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All Clad LTD Casserole

by pots and pans on July 4, 2009

This 3-quart and 4-quart casserole can go the distance, from stove to oven to table. Perfect for savory chicken-and-rice dishes, slow-simmered stew, or poached salmon.

The All-Clad? LTD hard-anodizing process creates a rugged exterior that resists scratches and stains while making an impressive statement of style. The 18/10 stainless-steel interior will not react with your food, leaving the pure taste you desire. For use on any stovetop, excluding induction. Hand-wash only.

Product Features
• 3-ply bonded construction for a lifetime of use
• Stylish black anodized exterior is scratch- and stain-resistant
• Pure aluminum core covers bottom of the pan and extends up the sides for greater heat conductivity
• Easy-to-clean 18/10 stainless-steel interior helps prevent foods from sticking
• Stainless-steel satin interior will not react with foods
• Cookware maintains even heat distribution that prevents “hot spots” when cooking
• Handles, rivets and lids are polished stainless-steel creating a striking impression
• Signature stay-cool handles are cast from solid stainless-steel and designed for ergonomic comfort
• High-strength, non-corrosive stainless-steel rivets keep handles permanently secure, making cooking safer
• Tight-fitting 18/10 stainless-steel lid holds in moisture
• Rolled edge promotes drip-less pouring
• Oven- and broiler-safe up to 500 F
• Suited for all stovetops including electric, gas, ceramic and halogen
• Hand-wash only
• Care and use instructions included
• Bonded cookware handcrafted in the U.S.A., lids and components manufactured overseas.

All-Clad Cookware Lifetime Warranty: From date of purchase, All-Clad guarantees to repair or replace any item found defective in material, construction or workmanship under normal use and following care instructions.

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Tagged as: Aluminum Core, Anodizing Process, Chicken And Rice, Cool Handles, Heat Conductivity, Heat Distribution, Impressive Statement, Lifetime Warranty, Material Construction, Quart Casserole, Rice Dishes, Rolled Edge, Savory Chicken, Solid Stainless Steel, Stainless Steel Interior, Stainless Steel Lid, Stainless Steel Satin, Stovetop, Stovetops, Striking Impression

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All Clad LTD Loop Handle Sauce Pan

by pots and pans on June 25, 2009

All Clad LTD Loop Handle Sauce Pan

All-Clad’s patented hard-anodizing process creates a rugged exterior that resists scratches and stains while making an impressive statement of style. The roomy 4-quart sauce pan warms, simmers and boils with quick, even heating thanks to the pure aluminum core. The 5-quart size is ideal when you’re cooking for up to 10, and the helper handle makes it easier to lift and pour when the pan is full. The 18/10 stainless-steel interior will not react with your food, leaving the pure taste you desire. Extra loop handle makes pouring and transferring a breeze. For use on any stovetop, including induction. Hand-wash only.

Product Features
• 3-ply bonded construction for a lifetime of use
• Stylish black anodized exterior is scratch- and stain-resistant
• Pure aluminum core covers bottom of the pan and extends up the sides for greater heat conductivity
• Easy-to-clean 18/10 stainless-steel interior helps prevent foods from sticking
• Stainless-steel satin interior will not react with foods
• Cookware maintains even heat distribution that prevents “hot spots” when cooking
• Signature stay-cool handles are cast from solid stainless-steel and designed for ergonomic comfort
• Handles, rivets and lids are polished stainless-steel creating a striking impression
• Loop handle ensures more convenient pouring and transferring of foods
• High-strength, non-corrosive stainless-steel rivets keep handles permanently secure, making cooking safer
• Suited for all stovetops including electric, gas, ceramic, induction and halogen
• Bonded cookware handcrafted in the U.S.A., lids and components manufactured overseas.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent quality
I can’t recommend All Clad pans enough. They are fantastic. Excellent quality and a joy to use.

