All-Clad Cop-R-Chef 7-Piece Cookware Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Please do not waste your money on this 7 piece cop-r-chef cookware.The copper on this cookware is purely aesthetic.I measured it and it came out to about 1/32nd of an inch. That means it's less than 1 mm.Now I understand why All-Clad will not tell you the measurements of the copper.

The bottom of the sauté pan turned red when I cooked in it only one time. This is no joke - it actually turned red.I'm not talking about a beautiful copper red, I'm talking about an ugly red. It looked as if the copper was so thin that the heat allowed you to see through the copper and view the aluminum above it. Note: I rechecked the bottom of the pan when it cooled down and some of the copper was wiped off.It's as if the bottom was only painted copper color.

I have a 7 piece Belgique cookware set that's worth about $70 and I like it better than this set that cost close to $700.Even if I only wanted a copper set for display, I still would not get this again; I'd buy the cheaper Professional Grade 9pc Tri-Ply Copper Cookware that you can find on ebay (.4 mm) and display it instead.

Pros:
Light weight
Copper color is beautiful (ditto for any copper cookware)
Sauté pan cooks very well
Wooden crate is nice and can be used around the house

Cons:
Less than 1 mm of copper (.79375 mm)
Handles will hurt your hand
Bottom of pan turns ugly red!

Do yourself a favor and consider buying Falk, Mauviel, or Bourgeat.The first two have about 2.5 mm of copper and the latter is 1/8 inch (about 3mm) of copper.No aluminum exists at all on these pans - the copper actually does the cooking with stainless steel on top to protect the food. Please note these will be heavy - copper is heavier than cast iron.

Also, it appears that All-Clad sets a minimum price for their products - that's why no matter where you visit, the price is always the same. In the business world, one knows that by keeping prices elevated, a product gains an elite status and people want to buy it based on a perception "high price means good quality and elitism". Looking at the other positive reviews makes me think that some people believe if they pay a lot for something then it is good. Buy this product if you want to but I think you will be sorry. It is nothing but a stainless steel pot with aluminum for heat conductivity and copper plated for looks.

I wish I had had this review before wasting my money.I definitely will take the product back tomorrow.

One final important note:
The only real issue I have with Cop-R-Chef is the amount of copper it offers.If you are buying this set for the copper then it falls short of my expectations.I was impressed with frying onions in the sauté pan.

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Used in the world's best kitchens, copper cookware offers the chef unrivaled cooking control. The All-Clad Cop-R-Chef cookware set preserves all the extraordinary benefits and opulent aesthetics of copper and pairs them with the hassle-free maintenance of stainless steel. Lifetime warranty.

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MIU France 10 Piece Copper Core Cookware Set Review

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(More customer reviews)I had been looking for true and affordable copper clad cookware for some time.This French product is the real deal.It's robust and attractive.Cooking is a pleasure as the heat transfer is even.It cleans up to its original lustre. The price from this vendor was the lowest in North America and they shipped in less than 36 hours.I'm interested in growing my collection.

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MIU France Copper Core 10-Piece Cookware Set, item #: 95075.This heavy duty set features an 18/10 Stainless Steel body.Each piece is fitted with an encapsulated core, consisting of a layer of pure copper surrounded by aluminum.This copper core ensures even heating throughout the unit, preventing hot spots.The fry pans are coated with professional grade Eclipse Non-stick surfaces.This will ensure quick clean up.The stay cool handles are riveted to the body with non-corrosive rivets.The lids are tight fitting stainless steel.Note: the handles on the lids are not stay cool, use a potholder when lifting.This set can be used with gas, electric or induction type stoves.Each piece is dishwasher safe, however, handwashing is prefered.Do not use harsh abrasives, which can scratch the surface.This set includes: 8" Non-stick fry pan, 10" Non-stick fry pan, 2 Quart Sauce pan with Lid, 3 Quart Sauce pan with Lid, 3 Quart Saute pan with Lid and 8 Quart Stock pot with Lid.

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Matfer 915901 8 Piece Bourgeat Copper Cookware Set Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the very finest cookware made. It's expensive but worth every penny. The quality is evident in the heft and feel of each pot and pan. When you get into the larger pots, it is almost as heavy as cast iron.

