Customer Reviews

All-Clad LTD 12-Inch Nonstick Fry Pan

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You do get what you pay for. This pricey All-Clad (aren't all All-Clads pricey?) 12" non-stick frying pan is really terrific. One only needs to pick it up to notice its heft that this is a serious pan. I have been using this pan for the past six months. The heat distribution from the bottom of the pan to the non-stick service is even and quick. The non-stick service is very durable. I have not noticed even one tiny scratch on it yet. Cleaning with warm water and dish detergent is very easy and effortless. It is worth every penny.

The ongoing debate over cookware at my house is over: All-Clad is the best cookware overall and is worth the extra money. Our coppers tarnish and require retinning. Our encapsulated disk cookware (Reverere and Farberware) suffer from loose and broken plastic handles and too-small disks which limit the cooking area of the fry pans. The biggest debate was between Calphalon and All-Clad LTD nonstick models. My wife really liked the lighter weight of Calphalon's Commercial Nonstick line. After living for both for several years, All-Clad has shown its overall superiority in the following ways:
1) Durability. The non-stick finish All-Clad uses wears like iron. The Calphalon's finish shows many more scratches and blisters.
2) Denser anodized finish. The All-Clad LTD finish is much denser and more even that that on Calphalon. This makes it more attractive and easier to clean. The LTD stuff does look great on a rack mixed with Calphalon too. It's tough to beat black aesthetically.
3) Greater heat sensitivity. You actually cook with the stove set to a lower temperature with All-Clad. It appears to register changes more quickly. Both types of pan are good in this reguard - but the All-Clad is noticeably better.

As a fry pan, the All-Clad LTD 12" fry pan hits on all cylinders. It's big enough for a 4 egg omlette, or most of pound of bacon. It's battleship built, well balanced, even heating with great sensitivity. The handle stays cool and is angled so that you can lift the heavy contents without undue strain on your wrist. The nonstick finish is effective and tough as nails. The LTD finish is durable and very attractive. It matches well with other anodized aluminum cookware - and you can clean it very effectively with Ajax or Comet and a 3M scrubby. Just make a nice paste and power away the burnt on grease in moments leaving the original matte anthracite finish. Don't worry about scratches - the anodized finish is far harder than the cleaner - only the dirt is stripped away. It looks great and is really durable. Just remember than you cannot dishwash any anodized aluminum cookware. The phosphates will oxidized the finish and leave it chalky and pale (and ruined).

Love this pan!! The best non-stick on the market. Browns well and cleans up like a breeze.

All-Clad items are the best. Unfortunately, we are having a difficult time trying to reach the All-Clad company. We have left a message and an email and they have yet to return our call. We're quite disappointed in that area. You cannot go wrong with the product though.