Achieve optimum heating and cooking temperature using All-Clad's Copper Core saut¿ pan. The patented Copper Core technology uses a five-ply construction to ensure the ideal amount of heat conductivity and diffusion. The center copper layer is bonded on both sides by aluminum to enhance heat distribution, while reducing weight. Finally, the interior and exterior are bonded with 18/10 stainless steel to provide the ideal cooking surface with ease of cleaning. These three materials combine together to create a beautiful and functional piece, allowing for maximum durability and ease of use. The piece also features a long, stay-cool handle that is riveted to the side for added durability and strength, and a stylish copper band that encircles the pan for an additional accent.

Producing some of the finest cookware in the nation, All-Clad has been featured in many high class and gourmet restaurants for its superior performance and aesthetically designed pieces crafted from American artists using the finest metals. A firm believer in quality over convenience, All-Clad's metals are formulated and bonded with cooking performance in mind, and are combined with stunning designs to provide you with the best cooking experience possible.

Classic 3-quart, 10-1/2-inch, straight-sided, 2-9/16-inch-deep saute pan

Stainless-steel interior, exterior, with elegant copper stripe

Pure copper middle layer for quick, even heating

Comfortable lid and stay-cool pan and loop handles riveted for strength

Lifetime warranty against defects

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I never worry about things sticking to the bottom of the pot. The trick is to heat the pan on low to medium-low heat for a few minutes before putting oil in the pot, and then letting the oil heat for a few minutes until it begins to smoke.

Stainless steel is much easier to clean than either hard-anodized aluminum or copper. Getting it clean enough to use is a breeze, although personally, I insist on scrouring it until it shines like new simply because I like this pot so much.

Oh, and if you regularly cook for more than 1-2 people, you'll need a bigger version of this pot. I rarely do, and even so, I find this pot to be a little bit on the small side.

19 of 20 found the following review helpful:

The best you can buy (at a steep price)Sep 20, 2004
By J. F. Rick "bricoleur, hobbit"
I think I'm a little crazy for buying this. I just had to find out if the copper-core was really better than an aluminum one. It is, but not by that much. You can buy a pan from Cuisinart's Multiclad series that will do the same thing almost as well for a much cheaper price.

That being said, this thing is very well designed. The rolled-lip is useful for pouring. The radius of curvature where the bottom meets the sides is large enough to allow for utensils to easily get in there (a problem with most pans). The handle stays cool and is well designed. Overall, this is the best 2-quart saute pan money can buy. Is it worth it? That's up to you.

12 of 12 found the following review helpful:

Great saute panJan 17, 2010
By N. Wood "lover of wisdom and beauty"
I own the 3 quart version of this pan, which measures almost 11" across and has plenty of room for meals for 2-4 people. I also own the 10" Copper Core frying pan, which gets more use than this pan because it's lighter, browns a little better, and the sloping sides make the food easier to handle in the pan. This saute pan does an admirable job of browning, though, and the high sides are essential for foods that will finish their cooking in liquid. If you can only afford one pan from the Copper Core line, I'd suggest this one over the frying pan, because it's more versatile. I've found that the space available in the 3-quart saute is roughly equivalent to an All-Clad 12" frying pan, plus it comes with a lid, making this a great option for those just starting out with Copper Core.

7 of 8 found the following review helpful:

great but buy from Williams-SonomaNov 16, 2008
By W. johnson
This is a great pan, one of the best i've ever used. It heats evenly, it is very responsive, and is easy to clean. However on amazon the 4 quart is $355, while at Williams-Sonoma it is $280 and comes with a splatter screen.

3 of 4 found the following review helpful:

Best at any priceApr 22, 2011
By Eisenring
Been cooking seriously (some restaraunt, some very large large extended family) for 40+ years. I have good old cast iron, Bourgeat Jaques Pepin in very heavy copper with indestructable stainless linings and cast iron handles (20 years plus- my benchmark.) I have Cuisinart from the old days (10" griddle with !/8 copper in base et al.), and old Demeyere with true (coarse) stick resistant (not as stick resistant as Teflon, but its lasted 15 years,), new Demeyere premium level non-stick (shows scratches already), and various Spring Bros, Paderno, Mauviel, All-Clad Excalibur, etc. Jerks quickly destroyed my enameled cast iron,

I don't think present non-stick is conscionable: Cooks Illustated top-rated a pan that lasted about 50 uses- give me a break. Useful magazine but think what's his name with the bow tie is ultimate pretentious fop.

This Allclad line is the equal of Bourgeat, which doesn't have this size (would probably cost $900) Love it and this pan finally filled my need for a 12" saute.

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