This line of cookware is truly the Ferrari of the kitchen. The copper responds immediately to any temperature input. So if you are a casual cook who does not tend to pay close attention to what's going on in the pan, things can go wrong quickly. But if you are an accomplished cook, cooking with Bourgeat is like taking a Ferrari to it's limits on the track.

I've been using Bourgeat copper cookware for nearly 10 years. Slowly, but surely, I have been switching my old cookware out for Bourgeat. And now I'm but a few pots and pans short of total bliss.

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8 Piece copper set includes9.5 inch casserole with lid, 7.12 sauce pan with lid, 9.5 flared saute pan with lid, 11 inch brazier with lid

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All-Clad Copper Core 7-Piece Cookware Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Over the years I have used a variety of cookware--aluminum bottomed stainless Revere Ware, Magnalite Professional, Calphalon, Calphalon Professional NonStick. When I finally had to throw out the last of my tattered collection, I started to look for some stainless cookware that would stand the test of time and offer performance to boot. I decided to splurge on this All-Clad Copper Core.

One of the pieces I recieved was this 1 1/2 Quart saucepan. What a workhorse this one is! Rice to soup to lentils to barely to country gravy, it gets used! The most used of all my Copper Core is this little pot!

Delighted to report that I am THRILLED with this expensive splurge! All-Clad is NOT about expensive hype and status, those these pans are beautifully made, instead they do everything cookware should, and have literally changed the way I cook. Having attended CIA and worked as a professional chef for a few years, I know the golden rule for food not sticking: preheat pan, add oil, let oil heat for 5-10 seconds, then add food. Using these guidelines with the Copper Core, nothing sticks! And I mean for some things, like omelets or fried eggs in the 10" frypan, the performance is as good as my brand new Calphalon NonStick was; when you can just slide omelets and fried eggs out of the pan without ANY sticking at all, why would you ever need Nonstick or Teflon based products?!

However, these pans are also superbly capable of developing a fond on the pan bottom for deglazing and subsequent sauces; in fact I have had them give every last bit of the fond up when deglazed, almost cleaning the pan for me! That's the best thing about them--they do everything right. I am not sure if it's All-Clad propriety stainless "recipe" or what, but these pans are so amazing to be able to function on all levels from eggs sliding out with ZILCH sticking to chicken [...] sticking just enough to develop rich fond for complete deglazing, to the light and glazy fond from sauteed onions and garlic for developing a richer risotto when deglazed with wine.

Mind you, this is partly about knowing some basic cooking principles, and these pans might not act so obligingly in non experienced hands, because when I read about people commenting on how everything sticks in their All-Clad stainless interior, I know it isn't All-Clad's fault, believe me!

I have found the copper core very responsive and quick to adjust to temperature. Perhaps not as great as true copper pot and pans, but noticeably better than aluminum cores (Stainless line) or anodized aluminum (Magnalite Pro/Calphalon). These pans heat up and boil water faster than anything I have ever used, aside from true copper cookware, and when turning the heat down, or removing from burner, they also cool incredibly quickly. It's nice to have semi-copper performance with the ease of stainless steel clean-up. And this cookware does clean-up quickly and easily, particularly when using Barkeepers Friend. I use plastic and wooden utensils (no metal) and they still look almost brand new after several months.

The copper band however does tarnish and discolor just as much and just as fast as a true copper pot or pan, so if you are fanatic, you will need to polish the tarnish away fairly often (at least every other week). However this is barely noticeable for us real world users, and Barkeepers friend does a good job of semi-polishing the copper (but it won't gleam).

I know, I know, they are SO expensive. But honestly, if you know how to cook or want to learn with responsive cookware, I honestly feel this is a great investment. I am wholeheartedly thrilled that I made it and cannot recommend highly enough.

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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. With pieces for frying, browning, simmering, and boiling, your kitchen will be well-equipped with the basics. If you are considering the purchase of new cookware it is a wise shopper who buys "in bulk" as set pricing is nearly always lower than open stock purchasing.

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