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Nice pan but expensive...Nice pan and performs well but expensive. Doesn't perform significantly better enough than the aluminum pans to justify the price. ...I bought my first Cop*R*Chef copper sauce pan in 1974...I like the copper core pans because...
Pros: durable, easy to clean, appearance
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(116)
We use it for everything - soup, stew, grains and I have even roasted a chicken in it (don't laugh all other pans dirty. I like the fact there are no chemical used in the making of this pan. ...Perfect replacement pan...This pan replaced my favorite...
Pros: versatility, non-stick, perfect size
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(107)
Amazing pan set...I absolutely love my pans! They are amazing and berry nice to use and clean!...Love the pans but the 3qt doesn't nest ino the 4qt, which is really really annoying.
Pros: even heating, easy to clean, perfect size
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(74)
Great Pan...I have used this sauté pan for half year now, and have prepared all kinds of dishes with it, so I'm confident to provide a review here. ...Best pan I've ever used!...The first time I used this pan I was making a chicken piccata, I'd resigned...
Pros: durable, easy to clean, versatility
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(70)
All in one pan...Love the surface size and even cooking temperatures of this pan. Cleans like a dream. My ""other pans"" may just find a new home, they won't be used much after this purchase. ...LOVE this pan!!...We've had All-Clad pots/pans for years....
Pros: easy to clean, perfect size, versatility
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(57)
Nice Pan!!...We have enjoyed our pans. We are hoping to add to our collection!...A really nice pan...Our son really likes his Hestan copper bond that he asked for and we gifted them for Christmas last year, so the choice was obvious. I have only used...
Pros: easy to clean, quality, lightweight
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(49)
Haven't used it yet...My daughter destroyed one of her pans, so I purchased this to replace my 3-qt saute pan that went to her. ...Great Uses...Would recommend the product because of the 5 ply stainless steel and heavy duty around pan.
Pros: easy to clean, even heating, no rivets
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(45)
This pan makes me feel like a chef. My family is loving all the meals that I am inspired to have by having g this fine cook ware....Great saute pan...I have been looking for a stainless steel saute pan for some time after trying a bunch of non-stick...
Pros: quality, glass lid, durable
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(44)
This pot's flat has base stability - pan won't warp when heated. This pot 5-Ply construction offers outstanding heat conduction and retention, technology ensures superior heat conduction, and distribution with no hot spots it cooks food evenly. ...
Best...Pros: easy to clean, durable, heats evenly
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(40)
Woo hoo! Love this pan...I bought a set which included the large sauté pan but not the deeper chefs pan. After a few weeks, I realized how often I had used my old one. ...Excellent quality it deserves the name chefs pan...
I wish scan pan would produce...Pros: easy to clean, easy cleanup, large size
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(39)
Sur La Table 2.5 quart 5 ply stainless sauce pan...I love this pan. it's aluminum clad on the bottom for even heating, and had a graduated structure, which mena that you can use it on a small burner on your electric stove. ...Nice pan - have used it...
Pros: perfect size, quality, easy to clean
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(33)
The straight sided pans ensures impressive heat conduction...I can brown cutlets and chops evenly no matter where they are placed in the pan. this allows me to do more than the 1 or 2 at a time I normally used to do.
Pros: easy to clean, heat retention, no rivets
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(29)
With little else to do but stay home and shop online, I decided to take advantage of the sale on All Clad pans. I purchased this pan along with the copper core stock pot and two D5 French sauté pans. ...Being a very large diameter pan, I have experienced...
Pros: quality, durable, non-stick
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(29)
Super happy with this pan. I have an induction range and water boils soo fast with this pan! ...These sauce pans are very sturdy, and quite lovely
Pros: appearance, versatility, perfect size
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(26)
I was hesistant to spend so much on a pan, but it completed my All Clad collection, even though I bought the 4d collection several years ago. ...Oven fry pan...Good heavy fry pan, cleans up very easy.
Pros: large size, versatility, durability
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(24)
Great pan!...Great pan, cooks evenly. I would definitely reccomend....Awesome pan, it's a keeper. I would highly recommend it.
Pros: easy to clean, perfect size, even cooking
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(23)
love these pans...They love my pans so Merry Christmas!...This is one of the finest sauté pans with which I've ever used. A professional chef used this pan in our kitchen and loved it.
Pros: easy to clean, quality, versatility
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(18)
I love my Le Creuset pans but they are so heavy. So this is a welcome change...Great pan!
Pros: easy to clean, cool handle, easy to work with
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(17)
Will likely go back to my All-Clad pots/pans...Love this Demeyere 5-Plus 4-quart sauté pan. It's a bit heavy, but I love the double handles.
Pros: perfect size, high quality, versatile for cooking
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(15)
Great everyday pan...Love this pan! It cleans easier than my "nonstick" pans do. ...Really love this heavy pan...I LOVE this pan. It's a really nice quality pan. I follow the recommended procedures for using stainless steel pans and get great results...
Pros: durability, quality, value
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(7)
large pan...Heats super evenly and quickly. Love these new pans! Best I've ever owned....These pans are absolutely the supreme of non-stick pans!
Pros: large size, even heating, easy to clean
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(4)
My most favorite Pan...I'm in love with my newest pan. I've retired my old pans with my Cristel nonstick Saute' Pan.
Pros: usefulness, versatility, nonstick
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(3)
Great pan!!...My new go-to pan!...Great pan - perfect size and I love the high sides for keeping food in the pan!
Pros: easy to clean, perfect size, great pan
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(1)
The pan is great. Almost too beautiful to use. Heavy and substantial.
Pros: classy look, appearance, substantial feel
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"This pan is sooooo nice! I'm used to using cheaper non stick or steel pans, and the difference here is astounding; so worth the price and so glad I snagged a discount"
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"Do not stack the pots and pans on top of each other, as this will scratch them Use only silicone or smooth wooden spoons / spatula /forks to cook with Love this set"
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"i use the set for everyday use , this is the best stainless steel product I have ever purchased"
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"The glaze may not be as long lasting as the black glazed used in most of Le Creuset frypans but for lighter use I'm sure is just fine"
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"I cannot say enough about the quality of the Staub cookware. I have used a competitor and feel they are similar, however I choose the quality of Staub"
