All-Clad MC2 Master Chef 10 Cookware Piece Set 700294 Review

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(More customer reviews)Bottom-Line: If you are ready to step up to real no-nonsense cookware, make it All-Clad MC2 Cookware.
I do most of the cooking in my household. I enjoy cooking, it relaxes me and I like to experiment with different ingredients, spices and dishes. Sometimes my dishes turn out the way they were supposed to, sometimes not. Heretofore, I have used a Calphalon Nonstick Cookware Set, but its pieces have started to scratch and peel, much to my chagrin.
So I started looking for a set to grace my kitchen. I decided this time to pay real coin for a long lasting (American made) cookware set so I started casting around for a stainless steel set and decide upon All-Clad, namely the "MC2 Master Chef (2) 10-Piece Cookware Set," which I purchased from MetroKitchen for a tidy sum.
About the Cookware
All-Clad Metalcrafters, I learned during my research, is an American cookware company based in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The "MC2 Master Chef (2) 10-Piece Cookware Set" is made of a brushed aluminum exterior and stainless steel interior finish; non-stick need not apply!
The Set
Be forewarned, this is expensive cookware. My set cost $574.95 and that was on sale. The set consists of the following:
(1) 8" Fry Pan
(1) 10" Fry Pan
(1) 2-quart Saucier w/Lid
(1) 3 1/2-quart sauce pan w/Lid
(1) 3-quart Sauté pan w/Lid
(1) 8-quart Stock Pot w/Lid
(1) 5.5-quart Cast Aluminum Dutch Oven (free gift)
The set is designed with stay-cool handles for easy maneuvering. I have found that while the handles stay much cooler then other cookware I have used, if the pot has been cooking for a while the handle will get semi warm which might prove uncomfortable for some.
The lids are made of stainless steel and surprise, surprise; the medal handle does get hot even after extended cooking and or simmering.
The pots and pans come with a lifetime warranty, but there is an extensive list of do's and don'ts that must be honored to keep the warranty in effect. The biggest has to do with the dishwasher: do not put them in there or the warranty is voided.
Another big no-no is non-stick cooking stray, it leave a film which over time can affect the way the pots, pans, and skillets cook. Now I use light olive oil--just enough to cover the bottom of the pan, especially when it comes to browning and searing meats. And I have found that I get much better results, then with cooking sprays.
My Viewpoint
My new "MC2 Master Chef (2) 10-Piece Cookware Set" is about what I expected: very nice! The 10-piece set is, hands down, without a doubt the best set of cookware I have ever owned. Yes there was an initial period of adjustment when I had to gauge the best gas settings to use with which foods, but that is true of any cookware. I am now used to the way the cookware, well cooks, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Inside the packaging there are helpful hints so that you can get the most out of the cookware; I highly recommend reading it closely.
Calphalon has a fan for life before it cookware started to unravel, peel, and scratch! Now I have moved on to what I hope is a much better set that will last much, much, longer. If you are ready to step up to real no-nonsense cookware, make it "All-Clad MC2 Master Chef (2)." Yes, it's expensive, but the best things in life never come without a price, in this case a hefty one. This is one I am willing to pay. Now that I have turned to "All-Clad MC2 Master Chef (2)" hopefully I will never have to go back.


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