Gobs of pasta, messes of corn cobs, and absurd amounts of clams are delicious cooked up in no time with this multi cooker and steamer basket by All-Clad. Designed like a stock pot, the large cooker includes a lid, pasta basket, and steamer basket. These baskets allow you to easily steam vegetables, pastas, and other foods, simply by placing them in the pot above boiling water. The pot uses a high quality tri-ply construction; two stainless steel outer layers with an aluminum core. The stainless steel exterior combined with the aluminum core allows the pot to be used on all types of stovetops, including induction, and heats it evenly to eliminate hot spots. 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. |
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102 of 103 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Stock Pot and Amazing Value!Sep 26, 2003
By Mrs. Romano
"Mrs. Romano"
Ok, this is obviously not the same as the traditional All Clad stock pots, if it was it would be more then triple the price of this one without the 2 inserts. It is part of the disk bottom collection, however it is still top quality stainless steel and very well made. I certainly would not consider it secondary. It is a little lighter in weight than the traditional All Clad but it is not a light weight pot by any means. It is great for pasta, soup, stew, steaming veggies, etc. You will love it and you can't beat the price. It is very easy to clean and the inserts can be stacked and stored inside. A+Tip: If you should get something stuck to the stainless steel use a product called "Bar Keepers Friend" to clean it. Most supermarkets have it and Kitchen Etc. and Bed, Bath and Beyond carry it too. The container (like a Comet can) is gold with blue and white writing. All Clad recommends it for cleaning stainless steel and it works like a dream and is very inexpensive.
52 of 52 found the following review helpful:
Great value but a different kind of All-CladMay 15, 2003
This is an incredible value, considering you get the lid, the pot, and the two baskets at a great price. It performs very well and is a welcome addition to an All-Clad set. However, it is not the same quality as the rest of my All-Clad's. As an example, the lid is made of the same type of steel as my other lids, however, it is thinner.
98 of 103 found the following review helpful:
Don't be fooled!Dec 25, 2002
This is a good product, but not what I was expecting when I ordered it. Don't be fooled, this stockpot is not from the regular line of Stainless products by All-Clad. It's from a lesser-quality line of products. The walls are thinner and it just seems to be of less overall quality than the regular All-Clad products (which are fantastic in my opinion!) Mounted on the bottom of the pan is another piece of metal for conduction (totally unlike regular All-Clad, but just like Emerilware). For the price it is a good product, but if you want true All-Clad quality hold out for the more expensive version.
74 of 80 found the following review helpful:
Nice product, but not like other (U.S. made) All-CladDec 27, 2002
Having a number of All Clad products in my kitchen, I was excited to see this stockpot at such a low "close out" price. When it arrived, I was somewhat disappointed to see that it is not the same construction or quality as the other All Clad cookware that I have. When I ordered it, I wondered why this 12 qt pot was priced so much less than other smaller stockpots (and about 1/3 the price of the All Clad pasta cooker), and now I know - this "multi cooker" was not made in the U.S., it was made in China (as is the Emerilware). It seems deceptive (and is disappointing) that this bears the exact same label as the U.S. product and the description gives no indication that it is anything less than the same U.S. made All Clad, which is well known to many of us. However, in fairness, I need to say that priced at under [$$$], this is still one heck of a pot that I will enjoy using, but just be aware that it is a different quality of All Clad cookware.
59 of 63 found the following review helpful:
Nicely done...Oct 09, 2002
Just tried the All-Clad 12 qt multicooker, and I am quite impressed. Certainly I would have imagined a unit of this caliber to cost double with All-Clad's name on it. Each component fits together as it was machined to, caution removing the lid after boiling as it may seal tightly. I prepared chicken fettucine with broccoli for four just with this one pot. Boiling the chicken stock first, then adding the pasta to the basket and the broccoli (spears included) to the upper basket. Cleanup was much easier than I had expected... the pot (barely) fit under the faucet, and the baskets fit into the dishwasher. Thanks to All-Clad for a lid that reverses well, It actually fits on the 13" shelf in the cabinet beneath the counter. A true kitchen find for the price!
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