All-Clad Stainless-Steel Saute Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)I own the 3-Quart version of this pan, purchased in a set before I knew better, and have used this 4-Quart. I prefer this one because its taller sides make doing a true sauté (which means "jump" in French) of the ingredients a bit easier. Taller sides like this are what are found in most European sauté pans. The previous review is inaccurate in that both the 3-Quart and 4-Quart All-Clad pans are identical in diameter, which can be verified at All-Clad's web site.
Per All-Clad, the LTD and Master Chef lines use thicker aluminum so if you don't need the ease of maintenence and durability that comes with a stainless-steel exterior, I would suggest you consider these other lines for their more even (i.e. better) heating performance.
Also, there are higher-end cookware lines out there than All-Clad. Don't think that All-Clad is the "best" available. Brands such as Demeyere and Bourgeat have features such as more durable exterior finishes (Demeyere Atlantis, etc.), thicker aluminum cores, more comfortable handles (an All-Clad weakness), and even full copper (more conductive than aluminum). These come at a higher price than All-Clad. On the other hand, there are less-expensive product lines such as Calphalon Commercial (often cheap on Amazon.com!) and brands used in commercial kitchens like Sitram.
Still, this is a nice pan and I don't think you can really go wrong with All-Clad. It's the best commonly available at consumer kitchen shops and easy to order on Amazon.com.

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Designed for cooking foods in a small amount of oil or butter while continuously tossing, stirring, or shaking, the saute pan is wide to provide ample room for food movement, with a flat bottom to slide smoothly back and forth on a burner, and straight sides keep food from sliding out. The slightly domed lid lets you finish a dish under cover without changing pans. Stick handle stays cool during normal stovetop use, and the helper handle makes it easier to lift when full.
- 3-Quart: This size is great for pan-frying potatoes or batter-dipped vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, or sliced green tomatoes; also wonderful for slow braising.
- 4-Quart: We like this pan for three-step cooking of steaks or chops: sear them over high heat, finish cooking in the oven, then return pan to the stove to make a wonderful sauce from meat drippings, wine (to deglaze), butter, and herbs.
- 6-Quart: Great for shallow braising, this 6-quart saute pan can also be used as abain mariewhen preparing custards.

All-Clad's leading cookware line is brilliantly styled with a hand-polished gleaming stainless-steel finish that many of the world's professional and home chefs prefer. The 18/10 stainless-steel interior will not react with your food, leaving the pure taste you desire. Dishwasher-safe.

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Chefmate® Jumbo Cooker 12" Fry Pan with Glass Cover Review

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(More customer reviews)I love the size of this pan but it simply will not heat! I cooked pancakes in it and they would not brown. I deep fat fried okra and it took 45 min. on high till they browned and were so tough they were difficult to chew. Almost burned my stove up. I never cook anything on high heat! Tried to fry bacon in it. Wouldn't do anything. I switched pans and it immediately started sizzling. I do not recommend this pan!

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Large jumbo cooker can make meals in minutes for your family. Glass lid allows you to watch progress of your meal and dishwasher safe means clean-up is a breeze.

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Swiss Diamond Fry Pan - 8" Review

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(More customer reviews)This pan really does what it says.It heats quickly and evenly (no hot spots) and the finish is probably indestructible.I've had one for over a year and frequent use has yet to produce a crack or a chip in the finish.Clean-up is a snap because nothing sticks, and I can grab the handle without needing a pot-holder.I'm ordering more for me and for our kids.

