Kitchen 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+!

After finishing the best turkey I have ever made for Thanksgiving, I cannot highly recommend this pan! An investment for sure, I was lucky enough to receive it as a gift. At first I was hesitent about cooking on stainless steel. My Mom has a set of some cheepy brand of stainless steel that she got in 1971 as a wedding gift (still has them) and they are a pain to cook on, everything sticks. Not in these pans! The majority of the time they wash right up. Sometimes you might have to use a little Barkeepers Friend on them to keep them sparkling, but it takes two seconds to clean with that. When we got married I had started with Calphalon. I am definately switching to All Clad!!! Much more simpler.

This is a great roasting pan and is heavy and solid in the way all All Clad pans are. But it is huge. If you frequently roast 20 lb turkeys or half an ox, this pan is for you. A regular roasting chicken looks pretty small and forlorn. It is a terrifically well-made roaster, but I find I also need one just a bit smaller.

I have this pan and the box says solid Stainless Steel. So, be aware that you aren't getting a aluminium. I think dealers don't realize that not all All-Clad products are aluminium. It's a nice pan anyways.

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.