If you only can get 1piece of All-Clad cookware, this is the one. Very nice pan.
Response from allclad.comBy Stacey, June 29, 2022
Hello Jane57, We are thrilled to know you at satisfied with the All-Clad D3 Stainless Fry Pan! Your kind review means a lot to us. We hope you continue to enjoy your D3 Fry Pan by All-Clad for a lifetime. Thank you for being a loyal member of the All-Clad Community!
Honestly, you can't go wrong with D3. My wife and I have a copper core as well in a larger size, and this cooks almost as well. Especially being smaller, not sure you need the copper core.
Wish they had an easier process for registering for the warranty.
Response from allclad.comBy Stacey, June 21, 2022
Hello! Thank you for your review. We are thrilled to know that both you and your wife are satisfied with your All-Clad Cookware! Your kind comments mean a lot to us. We also appreciate your feedback. We will certainly take your review into consideration for a better user experience. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for being a loyal member of the All-Clad Community!
Amazing! If you're ambivalent about it, simply pull the trigger. It's not that difficult to master, is healthier for your family, it allows for fancy cooking techniques, and it looks super fancy, almost like a piece of art in your kitchen. Do it, don't think about it too much, this is the right move for you and your family. Watch a couple of YouTube videos on how to cook on stainless steel and you'll be all set. I'm recommending it to all my family and friends who like to cook.
It took some getting used to since our 3 qt. sauté pan has been our kitchen workhorse, but we are loving it! The Milk Street skillet recipes suggested a 12" covered skillet, so we decided it was time to branch out, and we couldn't be more pleased. Well, I would be if it had a helper handle on it because I just can't tilt it to empty contents into a bowl, but aside from that important detail (hint, hint), it's a great pan. Cleans up just like our other All-Clad products.
I've had the 12inch D3 pan for several years, and it's held up without warping on a glass top stove (the worst to cause warp) with high heat sears and long dry pan warm-ups, just the sort of thing to cause warp. The heat is even and it's very responsive to heat changes. If I can pass along a tip for people reading these reviews - it's horses for courses. The sticking people complain about is actually a "feature" of all stainless steel, it's why professional chefs will use stainless for certain foods, to build up the fond in the pan then deglaze and turn it into a pan sauce. Besides most proteins, I can do a mean omelet in this pan, but I have other pans that make it easier. I can't fry an egg in it without a little sticking, and I would never do a tilapia filet in it. Searing tuna yes, tilapia no. If users would educate themselves on how to use their tools they'd be much happier, and this is an excellent tool. Anyone that expects it to be nonstick is setting themselves up for disappointment. Anyone who understands how to cook in stainless is going to absolutely love it.
It’s very sticky and hard to clean. It’s the worst pan I have used ever.
Response from allclad.comBy Stacey, May 11, 2022
Hello Taot, We are terribly sorry to learn you are experiencing difficulties with your cookware! We do understand your concern in this matter, and we would be happy to assist you further. To prevent foods from sticking to your stainless steel cookware, we recommend cooking on a medium to low heat setting. Allow your pan to fully preheat before adding foods. Additionally, we would recommend cooking with a form of fat such as butter or oil. Be sure to use enough fat to cover the entire cooking surface of your vessel, as this will help prevent foods from sticking. Lastly, only move or shift your food once they release naturally from the cooking surface. To clean your fry pan, we recommend rinsing off any excess food with warm water, then soaking your cookware in warm soapy water. Then, use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the interior and exterior surfaces. Rinse with warm water and dry immediately. For harder to clean spots, we recommend using a nonabrasive, non-chlorine cleanser, such as All-Clad cookware cleaner, Bar Keeper's Friend, or Bon Ami on the stainless surface only. For my helpful tips, please visit our Care and Use page here: https://www.all-clad.com/care-use We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, and we hope this helps!