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6420Prepare small meals, eggs & omelettes with ease on this frying pan which also features a helping handle for your convenience. Swiss Diamond cookware is made of a revolutionary non-stick nano-composite using diamond crystals, which are natural conductors of heat. Diamonds are slippery and non-stick by nature, a perfect surface for cooking! Every pan has up to 200,000 diamond crystals the hardest material known to man to form a virtually indestructible non-stick cooking surface that will not peel, crack or blister or warp. It also features a perfectly flat bottom for cooking on all major surfaces. Features: -Patented nano-technology diamond reinforced non-stick cooking surface -Pan will not peel, crack, blister or warp with no "hot spots" -Perfectly flat bottom for cooking on all major surfaces -Cast aluminum helping handle -Ergonomically designed handle which stays cool and is oven safe up to 500F -Dishwasher, oven and metal utensil safe -Easy to clean Specifications: -Made of 6mm pressure cast aluminum -Diamond coating with up to 200,000 crystals -Diameter: 8" -Lifetime Limited warranty -Made in Switzerland Swiss Diamond in the media!

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Sitram Profiserie 9.5-Inch Commercial Stainless Steel Fry Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been using Sitram for several years, and I've never had any problems. The stuff is built for the food industry - no frills and no fancy packaging, but it will stand up to use and abuse.

The company changed hands a couple of years ago, and for a little while during the transition their customer service was suffering. Don't let that detract you from buying this cookware.

(My only beef is that they've discontinued the Magnum Pro line, which was the only copper-based line that also worked on induction. Dear Sitram/Freiling folks - please, oh please bring it back).

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Model: A20201. The professional's choice worldwide. 18/10 stainless steel with matte finish. Extra thick aluminum disk sandwiched between stainless steel ensures even heat distribution. Tubular stay cool handles. Designed for commercial use or any stove-top including induction. NSF certified. Safe for stovetop, oven, freezer and dishwasher. Limited lifetime warranty.

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Matfer Bourgeat Black Steel Frying Pan, 11" dia. Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently bought this pan and have used it and I'm very happy with it.First, this pan is HEAVY and solidly built.The quality is excellent--for example, the rim is nicely finished and the spot welds securing the handle will last forever.The steel is very thick, at least twice the thickness of an American made Vollrath steel fry pan that I own.

I fried a couple of steaks and this pan really retains the heat.You don't have to crank up the heat to cook a steak in this pan.

I highly recommend this pan.The merchant packaged it carefully and it arrived very quickly.

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The traditional French black steel fry pan is amazingly strong and durable, an excellent heat conductor suitable with all types of heat sources. The flat 10" iron handle is solidly fixed with spot welds, and arced, French style, for convenience and grip. Steel pans achieve and maintain both very low and very high temperatures and are thermal shock resistant, making them highly effective and versatile in the kitchen. A steel pan lasts forever. They are lighter than a cast-iron pan and won't break, scratch or peel. Carbon steel pans will change color under heat and over time - this is normal. Steel pans are suitable with all heat sources, including induction. Steel Pans are NOT dishwasher safe. Care for your Matfer fry pan by washing in hot water without soap, and wipe immediately with a paper towel. Oil lightly, if you wish, and store in a dry place. Steel pans should be re-seasoned after intensive cleaning. Seasoning the pan is simple, following the manufacturers Instructions. Dimensions: 11" x 2"

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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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Henckels Classic Clad Fry pan without Lid Review

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(More customer reviews)First, note there is no lid included, as the illustrations in the product description might lead you to believe.
This is a big pan, and if you fry things in big batches (I like to make spaghetti sauce in 4 gallon batches, with a proportionate amount of hamburger frying), this works great.It heats evenly and cleans easily, and the quality is top-drawer.When you cook eggs, the ones on the outside of the pan cook at the same rate as the one in the middle, something you don't get with all frying pans.
On the downside, the handle is very heavy.So when you sit it on the stove to preheat (empty), it overbalances to the handle side, rather than sitting flat on the burner.And a pan this size could use a ring, or grip, on the side opposite the handle, as many other pans have.When you have 2 or 3 lbs of hamburger inside, and want to drain the fat, it's trick balancing things with just the single handle.
I did some digging, and couldn't find anything better for the price, so I'm willing to live with the shortcomings.They are annoying but not deal-breakers.Until something better comes along, this is a good buy.

