All-Clad Copper-Core Saute Pan

by All-Clad

Product Features

• Classic 2-quart, 8-inch, straight-sided, 2-1/2-inch-deep saute pan
• Stainless-steel interior and exterior with elegant copper stripe
• Pure copper core for quick, even heating
• Long, comfortable, stay-cool handle riveted for strength
• Lifetime warranty against defects

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.9 x 9.1 x 4.3 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005AL7T
• Item model number: 6402 SS
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,552 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Size: 8 IN

Amazon.com Review

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 stainless-steel exteriors and interiors. Enhancing the cookware's appearance, a stripe of the copper core elegantly encircles the gleaming, mirror-finish exterior. The interior is highly polished so it's stick- as well as corrosion-resistant. Rolled edges on pots and pans help prevent drips during pouring and ensure tight-fitting lids.

This beautiful, classic straight-sided 2-quart sauté pan demonstrates why All-Clad's worldwide reputation is unsurpassed. It's 8 inches in diameter, 2-1/2 inches deep, and 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 handle (holed for hanging on a hook or peg) stays cool on the stovetop but won't be harmed by an oven's heat. Hand washing this pan will preserve its jewel-like beauty during its lifetime warranty against defects--and beyond. --Fred Brack

Product Description

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 small saute is perfect for singles and couples as it can brown a couple of chicken breasts, saute enough shrimp for two and so on. The lid allows you to simmer and poach upon request.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, November 1, 2003

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Z. Liu (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All-Clad Copper Core 2-Quart Saute with Lid (Kitchen)

Ever since receiving one as a gift, this piece has been the pride and joy of my cookware collection. Having a thick interior layer of copper, the pot is quite heavy, and conducts heat more evenly than the calphalon pan I used to use. The extra money for the copper core is definitely worth it. If I had the money, I'd stock my entire kitchen with this line.

I never worry about things sticking to the bottom of the pot. The trick is to heat the pan on low to medium-low heat for a few minutes before putting oil in the pot, and then letting the oil heat for a few minutes until it begins to smoke.

Stainless steel is much easier to clean than either hard-anodized aluminum or copper. Getting it clean enough to use is a breeze, although personally, I insist on scrouring it until it shines like new simply because I like this pot so much.

Oh, and if you regularly cook for more than 1-2 people, you'll need a bigger version of this pot. I rarely do, and even so, I find this pot to be a little bit on the small side.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best you can buy (at a steep price), September 20, 2004

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J. F. Rick "bricoleur, hobbit" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All-Clad Copper Core 2-Quart Saute with Lid (Kitchen)

I think I'm a little crazy for buying this. I just had to find out if the copper-core was really better than an aluminum one. It is, but not by that much. You can buy a pan from Cuisinart's Multiclad series that will do the same thing almost as well for a much cheaper price.

That being said, this thing is very well designed. The rolled-lip is useful for pouring. The radius of curvature where the bottom meets the sides is large enough to allow for utensils to easily get in there (a problem with most pans). The handle stays cool and is well designed. Overall, this is the best 2-quart saute pan money can buy. Is it worth it? That's up to you.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great saute pan, January 16, 2010

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N. Wood "lover of wisdom and beauty" (New York, NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All-Clad Copper-Core Saute Pan

I own the 3 quart version of this pan, which measures almost 11" across and has plenty of room for meals for 2-4 people. I also own the 10" Copper Core frying pan, which gets more use than this pan because it's lighter, browns a little better, and the sloping sides make the food easier to handle in the pan. This saute pan does an admirable job of browning, though, and the high sides are essential for foods that will finish their cooking in liquid. If you can only afford one pan from the Copper Core line, I'd suggest this one over the frying pan, because it's more versatile. I've found that the space available in the 3-quart saute is roughly equivalent to an All-Clad 12" frying pan, plus it comes with a lid, making this a great option for those just starting out with Copper Core.

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