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I was looking for a set of stainless sauce pans to replace my very aged Magnalite aluminum set which has pitted badly. I wanted fully clad stainless cookware. I looked at All-Clad Stainless, Cuisinart Multiclad Pro, Calphalon Triply, and the Tramontina Triply. I wanted a rolled lip to make pouring easier so that eliminated the All-Clad and Tramontina entries. Not sure which of the remaining two I wanted, I bought one each of the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro and the Calphalon Triply Stainless to test.
After using each about a half dozen times, I was pleased with the performance of both. Neither seems to have any significant performance advantage over the other. Both heated evenly, were solidly built, and were comfortable to lift and pour. Neither handle heated too much during cooking even after simmering tomato sauce for hours. The Cuisinart's handle was warmer than the Calphalon but not by much. I did find the Calphalon slightly easier to clean food that had become stuck to the surface. However, that was negated by having a third handle rivet to clean around. Essentially, performance was the same from both lines. For those that are concerned with the appearance of the cookware, the Cuisinart Multiclad line has a brushed finish. The Calphalon Triply are polished to a mirror finish. Both were fine with me as I don't much worry about how they look.
I chose the Cuisinart sauce pans for a few reasons: lids, pan sizes, and price. I like the Cuisinart's metal lids more than the Calphalon's glass ones. I don't understand the benefit of glass lids. They can't take the higher heats that metal can, can break if dropped or banged, and fog up when used so you can't see what's in the pot, anyway. The sauce pans in the Cuisinart line are available in 1.5, 2, 3, and 4 quart sizes. That's perfect for my needs. The Calphalon was availabe in 1, 1.5, 2.5, and 4.5 quart sizes. I really wanted something in the 3-3.5 quart range since I use it frequently but it is not available from Calphalon. They do make a 3 quart Chef's pan but I didn't want the curved bottom. The Cuisinart Multiclad sauce pans are priced approximately 50% less than the Calphalon Triply pans. Since they performed evenly well, the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro seemed to fit my needs best.
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I'm a fan of multiclad cookware, the kind that takes heat conductive aluminum and surrounds it with easy to maintain stainless steel. Professional cooks swear by it, but I'm just a home cook, and didn't even know about until a few years ago while watching America's Test Kitchen. This popular PBS series tests kitchenware, and reports their recommendations via their TV show, as well as 2 different magazines they publish. All-Clad cookware has always ranked up there as the best, but at a high price!Fortunately for us middle class working stiffs, other cookware manufactures have picked up on the multiclad concept and have been producing their own versions. Enter Cuisinart's MultiClad Pro line.
This particular item takes all the benefits of multiclad and gives us a reasonably priced alternative. Compared to the All-Clad Stainless 2-Quart Saucepan at a price tag of over $145, you are getting a real bargain here.
This saucepan is beautiful, with stunning luster, and solidly constructed. It goes from oven to table with no problems, and looks stunning. The lid fits nicely, and the curved lip allows for pouring that resists clinging to the side of the pot. It's very very easy to maintain. Personally, I hand wash all my high end cookware, so I cannot comment on whether it's dishwasher safe. If you do hand wash (and you should....just sayin'), use Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser & Polish: 12 OZ and a non abrasive sponge to keep that amazing shine!
I give the product 5 stars, for it's durability, construction, looks, and ease of cleaning. I love this Cuisinart Line and highly recommend it.
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I already have a full set of the Cuisinart Multi Clad Cookware and have been using it for several months now. I purchased a few more duplicate pieces just this past week. (I seem to always be using the smaller pots and needed more of them). This set was bought to replace a set of copper clad Revere Ware my Mother gave me many years ago (which has moved on to another appreciative owner). The Cuisinart is simply incredible. It is heavy and solid, and the easiest to clean up. It has remained beautiful. I keep mine in a cupboard, but it is so beautiful it can easily be hung up for display. I had some hesitancy before I made my original purchase based on some other reviewers comments about it not cleaning up well, leaving marks and/or spots in the bottom of the pans, etc. Yes, this is true, it occurs on my set as well, but it is because some water (hard, with minerals in it) does that, BUT, all of it comes off with the use of Barkeeper's Friend (I prefer the liquid to the powder, I feel it works much better). I use my pots and pans every day, but with proper use and cleaning, it has remained looking like new. I love this set, and I am certain it is the last set I will ever have to buy. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!Honest reviews on Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel Saucepan with Cover
This is nice heavy pot and is a good value but it does make excessive noise with an induction cooktop. A little research revealed that this a common problem with cheaper clad cookware. Don't think it really hurts anything, it's just annoying.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel Saucepan with Cover
The only down side I have found so far is that the lid edges are sharp. The handles on the larger pot has sharp edges inside the handles.
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