3 Stars Cooks great but spend all your free time scrubbing the exterior to keep nice looking
I’ve had All Clad LTD pans for a number of years now. I usually cook several times a day almost everyday & although these pans cook beautifully and the interior looks beautiful & cleans up easily, the anodized exterior looks terrible now. I wouldn’t mind so much but I have them hanging on decorative pot rack. For that reason I want to replace them with the less expensive version in stainless steel but the financial loss is killing me. I don’t have room in my small kitchen to put them away. We’ve had a stainless steel All-Clad sauce pan for a few years which still looks great and isn’t embarrassing hanging from our rack. If you don’t mind so much what your pots look like then these would probably be a great choice. If anyone knows any great secrets to keeping these looking great, please post them in the discussion area. I’ve contacted All-Clad several times and do exactly as they say without achieving any desired results.

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Tagged as: Aluminum Core, Anodized, Anodizing Process, Boils, Cool Handles, Heat Conductivity, Heat Distribution, Impressive Statement, Lids, Lifetime Warranty, Material Construction, Quart Sauce Pan, Quart Size, Rivets, Solid Stainless Steel, Stainless Steel Interior, Stainless Steel Satin, Stovetop, Stovetops, Striking Impression

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All Clad LTD Breakfast Set

by pots and pans on June 1, 2009

All Clad LTD Breakfast Set

An everyday essential for pan-frying meats or fish, cooking eggs, or sauteing vegetables. Sloped sides make it easy to slip a spatula beneath foods for lifting and turning.

Product Features
• 3-ply bonded construction for a lifetime of use
• Stylish black anodized exterior is scratch- and stain-resistant
• Pure aluminum core covers bottom of the pan and extends up the sides for greater heat conductivity
• Easy-to-clean 18/10 stainless-steel interior helps prevent foods from sticking
• Stainless-steel satin interior will not react with foods
• Cookware maintains even heat distribution that prevents “hot spots” when cooking
• Handles, rivets and lids are polished stainless-steel creating a striking impression
• Signature stay-cool handles are cast from solid stainless-steel and designed for ergonomic comfort
• High-strength, non-corrosive stainless-steel rivets keep handles permanently secure, making cooking safer
• Rolled edge promotes drip-less pouring
• Oven- and broiler-safe up to 500 F
• Suited for all stovetops including electric, gas, ceramic and halogen
• Hand-wash only
• Care and use instructions included
• Bonded cookware handcrafted in the U.S.A., lids and components manufactured overseas.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars All-Clad LTD 8″ fry pan
My wife loved this at our daughter’s house, so we knew before ordering she would be fully satisfied with the pan, which she is. Primary usage is for cooking breakfast eggs (3 days a week) — but obviously other things also.

5 Stars Best fry pan available
Typical Allclad quality cookware. We like the LTD line because it looks snazzy but all of the allclad frypans are great. Nice even controlled heat, easy cleanup, good release and good fond.

4 Stars All Clad 12″ LTD fry pan (Just the pan)
The 12″ LTD fry pan is my every day fry pan. But if I had to do it again, I would go for either the Stainless or Copper Core versions. While I like the look of anodized aluminum (on the outside), the anodized finish rubs off: it is not as hard an anodized finish like Calphalon’s original commercial cookware line. And this is from using the pans on both an electric and now gas range and also hanging the pots on my cache rack. The Stainless fry pan is just as heat reactive as the LTD line (I have LTD, Stainless, and Copper Core pieces) but is not as heavy as the Copper Core line, and is less expensive than the Copper Core line.

PROS: Good weight, heats evenly, right every day use size. A 12″ cover is available separately for braising or steaming.

http://www.amazon.com/All-Clad-Stainless-12-Inch-Fry-Pan/dp/B00005AL6Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_i

CONS: The anodized finish is not resistant to scratching when compared with Calphalon’s original commercial line.

1 Star WARPED
I thought it was a nice griddle until it warped 3 months later. I have a ceramic cooktop and it did work for a while. Now I have to send it back..

3 Stars Made in China
Since when did All Clad start making so many of their products in China and why isn’t this noted in the item description? It makes a difference to me. I try to buy American when possible and am annoyed when it comes marked “Made in China” when I expect an American made product. I think we deserve a complete description of the product when it has been an American made product for years and suddenly there are more and more pieces coming from China. You can’t tell when the piece will be from America or from China until it shows up. Amazon, most other internet shopping services have gotten on board with this and I would like this noted in your description.

