All-Clad 8701004419 Sauce Pan, Stainless Steel

I bought this pan to fill in between the 2 qt. and 4 qt. tri-ply sauce pans I’ve enjoyed using for twenty to twenty-five years with, apart from a few scratches, no degradation in quality or performance. It’s a handy size, and I expect to pass it to another generation alongside the others. Recently, I’ve bought three Mauviel M’heritage M250C saucepans, which bracket the All Clads nicely at 1.2, 2.5, and 3.5 quarts. I mention this because I want to compare the pans. The Mauviels are lined with brushed stainless steel, so the two brands are equivalent in terms of cooking acidic foods. Obviously, the All Clads, being stainless steel on the outside, too, are virtually maintenance free compared to the Mauviel copper. Bar Keeper’s Friend, however, makes short work of keeping copper looking nice, and it’s also valuable for a good cleaning of stainless interiors that look a bit stained – no matter who manufactured them. The copper pans heat a bit more evenly, and I’m less concerned about something sticking or burning if I’m not right there to stir. However, the All Clads perform nearly as well, and I would not let the very slight difference deter me from buying more All Clad if I needed any more saucepans. Both brands heat up quickly; the Mauviel may respond a bit more quickly to being removed from heat. Lids are comparable with both. The copper is about twice the price of the All Clad (though, apples to apples, not that much more than the newer All Clad Copper Core), and if it weren’t for Julia Child’s first run on public television, I probably wouldn’t have any copper pans at all. It’s taken me this long to afford them, and I’m no better a cook with them than without, though I am more inspired to improve. Apart from cost, the biggest difference between the tri-ply and the lined copper is weight. Though both lines are about the same thickness, the Mauviels are simply too heavy for my wife to use, and I’m struck by their heft every time I pick them up. As I suggested at the outset, All Clad tri-plys are quality cookware built to perform and to last. They also look nice hanging beside clean copper.

As a longtime Calphalon and Le Creuset user, I selected this pot based on the size and great reviews. I couldn't be happier. Heats evenly, washes easily and is a beauty! AND the perfect size! Love it!

Great cookware, easy clean up, even heating and faster than my copper bottom Revere Ware of 30 years. I use a pot holder when I lift the lid while cooking and upon moving the pot from the stove. It does get too warm for bare hands. It exceeds my expectations.

Pot was not as pictured - there is no loop helper and the pot diameter is wider than expected, pot is not as deep. I didn't realize the return window had closed 5 days ago, other wise I would have returned it - it's still in the box. It's AllClad so I'm sure it's a wonderful pot, just not exactly what I wanted. Should have acted sooner but too busy with the school year - last day of school was yesterday...

Love this pan. It's almost impossible to ruin All-Clad Stainless. Dishwasher safe and I love the loop handle. Great size for potatoes and things you don't really need a big stock pot for.