Cuisinart French Classic Tri-Ply Stainless 6-Quart Stockpot with Cover

I love this pan. I'm usually only cooking for one or two people, and this pan is an excellent size for making soups and stews with a little bit left over. I have Le Creuset dutch ovens too, but wanted a lighter one for when I don't feel like lifting weights. This one fits the bill - it cleans up easily. For those of you struggling with discoloration, etc on the inside, get barkeepers friend - it will take all of that right off. I've browned meat in it too - get the pan hot, add some oil, then the meat to prevent bad sticking (and if anything sticks, use the barkeepers friend to wash). I think it would be great for roasting a small chicken, though I've not gotten a chance to do that yet. The pan's bottom is completely flat and I've not had any trouble with warping. I the solid stainless lid because I've found that over the years, glass lids get scratched and trap oil, etc in the various crevices where the glass meets the stainless rim, etc, no matter how careful I am. You pay more for this one because it is made in France and not China, but I think it's worth the cost for durability, styling, and quality.

We absolutely love our 13 pc set. I am writing this review after a month of everyday use, and 2 large Holiday meals, (Thanksgiving and Christmas.) I now feel that I can give an honest review and not a first impression opinion.Out of the box we were very impressed with the quailty and appearance of the cookware. It is very well made and extremely heavy. If you have trouble lifting heavy objects this may not be ideal for you.The heat distribution is amazing. We have a samsung electric glass top range. The cookware heats up quickly and evenly, with no hot spots, or sticking, with the exception of fried eggs. Still have not mastered that skill. We cook on medium heat as directed and have had no issues.Clean up is a snap! We were concerned as we had previously owned T-fal and Paula Deen teflon cookware. I made peanut brittle in our brand new saucepan and there was no sticking or scorching, it was amazing. I have made pasta, homemade noodles, and soups, gravys, and countless other dishes with zero sticking or scorching except those pesky eggs. If you follow the cleaning instrucions you will not have any problems. I do recommend Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser, it is a must! With just regular hand washing, as we do not own a dishwasher, our cookware had some small white spots on the cooking surface and mild discoloration. But if we use the BKF it restores the original luster.We feel that this is a great value for the price. I have purchased several additional pieces. 12 inch skillet with helper handle, 12 inch fry pan with helper handle, 10 inch teflon skillet, 3 qt saucepan, 4 qt saucepan, 5.5 qt saute pan. I am 48 yrs old and I am confident that this cookware will out live me. It is more expensive than the cookware we have purchased in the past. But I feel that this is an investment, and will save us money in the long run. We have been married 22 yrs and have purchased 4 or 5 sets of teflon cookware that did not stand the test of time. I am confident we consumed teflon in the past and feel that cooking in stainless steel is a healthier option for our family. And our food is more flavorful and more appealing visually cooked in these pans. Now we can actually make pan sauces and gravys as we have fond in our pans that just does not happen with teflon. I purchased the teflon skillet for eggs only as we have not perfected the fried egg in our stainless skillets. If you are on the fence, just go ahead and purchase it, we love ours.

I already owned the 3 qt saucepan in this series and loved it. The pots are sturdy, heat evenly, and are easy to clean. I'm planning on buying the entire series as my old set dies. Cuisinart customer service is fantastic (needed them last time). Best of all, they are induction ready, so when my current cooktop needs replacing, my pots will still work!

The sear that I get on meat with these pans is really nice. I use a ceramic pan for eggs and these for everything else. No teflon on these pans to peel off and seep into your food. They cook more evenly that even my Hexclad pans. These look good and clean pretty easily as long as you don't bun oil in them....but even then, you can just immediately pour some water in the pan while it's still hot and it will wipe out when you're ready to clean it. They are worth the money and there's a marked difference in performance from my old teflon analon pans.

UPDATE: After cooking with this set for several months, I can confirm that all of my assumptions were true and this is truly a great set of cookware. Just to ensure everyone is aware, this is for the Cuisinart FCT-13 13-Piece Cookware Set French Classic Tri-Ply, Stainless Steel set. Some of the other reviews here seem to be talking about other products.Everything about these pans work perfectly. They heat well and even, have not wrapped at all and clean up very well. Ignore reviews saying these pit when using salt in the water. Nothing like that happens, but any cook knows, you don't put salt in the water until it's already boiling. These can go from stovetop to table without issue, and they look as good now as the day they came out of the box. These are truly a bargain when on sale, and you won't find anything better. My one and only complaint is the lid handles are not really "stay cool". The handles on the pots themselves are fine and stay cool, but the lid handles can get hot, so just remember to use a pot holder if they've been on the pot awhile cooking.ORIGINAL REVIEW - Saw the 10 piece version of this in a store on vacation for $400. While having lunch found this 13 piece set on Amazon for far less. First, this is true heavyweight quality stainless cookware and made in France. Don't confuse it with other product lines from Cuisinart. This is stamped made in France on the pots and handles. The thickness of the pot walls is visibly greater than any other major brands. There is no issue with pitting when using salt or acidic sauces in these specific pans. I have stainless steel tri-ply pans from All-Clad, Viking, and another Cuisinart line and these are far and above superior in every way. No issues with clean up at all. They can go from stovetop to oven, without any issues. Follow the use recommendations in the box and you won't have any issues or regrets. A huge bargain for the price.