Product Description
When it comes to making sauce, gravy, or other liquidy foods, the saucepan is your go-to. Its high, straight sides lend itself well to frequent stirring or whisking required for making sauces, limiting spilling. And the smaller surface area retains heat well and limits evaporation. As part of our Copper Core collection, this saucepan features a thick copper core, 2 layers of aluminum, and 2 layers of stainless steel. This unique construction makes it ultra-responsive to heat, disperses heat evenly, and creates unmatched, long-lasting durability. For an added touch of elegance, it has a polished surface with a starburst finish and a cutout that shows off that lustrous copper. At 3 quarts in size, it’s just right for making sauces, heating liquids, cooking food in liquids and reheating. To keep your All-Clad looking brand new, we recommend washing your cookware with a soap and sponge instead of the dishwasher. Like all our bonded cookware, it's handmade in the USA at our Canonsburg, PA factory with ultra-durable materials that'll last a lifetime and never go out of style. Handles & handle loops are made in China.
5.0 out of 5 stars Most often used sauce pan If you’re on the fence trying to decide between the 1.5 qt and 2 qt . . .I own both and honestly wish I’d passed up the 2qt.The diameter of both pans is identical . . .but the lower sides of the 1.5 qt make this pan so much easier to use when coking things that require a lot of stirring and capacity difference is negligible.The copper core interior of these pans will cause water to boil away faster than other All Clad lines. I am in the process of replacing my older LTD with Copper Core, so have those to compare it with. I haven’t boiled one dry yet, but can see how this could easily happen. As a result, I’ve changed some of my cooking habits to accommodate the copper’s attributes. For example, I used to hard boil eggs for 15 minutes . . .the 1.5 qt holds 7 eggs. I put the eggs, covered with water on the burner and bring to a boil, then cover with the lid and turn off the flame . . .after 20 minutes, they’re perfectly hard boiled.As for the Copper Core line itself . . .there’s a reason Julia Child adored her copper pans so much . . .there’s simply not a more heat reactive metal in the world. If cooking on gas or induction stove, the copper reacts immediately to change in temperature. I put 2 cups of water in both my LTD and Copper Core 1.5 qt sauce pans for a side by side comparison. With burners set on medium heat, brought both pans to a boil. The Copper Core pot beat the LTD by 47 seconds. No, that’s not a lot of time, but does demonstrate how much quicker the copper interior reacted to the heat when first turned on, then the LTD with its aluminum core.Couldn’t be happier with my purchase and highly recommend this line to experienced cooks who can appreciate the difference better cookware makes. Can’t promise it will make food taste better, but can promise the cooking process will be more enjoyable in excellent performing cookware.***Update August 7,2014***In addition to the 1.5 quart I reviewed here, I also purchasd the 3 Qt . . .paid $245 via Amazon Prime on March 5, 2014. I returned here, 5 months later, to purchase a second 3qt . . .only to discover the price has risen $70?!?! I’m glad I purchased when I did . . .and certainly won’t be adding another at this price. Great pan . . .but unless I missed the “Great Pots & Pans shortage of 2014” then maybe there really is sky rocketing inflation, in spite of government figures claiming otherwise.Variation: Size: 3 Qt Saucepan with Lid
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality comes at a price I retired several years ago and took over the cooking from my wife and, although I have no formal training, I just love to cook. I “inherited” a set of anodized Calphalon pans and other odd pans in use for several years. The inside surfaces of these pans were fairly well scratched and I was concerned about their continued use.I did research and decided on the All-Clad Stainless Steel Copper Core 5-Ply Bonded 10” fry pan, the 2 and 4 qt sauce pans and the 5 qt saute pan as replacements. I already owned a 12” SS steel fry pan and 10” SS saute pan by other manufacturers so I was familiar with SS use and cleanup however in the back of my mind I still had concerns about cleanup of All Clad.The pans are beautiful to behold (not that it matters), are of extremely good quality and are moderate in weight, not heavy. The handles seemed a little odd to hold