Comments on: All-Clad Master Chef 2 14-Inch Fry Pan http://bestfryingpan.com/blog/fry-pan/all-clad/all-clad-master-chef-2-14-inch-fry-pan/ Get a best frying pan product and shop at discount prices. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 05:48:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Earl T. Buchanan http://bestfryingpan.com/blog/fry-pan/all-clad/all-clad-master-chef-2-14-inch-fry-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-627 Earl T. Buchanan Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:13:53 +0000 http://bestfryingpan.com/blog/all-clad/all-clad-master-chef-2-14-inch-fry-pan/#comment-627 I bought the 8" fry pan to try All-Clad products, and after using Belgique cookware for the last 15 years or so i wanted to try something new, so i purchased the All-Clad fry pan to test their products. After using this pan for four or five times i have decided not to try any more All-Clad products, mainly because the heat from the pan creeps up the handle, and i am not used to using pot holders when cooking on the stove top. Rating: 3 / 5 I bought the 8″ fry pan to try All-Clad products, and after using Belgique cookware for the last 15 years or so i wanted to try something new, so i purchased the All-Clad fry pan to test their products. After using this pan for four or five times i have decided not to try any more All-Clad products, mainly because the heat from the pan creeps up the handle, and i am not used to using pot holders when cooking on the stove top.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> By: Darcy L. Guill http://bestfryingpan.com/blog/fry-pan/all-clad/all-clad-master-chef-2-14-inch-fry-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-626 Darcy L. Guill Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:14:09 +0000 http://bestfryingpan.com/blog/all-clad/all-clad-master-chef-2-14-inch-fry-pan/#comment-626 I have several pieces of All-Clad MC2, and the 12-inch fry pan is as excellent. All-Clad cookware is superb, and I particularly like the MC2 line because the brushed aluminum exterior is so easy to maintain. I don't have to worry about my cookware looking dingy or scuffed. Rating: 5 / 5 I have several pieces of All-Clad MC2, and the 12-inch fry pan is as excellent. All-Clad cookware is superb, and I particularly like the MC2 line because the brushed aluminum exterior is so easy to maintain. I don’t have to worry about my cookware looking dingy or scuffed.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Jack (NMI) Stecker http://bestfryingpan.com/blog/fry-pan/all-clad/all-clad-master-chef-2-14-inch-fry-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-625 Jack (NMI) Stecker Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:55:18 +0000 http://bestfryingpan.com/blog/all-clad/all-clad-master-chef-2-14-inch-fry-pan/#comment-625 I have used many kinds of Sauté/fry Pans in my life and I like it the best. It's easy to clean and heats evenly. I like it so much I plan on getting one that is smaller. Granted there are times when my 30 yr old cast iron pan works best. But that is just for frying chicken and Chicken fried steak. Cast Iron maintains heat better. Rating: 5 / 5 I have used many kinds of Sauté/fry Pans in my life and I like it the best. It’s easy to clean and heats evenly. I like it so much I plan on getting one that is smaller. Granted there are times when my 30 yr old cast iron pan works best. But that is just for frying chicken and Chicken fried steak. Cast Iron maintains heat better.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Thomas http://bestfryingpan.com/blog/fry-pan/all-clad/all-clad-master-chef-2-14-inch-fry-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-624 Thomas Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:40:55 +0000 http://bestfryingpan.com/blog/all-clad/all-clad-master-chef-2-14-inch-fry-pan/#comment-624 I was looking for cookware that will last a lifetime, and for frying pans, decided on All-Clad. The quality compared to the starter set that my wife and I had is unbelievable. Foods brown so much more evenly and just plain taste better. When you learn to turn down the heat and add just a little healthy oil, they are fairly non-stick. Cleanup for the interior is easy, and for scorched pans, I would recommend having Bar-Keepers Friend handy. As far as the MC2 line, it's not for everyone. If you're all about the shine, I'd stick with the stainless line. If you like a pan to have that professional 'well loved' look on the outside, you won't be disappointed in MC2. I love the brushed finish on the exterior and could care less that it's now building a brown patina. I find it looks nicer than a stainless exterior, but again, personal taste on that one. <br /> <br />There are justified complaints about All-Clad handles. At first they sat uncomfortably in my hand; especially the larger pans. For me, it was just a matter of finding how to hold the pan. I now rest the ball of my hand on the top of the end of the handle. Heavy loads no longer press into my hand and it's become a non-issue. <br /> <br />With this purchase, we now own a 10", 12", and 8" fry pan. I'd say I get the most use out of the 10". It's a great pan for an omelet, a good size for frying veges, and browning chicken breasts for the family. We are a family of 4 and the 12" pan is heavily used as well. A load of veges for the family and quesadillas work well in the 12". The 8" was my first purchase as the price was enticing. It's nice to have around for scrambling two eggs or when just browning two chicken breasts. <br /> <br />Before I went with All-Clad, I took a hard look at the Cuisinart line. The price is better, and the quality appears the same, but I just had more faith in the made in America product that All-Clad is. <br /> <br />I also considered high end copper. When frying you will be tossing the pans around a fair amount, and I was afraid the weight of copper would detract from the pans' use. I could be wrong on that, but after picking up a cast iron pan, which is about the same weight as 2.5mm copper, it felt a bit heavy to me for the larger pans. With copper costing so much more than aluminum, I decided to save the copper purchase for something that will stay more grounded on the stove, and where temp control is more critical. That would be some sort of sauce pan. <br /> <br />Hope this helps. I have NO regrets in our All-Clad purchases. <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 I was looking for cookware that will last a lifetime, and for frying pans, decided on All-Clad. The quality compared to the starter set that my wife and I had is unbelievable. Foods brown so much more evenly and just plain taste better. When you learn to turn down the heat and add just a little healthy oil, they are fairly non-stick. Cleanup for the interior is easy, and for scorched pans, I would recommend having Bar-Keepers Friend handy. As far as the MC2 line, it’s not for everyone. If you’re all about the shine, I’d stick with the stainless line. If you like a pan to have that professional ‘well loved’ look on the outside, you won’t be disappointed in MC2. I love the brushed finish on the exterior and could care less that it’s now building a brown patina. I find it looks nicer than a stainless exterior, but again, personal taste on that one.

