Cooking Reviews

This is the latest addition to my 16 piece collection of All-Clad LTD saucepans, sautepans, frypans, stockpots, and a wok. I started off with a set of All-Clad LTD Non-Stick about 6 years ago and am still using the same set daily! Prior to that, I used non-stick pots and pans, even Circulon, that would only last me a year at the most. I value the quality and workmanship of All-Clad. Although I had a LTD 2 qt. non-stick sauce pan that started chipping on the bottom, it was immediately replaced free of charge with a single phone call to All-Clad. I was quite impressed with their level of customer service. As for the 14" frypan, I use it primarily to cook fish fillets, T-bones, and sometimes even pancakes. The even heat dissipation over the entire surface makes cooking large quantities much easier. It can be a little weighty when fully loaded but doesn't really require that much effort. Clean-up is simple with a wet sponge and some Soft Scrub on the cool pan. Always let the cookware cool before washing. Subjecting cookware, especially non-stick, to rapid decreases in temperature can shorten its life. With proper care, All Clad will last a very long time.

I have basically this same pan except without the smaller grab handle. The 14" pan is quite large and when full of food it can also be heavy so i'm sure that handle will come in handy. If your looking for a 14" fry pan, i'm sure you know what your getting into anyhow. Before Emerilware came out (which i think is made by all-clad anyway) Emeril used to use the All-clad pans on his show. I bought mine about 4 years ago and I still have it today, the only difference is the bang marks i have on it from beating food with a large metal spatula. See I'm real hard on cookware and cheap department store pans last about 2 weeks to a month before i've broken the handle off or ruined the surface. The thing that i thought was great was Emeril grabbed his 14" All-clad fry pan and proceeded to smash a large steak with it on the table in efforts to tenderize it. After seeing that I was not only proud of my pan, i had to try it as well and guess what? It works like a charm!

If you are hard on cookware like me, I highly recommend All-clad. Plus they come with a lifetime warranty so even if you do manage to break the thing they'll take care of you!

Despite what others have written about a degradation in All Clad quality, I have not seen any problems whatsoever. This pan is a staple in my kitchen since I purchsed it last summer. I like it's deep profile, which is useful for sauteing onions or garlic and then putting the rest of the ingredients right into the pan. A great addition.

This saucepan was a great purchase. It cooks quickly and evenly and is the perfect size for steaming a vegetable side dish. It is a great investment and should last forever.

I've always heard of how great this product was, but it wasn't until I tortured it with my cooking that I realized what a great piece of cookware it is. I accidentally left the pot burning overnight over constant medium heat. Luckily, it didn't catch on fire, but I woke up to clouds of smoke and food splattered all over the kitchen. I was sure that I had ruined the pot completely and would have to throw it away. I've had to throw away many that end up cracking or deforming due to the intense heat. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that after a rough scrub and a deep soak, the All-Clad was perfectly fine. I can't stop raving about this pot to all my friends (along with how stupid I was for leaving the stove on overnight). Compared to all the pots I've ruined in the past, this one's definitely worth every penny. Let's just hope I won't need to test it out again...

This pan is the one I reach for when "grilling" fish. It adds a great flavor that's a close second to the Le Creuset grill pans. The Le Creuset pans yield a slightly better flavor, but the skin of the fish always sticks to the pan. If you eat a lot of fish and want to buy only one grill pan, then All Clad is the one. If you plan to grill mostly other meats and vegetables, then the Le Creuset may be a better option. Or better yet, get both of these great pans!

I've been using grill pans for years and have bought many brands. This is the best one, hands-down. I gave away all five of the others I owned after the first time I used this pan. I love All Clad cookware in general and this is my first non-stick. The results are so superior to any other grill pan I recommend it to everyone. If you want healthy and perfectly prepared grilled food, whether it's fish, meat or vegetables, without a drop of added fat, this pan is for you. Buy it.

I could not believe that I found this pan at this price. I was further astounded when I received it and started cooking on it. It is absolutely fabulous. NY Strip streak comes out truly delicious when you simply sprinkle some salt and cracked pepper on it and then throw it on the grill pan. Also works great for bacon. Also works great for burgers. Also works great for...anything you could think of. For cleaning, I recommend immediately filling it with water after taking the food out, enough to cover all the bottom, and then let it sit til after dinner and you start doing the dishes. If you do this, then I recommend an OXO brush (ASIN B0000CFQOB) with nylon bristles. Gently brush between the grooves to loosen the remaining material and then use a sponge. I recommend the nylon brush because it is hard to get a sponge to get every bit of remaining material along the grooves. But overall this is incredibly easy to clean and even easier to cook on. I still cannot believe I paid only fifty for this item.

Part of the cachet for me in purchasing an All-Clad product was that their factory is less than 50 miles from my home. I always try to support American MANUFACTURERS, and was quite shocked to find this particular piece labeled "Made in China for All-Clad."
Damn. You can't trust anybody. But as for the product---
It is a solid performer. The non-stick surface is very effective, and remember to follow the directions and cook on a lower heat than you normally would. The thick aluminum transmits heat well, and also holds the heat, so when your item is done, get it off the pan.

