This is an All-Clad stainless fry pan. For kitchen gear aficionados and other chef-types, simply saying this should be more than enough. It's functional and beautiful, and I hang it on my pot rack with pride for the world (okay, at least my guests and me) to see. If you've never used All-Clad stainless cookware, you are probably asking yourself why anyone would pay this premium price for a little 7-inch fry pan? I can understand this. But once you buy and use this cookware, your question will change: how many pieces of All-Clad can you afford to buy and put in your kitchen? Do you need an addition on your house to hold your all-clad? Here's what to expect when you start using this: 1) It's much heavier than you expect. And that's a good thing! The heat distribution is amazingly even, and it's the weight of these good-quality materials that allows the pan to do its magic. 2) You don't need to crank that stove up to 11 just to cook! With good heat distribution, you won't have hot spots and cool spots in the pan like you're used to with that old Farberware you've been using. I almost never turn my stove above 5 when using a frying pan (higher to get water boiling in a pot, perhaps, but that's a different item!) 3) Everyone likes their food GB&D (Golden Brown and Delicious.) These pans help you get that nice brown on the foods you cook, from vegetables to meats. Food needs to be in contact with the cookware for this to happen, and the stainless surface is completely mirror-like smooth and browns incredibly well. If you've ever tried to get food properly brown in a "non-stick" pan, you've probably found that you usually end up either steaming, not browning, the food, or you end up scorching and burning it. Using this cookware will take you to a whole new world -- trust me. And you don't need to use a lot of oil or other fats to prevent sticking - a properly heated pan, with a very light coating of cooking spray, will easily release almost any food when it is ready. Just have some patience when you put it in - and make sure the pan is hot before adding your food! 4) Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser & Polish: 12 OZ is your friend. This stuff is amazing. After you clean your new prized all-clad with your regular dish washing soap, dump out the water and squeeze out your sponge. Then sprinkle some Bark Keeper's Friend into the pot and use the moisture in your sponge to make a very thick past. This will work miracles and remove all of the remaining evidence of cooking from your pan, including any marks from hard water, or the stove, or food, or grease, etc. I keep a can of Bar Keepers Friend on hand - always. With a backup in the pantry! I find that I get moderate use from this small fry pan. I use my 10-inch pan far more often than this small one, but for small jobs like cooking single servings, this is a great addition to your cooking arsenal. Read more
So... Most folks would say your are nuts for spending the amount of money that All Clad charges for just one pot or pan. But then, these are also the folks who will spend $99 for a set of 10 pots and pans at a discount store and then end up replacing them often. They'll also complain because their food with cook unevenly, burn, the pans will warp, the handles become loose... well, you get the picture. When you buy All Clad, you are buying for life. Really! All Clad pots and pans have a lifetime warranty. Cook with them once and you'll wonder why you used anything else. Ina Garten said that she herself uses All Clad pots and pans and Wusthof knives. She noted they are expensive, but they really are a one-time purchase that lasts a lifetime. Even she suggested you can start small and add to your collection as your budget and needs allow. That's what I did and I have no regrets. All Clad heats evenly, is very solidly constructed and remember... If you ever have a problem, if anything fails, All Clad replaces it for you, for free, no questions asked. Who wouldn't like that? You cannot go wrong with an All Clad purchase. The stainless steel is dishwasher safe, cleans up easily and cooks like a dream. There is a reason this cookware is used in professional and high-end kitchens. Don't buy the cheap stuff any longer... Make the investment in quality. You'll be glad you did! Read more
Great quality, even heat. I will be buying more sizes! Read more
Its All Clad, what else is there to say? These pans are wonderful to cook with. I learned about them when I took a cooking class at our local Chef School. If I had gas cooking I'd be in heaven, but I have electric coils so these work just fine. I love cooking with them and they are amazingly easy to clean, even when something gets burned. I use the same things I use on my Circulon non-stick pots and pans. If it discolors you just use a little "barkeepers friend" cleanser. I love that I can put these in a hot oven for the "finish cooking". I know these will last me a life time. They arrive carefully packed in their own little soft bags. I felt like I had received a treasure. I've been using these pans for about 3 months and I love them. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself, even if you decide to try just one pan. Well worth the investment. Read more
I found this pan to be extremely nice. It's a nice weight and it sits flat on the burner. Food cooks evenly. I read many of the reviews before I ordered this as I felt it was expensive. One of the reviews stated that it was not that easy to wash, that you need to use Barkeepers Friend after every use to get the pan really clean. I found this to be an accurate statement. Overall, I am very pleased with this pan and would recommend it as long as you don't mind using a little elbow grease to clean it. I would suggest you also pick up a can of Barkeepers Friend the next time you are in Walmart. Read more
This pan is easy to clean and is warp-resistant due to its thickness. I can see myself using it for years to come. Read more
Product arrived in good condition and functions as expected for small cooking tasks Read more
I really wanted to try the stainless steel for the assumed quality and longevity. The one star overall rating was because it was shiny and looked nice. I use this size pan mostly for breakfast eggs but occasionally fish or pancakes. I followed all the instructions to every detail and everything stuck like it had been glued down. To clean the pan after use requires some time soaking in hot soapy water and then scraping the residue out before doing the final wash. I spent more time cleaning the pan than I did cooking. If you like scraping and polishing, this is your pan. Otherwise find something else. Read more
