Cuisinart MCP-7 MultiClad Pro Stainless-Steel Cookware 7-Piece Cookware Set

by Cuisinart

Product Features

• 18/10 stainless steel exterior and interior
• Drip-free rim and cool grip handle
• Professional stainless covers
• Oven safe to 550 degrees F, broiler safe, freezer safe, dishwashwer safe
• Includes 1.5 qt. and 3 qt. saucepans with covers, 8 qt. stockpot with cover, and 10" skillet

Product Details

• Item Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 18 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0007IQQN0
• Item model number: MCP-7
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,097 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

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From the Manufacturer

Enjoy the Fine Art of Cooking

Inspired by the great French kitchens, Cuisinart began making professional cookware almost 30 years ago. Constructed of the finest materials available to perfectly perform all of the classic cooking techniques, Cuisinart cookware continues a long tradition of excellence.

Our commitment to quality and innovation continues with our MultiClad Pro Stainless cookware, designed to meet the demands of gourmet chefs everywhere.

Unique triple-ply construction joins a brushed stainless steel exterior, a pure aluminum core that provides even heat distribution, and a stainless steel interior, for optimal performance. MultiClad Pro Stainless lets you celebrate the fine art of cooking.

What is MultiClad Pro Stainless Cookware?

Premium cookware that features professional triple-ply construction - a core of pure aluminum bonded to a stainless steel interior and a brushed stainless exterior - a fusion of the best materials for cooking offering unsurpassed performance. Heat Surround technology maintains even heat distribution along the bottoms and side walls of the cookware, eliminating hotspots. Premium stainless steel cooking surfaces do not react with food or alter natural flavors.

The Cuisinart Details

Designed to provide professional gourmet cooking results, this collection offers perfect heat and perfect results, every time.

• The Choice of Professionals
  Aluminum core heats and cools quickly for precise temperature control. Heat Surround technology provides even heat distribution along the bottom and up the side walls of the cookware. Stainless steel interior is ideal for delicately simmering sauces. Perfectly sautéing vegetables, browning meats, or boiling several servings of pasta.
   
• Covers Seal in Nutrients
  Tight-fitting stainless steel covers seal in food's natural juices and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results. Covers are dishwasher-safe.
   
• Drip-Free Pouring
  Rims are tapered for drip-free pouring.
   
• Professional Results
  Stainless steel cooking surface does not react with food or alter food flavors. Great for classic cooking techniques like sautéing, frying, browning, searing and slowly simmering delicious sauces.
   
• Superior Heat
  Triple-Ply construction includes the unsurpassed heat conductivity of a pure aluminum core. It insures maximum heat retention and even heat distribution, eliminating hot spots.
   
• Perfect Balance
  Exclusive Cool Grip handles stay cool on the stovetop. Handles with unique thumb rests are riveted for perfect balance and ultimate control when lifting and pouring.
   
• Triple-Ply Construction
  
  • Brushed stainless steel exterior
  • Pure Aluminum Core for even heat distribution
  • Stainless steel interior

Why make our best your best?

The MultiClad Pro Stainless Cookware Collection is designed to meet the culinary needs of the most demanding gourmet chefs. Its triple-ply construction facilitates effortless cooking and first-class results, enabling even the kitchen novice to whip up meals with a gourmet flair that will delight the whole family. Whether a menu calls for sautéed pork medallions, a slow-cooked Manhattan chowder, or spicy sun-dried tomato sauce that simmers all day long, Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Cookware makes cooking it a joyful experience. Discover the gourmet chef in you, and get ready to cook your best.

Cool Grip riveted handles

Tight-fitting stainless steel covers

Tapered rims for drip-free pouring

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

98 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent clad cookware set without outrageous price, April 12, 2006

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C. Lo (Saratoga, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuisinart MCP-7 MultiClad Pro Stainless-Steel Cookware 7-Piece Cookware Set (Kitchen)

Given the recent reports on the potential health risk from non-stick cookware, my family decided to go stainless. I liked the performance of clad cookware but reckoned that it might not be a wise choice financially to go all out with All-Clad before I have my own cooking show. The candidates came down to 3 product lines, Anolon Advanced Clad, J.A. Henckels International Classic Clad and Cuisinart Multiclad Pro. The best price I could find for them were all under $200 for 7 pieces, with Anolon having 10 pieces. Being all constructed in full clad, they seem to differ mostly in the handle design before I can do a performance comparison.

