has made me a much better cook!!! The even heat is amazing, food cooks so much better, and at a lower temperature than I needed before. Clean up is easy and All-Clad gleams as it hangs from my pots and pans rack. A little Bar Keeper's Friend works miracles if there are any splotches from food reacting with the finish while it cooks. I have to admit, first time out of the box in my enthusiasm to heat the pan first, I forgot for a minute and scorched a spot on the inside bottom. I felt sick about it, since All-Clad is rather pricey. However, Bar Keeper's Friend had it looking like new with little effort. Now that I finally understand how to fry with stainless steel, I hardly ever have anything stick. Sure, the price is pretty daunting, but I have to say, if I'd found out about this years ago, I wouldn't have had to replace my cookware every few years. One other thing...there is some heft to this, but I think that's only because of the layers that make this a quality item. I personally love the feel of the weight of the pan. Some people complain about the handle being long, but again, I just love the feel of it and it never seems like it gets hot. (Have to be careful about the handle on the lid getting hot, but I've become accustomed rather quickly to using a potholder without giving it a second thought. Bottom line is that I highly recommend this!!

Pros: This is a well made good looking durable fry pan. It should remain so for many years. It cooks well heats evenly. It cleans at least as well as comparable stainless steel fry pans. It is relatively non-reactive with most acidic (e.g. tomato or citrus) and alkaline foods (e.g. beans or lentils). After cooking the minor interior pitting from salts in food clean rapidly and with little effort with Bar Keepers Friend followed by detergent and rinse. Then it shines with a lite polishing from paper towel with tiny amount of Crisbee or Crisco. Cons: Expensive I have not yet been able to find a lid by All-Clad for it. Food sticks when cooking with 6110 SS more easily than with All-Clad 6212 SS Copper Core and 6110 SS Fry pan is a little more stubborn to remove stuck foods like eggs. My well seasoned cast iron fry pan is much more non-stick, but does not heat as evenly near the periphery of the pan. Non-stick fry pans perform better frying or especially scrambling eggs but are tremendously less durable. Conclusion: Would purchase again, though will probably never need to. Would recommend it to family & friends. I am awaiting order for The chef pan (All-Clad 6412 SS Copper Core 5-Ply Bonded , 12-Inch)

I swear by all clad. I have a few good pieces of cast iron that I used daily for years. I bought my mother a couple of pots from all clad sight unseen for Xmas. I was impressed by the weight and she raved about easy cleaning. The pots that these replaced were some 50+ year old revere ware with the copper plated bottoms that the bakalite handles were long broken away. Anyhow I bought a 10 inch SS pan and fell in love with it. I now have a full set bought one piece at a time. This 8” copper pan is heavier than my 10” SS pan but very easy to handle. I also have the 12” copper core fry pan that is a little heavy to lift and shake to flip food around but is great to pan sear steaks. But my favorite copper core is my 1.5 qt sauce pan. I think that’s where they shine the best because weight is not as important because it sits and usually not being flinged around like skillets. I love the rolled lips on the copper core over the straight sides on the standard SS pots. I truly believe this stuff is better at almost everything then cast iron. I still break out the cast iron on occasion but it’s so easy to handle and Cooks so evenly, recovers so fast, I don’t see the advantage of cast iron most times. Btw, been using an induction stove for about a year now, WILL NEVER GO BACK to standard electric range. Acts just like gas as for instant heat and instant adjustments but several times hotter then gas. All clad works great with induction too. I know this stuff is pricy, that’s why I bought one piece at a time. But it’s lifetime cookware just as is the cast iron. Your kids will be fighting over it when your gone. As far as sticking, I’ve read a lot of people complaining how everything sticks to stainless and how hard it is to clean. First off i suspect these complaints are coming from people that have never used anything but WallyMart Teflon pans. These are professional grade pans. You have to know how to cook in them. Heat the dry pan for several minutes. THEN add a little butter, oil or other fat. Heat to just the point you see whispers of smoke, then add your protein. I’m not talking deep frying, I’m talking just enough fat to coat the bottom. Nothing will stick. I fried an egg with a 1/2 teaspoon oil and it slid right out of the pan when done. The trick is to let the food tell you when it’s ready, don’t rush it. If it’s stuck, it’s not ready. Well that’s my review in something I really believe in.

My cruddy old Teflon cookware is shedding its lining, so I researched extensively for good quality cookware that would both perform well and sustain some longevity. In my search I discovered All Clad - so I thought, what's $200 for a frying pan? I chose the 12" copper core frying pan and I love it! Besides being such a beautiful addition to my kitchen, it does all it has been purported to. I have not been able to burn anything! Everything I have cooked has turned out perfectly. The copper core indeed distributes the heat quickly and evenly. Clean up also is a breeze. The cooked-on food easily lifts with a bit of soaking. I love the shine and luster of the stainless steel so I use Barkeepers Friend to restore both the sparkly finish and the pink glow of the copper stripe. The pan is heavy, since I'm no chef it has been a bit difficult for me, but the more I use it the more adept I become at manipulating it. The 12" may be too large for everyday purposes, so I am looking into getting the 8" for simple daily tasks like scrambling eggs, frying an omelette, or quick stir frying. Since experiencing such quality and perfection I believe the price is worth it. I will gradually incorporate more pieces into my kitchen and toss out all that nasty Teflon cookware. Using stainless steel that will last for many many years and won't eventually poison my cooking through shedding is a valid incentive. But truthfully, this cookware is so aesthetically pleasing I just love looking at it - it's like adding art to my home, a kitchen sculpture! I am an All Clad convert now.

I have no doubt this is excellent cookware, but I'm sure not the one to want to clean it. Fried eggs in it, which was all I bought this little skillet for, and just a total pain to clean. Who wants to get Comet out every time you cook with this skillet? I was going to order a full set but this little skillet was the tester. It failed for me just due to cleanup. Either more cast iron for me or top end non-stick I suppose. I have Duralast aluminum cookware and don't have near this kind of problem cleaning it. I was disappointed for ME. Might work great for someone else, and I'm sure it does. I'm just not into heavy cleaning on cookware.

Superb quality. Very easy to use and clean. Even heat over entire cooking surface. Handle is solid and never gets hot. We have had the large version of this pan for several years and it is still like new.