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Henckels International Clad Cookware is tri-ply cookware composed of 18/10 stainless, aluminum and magnetic stainless.The middle aluminum layer extends from the base up the sides of the pan so the heat is conducted evenly throughout the pan.This increases the cooking performance of the pan and eliminates hot spots, which can burn foods because of uneven heating when cooking. The stainless steel material on the interior cooking surface and outside of the pan is high strength, resistant to rusting and does not react when in contact with food.

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Range Kleen Stainless Steel 12 Inch Non-Stick Open Fry Pan with Quantanium Coating Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good value for a large non-stick pan.The interior coating is excellent, and the exterior is bright-finished stainless.It has plenty of depth and works well in my kitchen.

The only caveat is that it is very lightly-built.The handle is securely riveted to the pan, but the material is thin, which leaves it feeling fragile and floppy.The pan works great, but is absolutely not "commercial chef" level construction.Suitable for amateurs like me..

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Preferred Stainless Steel 12 Inch fry pan with Quantanium Non-Stick Coating.Offers durability as well as fast, easy clean-up.Oven safe to 450° F.Dishwasher safe.Features encapsulated bottom for even heat distribution and heavy gauge riveted handles for comfortable handling.

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Range Kleen Stainless Steel 10 Inch Non-Stick Open Fry Pan with Quantanium Coating Review

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(More customer reviews)This item is very lightweight and I expected them to be much heavier for the price.Also, the handles are hollow and for $40, I do not believe they should have been hollow.

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Preferred Stainless Steel 10 Inch fry pan with Quantanium Non-Stick Coating.Offers durability as well as fast, easy clean-up.Oven safe to 450° F.Dishwasher safe.Features encapsulated bottom for even heat distribution and heavy gauge riveted handles for comfortable handling.

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Magefesa Tuscany Black Matte (Gold) Enamel On Steel 7 Inch, 9 Inch & 11 Inch Fry Pan Set (3 Piece) Review

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(More customer reviews)These pans get too hot too quickly and stay too hot.everything I cook burns in them.If I could, I would gladly return these for a refund. Buyer beware!

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Premium quality 0.06 inches porcelain/carbon enamelled steel. Double non-stick interior/exterior. Diffused base. Bakelite cool-touch handles and knobs. Heat resistant handles 572F.

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Demeyere Sirocco 11-Inch Fry pan Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a masterpiece. We love both this 11 inch and the 9.4 in Fry Pan. After our initial experience with the 9.4 pan. We decided to purchase this 11 inch and it's a great cooking surface. Totally love it. We also have an All Clad but it is a huge difference between the Demeyere and the All Clad. Demeyere is the obvious winner. We've seen All Clad after a few use and the finishes has faded loosing it's nice shinny appeal compared to the Demeyere. Of course, the Demeyere Sirocco cooks marvelously needless to say. If you can put out just a few more bucks, you will truly appreciate the Demeyere Sirocco set. We love the Sirocco line because of it's beautiful modern design and details and this set will definitely last a lifetime.

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Demeyere Sirocco cookware combines exceptional beauty, ease of use, and advanced technologies for the most discerning cooks. Practical design and technologies are adjusted to each piece in the Sirocco line, depending on which method-from cooking to baking to stir-frying-you'll be using. This 11-inch fry pan offers 50 percent more cooking surface than traditional fry pans, and features a base made of seven different alloys including stainless steel and an aluminum core. The layers extend from the base up to the rim of the pan for excellent heat conduction. The surface treatment consists of a superior, shiny finish that's the result of Demeyere's unique polishing method. The fry pan's cast stainless-steel handle is welded without rivets (where food and grease often stick) and designed to stay sufficiently cool on electric cookers, even after hours of cooking. A drip-free rim makes pouring prepared foods quick and clean, even at the table. All Demeyere Sirocco cookware is dishwasher safe and oven safe to 600 degrees F. Safe for all stovetops, it's very efficient when using induction cooking. Made in Belgium, Demeyere cookware is covered by a 30-year warranty.

