Product Description

Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless cookware features professional triple-ply stainless construction. A core of pure aluminum in bonded to an 18/10 stainless steel interior and a brushed stainless exterior for unsurpassed cooking performance. The exclusive Heat Surround Technology distributes heat across the bottom and extends up the sides for even cooking and maximum heat conductivity. Equipped with stay-cool handles and tapered rims for drip-free pouring.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3303 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: 3-Quart
• Color: Stainless
• Brand: Cuisinart
• Model: MCP193-18
• Dimensions: 3.00 pounds

Features

• Triple-ply stainless construction
• Cast Stainless steel Cool Grip handles
• Dishwasher/Freezer/Broiler Safe; Oven Safe to 550° F
• Stainless Steel Lid
• Drip-free rims

Customer Reviews

A Watched Pot Never Boils, So Watch This Pot
I thought I would love this pan. And I do love the multi-clad. And the handle's fine, along with the rivets.

The problem is the lid.

For some reason, the Pro and stainless Chef's lines use a lid that just sits on top of the pot rather than utilize the lid they provide for the non-stick Chef's line, one that has an underrim on it and is seated within the pan (like the Calphalon lids; and, like the Calphalon lids, the non-stick Chef's line lids are glass). The end result is that if and when the contents begin to boil, the steam begins to boil over, even if the contents themselves do not (and if it's anywhere near full, the contents boil over as well; either way, you have a mess). Therefore, unless you watch it like a hawk, or leave the lid off, the 1 1/2qt pan becomes, practically, a 1qt pan, and you may as well get the 2qt if you want 1 1/2qts capacity. Or go with the non-stick Chef's line. Or Calphalon (which, unfortunately, is nearly three times the price).

All great but the handle
This pan looks great and performs great. It's less heavy duty than All-Clad, but unless the kitchen is in the middle of a stone quarry it is plenty, plenty heavy duty enough. And it looks great, too. In addition to the price advantage, another lead over All-Clad is the turned lip. One disadvantage, though, is the handle. It's not a light pot, and when it is full it is simply heavy. The handle is not broad/thick/shaped enough, and there is no helper handle on the opposite side. It works, certainly, but the 2006 version could be improved.

Super multiclad cookware at a reasonable price.
This cookware overall is an excellent choice for the price. It heats uniformally cleans up well and looks great, I have them hanging on a pot rack in the kitchen. The handles do well on heat they don't get to hot unless they have been on the burner for an extended period of time but I've used more expensive pots that heat up much faster. If I have a complaint it's that they haven't expanded the line at all. I'd like to see more choices in the multiclad like like they have in their other sets.