All-Clad Cop-R-Chef 12-Inch Fry Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my benchmark pan.Most of my collection is All-Clad Stainless.Generally speaking, I consider All-clad to be a standard for servicable cookware.Myself as well as many in my extended family have had heaps of junk fraudulently sold as cookware.I cannot believe some of the pathetic things others use.It's cupped, coned, damaged or sticks and heats so unevenly you can see it on the food.

All-Clad on the other hand has nothing to be ashamed of.It is not exactly luxury stuff though.The copper here is mostly a decorative layer -- which is lost on my wife who insists on scrubbing any marks out of it -- in lieu of the stainless layer on that line.This is not like the French copperwares with several millimiters thick copper and a tin or sterling silver lining.

From my experience, All-Clad is All-Clad and the main difference between the various lines is the color of the outside metal.The layers on a 5-layer pan are so thin I doubt they're appreciably different than 3 thicker layers.Whatever -- pick your color and enjoy a consistent, well-made stainless-lined pan.Pick out a Lodge cast iron pan and Le Creuset's enameled iron and you'll have a pan for almost every job.Forget the non-stick -- they're disposable.The pans (All-Clad) are the same but the lining is no better than the multitude.It lasts about a year in my kitchen and then it's toast.That's a shame because a stainless lined pan for the same cost should last a lifetime.

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1112SSFor a Limited Time, Spend $499 or More on all-Clad and Receive aFREE Dutch Oven Gift Set- a $160 Value! The copper that creates its extraordinary presence is also what gives Cop-R-Chef its extraordinary performance. The heavy-gauge copper outer layer produces unparalleled evenness of heat, allowing precise control for delicate recipes. Cop-R-Chef is a gleaming example of All-Clad artisanship. Depending upon your preference, Cop-R-Chef can be polished to a high luster, or allowed to antique, naturally, for a more traditional appearance. Cop-R-Chef is an ideal choice for professional chefs and gourmet cooks who desire supreme control and a classic copper aesthetic. The workhorse of all cookware shapes, the versatile shape and size this All-Clad frying pan makes it a frequent choice for scrambling eggs and bacon on Sunday morning, or preparing a quick chicken sautdinner on a weeknight. This conventional fry pan goes in the oven and under the broiler, making it even more convenient. Cop-R-Chef Technical Details: In addition to its ideal thermal conductivity, Cop-R-Chef s heavy-gauge copper outer layer disperses heat laterally across the bottom surface, as well as vertically along the sidewalls of the cookware, so your food cooks evenly every time. The pure aluminum center core further enhances heat distribution to eliminate hot spots and ensure fantastic results. The 18/10 stainless steel interior creates the ideal cooking surface that won't react with foods. Features: -Heavy-gauge copper outer layer disperses heat laterally and vertically for even heating. -Pure aluminum center core further enhances heat distribution to eliminate hot spots . -18/10 Stainless steel interior creates the ideal cooking surface that won't react with foods. -Long polished stainless stay-cool handle is secured with sturdy, non-corrosive rivets. -Copper can be polished to a high luster or allowed to antique, naturally, for a more traditional look. -Made in the USA. -Lifetime Warr

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Mauviel Cuprinox Style 9.4-Inch Round Copper Frying Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)I felt so guilty about spending the money on this when I first placed the order, and yet I was getting sick to death (perhaps literally) of Teflon pans, of skillets (even stainless steel ones) "Made in China" that seemed to impart weird flavors to my morning bacon and eggs, et al.The vague feelings of guilt persisted -- until the pan arrived and I started using it.This is wonderful cookware: it uses a substantially lower flame for cooking than other skillets I have, it cooks with amazingly even distribution of heat, and -- this was one of my biggest concerns -- it cleans very easily, I've experienced little difference between cleaning this and cleaning Teflon skillets.So, the comparable Teflon-coated skillet I once used has now been cheerfully tossed into the trash.True: few of us can afford a whole line of Mauviel Cuprinox, but really you should have at least one of these in your kitchen; I feel much safer cooking my food in it, and ultimately it's a lifetime investment.

