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Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Sauce Pan | 
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| Brand: Cuisinart
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Product Description
Whether you're preparing a delicate hollandaise sauce, steaming savory wild rice or simmering a hearty soup, no other piece of cookware offers more reliable results. Inspired by French chefs, the new premium MultiClad Pro Stainless cookware helps you cook like a pro! Imported. Limited lifetime warranty.
Product Features
• Constructed from mirror-polished 18/10 stainless-steel for a classic look and easy cleanup
• Triple Ply construction features a pure aluminum core eliminating hot spots
• Heat Surround™ technology allows for even heat distribution along the bottom of and up the side walls of the cookware
• Pan rim is tapered to make pouring clean and easy
• Riveted handles are made of solid cast stainless steel for ultimate durability
• Cool Grip™ stick handle dissipates heat through a V-shaped opening at the pan juncture
• Handle has an opening at the end for hanging
• Oven safe to 550 F
• Freezer safe
• Dishwasher safe
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 87
Better than All-Clad, and here's why December 7, 2008
The Vinocat (San Rafael, California United States)
44 out of 45 found this review helpful
I'm a self-confessed cookware junkie and professionally-trained home chef. I have at least 60 or so different pots and pans, and actually use most of them regularly. I've been biased toward Calphalon Anodized (not non-stick) for nearly 20 years, and still love the line. I got into Calphalon Tri-Ply, which is superb, but thought I'd try this pan to see if the value was there.
IMHO, Calphalon Tri-Ply, Cuisinart Multiclad, and KitchenAid Clad all have far surpassed All-Clad for various reasons. Basically, All-Clad hasn't changed its design in ages, and has missed out on a number of very real improvements.
To Wit: the rolled lip that eliminates pouring drips and runs of liquid down the outside of the pan. A simple improvement, but a huge one for simplifying clean-up later, and for whatever surface you rest the pan on. So far, I think Calphalon has the best lids -- glass, deep draw, and very nicely fitting. This Cuisinart pan's top fits acceptably well, but it's probably the weak link. As for strengths, this pan weighs in as heavy or heavier than either the All-Clad or Calphalon offerings of similar size, so that's a big win for heat dispersion and uniformity (All-Clad has become really thin over the years!). Unlike the KitchenAid, the exterior is matte finished except for the top 1/2 inch or so. This helps to ensure that the pan will look good despite real-world use. The shape is nice -- not too tall and narrow, so it works well on a small burner.
Finally there is the handle. This doesn't have the cool-V design of the Calphalon, but it stays pretty cool anyway. I have a major problem with All-Clad handles, which are extremely uncomfortable for me, the way I lift pans (I have very strong arms and wrists, so I usually lift pans overhand, unlike many who go underhand to get the extra muscle leverage). Lifting overhand, the All-Clad handles dig into my palm in a very uncomfortable way. These Cuisinart (and Calphalon and KitchenAid) handles do not.
4.5 stars overall; 1/2 star docked for the lid being less than perfect (but still as good as all the competition except Calphalon).
UPDATE: Feb 18, 2009: I've compared the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro and All-Clad Stainless pans side by side, and if anything, the Cuisinarts are heavier duty, certainly not meaningfully lighter! The All-Clad LTD pans (some of them) do appear to be thicker/heavier than their stainless counterparts, but then we're comparing apples and oranges, and in any event it's pretty much gilding the lily to go much thicker than they are already. The pouring lip on the Cuisinarts is a huge in-use advantage as well (far less messy). On the whole, the Multiclad Pro line is an incredible bargain. Search my reviews for other comments about these vis-a-vis Calphalon etc.
Excellent Stainless Steel Pan August 13, 2007
Terry (San Antonio)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I bought this pan because of the similarities to the Calphalon Tri-Ply and the All Clad Stainless I own, but at a lower price. When it arrived today, I was delighted! Every bit as high quality as the much more expensive pans I own.
The interior and the exterior around the lip is mirror polished so very easy to clean. The bottom half and the base of the pan is slightly brushed so that it doesn't show scratches or fingerprints. It features a slightly curved out lip for dripless pouring that is identical to Calphalon. The handle is well balanced and doesn't get hot when cooking on the stove. The lid is a heavy gauge stainless and fits snugly.
It features the aluminum core that is sandwiched between 2 layers of stainless steel. Note that this is NOT the less expensive disc base you find on lesser products. It is smooth and seamless and provides superior heat conduction and retention. You will definitely need to use much lower heat if you've been using cheaper pans.
These do not have a non-stick coating but they clean up beautifully. If you ever burn something, use a little Bar Keepers Friend and your pan will look like new. It will also go into the dishwasher no problem.
I can definitely recommend this line so from now on, I will check All Clad, Calphalon Tri-Ply, and Cuisinart Multiclad Pro and then choose whatever's on sale because as far as I'm concerned, they are equally high quality.
Super multiclad cookware at a reasonable price. August 2, 2006
Wayne Tafuro (Paris, TN USA)
30 out of 33 found this review helpful
This cookware overall is an excellent choice for the price. It heats uniformally cleans up well and looks great, I have them hanging on a pot rack in the kitchen. The handles do well on heat they don't get to hot unless they have been on the burner for an extended period of time but I've used more expensive pots that heat up much faster. If I have a complaint it's that they haven't expanded the line at all. I'd like to see more choices in the multiclad like like they have in their other sets.
great value for money January 9, 2007
Arturo Kreznick
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
I have two or three pots and pans from this line and all work superbly and at a lower price than competing multiply equipment. I think it's important that the central ply of aluminum go all the way up the sides as opposed to being just in the bottom, but I have no scientific evidence for this. Note that these pans have a fairly high heat capacity; this means that they retain heat for a while after being removed from the heat source. On the stove top, the handles stay cool though.
excellent value for price June 3, 2006
Arturo Kreznick
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This sauce pan does the job, has even heat distribution, and is easy to clean. The price here on Amazon, especially when there is a special price, is quite good. Much less than the equivalent all-clad. It's moderately heavy.
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