I am not a big fan of the All Clad LTD line but I do love this pan. I much prefer the All Clad polished stainless steel line (I have almost every piece and love it) but at time I was making this purchase I didn't know they made a stainless griddle and I also wanted the nonstick surface, I am pretty sure the stainless griddle is not nonstick. This griddle is a perfect size for pancakes. I debated on the grande size, I decided that since I don't make pancakes everyday it didn't make sense to spend the extra money and deal with storing the larger size. Also, I prefer smaller pancakes and this size is a better price and much easier to store. It is a great size for 4 small/medium-sized pancakes. I imagine it would also be more challenging to keep up with more than 4 at a time, particularly of you are making eggs at the same time.
This pan is not dishwasher safe due to the nonstick surface, but don't worry it is a breeze to clean. This pan is very, very well made and is backed by a lifetime warranty. Sometimes this pan is sold {at a special price} if you see it grab it. It is a steal at that price. Once you try All Clad you will be hooked too! Highly recommended! A+!

A well-made piece of equipment, that actually makes cooking more enjoyable! Easy to clean and store. Make wonderful 'dipping' eggs and pancakes.

I just purchased this grill pan and was so excited to use it. I washed it and seasoned it before use as recommended by the manufacturer. I used it for hamburgers and although the meat tasted great, the pan was so hard to clean. Some of the burnt on pieces got into the grooves and despite my best efforts, I could not get everything off. My husband had to spend 15 mn scraping away with a plastic spoon! I chose this pan instead of the Le Creuset for the supposed easy clean up and I am disappointed.

Excellent product, my first All Clad purchase (usually buy Calphalon). Fantastic for quick grilling lamb chops!

I've owned this grill pan for almost 2 years now and it does a great job of grilling everything from burgers to chicken, fish and thick steaks. It has the ability to heat up to a very high temperature, enabling me to nicely sear the outside of the meat. I can then pop the whole pan in the oven to finish cooking the inside of thick steaks or just to keep warm. As for clean up, the pan does need to sit and soak for a little while but after that, everything comes off with relative ease. No hard scrubbing involved. Overall, I love this product and highly recommend it.

This pan is fantastic, and has served me very well when making small quantities of sauces (1 qt. isn't a very large pan!). My only complaint about it is that the top edge is suceptible to nicks and scratches. The interior and really the pan as a whole seems nearly invincible, standing up to whatever abuse I dish out. The nicked edge obviously has no effect on its cooking ability, but does somewhat impair the aesthetics of the pan. This rating should really be a 4.5.

I am a man of 63years, curcumstance has me on my own and learning to cook at this ripe old age. I completely emptied my cabinets in the kitchen and decided I needed new "tools". I have outfitted my kitchen based on the kind people who took the time to write an honest appraisel of the products they have purchased. If you are the kind of cook who turns the burner of the stove on high, plops the food in the pan, and scrapes it out with any thing handy, I suggest you eat out often. However if you have the desire to use and prepare your food with the best, buy this pan and you will never regret it. The fact that it is made in China does not affect the quality at all.. I only wish I could now find a woman as beautiful,functional,dependable and affordable as this pan. Meanwhile I have my all clad.
UPDATE: I FIND IT NECESSARY TO APOLOGIZE TO ANYONE WHO BOUGHT THIS PAN ON MY INTIAL RECOMMENDATION. AFTER A MONTH OF USE THIS PAN HAS BECOME A PURE NUISCANCE. FOOD STICKS AND SURE YOU CAN GET IT CLEAN BY SOAKING OR USING BAR KEEPERS FRIEND AND A DOBIE PAD BUT WHY WORK THAT HARD WHEN THE ... SET OF FABERWARE PANS PUT THIS TO SHAME. YES IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A BARGAIN ... BUT WHEN SOMETHING DOESN'T WORK IT'S NOT A VALUE AT ANY PRICE. NO I DO NOT COOK ON HIGH HEAT AND I HAND WASH EVERYTHING. I CANNOT NOT RECCOMEND YOU BUY THIS PAN UNLESS YOU JUST HAVE TO OWN AN ALL CLAD, I LEARNED MY LESSON DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE.

The best thing I ever did was buy this pan. Because it was a cheap lesson to learn and I returned my larger set before opening the box. This is terrible cookware. I have this pan and the wok and tried cooking on it for nearly a year but am now so frustrated that I'm giving it up. I understand how to cook on stainless but still, who needs this aggravation of burning food and not being able to clean the pans!!!! You can not cook an egg on this pan, it's a kitchen disaster! Save your money, test with this pan first!

I thought this looked like a nice pan - so I thought I would give it a try. WOW - It cooks and cleans up like a dream. I ordered another one for myself - and one for my friend.