Cooking Reviews

In a small household, this has turned out to be the most-used pan. It is not only everything that everyone knows about All-Clad in terms of high quality and functionality, but it is astonishly beautiful as well.

It won't take a thousand words to say that this is truly the finest pan I own! If I had to choose just one pan from my kitchen, this would be it. It works for everything. I fry, bake, saute and serve from this one good-looking pan. Clean up is really, really easy. I have washed it in the dishwasher, but do prefer to hand clean. Itis certainly worthy of "hands-on" care. Beautiful, serviceable and a must for a caring cook.

This is a superb large steamer insert. It is great for large quantities of veggies or whatever you would like to steam. There is nothing like the flavor of freshly steamed veggies! It fits perfectly in the 6, 8, and 12 quart stock pots. I have only used it in the 6 and 8 quart stock pots myself. It is made very well and is excellent quality built to last. All Clad truly is lifetime cookware, I am sure you will not be disappointed. And it is backed by a lifetime warranty, what more can you ask for? Highly recommended! A+!

My mother had a squared-off spoon ever since I can remember. It is great for cooking, getting the corners of the pots, and completely covers the bottom of the pan! No need to use a spatula and a spoon with this one! I have been looking for years to find one for myself and am greatful to find one here. I would encourage all cooks of all ages and experience to get one for themself and anyone they know!

After Cook's Illustrated (the Consumer Reports of the culinary world) rated this roaster tops, I decided to take the plunge ... I didn't want to trust my Thanksgiving bird and gravy to a cheap foil pan.

The All-Clad pan is heavy, which is a good thing - you can build up some triceps after a few rounds with a turkey in this bad boy! The thick steel provides for even roasting and a solid feel. After removing the rack and the bird, I placed the pan atop two burners to make gravy from the drippings. Given that the pan was straddling two burners, I doubt any roasting pan would be without 'hot spots' over the burners - i.e., the drippings above the burner locations were boiling and almost burning, but those in the middle were cooler. I think any material but cast iron would have the same problem - and can you imagine trying to lift a 25 lb. turkey in a cast iron pan? The thickness of the pan made this less of a problem than it would be in a thinner pan (my old roaster was very thin stainless steel, and it was nearly impossible to make gravy on the stovetop b/c of burning hot spots and the pan warping over high heat - a big reason I went for the All-Clad).

I like that the handles are upright with a flat, somewhat wide surface for gripping. My old pan had side-loop handles, which are difficult to grip when you're wearing oven mitts and reaching into a 400 degree oven. I usually wound up just lifting the pan by it's narrow lip. Instead of holding the old pan level with my chest (and often buring my inner forearms), I can hold the All-Clad below me. Much easier and safer.

The nonstick rack is a must - it's easy to lift up or flip your bird/roast, it doesn't slide around in the pan (as it would if it were on a nonstick surface), and it's also V-shaped. Again, my old pan had a flat stainless rack. The V-shaped rack gives your bird/roast much more support.

Overall, this pan isn't cheap, but I think it's worth it to invest in a good roasting pan -- considering how many chickens, turkeys, legs of lamb, etc. you may roast in the future. Those cheap foil pans are so flimsy and cook so unevenly ... this pan is solid, cooks evenly, and is safe and easy to grip and move. I'm very happy with mine - and if you look around, you could get a good deal on it!

Great combo, excellent quality you won't be disappointed. I like the nonstick finish on the roasting rack as it makes cleanup a snap. A non-scratch pad, like a dobie, and a little bar-keeper's friend and the pan is easy to maintain. Besides great for roasting, I also use this pan as a water bath for my springform pan when making cheesecakes. The pan is really heavy which is great for holding heat and the raised handles makes it easy to grab. I like multi purpose pans and being a great roaster and a good water bath this pan fit the bill. I like the size as it fits well in my oven. Stainless will last forever with a little reasonable care. This set should make a good addition to your kitchen arsenal!

I will not dispute all the reviews (both here and elsewhere) that say this is the best roasting pan available. I totally concur. And I love that it does not have any non-stick coating inside to wear off.

But, despite what the description above says, this pan does not have the All-Clad signature "sandwich" of stainless-aluminum-stainless. This pan is constructed entirely of stainless-steel, albeit very thick stainless-steel. I do not believe this makes it any less useful for its intended purpose.

Also, this pan is make in Korea for All-Clad. And I believe the rack is made in China.

Speaking of the rack, there are two versions of the rack. One has the handles at the ends (ie: coinciding with the handles of the pan) and the other has the handles in the middle (ie: on the longer side). I believe the former is the older design while the later is the newer design, even though none of the photos have yet been updated. I have also seen these racks break at the welds (where the handles are welded to the rack proper), so be careful even though they are fairly strong.

I bought this insert to use with my all clad LTD 9 piece set that I bought a few months ago. I use the steamer with the 3qt sauce pan a LOT. It cleans up very easily, looks beautiful, and fits nicely into my sauce pan. Some people seem to be complaining about steam escaping from the pan. Don't let this ignorant comment deter you from buying this excellent steamer. Steam is SUPPOSED to escape. If no steam escaped, you'd have what is called a pressure cooker. And if a LOT of steam is escaping, then chances are that your sauce pan is warped, which means you aren't taking care of it. Buy the steamer. It's awesome.

Having used a double boiler type steamer insert for a number of years, I was pleasantly suprised to find that All-Clad made a steamer insert with a stay cool handle when I switched over to their line of cookware a while back. Having burned my hands a number of times with the old steamer, the stay cool handle alone makes this item a worthwhile addition to your collection. It does a great job of steaming vegetables. I have not tried it with clams or fish yet, but I'm sure it would perform well. Contrary to what another reviewer wrote, I have found that not that much steam escapes from the sides of the pot when in use. I believe this steamer to be far superior to the collapsable-type steamer insterts. Well worth the money, in my opinion.

This is a wonderful steamer insert. It is perfect for steaming veggies and also for steaming dim sum (delicious!) or whatever your heart desires. It fits perfectly into the 3 and 4 quart saucepans and 3 and 4 quart casseroles. I primarily use it in my 3 quart saucepan. I have never had any loss of steam and it is very easy to clean. I store it right in one of my 3 quart saucepans. It is made of high quality 18/10 stainless steel and is built to last. It is a must have for your All Clad collection. Highly recommended! A+!

I bought this All-Clad stainless spoon and was very excited to use it but it was very disappointing (and heartbreaking!) I used it on my brand new All-Clad stainless pan and it scratched up the pan really bad with just one time of light use! Hence, I have put this spoon away b/c I don't want to ruin any of my other metal pots and pans. I guess I could use it to serve but it defeats the purpose of me spending this $$ on it.

This spoon looks nice but it is very heavy. My arm got tired from using it to stir-fry. I don't recommend buying it. Cooking shouldn't be this painful. =(

My mother had a squared-off spoon ever since I can remember. It is great for cooking, getting the corners of the pots, and completely covers the bottom of the pan! No need to use a spatula and a spoon with this one! I have been looking for years to find one for myself and am greatful to find one here. I would encourage all cooks of all ages and experience to get one for themself and anyone they know!