Henckels has a huge and unconventional handle. My first impression was it might not fit in my kitchen well. However, it was not until recently that I tried one at a local store. The pan balances well and has one of the most comfortable handles that I ever put my hands on. However, my family needs a larger stock pot and the included 6-quart one doesn't really serve our need.

Anolon has a silicon rubber handle. It's said to withstand the high heat in the oven. However, due to aesthetic preference and concerns about putting synthetic materials in high heat along with food, we decided to go with the Cuisinart set. In the meantime, we separately bought an Anolon Advanced Clad 12" stir fry pan.

The Cuisinart set is a very well made traditional tri-ply cookware with all metal handles. The built differences between Cuisinart and All-Clad is so insignificant to me that it makes the several-hundred-dollar saving and having a set of quality stainless steel cookware set truly a joy. The finish of the Cuisinart pans was superior to the Anolon stir fry pan. However, Anolon's silicon rubber handle obviously is more functional and practical than metal handles since it never becomes slippery or hot in your day-to-day use. I guess this would come down to a personal preference.

The pans both brown well and distribute heat quickly and evenly. The cleaning is also a breeze as long as you heat the pans briefly before cooking. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this purchase.

48 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dubious, February 8, 2008

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FilmFoodie (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cuisinart MCP-7 MultiClad Pro Stainless-Steel Cookware 7-Piece Cookware Set (Kitchen)

The pan sizes are great for the everyday meals that I usually cook, although most folks will need to add a 10-12 inch saute pan. The rims are great for pouring and the handles actually stay cool stove top. Sticking and clean up have not been a problem. I would say that the pans create too little fond. The skillet is also a little slow to regain temperature after adding thicker cuts of meat. The main concern is an issue with the stainless steel interiors. There are specs of dull metal (exposed aluminum?) developing on the interior of the pots except the skillet. One sauce pan actually has a finger sized spot of exposed aluminum near the lip that I didn't see when I first examined them. The interiors of the pots except the skillet, easily discolor from heat but recuperate a little after consecutive uses. I called Cuisinart about the exposed aluminum. The rep had a scripted answer for my concern so it seems this may be a common problem. The expense of sending the pots to them for repair or replacement and being without pots for that time prohibits any warranty fulfillment. I'm leery about the cooking surfaces of pots and pans so I hope the problem doesn't get worse and food begins to stick or worse the aluminum begins to break down and leech into the food. Also, the exterior that is not "brushed" is easily marred and scratched which might matter to someone interested in exhibiting them. Overall, these are "okay" for the money. Especially since one All-Clad piece can cost as much as I paid for this set.
At under $200 the price was good, but for someone from my socio-economic background it's still a lot to spend on pots and pans. I'd rather not spend that much on fallible materials.

02/23/2010 - Two years later, still going strong. I still can't make an omelet in the fry pan, but an eco-pan non stick should do the trick there. There's no further damage than initially discovered. I'd say these were definitely worth the money. No dents or dings, no permanent burnt on food. Don't know why Cooks Illustrated hasn't included them in testing. I think some of my original thoughts were buyers remorse because I'm very happy with this set now.

09/15/2010 - Still going strong. Love 'em more than ever.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great, November 26, 2005

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Stricksan (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cuisinart MCP-7 MultiClad Pro Stainless-Steel Cookware 7-Piece Cookware Set (Kitchen)

I've been using this stuff almost daily since I got married two and a half years ago. We couldn't bear to ask our friends and family to buy us overpriced cookware, but we wanted high performance, so we registered for this instead. No regrets. Though you'll need more pans than this eventually, I have zero complaints for this as a starter set.