All Clad Stainless Steel 13-Inch French Skillet with Lid
As with all All Clad products, this skillet is solidly built and performs as advertised. The helper handle makes it easier to use with heavy loads, but harder to hang up with my other pans since the space I have isn’t as big as this pan is long. The included instructions say not to use salt directly in the pan as the pan will become discoloured or pitted; The first time I used the pan, I salted my fish fillet prior to placing it in the pan and the pan became pitted immediately. I don’t mind that much since it was going to happen eventually. This pan is noticeably heavier than the RevereWare. I have been impressed with how well it works with the induction range and actually enjoy cooking with this well designed skillet. My husband’s reaction was lukewarm and he didn’t seem too excited about this dazzling piece of kitchen art.
That apathy changed when we went to a cooking demonstration while we were staying at the Greenbrier. The kitchen there uses All Clad pans and I had to point that out to my wife. It was actually this pan that the chef used during the demo. We talked with the chef after her presentation and I asked her opinion of All Clad. She raved about the brand, saying that they hold up really well even with the constant use and abuse of a professional kitchen. After this conversation, the husband seems more appreciative of buying this as a gift to me!
All Clad Stainless Steel 13-Inch French Skillet with Lid
- 13-Inch French Skillet with helper handle and lid
- Large surface area ideal for braising and perfect for breakfast dishes like frittatas, crepes and omelets
- High rounded sides facilitate easy flipping and turning of foods
- Lid reduces splatter and locks in moisture during cooking times in the oven
- Induction compatible
All-Clad is making its Stainless French Skillet, a favorite for sauteing and frying, even more versatile. The 13-Inch french skillet with lid has a large surface area ideal for braising and perfect for breakfast dishes like frittatas, crepes and omelets. The high, rounded sides facilitate flipping and turning foods, and the lid reduces splatter and locks in moisture during cooking time in the oven. The new loop handle makes the large pan easier to maneuver from the stove top to the oven and right to the table. Featuring All Clad’s sleek Stainless look and signature tri-ply stainless steel and aluminum bonding, the 13-inch French Skillet provides fast, even heating and is ideal for use on any type of cook top, including induction.
Most of my cookware is nonstick, but I needed a large skillet with a lid that could handle high heat in the oven. I decided to use it to make my spaghetti sauce today. I fried the Italian sausage, then the meatballs, ground beef, and then I sauteed the onions and peppers and finished with the tomatoes and let it all simmer. I was shocked when after all of this the pan was spotless using only my dish sponge and liquid soap. Cleanup was as easy as my nonstick. I don’t expect it to always be so, but this was amazing. This was my firt tri ply, and the even heating was dramatic. I had intended for this to be the last piece of cookware I would ever need, now I plan to replace a few of my nonstick pieces with All Clad.