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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program With Christmas just around the corner, this cookware set would make a beautiful and functional gift. It is substantial feeling without being overly heavy. I noticed also that through December 31, 2013 that a 5 quart stainless steel Dutch oven with a glass lid is being offered as a free gift with purchase. Nice deal because the price for this set ($399) is already reasonable for what you're getting. Be sure to follow the special offer instructions to the left of the page.
NOTE: First thing because copper conducts heat so well and so evenly, DON'T use above medium heat to cook on the stovetop. You will get sticking and burning. And it heats just fine to cook at the lower temperatures. This was a big change for me. I was used to cooking on medium-high and high temps to sear meats or boil liquids. Even to boil, you should only need medium-high heat.
I've used the sauté pan and the stock pot so far to make fried pork chops, skillet roasted chicken finished off in the oven, and chili. When I fried the pork chops, I actually had fond (pan leavings) left and was able to deglaze and make pan gravy. Yea! I've had non-stick pans for a lot of years and they just don't do sauces and gravies as well as these pans do. And yes, the handles do get hot in the oven (a remark in another review).
One thing I got, since I do have a gas range and it was recommended, is an 8" HEAT MASTER FLAME TAMER. This is an insert that goes on top of my gas burner and helps diffuse the heat. I can now leave the pans on low simmer and not worry about scorching food. This was only recommended for a gas range.
I like that the set has metal lids, which I much prefer over glass. These nest down on the pans and form a nice seal.
Maintenance has been easy so far. I soak the inside of the pans with warm water and Dawn Non Ultra Original Scent Dishwashing Liquid 12.6 Fl Oz before cleaning up with a dishcloth.
It is not recommended to clean the pans in the dishwasher because the copper will scratch and discolor but the LIDS are dishwasher safe.
I haven't had to polish the copper yet but there are many copper polishes sold. So far the pans still look great.
You can use metal utensils with the pans, which I prefer, even a hand mixer with metal beaters. There WILL BE scratches but the Cuisinart owners guide says "they (the scratches) will in no way impair the performance" of your cookware.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This set of copper and stainless steel cookware is the best-looking I've ever owned, eye-catching enough to live on a hanging rack above the stove where everyone can enjoy them. The set includes a 10-inch skillet, a 2-quart sauce pan, a giant saute pan, and a stock pot. The skillet and stock pot share a lid that fits either one.The real test, however, is not how cookware looks but how it cooks, and this set gets hot (too hot use to a high setting on the burner) and cools down quickly. On a glass-top stove, the heat is dispersed around the pot so there are no hot spots that can burn food before you notice. Are these better than my everyday set of stainless steel cookware? No, not in my book, but it would be difficult to find a set that was easier to use than what I already own; they are, however, just as good and a whole lot prettier.
I've always wanted a set of copper cookware but refrained from getting one for two reasons: price and upkeep. The price for this set is very reasonable. The entire set costs no more than a single French copper saute pan, so if price has kept you from enjoying copper cookware, this set could be your answer. Upkeep may still be something of a problem because our water has a lot of calcium. While I filter all water we drink, I do use tap water for washing, so I'll be watching for discoloration after several uses. After washing these pans for the first time, however, I saw no discoloration. Cuisinart makes a copper cleaner, but they also suggest a home-made cleaner that may work just as well.
Like my stainless cookware, these pans will go into the oven. The handles stay cool on the stove top, but it is possible they'd heat up in the oven. I have yet to try them there.
Overall, I am delighted and happy to recommend this cookware to others.
FIVE STARS!
UPDATE:
I was mistaken -there is a BIG difference in these pots and my old stainless steel ones. These require a much lower heat to cook. Cuisinart suggests you use only medium or low heats with these pans, and, having used them several times, I understand. They heat rapidly and evenly, but they cook well on much lower heat than I am accustomed to using. Lovely!
Now to see how they fare when I use them in the oven.
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