There is a wide range of cookware creation. Factors that should be considered while selecting cookware also vary. It is good to know what to consider when choosing cookware no matter if it is merely for your daily cooking needs or a big party preparation. Below are the steps that should be taken when choosing a stainless steel cookware.
1) The higher the nickel content, the more durable and shiny the cookware is. Hence by checking the number, for example 18/10, you will know the proportion of chromium/nickel.
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2) Normally stainless steel is a poor heat conductor. You should see if the base is infused with material that has the good heat-conducting characteristic such as aluminum or copper.
3) Aluminum and copper discs have different characteristics. Copper can be heated up and cooled down quickly. On the other hand it takes longer to heat up or cool down aluminum. It is your choice whether you would like to take the control or the heat. This also depends on what kind of food you are cooking. As an example, if you are preparing soups or sauces, you would need an aluminum pot.
4) To allow better heat distribution while cooking, the disc thickness shall be minimized to the allowable value. The disc thickness varies from 3.0 to 5.0 millimeter for aluminum pan and 1.0 to 2.0 millimeter for copper pan.
5) Sometimes the stainless steel is added to the aluminum or copper at the bottom to enhance the outside shininess and durability. This is called a try-ply base. However, it is not always necessary to get a try-ply base pan.
6) A clad metal pan is made of stainless steel inside and outside. The internal core of the whole pan is made of aluminum. By this the pan will conduct the heat very well. This kind of pan will be best when used in low to medium heat.
7) Consider the money in your pocket and decide what kind of stainless steel cookware suits your need best. Whether it should have lower or higher nickel content, copper or aluminum bottom, you are the one to decide. Note:
a) As copper is heavier than aluminum, once you compare the weight of one pan to another, make sure you are comparing the same material e.g. aluminum with aluminum or copper to copper.
b) Be careful not to let a pan dry off on the stove and be overheated without any food in it. That might bring out kitchen fire. Besides, once the pan is overheated, the aluminum or copper disc may loosen from the bottom of pan.
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All-Clad Copper Core 3-Quart Saute with Lid Feature
- Classic 3-quart, 10-1/2-inch, straight-sided, 2-9/16-inch-deep saute pan
- Stainless-steel interior, exterior, with elegant copper stripe
- Pure copper middle layer for quick, even heating
- Comfortable lid and stay-cool pan and loop handles riveted for strength
- Lifetime warranty against defects
All-Clad Copper Core 3-Quart Saute with Lid Overview
Up until now All-Clad's excellent heat conductivity has been a result of an aluminum core. Another metal equally efficient when it comes to conducting heat is copper. All-Clad now has a complete line of copper core stainless steel cookware which uses bonded 5-ply construction to achieve culinary perfection. The copper core is exposed in an attractive band around each piece, adding warmth, color, and authenticity. Unlike pans with an abundance of exposed copper, these pieces clean easily and are lined with durable food-safe stainless steel. The mid-sized saute is perfect for couples and small families as it can saute shrimp and veggies, brown hamburg for a skillet dinner and so on. The lid allows you to simmer and poach upon request.All-Clad Copper Core 3-Quart Saute with Lid Specifications
The ultimate in beautiful, high-performance cookware, All-Clad's innovative Copper Core collection combines the unexcelled heat conductivity of copper with the easy maintenance of stainless steel. Crafted in a unique five-ply construction, the cookware contains a core of pure copper that spreads heat quickly and evenly across the bottoms of pots and pans and all the way up the sides. Aluminum layers bond the copper to a stainless-steel exterior and interior. Adding a Wow! factor, the copper core shows up in an elegant stripe encircling the gleaming, mirror-finish exterior. The interior is highly polished, so it's stick- as well as corrosion-resistant. The rolled edges on the pots and pans help prevent drips during pouring and ensure tight-fitting lids. This beautiful, classic, straight-sided, 3-quart sauté pan offers convincing evidence of why All-Clad earns an unsurpassed worldwide reputation. It's 10-1/2 inches in diameter and 2-9/16 inches deep, perfect for sautéing veal scallops with chanterelles or garlic-scented greens. Its polished, 18/10 stainless-steel pan and lid handles are riveted for strength and grooved on the top for comfort. The long pan handle (holed for hanging on a hook or peg) and loop handle stay cool on the stovetop but won't be harmed by an oven's highest heat. Hand washing this pan preserves the jewel-like beauty during its lifetime warranty against defects--and beyond. --Fred Brack
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