All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
All-Clad's d5 Stainless Steel line incorporates five-layer bonded construction as well as functional advances. This versatile pan combines the rounded sides of a French skillet with the height and wide surface area of a deep saute pan. Ideal for preparing pasta sauces and then tossing in the pasta before serving, it's also perfect for cooking family-sized stir-fries and risottos as well as one-pan meals like stews, chilies and oven-baked casseroles. Each of the five bonded layers serves a specific purpose, creating a noticeable difference in cooking performance. 18/10 stainless-steel interior for easy cleanup. Two aluminum layers, one to conduct and one to sustain heat. Patented stainless-steel core diffuses heat for consistent results. Magnetic stainless-steel exterior for durability and dishwasher-safe ease. Ideal for use on any type of cooktop, including induction. Flat lid locks in moisture. Improved stay-cool stick handle with finger guard for balance and control. Rims are shaped to allow for dripless pouring. Extra-large loop handle on lid is easy to grip, even with oven mitts. Pan size etched on base for quick identification. 6-qt.: 6-qt. cap., 13 1/2" diam., 6" high; 8 lb. w/ lid. 4-qt.: 4-qt. cap., 10 1/2" diam., 4" high; 6 lb. w/lid Hand crafted in the USA with materials from the USA. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
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Review 1 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
BeppePrimo
,Unionville
,PA
April 15, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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What was I waiting for???
April 15, 2013
I resisted All Clad for longer than I care to admit, figuring that it was just pricey "show." I am now in the process of replacing a lot of other marquis cookware because the look, feel, design and performance of the D-5 line is far superior. These larger pans are great for cooking almost anything in quantity They distribute heat evenly across the cooking surface better than some cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens I've had for eons, are easy to clean and easy to handle despite their size. Speaking of which, one of my favorite features of all of their cookware is their handles, especially the larger pieces like this one, with a second "helper" handle which makes emptying the contents a breeze; ideal for risotto or coniglio brasatto for a crowd. The handles stay cool and make the pans' balance virtually perfect. I may need an intervention soon...
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Color, Size, Versatile, Shape, Design, Weight, handles
Review 2 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
PKGz
,Greenville
,RI
April 15, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Aweome AllClad
April 15, 2013
I own a NS sauté pan and now a SS sauté pan. They are the best. Cook like a dream on top and then go in the oven (covered or not). Cleanup (cold) is a snap. Do not buy any other brand!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Design
Review 3 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
Winegirl26
,Pawling
,NY
April 11, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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My new favorite!!
April 11, 2013
It is a great size and Iove the way it cooks so evenly. And lets not forget that it is beautiful!! I won't even let my husband touch it (not that he minds:).
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Size, Shape, Design
Cons: Difficult to Store
Review 4 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
Lovesspots
,Kalispell
,MT
March 26, 2013
Ability level:Professional
Has owned product for:Over 5 years
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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13 years and still phenominal cookware
March 26, 2013
I own almost every pot, pan and roaster All Clad makes or has made. I have been using the same pieces everyday for 13 years. I can not imagine using anything else for every day cooking, special events or my catering business. I even opt to use my All Clad over my copper pots and pans for most everything. All Clad is also terrific for all levels of expertise in the kitchen. I highly recommend!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Size, Versatile, Design, Weight
Review 5 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
Durazno
,Sacramento
,CA
March 7, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Love my All Clad d5 - 4 qt Essential Pan
March 7, 2013
I have recently discovered All Clad, specifically the d5 series. These pans are wonderful. Not only do they look great, but they heat amazingly uniformly and efficiently on low to medium flame on my gas range.
The 4 quart Essential pan is a great size and shape. I did a stir fry of chicken and broccoli, and it was perfect for a dinner for two, but easily could have handled a meal for four. The essential pan is a cross between a saute pan and a saucier in shape, measuring 10.5 inches at the rim, and about an 8" flat bottom, with nicely rounded sides. At four inches in height, it can handle many functions. A great multi-purpose pan overall!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Color, Size, Versatile, Shape, Design, Weight
Cons: Difficult to Store
Review 6 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
Blplyrsmom
,TX
March 6, 2013
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Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Beautiful and Useful!
March 6, 2013
Perfect deep pan for a large family meal! Since I am a small person, it's a little heavy, but the weight means better quality. Also, instead of using steel wool, you need to use a special cleaner. But overall, I love this pan. I would definitely recommend this to a friend. In fact, I plan to purchase the smaller one soon.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Size, Versatile, Shape, Design
Cons: Weight
Review 7 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
HSVbob
,Hot Springs Village
,AR
March 6, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:6 - 12 months
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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a pan that lives up to all of it's promo
March 6, 2013
What more can I say? The handle actually stays cool even when the pan is very hot. The slope of the sides and the corner radius are just right for how I use the pan. It has a helper handle, a necessity for me on a big pan. The lid seals well. The pan looks great.
Pros: Durable, Design
Review 8 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
Nana217
,Bakersfield
,Ca
February 14, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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My favorite everyday pot
February 14, 2013
Lived up to all expectations. Perfect for many dishes.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Size, Versatile, Shape, Design
Review 9 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
littleangel
,Tappan
,NY
January 30, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:3 - 6 months
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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This is the best pan ever.
January 30, 2013
This is the best pan ever! I can do anything in this pan......fry, sautee, blanch, boil.....and no mess!! The sides are high, so my stove and counter stay relatively clean, and there is enough flat surface area on the bottom to cook 6 pork chops at a time with no problem! There are 5 in my family, and I can honestly say this pan has taken so much stress out of cooking! I just grab it and make whatever I want!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Size, Versatile, Shape, Design, Weight
Review 10 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
IngloriousB
,AP
January 23, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Holy Cow! It is essential!
