I've had this sauce pan for 8 months now. I was waiting to write a review until I'd been able to use it a good bit. First some background as to what others I have used.
0) lost track of what all I used growing up and as a college student.
1) used to use a revereware steel set with heat plate on the bottom. It was ok. Got rid of that due to someone in the house winning a nicer set of cookware.
2) calphalon hard anodized set. This was a nice pan. Even heat. Got rid of that due to getting rid of the person in the house who had won it.
3) some walmart cheap ($10) stainless steel thing with a glass lid that had very thin sides and resulting poor heat conduction up the sides. Also the handle got really hot
I finally got totally fed up with the walmart pan and bought this all clad stainless steel pan. The difference in quality and performance is quite substantial. Of everything I've used, this pan performs the best. The handle stays comfortable to the touch. Heat is quite even and easy to control. I have a gas range and the combination is really quite nice. I've used this for simple things like hot chocolate and find it quite easy to not scorch stuff (not true on some of the others I've used in the past). Same thing for simmering smaller quantities of sauces (home made pizza sauce for example). Besides performing like a champ in terms of heat control and even heat, the pan is solidly built. I have every expectation that one day my kids or grandkids will be flipping a coin to see who gets Dad's/Grandpa's sauce pan. I used to look at prices on All-Clad and think it was pretty darn expensive and not for me. It still isn't cheap, but it is so nice to use something that works really well and also something that I know will last a lifetime. I plan on replacing some of my other cookware with items from this line in the future.
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update; It has now been 5 years and we still love this pan. My only complaint, and with this item you have to search for anything at all to complain about, is that the edge is straight all the way up and so I spill stuff sometimes when pouring into something else. As a note, the D5 all-clad series has a slightly rounded upper edge that solves that too. Even with this minor complaint we still love it and wouldn't even dock it 1/2 star. I'd guess it gets used on average 2x per week so we've probably used it ~500 times now. Looks like new, performs like a champ. Even, controlled heat. No hot spots or cold spots. Our use has been almost exclusively stove-top so I can't comment on the oven use.
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With 3 bonded layers of stainless steel and responsive aluminum, this collection gives cooks the fast and even heat distribution they need to sear, sauté, and simmer for better cooking results.
Lasts a lifetime
Handcrafted in our Canonsburg, PA factory, our D3 cookware is made using ultra-durable stainless steel made in the USA that won’t warp or tarnish, so it’ll cook like new for years.
Compatible with all cooktops
Gas, electric, or induction, the D3 Collection works with all kinds of cooking surfaces, to give you the ultimate versatility. You can even put it in the oven or broiler (up to 600°F).
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To keep your All-Clad D3 pieces looking like new, we recommend washing your cookware with mild detergent and sponge instead of the dishwasher. After all, you may just want to hold it a little longer. And thanks to its mirror-polished surface, it’ll look pristine, meal after meal. Check our website for more cleaning tips.
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| What makes this special? | 3-Ply bonding with a thick aluminum core quickly conducts heat while the stainless steel helps distribute heat evenly for reliable performance | 5-Ply bonding of alternating layers of stainless steel and aluminum allow for supremely even heating and an ultra-forgiving cooking surface | 5-Ply bonding includes heat conductive copper and aluminum to provide the ultimate in rapid heat conductivity and responsiveness for precise culinary results |
| Why you´ll like it | It's the perfect choice for fast and even cooking, with quality | The additional layers of metal provide exceptionally even heating and an ultra-forgiving cooking surface | This is the ultimate solution for total cooking control, with a beautiful copper accent |
| Design & Feature Aesthetics | Straight side walls with polished stainless steel finish | Flared edges with low maintenance brushed stainless steel finish | Flared edges with a copper accent surrounded by a polished stainless steel finish |
| Lid | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Handles | Stainless steel riveted handles | Stainless steel riveted handles with oversized helper & lid handles | Stainless steel riveted handles designed for high heat |
| Cooking Capabilities | Oven Safe up to 600°F; Electric, Gas and Induction Compatible | Oven Safe up to 600°F; Electric, Gas and Induction Compatible | Oven Safe up to 600°F; Electric, Gas and Induction Compatible |
| Dishwasher Safe | Handwashing Recommended | Handwashing Recommended | Handwashing Recommended |
| Country of Origin | Bonded, Engineered, & Assembled in USA | Bonded, Engineered, & Assembled in USA | Bonded, Engineered, & Assembled in USA |
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| size | 1.5 Quarts | 1.5-qt | 2 Quarts | 6-Quart | 2 Quarts | 1.5 QT |
| capacity | 1.42 liters | 1.4 liters | 2 quarts | 6 liters | 2 quarts | 1.5 quarts |
| material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | 5-ply Capsule Bottom |
| finish type | Stainless Steel | Polished | Brushed | Stainless Steel | Brushed | Stainless Steel |
| oven safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Excellent product, stained lid
The pot is excellent and a pleasure to use but after one use the lid is discolored. We have ONLY used it to cook food products, nothing else. Although disappointing for such a high priced pot, it does not affect the result or taste in anyway.
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