All-Clad D5 5-Ply Stainless Steel Sauce Pan 4 Quart Induction Oven Broiler Safe 600F Pots and Pans, Cookware Silver

Yep, these ain't cheap but if your serious about your cooking and enjoy your time in the kitchen whisking up your favorite recipe you should consider investing in high quality cookware.For years I hesitated and settled for good quality imitations such as the Emeril's cookware but finally decided to treat myself to the real thing and find out if they are worth the high prices. Yes they certainty do. No hot spots, better results at lower heat, tight lids that allow even lower heats due to fantastic heat retention (just use a higher initial temperature put the lid on and reduce to low/medium and you get a better result than having to use med/high on other less efficient wares)I got the same satisfaction than when I decided to buy chef quality knives ... Once you cut and dice with a "real pro knife" you know why it cost $250.I think of these pots as an investment and a heirloom to pass on to my kids. These things are so well built that you know they will last forever (proper care of course)I read reviews stating that you will do just as good with the classic trii-ply stainless but these are truly a step ahead. How can two layers of aluminum not be better than one? It keeps a uniform heat over the entire surface and sides at lower temperatures, perfect for braising, slow cooking, stews etc and also quickly searing and pan frying without hot spots trying to shuffle the food around so that each gets a shot at it ... With these the heat is uniform all around, just don't crowed the pieces during the searing process.Yep I did pay a small fortune for a custom hand picked set but these are worth every penny.Btw don't get drawn into buying the "sets" you don't really save much except if you really need the huge 8 and 12 qt stock pots and prefer frying pans over skillets.I selected the 11 and 13 inch skillets with lids, the 1.5 and 3 qt sauce pans, the 3qt casserole steamer combo, the 4 qt sauté pan, the 6 qt deep sauté pot and 6 qt fry basket. That's the equivalent of 16 pieces for the price of their advertised 14 piece set. FYI I keep my Emeril's 6 qt stock pot that I will use for deep frying on my induction portable burner (it has a copper core and I won't suffer if it gets stained with grease frying at higher temperatures)I prefer skillets and after researching realized that the 13 inch can also be used as a paella pan as they are similar except for the handle.Word of caution, these are heavy, best suited for men or strong women not afraid to handle them.

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. That is how I think of this 3 qt all-clad saucepan. It is so well crafted and finished. If a person has strength or wrist problems it may be better to get a D3 rather than D5 pan. But it does have a helper handle which makes it seem much lighter. Stainless is much more durable than non stick and if properly used and cleaned it will last generations and still look very good. I know this from a set from another company that I have had for 60 years. Good quality lasts.This pan cooks evenly and because it is so well insulated cooking time is decreased.Worth the investment especially over non stick.

Couldn’t believe I was able to get this pot for used like new discounted price. It did not disappoint when it arrived. Looking sparkly and brand spanking new. Maybe it had some scratches on the bottom of it but, it’s a pot. Let’s be honest it’ll acquire a lot more where that came from over time. And I can use the special stainless steel pot cleaner to make it as sparkly and scratch free as when it was first made. Excellent product in excellent looking condition. Oh and we already have one this was our second so we could make two batches of pasta at once for our family. It’s all clad stainless steel so it definitely has some heft and does weigh a bit but, I like that because I know it’ll be able to stand up to getting beat up and still look like new. Heats up evenly and very fast on our induction cooktop. Would recommend!

This was my 4th D5 All Clad item. They are truly a lifetime utensils. My biggest surprise is how easy they are to clean, especially if using a little Barkeepers Friend to polish up. Because of the metal thickness it is very difficult to accidentally burn things to the steel. I use cast iron a lot as well, but these can soak in water if there is ever burnt on crust. Cooking is very even. For better or worse, they are very heavy for what they are. I have gotten rid of all my “non-stick”, and replaced with stainless steel or cast iron. Both are also fairly/very non-stick when used properly.

I bought this pot as an "extra" size to go with a larger set. LOVE my new pot/pan set. These are high quality pots/pans and work fantastic with my new induction cooktop. The food cooks evenly and they clean up easily. I highly recommend these.

Amazing quality but that expected for the prize! Really worth it!

It cooks a can of soup or ramen well. It heats evenly when I boil water for a cup of tea. It is a bit heavy and overkill for either of those honestly, and it is heavier than I’d like, though it fits nicely on the small burner and does the job I needed done. I haven’t put it in the dishwasher yet, not out of fear, just out of being small and easy to clean, or needing it before I plan to run the washer. It is my go-to pan as a single man. I would not suggest 6 ramen eggs be boiled at one time in this pan though, it was perhaps too tight.