All-Clad Cop-R-Chef 7-Inch Fry Pan

Posted on May 4th, 2009 by Kitchen Gadget Reviews

Copper has always been the best conductor of heat, and this Skillet, part of All-Clad’s Cop-R-Chef collection, is among the best cookware has to offer in quality and performance. Its small size is ideal for preparing omelettes for one, sauteing small amounts of meat or vegetables or searing a little foie gras. Copper exterior on bottom and sides combined with a heavy aluminum core ensures your food will cook evenly and thoroughly. You’ll rarely need to heat the pan above medium temperature. Lid fits securely to keep in moisture and flavor. All-Clad is the undisputed choice among 4-star chefs and is available in five distinct designs.Gleaming with Old-World elegance, All-Clad’s Cop-R-Chef copper-clad cookware dresses up a kitchen while providing serious and professional cooks with all the virtues that make All-Clad’s worldwide reputation unsurpassed. Key to its high performance is a three-ply, bonded construction. Sandwiched between the bright copper exterior and an 18/10 stainless-steel interior lies a thick core of pure aluminum that spreads heat evenly across the bottoms of pots and pans and all the way up the sides. The interior is highly polished so it’s stick- as well as corrosion-resistant. With care, the copper exterior will remain beautiful during this cookware’s lifetime warranty against defects–and beyond.

This classic slope-sided fry pan illustrates how thoroughly Cop-R-Chef marries form and function. It’s 7 inches in diameter, perfect for sautéing a salmon fillet or conjuring up a quick beurre blanc. Its polished 18/10 stainless-steel handle is secured to the pan by stainless-steel rivets for strength, grooved on the top and rounded on the bottom for comfort, and holed in the end for hanging on a hook or peg. The long handle stays cool on the stovetop but won’t be harmed by an oven’s highest heat. Because harsh detergents darken copper, hand washing this cookware is recommended. –Fred Brack