All-Clad BD55203 D5 Brushed 18/10 Stainless Steel 5-Ply Bonded Dishwasher Safe Sauce Pan with Lid Cookware, 3-Quart, Silver by All-Clad

Yep, these ain't cheap but if your serious about your cooking and enjoy your time in the kitchen whisking up your favorite recipe you should consider investing in high quality cookware. For years I hesitated and settled for good quality imitations such as the Emeril's cookware but finally decided to treat myself to the real thing and find out if they are worth the high prices. Yes they certainty do. No hot spots, better results at lower heat, tight lids that allow even lower heats due to fantastic heat retention (just use a higher initial temperature put the lid on and reduce to low/medium and you get a better result than having to use med/high on other less efficient wares) I got the same satisfaction than when I decided to buy chef quality knives ... Once you cut and dice with a "real pro knife" you know why it cost $250. I think of these pots as an investment and a heirloom to pass on to my kids. These things are so well built that you know they will last forever (proper care of course) I read reviews stating that you will do just as good with the classic trii-ply stainless but these are truly a step ahead. How can two layers of aluminum not be better than one? It keeps a uniform heat over the entire surface and sides at lower temperatures, perfect for braising, slow cooking, stews etc and also quickly searing and pan frying without hot spots trying to shuffle the food around so that each gets a shot at it ... With these the heat is uniform all around, just don't crowed the pieces during the searing process. Yep I did pay a small fortune for a custom hand picked set but these are worth every penny. Btw don't get drawn into buying the "sets" you don't really save much except if you really need the huge 8 and 12 qt stock pots and prefer frying pans over skillets. I selected the 11 and 13 inch skillets with lids, the 1.5 and 3 qt sauce pans, the 3qt casserole steamer combo, the 4 qt sauté pan, the 6 qt deep sauté pot and 6 qt fry basket. That's the equivalent of 16 pieces for the price of their advertised 14 piece set. FYI I keep my Emeril's 6 qt stock pot that I will use for deep frying on my induction portable burner (it has a copper core and I won't suffer if it gets stained with grease frying at higher temperatures) I prefer skillets and after researching realized that the 13 inch can also be used as a paella pan as they are similar except for the handle. Word of caution, these are heavy, best suited for men or strong women not afraid to handle them.

This is a really solid pan. At first, I was skeptical about the claims of faster cooking—after all, a pot is a pot, right? But I was genuinely surprised when my wife, without knowing anything about the brand or specs, started commenting on how quickly it boiled water, especially for things like pasta. That made me believe the difference was real. It’s the first time I’ve spent this much on a saucepan, but honestly, it feels like it’s built to last a lifetime. Given the performance and build quality, I’m planning to stick with this range for future cookware purchases.

Not as heavy as I feared. Totally surprising that water/sauces boiled noticably faster! I attributed this to greater conductivity efficiency. I believe one has to accept that stainless steel pans will attain a 'patina' with use. Internally, the only way (I believe) you can keep the appearance pristine is not to use it... There are salt residue-like marks even when the pan is glass smooth inside. I would have preferred 'bar' handles vs 'button' on the lids, as they are easier to drop when really hot...?

This is the first All-Clad D5 item I have purchased, as well as the first one with the non-polished finish. I am very impressed with it so far. The first thing i did was boil water to see how evenly it heated it on high heat. My induction cooktop is very good at providing even heat across the whole bottom of the pan, so I am able to see if there are any hotspots developing as bubbles start forming on the bottom as the water approaches boiling point. With this saucepan, the heat was almost completely evenly distributed across the entire pan, with almost no variation or hotspots. The next thing I did was to preheat it on medium heat to see how well it would sear a steak, which it did perfectly. Every bit of the surface had a consistent sear to it with no darker or lighter areas that would result from uneven heat distribution. Making sauce was also an easy task. It simmered nicely and was very responsive to changes in temperature, responding almost instantly. Cleaning is easy in the dishwasher or by hand. All clad makes a powdered cleaner, but liquid Barkeeper’s Friend works extremely well on stubborn areas and is what I use if I dont put it in the dishwasher. The only thing I caution users about is not to use too firm a sponge or scouring pad, as the surface can scuff if too much pressure is used. I am very happy with this purchase and will likely make further purchases. Also, I just wanted to quickly address a review I saw on here. The person said they returned this because the “D“was capitalized in D5, and it said “Made in USA”, not “Handcrafted in USA”. Mine says this as well, but the D3 stock pot I purchased at All-Clad’s factory sale also has the D in upper case and says “Made in USA”, so it seems to be their norm now.

I purchased this All Clad cooking pot for my husband as he really appreciates exceptional quality in his cookware. We have several All Clad pots and he specifically wanted this 3 quart pot. He has been delighted with it. It is the perfect size and he especially likes the additional gripping handle. It is well made with superior craftmanship and built to last. I would recommend this product wholeheartedly!