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Tagged as: Aluminum Core, Anodizing Process, Broiler, Cooking Eggs, Cool Handles, Fry Pan, Heat Conductivity, Heat Distribution, Impressive Statement, Lifetime Warranty, Material Construction, Rivets, Rolled Edge, Solid Stainless Steel, Spatula, Stainless Steel Interior, Stainless Steel Satin, Stovetop, Stovetops, Striking Impression

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All Clad LTD Saucier

by pots and pans on May 24, 2009

All Clad LTD Saucier

The gently sloping sides of the saucier concentrate liquids and make stirring and whisking easier when cooking sauces, soups, or continuous-stir dishes like custard or risotto. The 2-quart size is ideal for three to four servings. The 3-quart size is perfect for six to eight servings.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars All-Clad LTD 2-quart Saucier Pan
I bought this pan because I was looking for something “Made in the USA.” This pan lived up to my every expectation. I use it as a small saucepan. It is great for cooking rice, potatoes, noodles, soup, etc for two people. It washes easily; I use Soft Scrub and a Dobie sponge. It heats up evenly but it is not overly heavy. It is also pleasing to look at. I only wish it had a glass lid.

4 Stars Great little pan (1 Qt Saucier) – but balance is a bit off.
(This review is of the 1 Qt. Saucier) All-Clad makes battleship built gear and this is no exception. Even heating, quick temperature transmission and lovely gently curved sides for whisking sauces. The 1 quart size is convenient for when you need a small amount – melting butter, making glaze and other small whisk sauce type activities. The main problem is that the small bottom area, sloping sides, and relatively heavy handle make for a somewhat tippy pan. Unless you have at least 2-3 ounces in the pan, it tends to sit at 5 degree angle tilted towards the handle. A misplaced spoon can lead to a spill.

As for the person who mentions trouble keeping the anodized aluminum finish clean – the answer is a scrubby and barkeepers friend of just plain old bleach cleanser. Just make a paste and power away the stains. The anodized finish is tough and can take the cleanser (but cannot take being dishwashed – the phosphates make a chalky rot that ruins anodized aluminum).

If you do a lot of little batch sauce work – this is a killer tool. Otherwise, I recommend just getting the 2-Quart (which does sauce, and also does risotto and roux) if you can only afford 1.

5 Stars All-Clad 2-Qt. Saucier: high performance pan for risottos, roux, and sauces.
The gently sloped sides of All Clad’s 2-Quart Saucier exactly match the curve of All Clad’s stainless balloon whisk (and many other balloon whisks for that matter). This gentle curve, combined with the very smooth tough stainless steel interior make this a great surface for frequent stirring. All Clad’s incredible heat transmissive properties allow you to deftly adjust temperature – a must for delicate sauces, roux, and risotto. Of course this pan can be used as a general purpose sauce pan as well. The 2 quart size is just the right size too.

All-Clad’s LTD has the most beautiful black anodized finish in the business. It has a denser anodized finish than Calphalon. This makes it more attractive and easier to clean. The extra aluminum probably helps the performance and it’s tough to beat black aesthetically.

You clean anodized aluminum with a plastic scrubby (like the 3M green ones) with bleach cleanser (like Ajax or Comet). Just make a paste with the cleanser and power away stains in moments. Anodized aluminum – like all aluminum cannot be dish washed. The phosphates and brightening agents in dishwasher soap with create a chalky powdery rot in the anodized surface. If you are determined to dishwash your cookware you must forget about aluminum and stick to stainless steel. All-Clad makes a great line of stainless cookware – but nothing is prettier than LTD’s awesome black.

5 Stars All-Clad is the best!!
I love to cook and I refuse to buy any cookware other than All-Clad. My favorite is the LTD line. I have them all hung from a rack in my kitchen to show them off. I get more compliments on them!! You can not go wrong with All-Clad, it is tough, easy to clean and attractive to display. Worth the price, believe me!!!

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Tagged as: Aluminum Core, Anodized, Anodizing Process, Broiler, Cooking Sauces, Cool Handles, Heat Conductivity, Heat Distribution, Impressive Statement, Lids, Quart Size, Rivets, Rolled Edge, Solid Stainless Steel, Stainless Steel Interior, Stainless Steel Lid, Stainless Steel Satin, Stovetop, Stovetops, Striking Impression