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I've had a handful of pieces of LeCreuset Stainless Steel Cookware for about two months, cooking roughly 19 meals per week. They're all great performers and very attractive. This line is basically All-Clad Stainless for 30% less. They are made in China, which is a sticking point for some people, but I am convinced that quality has not suffered. It's simply an incredible pan for a better price. Other reviews state that this line approaches or equals All-Clad Stainless, and surpasses Calphalon Stainless.
These pans are fully clad, meaning the aluminum core extends up the sides; it's not only in the bottom. They are incredibly responsive on my gas stovetop. I actually thought they were too fast when I first got them, but now it's just another quality I appreciate. They heat quickly and extremely evenly. You often use a lower heat to achieve the same results.
The handles are comfortable, a good length, and rarely get too hot (obviously, they get hot during oven use). They are made to fit through the handles of the lids, which is a convenient storing option. And incidentally, the lids are great, since they're stainless, too, instead of glass. This means no crud build-up around the edge, and they seal great. The same lids work on both of the saucepans I have.
It has an excellent lifetime warranty. Thankfully I haven't had to use that, but I did use it with a Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 15-3/4-Inch Oval Fish Skillet, Flame, and was very pleased. (It was a lengthy process at nearly a month, but given that I got a brand new replacement for a $200 pan that was 4 years old, it seemed quite generous.)
These pans are a little taller and narrower than most other brands' saucepans. This helps when boiling something long, like asparagus. The bottoms are curved just right, so whisks and utensils fit in easily, allowing you to stir thoroughly and clean easily. The rolled edge truly does make pours a no-drip affair. The pan is balanced and light, but with enough heft to feel substantial and well-made. I haven't mde much use of the measurement internal markings, but people who like those find them very convenient.
Quality cookware like this makes a big difference if you cook frequently. It gets to temperature faster, heats evenly without burning in spots, recovers quicker and keeps its temperature easier. Since it handles well, it's more pleasant to cook with, moving easily around the kitchen, and holding still on the cooktop.
It cleans easily. I use regular dish soap most of the time. Bon Ami 04030 Bon Ami Cleaning Cake and Powder, 12-Ounce is my regular scouring powder, though Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser & Polish: 12 OZ leaves the pan with a little extra sparkle (powder only, I Strongly dislike the liquid), which is nice since these pans are so pretty. Le Creuset makes a Le Creuset 12-Ounce Stainless Steel Cleaner, but I haven't yet tried it.
I love the LC Stainless cookware I have, and am looking forward to getting a little more.
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Is this pan heavy? Yes, just like any high quality piece of cookware. That is why it has a helper handle. The long handle is very ergonomic, especially compared to All-Clad. We added this to our collection of high end cookware about six months ago and have not been disappointed. It has a great rolled rim for pouring, the handles stay cool, and it has measurement markings on the inside of the pan. I have owned All-Clad in the past and I think this is a better design, and better quality for less money. And be sure to check out the steamer basket insert, the single best tool I have ever used for steaming vegetables, hands down.Best Deals for Le Creuset Tri-Ply Stianless Steel Covered Saucepan
I've had this pot for around 6 months now and like it quite a bit. It heats up extremely quick and is great to cook with. The lip that these pots have is a god-send if you're like me and tend to strain or pour items out of your pots and then return to the heater. There's no over-spill or trickling down the side of the pot. They really work!The lifetime warranty on these pots allows you to wash them in the dishwasher which is great. I have only had discoloring on the inner-bottom portion of my pots but this is expected when cooking with pots that have stainless steel exposed. Scouring with Bar Keepers Friend will remove this but is unnecessary.
I had wanted to upgrade to pots that I felt I would keep for a long time. I initially had bought a set of Calphalon hard anodized aluminum pots based on the discount on Amazon as well as the reviews. I found the pots excessively tedious to clean and were not very uniform with heating. These pots on the other hand are fantastic and I believe I have found the perfect set for myself. I'm going to upgrade my skillets once the coating on my Calphalon skillets give out and am greatly looking forward to the lip that is on the pans as well. This is a must buy for someone that wants pots similar to All-Clad but are wary of the All-Clad price tag. I've gone through 4 various sets of pots from moving and not wanting to take them along but if I end up with another cross-country move these pots will be going with me.
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I have been cooking with All-Clad for 14 years (the entry level pots). I've abused these pots over the years and am ready to donate them to the family cottage. [I find the All-Clad handles and lack of rimmed edges to be an ongoing challenge that I won't bore you with...]Today I visited a high-end cookware store and checked out this line. Wow! The weight is ideal -not too light, not too heavy. The handle design, style and ergonomics are a dream. Love the measurement lines inside, love the brushed stainless, love the contemporary look (honestly, the online photos don't truly convey the stylish form factor of this cookware).
A previous poster commented that the set is heavy. I disagree -it's the exact weight you would expect for higher quality tri-ply. For comparison sake, Demeyere Atlantis was on display next to this set. This line is heavy! My cell phone rang so i was juggling the large skillet in one-hand, trying to place it back on the display stand perpendicularly to the table and couldn't do it with one arm. (I'm fit and can swing a 20lb cast iron kettlebell at the gym like nobody's business). I also checked out Cuisinart's Mult-Clad line (reviewed by Cooks Illustrated and has so many 4.5 star reviews). This multiclad line is light but not in a good way. It felt cheap to me. If you are an occasional cook or novice, this is a good option or starter set but otherwise, it's not for the serious home cook unless you're on a tight budget. Anyhow, my point is Le Creuset is in-between these two weights (and price points), if that helps the online shopper.
My one hesitation about the gorgeous Le Creuset line that it is made in China...... When I found out, all I could think was 'why, why, why' and 'no, no, no'. I have been searching for quality cookware at a reasonable price for a while...am tired of my All-Craps. I think this line is superior to my current All-Clads, yet I hesitate to buy them for this reason. The sales associate in the store assured me that "Le Creuset has its OWN factory in China so the products are made to the same high standard as they would in Europe". It didn't close the deal for me. Also, she is in sales so her job is to sell. So now I am looking at Cuisinart's French Classic made in France line (even though it lacks the rolled rim feature and doesn't come in brushed SS)
I would really love to see some professional product reviews of Le Creuset. I will continue to watch this line to see how it does in the US market.
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Of the saucepans I recently purchased for a new induction stove, this one seems to give consistently the best performance. It also does not gradually form a white film on the inside surface of the pan, like much of the other new stainless cookware I have tried.I believe this pan is an excellent saucepan in all respects, except for the high price.
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