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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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Calphalon One Nonstick 12-Inch Fry Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)I had a whole set of Calphalon Commercial Nonstick cookware.After 10 years, the finish starting peeling off the 12-inch frying pan.I sent the pan back to Calphalon stating that I never used metal in my pans but the finish was peeling anyway.They sent me a brand new Calphalon One pan as a replacement.I so appreciate a company that stands behind their promises and doesn't accuse the consumer for abusing the product and voiding any warranties.

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Eggs and omelettes will quickly become a Sunday brunch staple! Calphalon's revolutionary anodization process creates an exceptionally durable cooking surface that's a snap to clean ? inside and out! Lifetime warranty.

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Demeyere Proline 5 Star 12.6 Inch Fry Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)I own a few pieces of Demeyere cookware including the Proline 12.6" fry pan, Atlantis Dutch Oven, and the Maxigrill. I wished I owned more of it as Demeyere cookware simply the best cookware available - bar none. Life would be a lot more pleasant if one could go through it with a complete set of Demeyere cookware. You have to experience using this fry pan to believe how well it cooks.

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Located in Herentals near Antwerp in the heart of Belgium and founded in 1908, Demeyere has specialized in the production of high quality, state of the art, top-end stainless steel cookware in a wide variety of products and range.The only producer to make cookware specifically to suit different cooking methods, each technological requirement is quite different for boiling, frying, stirring and slow cooking. Therefore, the construction of each type needs to have a different technology application. Ideal for induction stoves, Demeyere cookware is completely oven safe and can be used with gas, electric, ceramic or halogen stovetops. With the comfortably designed stay cool cast stainless steel welded handles, the unique Silvinox surface treatment for easy maintenance and drip free rims for easy pouring, the Atlantis collection combines both function and beauty. Whether it is the Inductoseal technology combining the 7 layers of stainless steel and copper core hermetically sealed in the base of saucepans, sauce pots, stockpots or stockpots or the 7 ply Material used for fry pans, conical sauteuses and woks, all Atlantis cookware is comprised of durable, warp resistant, heavy gauge 7-ply material for perfect heat distribution. To achieve the best results for all types of cooking there is no such thing as one unique technology to be applied. The unique concept of 7 ply material adapted to a given cooking vessel for a specific function will give you optimal heat distribution and the finest cooking control. These wonderful pieces are dishwasher safe, come with a 30 year warranty and are made in Belgium.

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Demeyere Proline 5 Star 11 Inch Fry Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)You buy copper pans for heat transfer speed and the benefits of its resulting responsiveness to changes in heat. You buy other pans like Demeyere because they are easier to care for.

Ease of care is important to me, but so is performance. I wanted to find out for sure if the heat transfer differences were very substantial, so I bought a Falk 10.5 quart 11" stock pot and a Demeyere Atlantis 8.5 quart 9" stock pot. (Falk is 2.5mm brushed copper coated with a .008" thick stainless (not tin) lining. They are equivalent to high-end Mauviel or Bourgeat in technical respects, except that they have a brushed finish rather than a mirror polish.)

Starting with a room-temperature stove (in both tests) on a 15k BTU gas burner on high-heat, I timed how long it took to bring *equal* amounts of cold water (same temperature) to a rolling boil. Why a mundane test like boiling water? Because it's an ideal test of the pans' ability to transfer heat rapidly and efficiently. A pan that boils faster is also going to be more adept at quickly handling subtle temperature changes when melting sugar or carmelizing a mound of onions and garlic. A pan that boils water faster is also more energy efficient, which benefits you by not having to introduce as much heat into the kitchen to accomplish the same cooking task (and consequently, to use energy to remove that heat with an air condition during summer months).

The Demeyere took 26 minutes to reach a rolling boil.
The Falk took 19.5 minutes to reach a rolling boil (about 25% faster).

The Falk was extremely responsive to temperature changes. Cutting the heat ceased the boiling within 5-10 seconds.

