Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless-Steel Cookware 7-Piece Cookware Set Review
After using a non-stick Circulon anodized aluminum cookware set for ages, I thought it was time for a change. After much research and reading numerous reviews, I decided to go with this 7-pc Cuisinart Multiclad Pro set since it has all the essential pieces I need. The 12-pc set would have been overkill for me. Right out of the box, I was impressed with the quality. It looks and feels expensive. The steel is heavy gauge and the handles are solidly attached.
The clad construction appears to work well since the pots heat up quite quickly. Since I regularly scramble eggs, I decided to shell out an extra sixty bucks to get the non-stick version of the included 10" skillet which will make daily cleanup much easier and faster. I tried scrambling eggs in the included non-coated skillet and the eggs stuck like crazy and took a while to cleanup. I was a little surprised to see water deposits (numerous tiny circular spots) on the bottom of the pots after boiling water for the first time and pouring it out. I had to use Bar Keeper's Friend to scrub the spots out. After several, the spotting reappears but seems to be greatly reduced. Since I never cooked with stainless before, I don't know whether or not this is normal.
I spent some time closely examining a MUCH more expensive All Clad set to my Cuisinart at a BB&B store. The All-Clad is made in the US (Cuisinart is made in China), so that accounts for the price difference. The thickness and overall construction between the two appears to be very similar. However, when I looked closely, the All Clad is noticably better finished (the brushed finish is nearly perfect whereas the Cuisinart is a little uneven). The larger, flatter handles of the All Clad did not feel at comfortable in my relatively small hands. The All Clad lacks the lip around the edge of the pots so I imagine liquids will drip down the sides more easily when pouring.
In conclusion, I highly recommend this cookware set. It certainly is one of the best purchases I've made in recent memory and should be the last set I will ever have to buy.
Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless-Steel Cookware 7-Piece Cookware Set Feature
- 18/10 Stainless Steel Exterior and Interior
- Drip Free Rim
- Cool Grip Handle
- Professional Stainless Covers
- Oven Safe to 550 Degrees F. Broiler Safe, Freezer safe, Dishwashwer Safe!
Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless-Steel Cookware 7-Piece Cookware Set Overview
For the Consumer who wants premium quality and performance at a fraction of the cost of competitive cookware! 18/10 Stainless Steel Exterior professional brushed finish, easy maintenance and clean-up. 18/10 Stainless Steel Interior, best material for al
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Great alternative to All-Clad - Smart Shopper - USA
Based on many favorable reviews all over the web, I took the plunge and purchased the 7-piece set of Cuisinart MultiClad Pro + 2 open stock casserole pans. Twenty-five years ago, my mother bought me a beautiful set of Belgique Gourmet cookware (made in Belgium). It's a great set, I'm still using it and it's still going strong, but I have been seeking additional pots and pans so that I can pass the Belgique down to my daughter. Besides All-Clad, which is prohibitively expensive IMHO, Cuisinart MultiClad Pro seems to be the way to go. Although it's made in China, the Cuisinart MultiClad Pro appears to be very well made and I doubt that the Chinese can really mess up on this type of product... particularly for a big-name company like Cuisinart that has a reputation to uphold. Had the All-Clad not been so high-priced, I probably would have purchased it just to buy a "made in the USA" product. However, I'm not convinced that All-Clad is worth the price, and Cuisinart MultiClad Pro is much more afforable. For this reason, I decided to give Cuisinart a go. I can't wait to try the cookware and see how it compares to my beloved Belgique! I will update this review once I've actually used it.
Great set for induction, wish it had more lids - a's pen name -
I bought this set to use with our new induction cooktop. I was pleased to find a set with a 12-inch frying pan. Other sets that were reasonably priced did not have the large fry or saute-pan, and it was expensive to buy it separately.
The pans cook very well, work great on the induction cooktop, and look beautiful. I really like the brushed exterior finish, and they do great in the dishwasher.
I did need more small pans, so I purchased 1 quart saucepans from Ikea (I love the 1 quart size because it's great for small meals and for refrigerator storage). My husband also likes a small non-stick pan, so I got a small induction-ready teflon pan from Ikea.
The main drawback of the set is that the 12" fry pan does not have a lid. The stock-pot lid fits the smaller frying pan. Cuisinart also does not sell lids separately. I am on the hunt for a good lid!
To Cuisinart: Please Sell Lids Separately!!!
The Cadillac of cookware at a compact price! - Gary Kitchen - Tampa, FL
I did some research before deciding on this set. I got the 7 pc because I don't need a huge set, just the basics. Boy was I impressed! These sure aren't what I had been used to before. They are gorgeous pieces of equipment, and you don't have to baby them. One thing I had to learn, you MUST use cooking spray, olive oil, etc, especially the skillet, food will stick terribly if you don't. I like to use good wood utensils such as olive wood, works well with these. Also, you will use a much lower heat setting than you are used to. They heat up quickly on our ceramic-top stove, the heat spreads very evenly throughout the pan, no hot spots anywhere. Handles are always cool, lids fit well and keep steam in. Just watch your temps carefully until you are used to them, less is more here! Cleanup is easy. If I do get stuck-on food that's crusty, just soak a bit, then scrub with Barkeeper's Friend, they shine like new again. Would I buy them again.....in a heartbeat! You can't go wrong on these. No non-stick coatings here to contaminate your cooking, just quality stainless wrapped over an aluminum core sealed inside. Cheaper sets have a disc on the bottom, they aren't fully bonded as these are. These will be the last set I'll own!
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