Amazon.com Review
The bestseller among All-Clad’s famous cookware collections, the Stainless line provides severe and professional cooks all the virtues that make All-Clad’s international reputation unsurpassed. Key to it is high performance is a three-ply, bonded construction. Sandwiched among layers of stainless steel is a thick core of pure aluminum that spreads heat evenly throughout the bottoms of pots and pans and all the way up the sides. The interior is highly polished 18/10 stainless steel, so it’s stick-resistant as well as stain- and corrosion-resistant. The exterior is made of gleaming, magnetic stainless steel that works on induction as well as established stovetops, and, with care, remains finelooking for the duration of this cookware’s lifetime warranty versus defects–and beyond.
This classic, straight-sided, 3-quart sauté pan makes clear why All-Clad Stainless is so popular. It’s 10-1/2 inches in diameter and 2-1/2 inches deep, perfective for sautéing veal scallops with chanterelles or garlic-scented greens. Its polished 18/10 stainless-steel pan and lid handles are riveted for strength and grooved on the top for comfort. Like the pan’s loop handle, the long handle (holed for hanging on a hook or peg) stays cool on the stovetop but won’t be harmed by an oven’s heat. Although Stainless cookware is dishwasher-safe, hand washing is recommended. –Fred Brack
All-Clad Stainless Construction
Each piece of All-Clad cookware features a distinguishable metal bonding construction. All-Clad Stainless cookware sandwiches a thick core of three distinguished layers of aluminum among an easy-to-clean, highly polished 18/10 stainless-steel cooking surface and a magnetic stainless-steel exterior. The aluminum core retains heat and evenly distributes it along the bottom and up the sidewalls of the cookware. The stainless interior is stick-resistant and cleans easily. The magnetic stainless-steel exterior gives the cookware a gleaming finish. All-Clad Stainless also features the company’s signature “stay-cool” long handles, lids fashioned from gleaming 18/10 stainless steel, and highly lasting stainless-steel rivets. All-Clad Stainless cookware is one of five collections from All-Clad Metalcrafters. Designed to work on traditionalisti gas and electric ranges, as well as induction cooktops, All-Clad Stainless cookware is the best-selling collection in a full line that includes All-Clad LTD, Cop-R-Chef, Master Chef 2, and Copper Core.
Features and Benefits
All-Clad pans with a stainless interior cooking surface are oven-safe up to 500 degrees. All-Clad pans with a non-stick cooking surface are oven-safe up to 400 degrees, but will have to not be used beneath the broiler. We commend using a low to medium temperature when cooking with All-Clad. Higher heats are not necessary and may cause discoloration (see cleaning instructions below). Other features include:
- Beautifully polished, magnetic stainless exterior layer.
- Pure aluminum core that not only covers the bottom of the pan but likewise extends up the sides. This allows for great heat conductivity as well as an even heat distribution so you won’t have “hot spots” when cooking.
- Stainless-steel interior layer/cooking surface.
- Long, polished stainless, stay-cool handles.
- Sturdy, non-corrosive stainless-steel rivets won’t react with foods.
- Polished stainless-steel lids fit evenly with the pan’s edges to seal in flavor of your foods.
- The All-Clad Stainless collection is compatible with an induction stovetop (with the exception of a few pieces) in addition to gas and electric stovetops.
- The Stainless collection is dishwasher-safe, excluding pieces with a nonstick cooking surface.
Warranty
From date of purchase, All-Clad warrants to repair or replace any item found wrong in material, construction or workmanship under normal use and following care instructions. This excludes harm from misuse or abuse. Minor imperfections and slight color variations are normal.
Cleaning Instructions
For each and everyday cleaning, warm soapy water is sufficient. Clean your All-Clad exhaustively after each use. Food films left of the pan may cause discoloration and sticking. To get rid of stuck-on feed or discoloration and stains from using too high of a heat, we commend cleaning your All-Clad with a product called Bar Keeper’s Friend. To use the Bar Keeper’s Friend, merely use a soft cloth or sponge and water and make into a soupy paste. This may be used on the interior, as well as the exterior of your All-Clad (excluding the Cop-R-Chef). The Bar Keeper’s Friend may also be used on the exterior of the All-Clad Stainless collection, LTD collection, and MC2 collection. For cleaning of the Cop-R-Chef exterior, plainly use a brass/copper cleaner. If your water has a high iron content, you may observe a rusty discoloration. Use Bar Keeper’s Friend to remove it.
All-Clad Stainless Selection
In recent years, a professional-size 14-inch fry pan was added to the Stainless fry pan assortment, as well as various popular distinguishing trait pans, including: the small-size petite brasier with a dome-shaped lid; petite roti roasting pan; and the beautiful, large-capacity Dutch oven and French oven oval roasting pan with roasting rack. Both of these one-pot ease feed special line of work pans comes with All-Clad’s general high dome-shaped lid. Other distinguishing trait pans include a more prominent brasier pan with domed-shape lid; a finish family of round-shaped saucier saucepans for versatile stove-top cooking; a flare-sided Windsor pan in two sizes, designed for reduction and the creation of rich sauces; and a contemporary “Soup for Two” 3-1/2-quart soup pot; casseroles; an open stir fry; a versatile wok-style chef’s pan; and a “Pasta Pentola” 7-quart stockpot with colander insert and lid. All saucepans, casseroles, sauté pans, stock pots, and special line of work items come with lids. Double boiler and steamer inserts, including the big steamer insert for 6-quart, 8-quart and 12-quart stockpots, are available as well. Stainless cookware sets are available in respective sizes, from a starter 5-piece to a finish 10-piece set.
