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 Lighter than it used to be
Written by Philip Hart from San Francisco, CA United States
Sep 19, 2009
I received this pan today and made dinner for the family with it. It works well. The lid is reasonably well-fitting. I'm commenting here to note that when I saw this deal I wondered if it was too good to be true, but it's in fact the genuine article. And also - this pan is significantly lighter than my five- or six-year-old all-clad stainless 12" fry pan (which needed replacing after operator error) - about 1.22 kg vs 1.38 kg according to my kitchen scale. That's a plus for ease of use and cleanup, but the reduced mass must mean less heat retention if the design hasn't changed.
(61 of 62 people found this review helpful)
Awesome Pan
Written by Gary Kitchen from
Oct 19, 2009
This pan was recommended by America's Test Kitchen, and I can see why. It is the best pan that I have ever used. It is very even heating and has a large, useable cooking surface. It cleans up well with Barkeeper's friend cookware cleaner. It looks as good as it cooks. The pan is normally $130 without the lid, so at this price it's a bargain. Don't think twice, it's well worth it.
(27 of 27 people found this review helpful)
All Clad 12 inch stainless steel fry pan
Written by Sharon Lee from Hope Mills, NC
Oct 03, 2009
After using this frying pan I will no longer buy the non-stick pans. This pan cooks so even and browns up so much better. I've purchased top of the line non-stick pans in my life only to be dissappointed shortly after I buy them. This pan is also beautiful. It shines up great. The lid is a plus. It is clear so you can see right thru it. Since I bought this pan and I like it so much, I also plan on widening my collection of the All Clad brand. The only down fall is the price. But if you shop around like I did, you will be able to find a pretty good deal.
(25 of 27 people found this review helpful)
 Great pan!
Written by Eileen Walker from Denver, CO USA
Jan 09, 2010
I bought this 12 inch All Clad skillet based on the reviews, the fact that it came with a lid, the price was great at Amazon. My landlord replaced my old 4 burner stove with a smooth top, and I needed to replace my 40 year old copper bottom Revere Ware because the bottoms were rounded.
I've been using my new All Clad pan for two or three weeks now and really like it, although I must admit I did have a learning curve to go through. The first time I used it, I burned the food and really made a mess of the inside of the pan. The temperature was way too high. It cleaned up nicely, though. I just used a little water with baking soda and let it soak for a while, then Barkeepers Friend and it was as good as new.
After experimenting for a while, I find if I cook at medium temperatures, everything turns out great and there's minimal sticking.
The balance of the pan is good, and weight is also good for it's size, but when the pan is full it's a little heavy. If I could make one suggestion on how to improve this product, I would say add a helping handle. Over all, I'm very happy with this purchase. I would rate this pan 4.5 stars.
(15 of 15 people found this review helpful)
 Such poor quality--I should have listened to all you reviewers!
Written by S. Stanley from California
Mar 21, 2010
In my zeal to pick up an All Clad 12" skillet WITH cover, I ignored all the posts declaring this poor quality. Oops. Not only did I buy one, but two. They arrived and when I took them out of the box, I noticed very course circular buffing in the steel around the edges--like a really bad wax job on a car, only these marks were in the metal. The rim around both pans was sharp! I felt my old All Clad skillets, and they are all smooth, perfectly shiny, nothing to notice. And that's their beauty. But these...impostors are horrible! They are, indeed, lighter in weight. All Clad should be ashamed of themselves for putting their name on them. It really cheapens the brand. Anyway, to anyone who is even remotely thinking of buying these, SKIP IT.
Did I mention that Amazon rocks, easy returns, no biggie. I lost $8 shipping. I deserve it.
(23 of 27 people found this review helpful)
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