at first but now I do not even notice it. In fact there is a small protrusion on the underside of the handle that fits very nicely for the forefinger, giving tactile feed on hand position on the handle and stopping it from slipping to close to the heat. I have used the new All Clad pans daily since their arrival on a gas stove. They do heat faster and more evenly then the old set. Once cooking, transmission of heat changes are almost instantaneous.As far as cleanup, what concerns I may have had were unfounded. Cleanup has been a snap, even my wife mentioned how easy they are to clean. The 2 qt sauce pan I use to cook chai every morning has less scorched milk residue and cleans up easier than the previous anodized pan I was using. I was also a little concerned about cooking rice in the 4 qt but again, the rice comes out great and no cleanup problem.I think the biggest issue one may have with the Copper Core level is the price as there is a premium. I took the long view. I will have these probably for the balance of my cooking days. After that, they will probably by handed down to my children. Yes, they are that good in my mind. So I see many years of service ahead for them and I couldn’t see cutting corners on price and maybe not be as happy as I am with these.One plus was the ability to place all pans in the oven to 500+ degrees, not something I could do with the older pans. Another factor that swayed me to All Clad versus other manufacturers is that they are made in the US. I would definitely buy these again.Variation: Size: 2 Qt Saucepan with Lid
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Heat Performance and Thoughtful Design I upgraded from a cheaper stainless steel saucepan that struggled to heat quickly, and the difference is night and day. I chose this saucepan because I already own another piece from this line and have been impressed with its quality and performance. It heats up rapidly and distributes heat evenly, thanks to its copper core, making it perfect for everything from boiling water to simmering delicate sauces. The dual handles are a practical touch, providing a secure grip and balance of weight distribution when lifting a full pot of soup or sauce, and the flared edges ensure drip-free pouring. The craftsmanship and performance are exactly what I expect from a premium piece of cookware, and it’s a stylish match for the rest of my collection.Variation: Size: 3 Qt Saucepan with Lid
5.0 out of 5 stars Only way to go! All clad copper core is the only way to go. Yes, it is pricey, but it does not develop “hot spots” like some of the less expensive products. I must admit it is a bit heavy when you first pick it up, but you get used to it. And I LOVE the little copper ring around it. So far, it has not stained, and cleans up nicely in my dishwasher. My children are already eyeing it for inheritance purposes. I buy these one at a time as a full set would be too costly, and I really don’t like all the pieces in larger sets. I have used copper core on my boat, too. For the size that it is, I have no complaints.Variation: Size: 3 Qt Saucepan with Lid
5.0 out of 5 stars Great price, great sauce pot. For some REASON – the 2 QT sauce pan (pots – my definition of a pot is something taller than the two inch sides a pan usually has – but they call them saucepans) do not go on sale. I have not seen them sale and that is most likely because the 2 QT size is the most popular (and clearly the most useful in the home more than any other size for day to day use.$199. That’s a GREAT price for the copper core all-clad 2 qt saucepan (pot).I know all-clad was sold a while back. I have not seen any corner cutting since that purchase (which almost always happens when some company buys a great brand – cut the quality). This copper core is still one of the BEST there is.it’s even heat throughout. it’s fast to temp due to copper. ALL the greatness of copper and stainless (and the D5 benefits – look up more layers and heat control of those 3 vs 5. 3 layers pans are better than 5 for fry pans but 5 is better for heat stability).for your sauces, hot chocolate, all those things – it’s great. I ONLY ever see this saucepan (2 qt) at $270. Amazon has an amazing price! you won’t beat it! if you want the BEST size saucepan at the absolute best price – this is it.Variation: Size: 2 Qt Saucepan with Lid
