All-Clad D3 Stainless 3 Qt. Universal Pan

This is the second piece of All Clad cookware I have. The first one is a five-ply, 3 qt Dutch oven with a brushed bottom and shiny dome which sits permanently on the stove for daily steaming of vegetables. (Joseph Joseph green plastic steamer fits perfectly and is so much better than the newer inferior stainless steel steamers.) The All Clad Universal Pan with handcrafted handles is big and beautiful. It is expensive and looks it. I have a vertical six tier rack in which I store my commonly used pans and casseroles. This beauty sit in the center and is the star of the kitchen showcase. Check out "6 Wire Shelving Steel Storage Rack Unit," which is currently on Amazon. Mine is decades old, but is similar. This newer model measures 16.6L x 11.6W x 63H. The main thing is you want open, flat sides front to back and sideways - keep it simple so you can easily slide cookware in and out. This is not a small pan and that's why a storage rack is perfect in which you can slide it in sideways. Also, I wouldn't want to stack other cookware in it in the cupboard, not to mention what to do with the huge lid. If you live an an apartment with limited space, you'll appreciate this. It weighs 6.54 lbs. Dimensions: 16" from handle to handle, bottom is 12" and with the lid on it is approx. 14". My only brands of cookware are Lodge cast iron (have all the sizes) and stainless which you can count on getting no chemical residue. Both brands should last a lifetime and are made in Pennsylvania.

I own a set of the 3 ply stainless pots and pans - they are over 10 years old and I still love them. I also own the lasagna pan. I didn't go in search of an All Clad pan in this instance; I was searching for "paella pan" and this was one of the first results. I wanted a very wide, versatile pan for everything from paella to pasta with pesto, peas, and prawns (check my photos for ththis one.) I hesitated because of the price - perusing All Clad cookware tends evoke feelings of sticker shock - but I'm so glad I decided to purchase it. I justified it by calling it an early birthday gift, and it's an absolute joy to cook with this pan. It heats so well and so evenly! This will be involved in the creation of so many meals yet to come with my children, friends, and family that this price is extremely reasonable. Plus, like everything All Clad, it's made in the USA!!!!

The depth is great and also very easy to clean. I used it like a wok to do pan-fry. It is of good material but not too heavy to carry. The price is reasonable too. Love the cover too, interestingly the cover is a bit on the heavy side

Good quality and clean

Not the All-Clad of yore. Sigh. This is a good-sized pan for versatility, but it's so lightweight and flimsy I don't anticipate great results. NOT the All-Clad I'm used to. I might return it.