All-Clad Master Chef 2 4-Quart Saute Pan
Price: $189.95


Product Feature
- Classic 4-quart, 10-1/2-inch, straight-sided, 3-1/4-inch-deep sauté pan
- Stainless steel interior; handsome brushed aluminum exterior
- Pure aluminum core for even heating
- Comfortable lid and stay-cool pan handles riveted for strength
- Lifetime warranty against defects
Product Description
Create a chef inspired meal with this four quart Master Chef 2 covered saut � � pan from All-Clad. It features a durable tri-ply 18/10 stainless steel construction with a brushed aluminum exterior. It has an aluminum core that provides excellent heat distribution, eliminating hot spots for a perfectly cooked meal time after time. This saucier also has straight sides that prevent splattering and makes flipping with a spatulas easier, and it has a non-stick interior for easy cleaning. It has a long stay cool riveted loop handle that provide added strength, and the capacity is engraved on the bottom of the pan. Safe for all cook tops, and induction ready, this saut� � pan is also freezer, broiler, and oven safe up to 420 degrees Fahrenheit. It includes a matching stainless steel lid that locks in moisture for a delicious dish. Proudly made in the USA, this saut� � pan includes manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.All-Clad Master Chef 2 4-Quart Saute Pan Review
When I saw the size of this pan, I wondered if it could possibly work well on a conventional-sized gas burner. Or would it just heat the center of the pan with the outer areas relatively cool? The clerk at the store assured me that it would heat evenly because it has an inner core of pure aluminum besides the exterior of brushed aluminum to help it conduct heat all the way up the sides, too. I took a chance and purchased this pan. It is great! I cooked one of my favorite recipes--chicken marsala--in it and it performed flawlessly. The bottom of the pan heats evenly with no hot or cold spots. It is heavy enough that you can use high heat with no fear of the pan warping. You can cook at low temperatures and feel confident that the pure aluminum core will spread that gentle heat evenly all across the bottom and up the sides of the pan. It browns beautifully and the mirror-smooth stainless interior is easy to clean. The lid fits snugly and keeps those precious juices in your food.For those who have never tried one of All-Clad's fine pans, here are a few tips. To prevent meats from sticking be sure to preheat the pan properly for at least a few minutes and do this on the same heat setting that you intend to use while browning your meat. Add the cooking oil (not a cooking spray) after the pan has heated. Use an oil that has a high smoking point like vegetable oil, peanut oil, or even light olive oil. Extra Virgin olive oil has too low a smoking point to be used for pan searing meats. Don't put cold meat in a hot pan for searing or it will stick. Let the meat sit out at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before you begin to sear it. Pat it dry with paper towels to be sure it is not wet (that causes sticking, too). The pan should be hot enough that you hear a nice, loud sizzle when the meat is placed into the hot oil. Leave some space around individual pieces of meat to allow moisture to evaporate. If you crowd the pan, your meat will stew, not brown, and it will be tough. Don't poke or move the meat around once you have put it into the pan or it will not properly sear. Right after you place the meat in the pan, you may notice that it is sticking to the bottom of the pan. Don't panic! That is how the meat surface becomes properly carmelized (browned). The meat will tell you when it is properly seared because it will "release" from the bottom of the pan and can be easly moved and turned over. Repeat this searing process on the other side.DEGLAZE! This is an important next step: remove the browned meat from your pan, pour off any excess oil that is left in the bottom. If you see a hardened brown crust on your beautiful pan, no worry. Just deglaze the pan by adding some wine, stock, even plain water, and stirring over medium heat to loosen those crusty patches. This process only takes a couple of minutes. Keep stirring to loosen anything that is stuck on the bottom of the pan, then you can add extra ingredients, return your meat to the pan, cover with the snug-fitting lid and braise or simmer to delightful tenderness.With its all-metal construction, this pan is oven ready and can go right from stove top into the oven to finish your cooking. They are virtually indestructable, too, with a lifetime guarantee from All-Clad. They may be pricey but you can count on them as a lifetime investment and can even pass them on to your kids. You won't believe what a difference real quality cookware will be until you try it for yourself.When it's time to wash the pan, hot sudsy water and a little Barkeeper's Friend scouring powder will restore the pan to like-new brilliance.The only down side to this pan is that its slim handles make it difficult to manipulate. And you will need a pot holder or oven mitt to protect your hands from the "helper handle" (which does get hot) and the handle on the lid. The long, stay-cool handle will be just fine for stove-top use unless you put the pan in the oven. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews� Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse | PermalinkComment CommentMost of the consumer Reviews tell that the "All-Clad Master Chef 2 4-Quart Saute Pan" are high quality item. You can read each testimony from consumers to find out cons and pros from All-Clad Master Chef 2 4-Quart Saute Pan ...

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