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T-Fal Ultimate Stainless-Steel Copper-Bottom 12-Piece Cookware Set Review

I wanted a couple copper pots and my husband bought these as a compromise. I was happy with our old stainless steel pots and we really expected that the copper lining of these pots would make a difference. These pots work well for us with the following exceptions:

Eggs stick whether you scramble, make an omelette, or fry. You will need to soak the pan but usually soaking will quickly lift off the egg. Sometimes you have to scrub. My cast iron is easier to clean.

The description of the pots and pans say that the handles don't heat up. The lid handles do heat up! Be careful. The pot handles do get a little warm but I've been able to handle them without a mitt most of the time. Our old stainless had similar handles and they got dangerously hot.

The pots do take on an impression of some foods. I guess it's staining but sometimes I can't get them clean.

Sometimes when you cook, you need high heat. If you cannot use high heat on these pots, you lose a range of cooking possibility. For example, you can't pan sear tuna without high heat.

The large pans do not have lids and there is only one lid for the largest pot. I scramble and find that I can't cover all of my pots and pans when I'm cooking. We looked into buying additional lids but they cost nearly as much as this whole set. Looks like I'll be scouring yard sales and thrift stores for more lids.

This is not a bad set but if you do cook, you may notice these shortcomings at bad times, like in the heat of kitchen battle!

T-Fal Ultimate Stainless-Steel Copper-Bottom 12-Piece Cookware Set Feature

• 8- and 10-1/2-inch sauté pan; 1.1-, 2.2-, and 3.2-quart covered saucepan, 5-1/2-quart covered Dutch oven, spoon, and slotted turner
• Stainless-steel construction with multi-layer steel/aluminum/copper bases for even heating
• Riveted stainless-steel handles ergonomically designed for comfort
• Glass lids with stainless-steel loop handles help trap in heat, moisture, and nutrients
• Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; dishwasher-safe

T-Fal Ultimate Stainless-Steel Copper-Bottom 12-Piece Cookware Set Overview

T-Fal Ultimate Stainless Steel Copper Bottom 12 Piece Set

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T-Fal Ultimate Stainless-Steel Copper-Bottom 12-Piece Cookware Set Review

I decided it was time to upgrade our 35 year old Revere Wear. It was still good stuff, and the newlywed niece who now has it loves it, but I've been getting more into cooking lately and the Revere Wear was ... limiting. These pans are incredible!! The first thing we had to get used to was using them at a much lower heat setting on our electric stove. They spread the heat evenly and do the same job at "4" as the old pans did at "8". We have never had anything stick to them. They're not coated, they're not anti-stick, but they don't grab the food, even when I'm cooking up 5 quarts of chili and let it simmer (at "1", no less!!) for a few hours. Stir every half hour or so, and nothing sticks!! (The in-laws came out to visit, and Mom couldn't cook with them because they were so much better than anything she's ever used. She's always been the "turn it to high and let it boil 'til it's mush" type of cook anyway, but it was fun watching my wife trying to teach her how to use low heat!! :))

Some say that they're a beast to keep in showroom condition. Well, I don't hang them on the wall, I take them out of the cupboard and put 'em on the stove and use 'em like they were intended. If they start to look a little dull, Bar Keeper's Friend and a paper towel does wonders, or an SOS pad, either one. No elbow grease needed - they clean up to a nice shine with no fuss at all. They are far easier to wash than our old pans were. A swish of the rag and they're done.

I got the full set plus a few additional pieces. I've done everything so far from soup to chili to sauces and puddings. I've fried, brased, deep fried, roasted and used them on the stove top and in the oven. I love the see-through lids!! They've opened up a whole new capability to me. I've never before been able to see what was happening without lifting the lid.

They'll do an omelet over a slow heat and it slides right out of the pan like you're a pro or something. Bobby Flay I'm not, but these let me think I am if I try hard enough!!

I looked at a lot of sets until I settled on these as the best bang for the buck. They are well worth the price!! I love 'em!!

T-Fal Ultimate Stainless-Steel Copper-Bottom 12-Piece Cookware Set Feature

• 8- and 10-1/2-inch sauté pan; 1.1-, 2.2-, and 3.2-quart covered saucepan, 5-1/2-quart covered Dutch oven, spoon, and slotted turner
• Stainless-steel construction with multi-layer steel/aluminum/copper bases for even heating
• Riveted stainless-steel handles ergonomically designed for comfort
• Glass lids with stainless-steel loop handles help trap in heat, moisture, and nutrients
• Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; limited lifetime warranty; dishwasher-safe

T-Fal Ultimate Stainless-Steel Copper-Bottom 12-Piece Cookware Set Overview

T-Fal Ultimate Stainless Steel Copper Bottom 12 Piece Set

Available at Amazon Check Price Now!

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• T-Fal Ultimate Stainless Steel Copper Bottom 12 Inch Fry Pan
• T-Fal Stainless Steel Cookware Cleaner
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• Ginsu 4827 International Traditions 14-Piece Stainless Steel Knife Block Set
• Totally Bamboo 20-7920 3-Piece Bamboo Cutting Board Set

Customer Reviews

it's alright for the price - A Smith -
I was very pleased with the product until muiltible uses. It seems to stick more often even when using oil or butter.



Great for everyday - dynamok - MN
Our office cook ordered these. Been using them for a few month, he's happy with them.



Beautiful! - BlueMonkey - Omaha, NE
Lovely set, well-made and feels very sturdy. Replaced an old T-Fal non-stick set that was still in great condition (and given to younger sister). Looked at Calphalon (another of my favorites - will keep with them for new non-stick) but for this price and T-Fal quality this one can't be beat.
Update - used the large sauce pan and 10 inch skillet last night - no sticking problems at all and cleanup was quick and easy.





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