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Mauviel, a French family business established in 1830 and located in the Normandy town of Villedieu-les-Poeles, is the foremost manufacturer of professional copper cookware in the world today.Highly regarded in the professional world, with over 170 years of experience, Mauviel offers several different lines of copper cookware to professional chefs and home cooks that appreciate the benefits of their high quality products.Professional cooks can attest that copper cookware is an essential part of every cookware collection as it is 2X more conductive than aluminum and 10X more conductive than stainless steel.This advantage makes copper the very best material for cooking, as it is unsurpassed in its ability to heat up evenly and rapidly and to cool down quickly, allowing for maximum control and great cooking results.CUPRINOX Style, combines two efficient materials, a thick 2 mm copper exterior and a very thin stainless steel interior The copper exterior makes up 90% of the sandwiched materials and provides for great conductivity. The stainless steel lining is easy to clean and very durable. CUPRINOX Style products offer non -drip edges and stylish and ergonomically designed cast stainless steel handles that are "stay cool".The handles are attached to the bodies by sturdy stainless steel rivets. CUPRINOX Style is resistant to high temperatures and scouring pads on the interior and is the ultimate copper range by Mauviel.It comes with a limited lifetime warranty for household use only.

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All-Clad Copper-Core Fry Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)Over the years I have used a variety of cookware--aluminum bottomed stainless Revere Ware, Magnalite Professional, Calphalon, Calphalon Professional NonStick. When I finally had to throw out the last of my tattered collection, I started to look for some stainless cookware that would stand the test of time and offer performance to boot. I decided to splurge on this All-Clad Copper Core.

One of the pieces I recieved was this 10" Fry Pan...

Delighted to report that I am THRILLED with this expensive splurge! All-Clad is NOT about expensive hype and status, those these pans are beautifully made, instead they do everything cookware should, and have literally changed the way I cook. Having attended CIA and worked as a professional chef for a few years, I know the golden rule for food not sticking: preheat pan, add oil, let oil heat for 5-10 seconds, then add food. Using these guidelines with the Copper Core, nothing sticks! And I mean for some things, like omelets or fried eggs in the 10" frypan, the performance is as good as my brand new Calphalon NonStick was; when you can just slide omelets and fried eggs out of the pan without ANY sticking at all, why would you ever need Nonstick or Teflon based products?!

However, these pans are also superbly capable of developing a fond on the pan bottom for deglazing and subsequent sauces; in fact I have had them give every last bit of the fond up when deglazed, almost cleaning the pan for me! That's the best thing about them--they do everything right. I am not sure if it's All-Clad propriety stainless "recipe" or what, but these pans are so amazing to be able to function on all levels from eggs sliding out with ZILCH sticking to chicken breasts sticking just enough to develop rich fond for complete deglazing, to the light and glazy fond from sauteed onions and garlic for developing a richer risotto when deglazed with wine.

Mind you, this is partly about knowing some basic cooking principles, and these pans might not act so obligingly in non experienced hands, because when I read about people commenting on how everything sticks in their All-Clad stainless interior, I know it isn't All-Clad's fault, believe me!

I have found the copper core very responsive and quick to adjust to temperature. Perhaps not as great as true copper pot and pans, but noticeably better than aluminum cores (Stainless line) or anodized aluminum (Magnalite Pro/Calphalon). These pans heat up and boil water faster than anything I have ever used, aside from true copper cookware, and when turning the heat down, or removing from burner, they also cool incredibly quickly. It's nice to have semi-copper performance with the ease of stainless steel clean-up. And this cookware does clean-up quickly and easily, particularly when using Barkeepers Friend. I use plastic and wooden utensils (no metal) and they still look almost brand new after several months.

The copper band however does tarnish and discolor just as much and just as fast as a true copper pot or pan, so if you are fanatic, you will need to polish the tarnish away fairly often (at least every other week). However this is barely noticeable for us real world users, and Barkeepers friend does a good job of semi-polishing the copper (but it won't gleam).

I know, I know, they are SO expensive. But honestly, if you know how to cook or want to learn with responsive cookware, I honestly feel this is a great investment. I am wholeheartedly thrilled that I made it and cannot recommend highly enough.

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Up until now All-Clad's excellent heat conductivity has been a result of an aluminum core. Another metal equally efficient when it comes to conducting heat is copper. All-Clad now has a complete line of copper core stainless steel cookware which uses bonded 5-ply construction to achieve culinary perfection. The copper core is exposed in an attractive band around each piece, adding warmth, color, and authenticity. Unlike pans with an abundance of exposed copper, these pieces clean easily and are lined with durable food-safe stainless steel. The mid-sized fry pan is a kitchen staple, capable of browning a couple of chicken breasts, sauteing enough shrimp and veggies for a smallish family meal and scrambling eggs or making French toast for Sunday brunch.

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