Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 13-Piece Cookware Set

Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 13-Piece Cookware Set Review

The Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless 13 Piece set is hard to beat with all factors considered. Price, performance, aesthetics, ease of clean-up etc. etc. Never having been fans of stainless cookware in the past, we have been absolutely taken, so far, with this set. We were both brought up by parents who suffered through the hard times of the Great Depression and WWII. Accordingly they developed a high sense of frugality which was in-turn instilled in us. "Why buy a new pan when you can have this one I no longer use?" So we ended up with an ever evolving set of hand-me-downs that one might see in a yard sale and our cookware cupboard looked like something Andy Warhol might like to paint/photograph. The one absolute requirement,from both mothers, was that for certain cooking, properly seasoned/maintained cast iron skillets and dutch-ovens had no peers. A principle to which we both still subscribe and have self-proven. The "coated" aluminum pans eventually lose their non-stick coat, pure aluminum is a reactive metal and may pose health risks, plain stainless steel can be unforgiving depending on thickness etc. So, after 44 years together, through "our" tough times and "our" good times, we made a well researched decision finally bought a complete set of cookware, And, so far, we are delighted that it has performed as proclaimed. The full tri-ply sandwich does the trick. Even cooking at all points on the geometry. We have noted that the handles on the skillets/fry/omelet/saute pans do remain cool, the handles on the pots get a bit warmer, and the handles on the covers get warmer still. But, then, mitts should be used anyway. (Ever pick up a hot, camp-fire coffee pot before?)
We are happy and highly recommend Calphalon and in particular this set.
J&G in Maine

Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 13-Piece Cookware Set Feature

• Includes 8- and 10-inch omelet pans, 11/2-, 21/2-, and 41/2-quart saucepans with lids, 3-quart sauté pan with lid, 6-quart stockpot with lid and pasta insert
• 18/10 stainless-steel construction for strength and beauty; satin interior finish
• Aluminum base provides excellent conductivity for even heat distribution
• Heat-tempered glass lids resist shattering and permit food monitoring
• Oven-safe up to 700 degrees F; clean in the dishwasher; lifetime warranty

Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 13-Piece Cookware Set Overview

This good-looking 13-piece set has all the components you need to make a variety of scrumptious meals. Combining the beauty of mirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel with the superior performance of highly conductive, heavy-gauge aluminum, the core in this cookware set spreads heat evenly and responds to temperature changes quickly. Cool V handle design ensures handles stay cool on the stovetop. Flared rims protect edges and make pouring easier, neater and safer. Satin finish interior. Set includes 8" and 10" omelette pans, 1.5-quart, 2.5-quart and 4.5-quart sauce pans, 3-quart saute pan, 6-quart stock pot and 6-quart pasta insert. Lifetime warranty.

Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless-Steel 13-Piece Cookware Set Specifications

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