There are justified complaints about All-Clad handles. At first they sat uncomfortably in my hand; especially the larger pans. For me, it was just a matter of finding how to hold the pan. I now rest the ball of my hand on the top of the end of the handle. Heavy loads no longer press into my hand and it’s become a non-issue.

With this purchase, we now own a 10″, 12″, and 8″ fry pan. I’d say I get the most use out of the 10″. It’s a great pan for an omelet, a good size for frying veges, and browning chicken breasts for the family. We are a family of 4 and the 12″ pan is heavily used as well. A load of veges for the family and quesadillas work well in the 12″. The 8″ was my first purchase as the price was enticing. It’s nice to have around for scrambling two eggs or when just browning two chicken breasts.

Before I went with All-Clad, I took a hard look at the Cuisinart line. The price is better, and the quality appears the same, but I just had more faith in the made in America product that All-Clad is.

I also considered high end copper. When frying you will be tossing the pans around a fair amount, and I was afraid the weight of copper would detract from the pans’ use. I could be wrong on that, but after picking up a cast iron pan, which is about the same weight as 2.5mm copper, it felt a bit heavy to me for the larger pans. With copper costing so much more than aluminum, I decided to save the copper purchase for something that will stay more grounded on the stove, and where temp control is more critical. That would be some sort of sauce pan.

Hope this helps. I have NO regrets in our All-Clad purchases.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: M. Welch http://bestfryingpan.com/blog/fry-pan/all-clad/all-clad-master-chef-2-14-inch-fry-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-623 M. Welch Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:45:42 +0000 http://bestfryingpan.com/blog/all-clad/all-clad-master-chef-2-14-inch-fry-pan/#comment-623 I bought the MC2 12" fry pan because I wanted a larger pan to hold more. I was a little nervous about it because it is a nonstick, but I also wanted to perfect pan searing salmon. This larger pan has been great...even heating and easy clean up. I haven't burned anything yet that made clean up tough, but like all the other All Clad pans it is very forgiving. It has been a great addition to my collection. I can also highly recommend the nonstick grill pan. That has become the pan most used in my kitchen. I never use my hard to clean JennAir grill parts anymore. And I don't even own an outdoor grill anymore...don't need one! Rating: 5 / 5 I bought the MC2 12″ fry pan because I wanted a larger pan to hold more. I was a little nervous about it because it is a nonstick, but I also wanted to perfect pan searing salmon. This larger pan has been great…even heating and easy clean up. I haven’t burned anything yet that made clean up tough, but like all the other All Clad pans it is very forgiving. It has been a great addition to my collection. I can also highly recommend the nonstick grill pan. That has become the pan most used in my kitchen. I never use my hard to clean JennAir grill parts anymore. And I don’t even own an outdoor grill anymore…don’t need one!
Rating: 5 / 5

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