5.0 out of 5 stars What’s to Say About the Iconic All-Clad Copper Core Saucepan Except… What’s to Say About the Iconic All-Clad Copper Core Saucepan Except…well, except for one other or two other brands or cookware that are more commercial-kitchen oriented and cost two and three times the cost of the All-Clad Copper Core cookware, this is without a doubt the finest stainless steel cookware one can have in their home kitchen.It’s iconic and has been since the 1970s. And the copper core line is truly exceptional. It’s pricy but worth every penny—or shall I say dollar. The quarter-inch copper core adds a great amount of weight to what would otherwise be a D-5 pan. Copper is essentially heavy. This is a 5-core pan. Two layers of stainless steel, two of aluminum and the center core of copper. And that copper core is very visible.Because one can actually see the copper core it shouts ‘I’m an All-Clad Copper Core Saucepan. I’m expensive. My owner paid a lot of money for me. He/she appreciates great cookware.’ And it’s true. One does not spend $250 for a saucepan lightly. In my case, I thought about it for over two years before I decided to do just that. But once I did and justified my action, I never looked back.The only thing anyone has to do is to learn to cook anything in this pan. It gets hot very quickly. That’s because of the copper. It also get’s hot evenly across the bottom of the pan. That’s not as important in a saucepan as it is in a skillet but it is still vital to know and understand. But because it heats both quickly and from side to side evenly, you don’t have to cook anything in the pan on as high a heat like in a regular stainless steel pan.It’s induction ready and it really works well on an induction stovetop. However, combining the copper core pan with the magic of the induction stovetop burner can be tricky at first. So you must learn the ins and outs initially before jumping into it too quickly. But when you have mastered this art, you will really enjoy cooking on the induction burner. Although he didn’t know it at the time, but when John Ulam created All-Clad and the copper core cookware, he made something that would one day be a ‘marriageable cookware and burner’ combo that would work magically together one day in the future.Because of the weight of the pan, it comes with a helper’s handle which is very unusual on a 3-qt. S saucepan. But you will quickly find that without it pouring anything from it with one arm and hand would be almost impossible. Again, thank you John Ulam and the QR team at All-Clad.The only negative thing I have found re this beautiful pan is in regards to the handle. But I don’t know if it could have a better handle. It’s somewhat uncomfortable to hold with one hand. Even empty, it’s heavy. The handle on top is open. Although the edges are nicely rounded the weight of the pan still pulls down causing the top edges of the handle to ‘cut’ into one’s hand. It doesn’t hurt, just uncomfortable to hold. The closer to the pan one holds it the more comfortable it becomes but the hotter the handle can be. So if you can, use the helper’s handle if possible. If All-Clad had put a totally rounded handle on this pan in order to make a more comfortable feel, the pan would have become more dangerous to hold because it would be more slippery when filled with food. And this is the reason, I believe, that there is the open-top designed handle on All-Clad saucepans.All All-Clad cookware are phenoms as most everyone is aware. But the copper core line, in my opinion, is the cream of the crop. The best of the best if you will. Shy of cooking on cookware made of all copper that is tin-lined, and with the exception of all sterling silver cookware—yes it is made but very, very expensive such as $3,500-$4,000 for an 8” skillet—stainless steel cookware with a thick copper core tucked in between two cores of aluminum (aluminium to you Brits) is the best to cook on.Simply stated, All-Clad cookware, specifically this 3-quart copper core saucepan, is the best, hands down. Highly recommended. Go ahead. Spend the money. You won’t regret it.Variation: Size: 3 Qt Saucepan with Lid
5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely love it Ok, after having this pan for a few months I love it. I’m fighting the urge to spend a lot more money and buy a set of them. Overall, incredible quality. The bottom is super heavy and conducts heat well. Works with my induction burner and doesn’t have any issues with a gas burner either. The lips pours liquids well, I’ve had other pots that it runs down the side and goes everywhere.Variation: Size: 2 Qt Saucepan with Lid
5.0 out of 5 stars As advertised Nice cookware!Variation: Size: 4 Qt Saucepan with Lid