Cheap Tramontina Prima Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Saute Pans

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This pan is an absolute steal (no pun intended). I have been cooking with all-clad for 8 years, and just picked up one of these, and I can not tell the difference from a performance standpoint. This thing heats up quickly and evenly, and does everything that I look for in a pan. Now the only remaining question is how it will hold up over time, but I am optimistic that I will support my five star rating 10 years from now.

If you are in the market for this type of pan, I would get one of these before they figure out that they could charge considerably more for this outstanding product.

Also, as another reviewer stated, this does review not apply to the other products made by this company. The tri-clad is well-made, substantial cookware, while the other Tramontina cookware seems to be quite lacking.

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I wanted to buy the whole set, but it was sold out so I settled for just the pan. I'm very happy with my purchase, it cooks everything perfect. The only issue I have is that it is smaller than I expected it to be. Just be aware if you purchase this pan you may be a bit disappointed cause it might be smaller than you want.

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NOTE: I am going to say some complimentary things about THIS pan. PLEASE, do not assume that the same holds true for every pan in this product line, because I can tell you that it does not. Some of their stainless uses the much less desirable "bottom plate" approach, and is not remotely comparable to a clad pan. Evaluate one pan at a time, and be wary of buying sets in order to get a "bargain". Some of the pans will likely be less desirable, and in any case, you will end up with stuff you will never use. That said, Cooks Illustrated did review the Tramontina 8 pc. set favorably in its price class. However, they also suggest you not buy sets, and they have a "build it yourself set" they recommend in order to cherry pick among manufacturers and get the best collection for the money. Look for the article "Essential Cookware" in their July, 2009 issue. It is also on their web site, but that requires membership, so try the library, or a friend who subscribes. The review of the Tramontina 8 pc. set can be found in the May 2009 issue of Cooks Illustrated.

Now for the review:

As I write this, the listing says that this product has not been released yet. But I picked one up a week ago for a little less than half a century at a local branch of the ubiquitous and obnoxious Arkansas based big box place.

I bought the pan with the purpose of giving it to my son, who is trying to ramp up his cooking game a bit. I wanted him to have a decent stainless pan, so he could learn about de-glazing, using fond, etc., and without having to fight uneven heating and all the problems attendant to inadequate cookware.

Having now spent an afternoon cooking with this pan, I have to say that it really isn't bad. It is an obvious knock off of the All Clad tri-ply, and they have done a presentable job, at least at first blush. While it is definitely not as good as my All Clad Copper Core, it is also only about 1/5th of the cost. If you're on a tight budget, and All Clad's prices, even for their less expensive lines, have you in cardiac arrest, this pan might not be a bad compromise. Having spent a little time with each, I would pick this pan over the same type of item in the "Emeril Lagasse Emerilware" line, which is (tragically) manufactured under the All Clad imprimatur, although not here in the regular All Clad plant.

Perhaps the looming arrival of mass market tri-ply provided the impetus for All Clad to develop the D5 line ? I won't be giving up my Copper Core All-Clad Copper Core 12-Inch Fry Pan for this stuff, but it is decent starter ware.

Bon Appétit !