About All-Clad Metalcrafters
Based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, All-Clad Metalcrafters markets premium quality cookware to division and distinguishing trait stores in the United States, along with premium All-Clad bonded bakeware, All-Clad All-Professional kitchen tools, and a growing assortment of kitchen accessories, including All-Clad’s upscale tea kettle, measuring scoop set, stainless-steel mixing bowls, kitchen colanders, and 1-cup measuring cup. Featuring a distinctive metal bonding process, All-Clad cookware is employed in a lot of of the finest restaurants in America, and is sought by severe home cooks seeking all-professional cookware to heighten their cooking experience.
For braising meat or poultry or creating a rich and flavorful paella, this 3-qt. pan from All-Clad works wonderfully. The large, domed lid seals in the flavorful juices so your paella stays moist. The 2 handles on either side, securely fastened with non-corrosive rivets, support with lifting from the oven and carrying to the table. A handsome, beautifully shaped piece to add to your cookware collection. Safe for glass/ceramic stovetops.About All-Clad…All-Clad Stainless cookware is crafted from three permanently bonded layers of metal — a layer of pure aluminum rests among an 18/10 stainless steel cooking surface and an exterior layer of magnetic stainless steel. Designed to carry out on all traditionalisti ranges as well as on induction cooktops, the pan is designed such that the heat spreads quickly and evenly to invent superior results. Dishwasher safe.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #7813 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: 10.5 IN
- Brand: All-Clad
- Model: 5403
- Dimensions: 4.90″ h x 12.00″ w x 20.40″ l, 6.00 pounds
Features
- Classic 3-quart, 10-1/2-inch, straight-sided, 2-1/2-inch-deep sauté pan
- Three-ply: stainless-steel layers sandwich pure aluminum core for even heating
- Comfortable lid and stay-cool pan handles riveted for strength
- Dishwasher safe, but hand washing recommended
- Lifetime warranty versus defects
Reviews
49 of 50 people found the following review helpful.
If you buy only one pan, make it this one
By A
Yeah, yeah, it’s expensive. Sure, sure, you could get a whole set of substandard pans. But you can’t ‘go cheap’ on a saute pan. If you do, you’ll burn stuff, and generally be an unhappy cook, so that’s why you need a nice heavy one. I’ve got loads of cookware, but this is the most used item in my kitchen. Along with a good chef’s knife and one saucepan, and maybe one to boil pasta, you’d be set. All Clad is a superior cookware to other brands, and I’ve tried or tested all of them. It’s got a lifetime guarantee, so if you space the cost of the pan over, say, 20 years, it’s a great value. You’ll go through six other cheap pans in the same time period. Spend the cash, go All Clad.
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful.Excellent Saute Pan! Love it!
By Mrs. Romano
To be honest if this pan didn’t come in the set I bought I probably would not have it. Thank goodness it did because it turns out that I love it. It is great for sauted spinach, veal or chicken picatta, you will find you more uses for this pan everytime you open the cabinet. It heats evenly and is very easy to clean. As all All Clad is, this pan is excellent quality and very well made. I have just about every All Clad item made and love them all. Well worth the money and designed to last a lifetime. It also comes with a lifetime warranty. How can you go wrong?
Also, if you should get something stuck to the stainless steel use a product called “Bar Keepers Friend” to clean it. Most supermarkets have it and Kitchen Etc. and Bed, Bath and Beyond carry it too. The container (like a Comet can) is gold with blue and white writing. All Clad recommends it for cleaning stainless steel and it works like a dream and is very inexpensive.
42 of 50 people found the following review helpful.Open the Windows, Turn on the Vent and Turn Up the Heat!
By MICHAEL ACUNA
I was a dyed in the wool Calphalon, Non Stick fan until very recently when I was asked to baby-sit a friend whose husband had gone on a Golfing vacation to Hawaii.
These friends are as set against Calphalon as I am for it: they are All-Clad fans. It was going to be a Calphalon versus All-Clad contest…and I was ready for it.
Well, for the ten days I stayed at their home I was forced to use their All-Clad pans and I, against my better judgement, fell in love with them.
Looking at all that naked Stainless Steel scared me a bit but I turned the heat on high and had a helluva time saute-ing thick Beef ribeye Steaks, Turkey Burgers, Salmon Steaks and even Tuna Burgers and never once did I have a problem with sticking nor with the clean up.
One of the major errors most home cooks make is that they are afraid to turn their burners up and cook with high heat. I guess they’re afraid of setting the kitchen on fire or scaring their dogs and cats with all the luscious smoke and sizzling oil.
But browning quickly on high heat preserves the meats natural juices by sealing them in. An added bonus is that you can de-glaze the pan with wine or broth and have a nice sauce to accompany your meat or fish or to top your roasted or mashed potatoes.
Anyway, I was so impressed with this 3 quart saute pan that I bought one for myself. And though it looks a little out of place among all the black Calphalon, it does gleam and shine and makes me smile everytime walk by it.
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