All-Clad 101
An introduction to the basic styles and design of All-Clad cookware.
All-Clad Core Materials
Aluminum Core
All-Clad has traditionally focused its product line on one core metal, aluminum. Second only to copper in heat conduction, aluminum has long been most popular with professional chefs. The Stainless, LTD, Master Chef, and Cop-R-Chef lines all have an aluminum core.
Copper Core
Recently All-Clad introduced a new product line with a copper core. Copper is the best conductor of heat, allowing very quick and even heat distribution. The Copper Core line is the only All-Clad style with a copper core.
Interior Finishes of All-Clad
Hand Polished 18/10 Stainless Steel
The interior of every pan is clad with a surface of hand-polished 18/10 stainless steel, whose primary benefit over other metals is its non-reactive nature. All you can taste is the food. A nonstick finish is coated on top of the 18/10 stainless steel in several styles.
Exterior Finishes of All-Clad
Your personal preference determines the final exterior finish. All-Clad is available in a variety of exterior metals and finishes. Individual choices can be based on kitchen style, frequency of use, dishwasher safe requirements, or cooking methods.
LTD
This collection features a dark anodized aluminum exterior that will not chip, scratch, or peel. The anodized aluminum found in the All-Clad LTD collection is electrochemically treated to create a hard oxide finish.
Stainless
Hand-polished 18/10 stainless steel is sure to minimize your cleaning time, because it is dishwasher safe and doesn't react with foods. The largest variety of pans is available in the All-Clad Stainless collection. Matching utensils are also available.
Cop-R-Chef
Most often complimented for its beauty, All-Clad Cop-R-Chef has a traditional copper exterior. If you like the warm look of copper, these superior pans will compliment any style kitchen. Copper polishing is your choice; some prefer the patina of unpolished copper.
Master Chef 2
With a brushed aluminum alloy exterior, All-Clad MC2 is often associated with commercial use. Two heavy layers of aluminum increase heating speed in this great value line. The handles are made of stainless steel.
Copper Core
The All-Clad Copper Core collection features a hand-polished 18/10 stainless steel exterior, with a small recessed grove at the base, revealing the inner copper core. The 5 ply construction of stainless steel exterior aluminum, a pure copper core, aluminum, and stainless steel cooking surface has all the benefits of easy cleaning. Mix and match with either the Stainless collection, Cop-R-Chef, or other copper pans.
Handles
18/10 Stainless Steel
Pure 18/10 stainless steel is used for every All-Clad handle. The long, stay cool handles are designed for a lifetime of use. All are highly polished including the Master-Chef 2 collection, which has a sand blasted look to match its brushed finish. The LTD collection has this sandblasted look only on the interior groove of the handle. Copper Core handles feature an forward stop underneath, comfortably formed into the same high quality stainless steel.
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