January 23, 2013
Just as the name states - you can use this for everything. It is the first pan I reach for. The high sides are great because it makes the pan even more handy. It heats evenly and responds quickly to heat reduction or increase.
I will be adding more d5 products to my cabinet!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Size, Shape, Design
Review 11 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
Mfphotographer
,Ok
January 22, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Perfect pan
January 22, 2013
This is another instance of All Clad doing a great job. Although it is very versatile, my husband primarily uses it to cook organic ground pork. It is a little heavy for me, but is perfect for my strong hubby. Like the idea of the short handle across from the long handle.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Size, Versatile, Shape, Design
Review 12 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
CECHARLEY
,Abita Springs
,LA
January 2, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 5 years
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Excellent all around utensil
January 2, 2013
We now have several pieces of All-Clad d5 stainless-steel cookware and love each..
They perform as advertised and clean-up with ease. We make sure the pieces we have purchased are made in the USA.
They perform as advertised and clean-up with ease. We make sure the pieces we have purchased are made in the USA.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Size, Versatile, Shape, Design
Review 13 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
jycall
,Kailua
,HI
January 1, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Great Pan!
January 1, 2013
Nice and deep, great quality! Pan holds a lot more than I thought it would. As good as it gets.
Pros: Quality, Size, Shape, Design, Weight
Review 14 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
Haylee
,Missoula
,MT
December 29, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Truly Essential
December 29, 2012
My favorite pan, my husband and I both cook we love only using one pan to complete our meal preparation. Wednesday pasole, Thursday, chicken noodle soup, Friday my husband said "my turn" and made French Onion soup. It cooks evenly on low simmer settings and cleans up beautifully. I will order more open stock pieces.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Size, Versatile, Design
Review 15 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
bitwisebob
,Eugene
,OR
December 27, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
December 27, 2012
Great pan, well made, great size, nice depth to reduce spatters, will last forever. Plus getting it on sale with free shipping closed the deal for me. This is my first d5, I have bought Cooper Core in the past, this saves some money, same quality and performance. The handles are larger, easier to use with pot holders. Treat yourself to quality, try All-Clad.
Pros: Durable, Quality, Size, Versatile, Design, Weight
Review 16 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
jeepster
Nebraska
December 27, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Definitely an essential!
December 27, 2012
I bought the 4 qt size which is perfect for our small family. This is no "small-fry" pan, in fact it looks huge on my 30" range. Sort of a cross between a Dutch oven and deep skillet with slightly curved sides, it is very versatile indeed. Excellent for frying chicken or throwing together a large casserole. As a bonus, I found that the lid fits the 11" French skillet too! I consider this one of my smarter purchases, especially with the fantastic sales W-S held during the holidays! Thanks W-S!!!
Pros: Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Size, Shape, Design
Review 17 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
FlatBen
,Oak Harbor
,WA
December 26, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:Less than 1 week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Great Christmas Gift
December 26, 2012
Since just receiving for Christmas I have not had time to try this pan out. but it is so beautiful that it surely will be a great addition to my kitchen cook ware.
Pros: Durable, Quality, Size, Shape, Design, Weight
Review 18 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
DoctorDave
,Wilton
,CT
Stamford, CT
December 24, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Incredible Pan!
December 24, 2012
I just changed over to All-Clad after going to a magnetic induction cooktop. This pan is incredible! The 6-qt size is absolutely perfect. The large flat surface area makes it perfect for starting a mirepoix or frying bacon lardons as a base for a dish. The large curved sides make tossing veggies or stirring a sauce easy. It's big, it's heavy duty, it's oven-proof and it works on magnetic induction. Buy it and don't think twice!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Easy to Clean, Size, Versatile, Shape, Design, Weight
Review 19 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
dnaleri
,Pasadena
,TX
December 13, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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essential pan is a good name for this pan
December 13, 2012
All Clad came up with a good name for this pan because it is essential, at least to me. I have used this pan almost daily since I got it. This is not my first All Clad purchase, however it is my first purchase of the d5 line. I love this pan! Leave it to All Clad to improve their line of cookware.
For those of you that think All Clad is too expensive, think again. Buy the pans you will use the most in the All Clad line and you will find you are much better off with an even cooking pan than a whole set of some inferior cookware. I just wish someone had educated me when I first started off cooking. I have already replaced two sets of the inferior cookware. If only I had purchased All Clad in the first place.........
For those of you that think All Clad is too expensive, think again. Buy the pans you will use the most in the All Clad line and you will find you are much better off with an even cooking pan than a whole set of some inferior cookware. I just wish someone had educated me when I first started off cooking. I have already replaced two sets of the inferior cookware. If only I had purchased All Clad in the first place.........
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Color, Size, Versatile, Shape, Design, Weight
Review 20 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Essential Pan
GmansChef
,Wichita
,KS
December 12, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Essential Pan
December 12, 2012
Received an email in November about this pan at a sale price of $95. I was needing something of this size and have wanted to try the All-Clad line so I purchased the 4-qt.
I have a very serviceable set of cookware and had no complaints with it......until now. Now that I have tried All-Clad, I am slowly supplementing my old set with pieces of the d5 line. (Stainless steel)
It heats well and evenly, has great design, and looks beautiful. It does take a little bit of elbow-grease to get it back into pristine 'sparkle' appearance.
I have had it for a couple of weeks and have already used it multiple times.
I have a very serviceable set of cookware and had no complaints with it......until now. Now that I have tried All-Clad, I am slowly supplementing my old set with pieces of the d5 line. (Stainless steel)
It heats well and evenly, has great design, and looks beautiful. It does take a little bit of elbow-grease to get it back into pristine 'sparkle' appearance.
I have had it for a couple of weeks and have already used it multiple times.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Size, Versatile, Design
Cons: Weight, Difficult to Store