I bought the Kirkland Signature™ 16-pc Stainless Steel Cookware Set Copper Bonded 5-ply Base last week. Just as functional and beautiful as the All-Clads, and at a fraction of the price (presumably because they’re manufactured in Thailand and don’t have a built-up brand name). Highly recommended.
There is a great thread over at Chowhound about these pans. If you’re thinking about getting some steel pans, it’s particularly useful to know that you it’s super-helpful to use an oxalic acid cleanser to keep the pans from staining. Also, make sure you heat them up before adding any cooking ingredients or things will stick. I’ve only regularly used non-stick pans before having these, and it’s quite different because the thick copper/aluminum base really holds the heat once it gets hot. For instance, I can turn the burner to low and maintain a medium temp. no problem.
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kheru djhuti | 17-Oct-08 at 6:07 pm | Permalink
I too bought these pots and they are beautiful and have a great weight. however, the cooking surface is “brushed” like aluminum would be and I want to know if there is aluminum in the cooking surface before I use them. the company and manufacturer have been of no help so far. I know the literature says that they have “an aluminum and copper core,” but the brushed appearance of the interior, versus the shiny stainless appearance of the exterior and handles, is causing me concern. does anyone know? please write me
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bakeware sets | 09-Mar-10 at 1:06 pm | Permalink
I also really like this set from Costco. The only downside, in my opinion, is that the pans actually feel very lightweight compared to what I am used to using. Also, I found that water seems to retain inside some of the lids that cover the cookware. Have you noticed any water in the lids?