The Demeyere responded to a heat cut in 8-15 seconds or longer. Restoring the heat resulted in similar lags in returning the pots to full boil. Copper was certainly the more nimble and you could see how a responsive it would be for sautéing or cutting the heat in the event the pan got too hot.

The only real shortcoming in that particular test was that I was comparing an 11" pan to a 9" pan. The broader surface area of the Falk would certainly cause it to absorb more heat and boil water faster. So I also compared an 11" Falk fry pan and an 11" Demeyere fry pan, boiling approximately 4 cups of cold water on a cold stove in both cases.

Again, the Falk won the contest, boiling water approximately 4 minutes faster than the Demeyere fry pan, all things being equal. This size-for-size comparison was as fair as I could make it. If you're looking for cooking responsiveness and rapid boiling, copper's the only game in town.

I ended up keeping the Falk pans and returning the Demeyeres to Sur la Table. For me, the ability to sauté on lower heat; boil water faster; or quickly "rescue" food that's getting too hot (by cutting the heat and obtaining a rapid cool-down) outweighed the benefits of being able to throw the pan in the dishwasher.

The Demeyeres are wonderful pans - beautiful and easy to care for. If you have an induction stove, I'd go with them because copper would require an ugly (and hot) iron lug to be placed underneath the pan. If you have gas, copper is certainly a more nimble metal when it comes to heat responsiveness. The Falks I bought cleaned nicely with Bar Keeper's Friend.

The Demeyere has a brighter silver finish on the inside which I found shows tiny hairline scratches caused by Bar Keeper's Friend (or the green Scotchbrite pad) - whereas the Falk's stainless interior was immune to such scratching.

Both brands are heavy, but Falk is heaviest - some people complain about the weight of copper pans but I think it's just whining to complain about a 5-8lb weight of a pan (it's not that heavy once you get used to it).

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Located in Herentals near Antwerp in the heart of Belgium and founded in 1908, Demeyere has specialized in the production of high quality, state of the art, top-end stainless steel cookware in a wide variety of products and range.The only producer to make cookware specifically to suit different cooking methods, each technological requirement is quite different for boiling, frying, stirring and slow cooking. Therefore, the construction of each type needs to have a different technology application. Ideal for induction stoves, Demeyere cookware is completely oven safe and can be used with gas, electric, ceramic or halogen stovetops. With the comfortably designed stay cool cast stainless steel welded handles, the unique Silvinox surface treatment for easy maintenance and drip free rims for easy pouring, the Atlantis collection combines both function and beauty. Whether it is the Inductoseal technology combining the 7 layers of stainless steel and copper core hermetically sealed in the base of saucepans, sauce pots, stockpots or stockpots or the 7 ply Material used for fry pans, conical sauteuses and woks, all Atlantis cookware is comprised of durable, warp resistant, heavy gauge 7-ply material for perfect heat distribution. To achieve the best results for all types of cooking there is no such thing as one unique technology to be applied. The unique concept of 7 ply material adapted to a given cooking vessel for a specific function will give you optimal heat distribution and the finest cooking control. These wonderful pieces are dishwasher safe, come with a 30 year warranty and are made in Belgium.

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de Buyer Mineral Pan, Fry Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased the 8" and 14" pans to replace a couple cast iron fry pans my daughter took to college. (Note that these pans are measured by their diameter across the top lip.)First off, I love these pans.They have significant thermal mass, the included directions got them moving the the right direction getting seasoned and non-stick.These pans are closer to carbon-steel than stainless.You will need to treat them like your cast-iron cookware.Bottoms are flat and smooth, which is nice if you have a glass-topped electric range.The one area that I have very mixed feelings about are the handles.I like the angle the handle is set in relation to the pan.I think it helps keep it cool, out of the way, and can even be used for a little extra leverage with the larger plans.In spite of that, the handle poses one limitation.... the ability to use the pan under a broiler.... The 8" pan's handle sits 4 inches above the cook surface.This one just fits into my broiler.But the handle will be very close to the heating elements/flame and so will get very hot.The handle on the 14" pan sits 7 inches above the cooking surface.This will work in my broiler only if I leave the broiler door open.I have worked with commercial stoves which don't have doors on the broiler compartment and I think these pans would work without limitation in that situation....Myself?I will use them with the broiler door open....

