This is my first pot set ever! And I love it! It's sturdy and cooks evenly on my coil cook surface. I was worried about cooking eggs but I did my research and discovered there is a science to not having your food stick. So, my eggs don't stick. I have broken every piece in and I'm hooked! 😀
I was concerned about buying these pans because of the reviews about food sticking to them, mainly eggs. However, the pans were rated highly and they were one of the top two sets of pans rated by Consumer Reports; the other set being more than twice the price.
I did some research on how to cook with stainless steel pans and decided that the complaints about food sticking were most likely due to improper cooking techniques. I decided to take the plunge and order them. The picture attached shows my pan after cooking eggs. (It is not washed in the picture so you can see a little butter residue but you can also see that nowhere in the pan is there egg residue stuck to the pan.)
The pans are heavy duty and provide for even cooking throughout the pan. I would suggest that anyone purchasing stainless steel pans, regardless of purchasing this set or any other, watch the YouTube videos on how to cook with stainless steel. Also, research the different kinds of stainless steel pans and I am sure you will find that the construction of these pans is of high quality and the price is unbeatable for the quality of the pans.
Key points when cooking with stainless steel: Heat the pans prior to adding oil; use the water test to determine when to add oil/butter (watch videos on YouTube to learn about this); use only low to medium heat.
While these pans are dishwasher safe, I would highly recommend hand washing and drying them right away to keep the shine and prevent any damage that can occur from chemicals in dishwasher detergents.
I find comfort in knowing that I am cooking with a high quality pan and not with pans that could possibly emit carcinogens into the food that I am cooking.
Just received our Tramontina Tri-Ply 12 pc set: simply stunning! The handles are a joy in the hand, the weight balanced just so, the finish work spectacular. Lifetime cookware and then some. And it cooks like a charm!
These are good quality heavy duty pots and pans! I'm used to using cheap nonstick sets and these hold heat so much better. I've had these for a few months now and they look and work great. They still look shiny and new. I wasn't sure if I would need this many pieces but I use them all regularly. I am very happy with this set.