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Made of 99% iron, the organic Mineral pan is the natural choice of conscientious cooks. With its 2-3mm thickness, this pan performs outstandingly well at high temperatures to quickly seal in vitamins and nutrients. Beautifully sears and grills foods that coated pans cannot. The more you use these Mineral pans, the better they perform, as these pans darken naturally and become nonstick over time. Free of chemicals, PFOA and PTFE coatings, these pans naturally enhance the flavor of steaks, seafood, omelettes, crepes and more, by sealing in nutrients under high heat. The sloped sides make blending and turning of ingredients easy. De Buyer takes a proactive approach toward ecologically-responsible cookware with the Mineral pan. Available in 8" and 10", 12" and 14" Dia. Made in France. Safe for all heat sources, including induction.

Founded in France in 1830, de Buyer is the manufacturer of the blue-steel French crepe pan used by chefs around the world. The name de Buyer is renowned as a premier European supplier of top quality utensils and cookware.

Product Features
- 99% iron, organic pan is the preferred pan of conscientious cooks
- Ecologically-responsible pan is 100% recyclable
- Seals in juices, resulting in carmelization (the Maillard reaction)
- Performance improves over time, the more the pan is used the darker it becomes for all-natural nonstick cooking
- Authentic lyonnaise shape ideal for crepes, omelettes, carmelizing onions and searing vegetables and meats
- Iron molecules from the pan contribute to good health
- Steel handle is triple-riveted for durability
- 3 Piece Set includes: 8" Fry Pan, 10" Fry Pan and 12" Fry Pan
- de Buyer is the maker of premium French cookware since the 1830's

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Swiss Diamond Cast-Aluminum Nonstick 12-1/2-Inch Fry Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been looking for a good non-stick skillet. I've used non-stick skillets from All-Clad and Calphalon but they all had one problem: peeling of the non-stick layer. I saw an unused All-Clad skillet from their new line at Williams-Sonoma and it had scratches on the non-stick surface.

I found what I was looking for! This fry pan is excellent! It is made in Switzerland. It is big. The outside diameter is 13" and the bottom is almost 9 3/4". It requires a large burner. I have a Miele electric cooktop which has a burner large enough for this skillet. I have tried it over a smaller burner and it worked as well. The food browned evenly over the surface of the skillet. The cleaning is easy. I only have a small issue with the lid. The lid assembly was easy. However, during washing water gets into the steam vent and then it comes out after the lid is dried. It takes few drying sweeps to avoid water streaks on the lid.

Overall, I am very pleased with this skillet. I am looking forward to getting more skillets from Swiss Diamond.

Update. May 2009. Zero stars.
Like its predecessors from All-Clad and Calphalon, this skillet stopped being non-stick after about a year. It wasn't abused in any way: no metal utensils and no prolonged cooking of foods other than pancakes and fish. Yet, the center of the skillet began to darken first, than the rest of the skillet has darkened. I used baking soda (suggested by All-Clad website). It did remove some brown residue but the skillet is completely not non-stick, everything sticks to it even more.

I am happy with a non-stick skillet from Circulon infinite line. I bought an 11" skillet at Macy's for $20 as a product promotion item. The best non-stick that I have is from LeCreuset. Unfortunately, the largest one LeCreuset made was 9" in diameter.

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Product Description:
The extra large 12 1/2" cooking surface provides plenty of room for all frying and searing tasks in the kitchen.It has a cast aluminum helping handle.The user will be able to brown foods in the revolutionary non stick nano-composite coating which uses diamond crystals in the coating creating a non stick cooking surface that will not peel, crack or blister.The coating is virtually indestructible.

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