Made In vs. All-Clad Cookware: My Unfiltered Comparison After 3+ Years
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- Опубліковано 9 тра 2024
- In this video, I give you a side-by-side comparison of All-Clad versus Made In. You’ll learn how their cookware differs in materials, design, cooking performance, price, and more.
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1:09 Where It's Made
1:54 Stainless Steel Construction
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3:56 Handle Design
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I like the All-Clad handle because I can cradle the handle of a spoon or spatula in it while the end of the utensil is over the pan.
I'm a pro chef and have several pieces from both brands that I've used for years and this review is spot on. For anyone who lives in the Pittsburgh metro area or knows someone who does, the main AllClad factory there has an annual sale around September where you can get "defective" cookware at a steep discount. Most of the time, the defects are hardly noticeable and don't affect performance
thank you for this info
Which brand do you prefer? I'm a pretty decent home cook and trying to pick up some pieces during the sales. I'm lacking pots and pans and would really welcome your thoughts.
@@seechangenyc280 I like both almost equally. Personal preference really comes down to what the guy in this video brought up - ergonomics, weight, budget, variety. Performance wise, they're neck-and-neck
@@Will_JJHPJust choose for me. Clearly, I can't make a decision (and everything being on sale doesn't help - and does). I wonder if the D3 of the past that people cherish, is the same quality now (which is why I thought about going up to a D5. All-Clad says there's really very little difference. Made In has more heft. Better? I'm driving myself nuts over a skillet. Thanks for tolerating me.
There's also the VIP sales online around the holidays, one going on now. When you can't go to Pittsburgh.
I have had my set of All Clad, 12 separate pots, pans with lids, since 1985. Good as new!
TBH, if I were just starting to buy good cookware then I would probably buy Made In. But, I started back in the 1990's with All Clad, and my pieces have served me well the last 30 yrs. Whenever I need a new piece I buy All Clad. And, I've never had any problems with All Clad handles.
I was a personal chef for 2 families in San Diego and have used nothing but AllClad, and 3 pieces of cast iron, for 20+ years and have had no problems.
AllClad has exteriors of copper, stainless and aluminum with cores of aluminum, for quick and even heat transference.
Wish I could afford a personal chef...
Almost 30 years with the same All-Clad set, used daily and no worse for wear. Outstanding products.
We changed entire kitchen to All Clad D3 stainless about 15 years ago and have never regretted it - fantastic products
I’ve had All Clad for many years now and I love all of mine. Glad to hear that Made-In is also a good option.
Excellent review. Well thought out and presented. Thank you so much for this in depth information.
I have owned Made In cookware, cutlery and dinnerware for a few years now. Their products have exceeded my expectations.
Got a D3 All Clad set recently and it will last me the rest of my life. Absolutely LOVE my set and it's made me a better cook. I'll live with the handles, everything else is perfect.
I love the handles
Great job and description. Well done!
Thank you for taking the time to do this review, it’s greatly appreciated. I went with All Clad
5 ply 10 piece set, found a great deal and couldn’t pass it up.
Glad it was helpful!
I invested in de Buyer Affinity cookware this year. I love it, they perform great and are beautiful. But after reflecting on the major expenses that came with de Buyer, I wish I had gone with an all Made In line of stainless steel.. but IMO, the best carbon steel is made by de Buyer and Matfer, and the best enameled cast iron by Staub. Great review
Great review and love my Made In skillets and pans and am planning to buy more.
Great review, very informative! Thanks for posting!
Nice review! Ultimately, materials are what impart the performance of a pan or pot so I'm not surprised to see very little difference between the comparable pans.
I am starting this new year with new cookware. Your presentation helped. The information is in a state of process. Process. Process. Process.
I’ve had a Made In non-stick clad fry pan for six months and although I like the way it performs, it leaves black marks all over my white Corian countertops. What a pain!! I don’t know what kind of stainless it is supposed to be, but it is way softer than any pan that I’ve ever had. The non stick is fine, but I wouldn’t recommend anyone buy that pan if they have light colored countertops.
Now, I have one of their sauciers and it is a great pan, with no countertop marking problems…and THAT pan I would highly recommend.
I went for Made In for nonstick and All-Clad for everything else. I scored an assortment of d3,d5, cc at their annual factory sale in Washington, PA. AMAZING deals.
Both work great. I’m a Demeyere man myself. No pesky rivets to clean around and a proper weld is far stronger than any rivet. I still have and occasionally use my old All-Clad pans and after 25 years of hard use they still work perfectly.
As a home cook, I got a 8pc set from Macys for a steal (I believe it was on sale for $250 at the time, plus I used Rakuten and got some Macys credit back). I love my all clad d3 cookware. Certainly is expensive but I am certain these can be handed down to my family. Made in looks great too, I think I just have OCD when it comes to having multiple brands of the same items. That being said, it’s pretty pricey for things like stockpots with all clad, so I just decided to get some stainless steel t-fal stockpot that Costco had on sale for $40, which does the job and not as important. The only thing is I wish all clad had some clear lids for their d3 equipment. I will say the handles are definitely not that comfortable but they do not get hot like other pans I’ve used. I have a cheap small cuisinart stainless steel butter warmer and that thing will burn your hands whereas the all clad doesn’t. My next purchase will be an all clad d3 butter warmer and ditch the cuisinart. Maybe I can give the made in butter warmer a try! Great fair review!
Having owned both, Made In is now my preferred brand, by design, finish, use, and price.
Thanks for the comparison. I'm in the market for a 12" stainless pan and was curious about the made in brand.
I purchased my individual All Clad pieces over 20 years ago online as seconds. I love these pots and pans. I've been curious about Made in and would like to check out their items. Particularly the carbon steel pans and the knives. One thing that wasn't covered is the warranty. I understood that All Clad had a lifetime warranty. What about Made in's warranty? Looks like Made in is trying to be a one stop shop for stainless steel, carbon steel, and ceramic covered cast iron. I will check them out to see if they have the few pieces I need to add to my collection. I need more sauce pans, another saucier and one more ceramic cast iron braising pot. I'll see what they have to offer. Good review.
I did research on pans when we purchased ours. No one makes all their products in USA except USA Pans. They are 5-ply stainless with aluminum cores. I've found mine to cook and distribute heat just as evenly as cast iron. I like to cook hash browns and potato pancakes and even cooking to the edges is important
I have the All-Clad Copper Core cookware and it is excellent. Got it about 12 years ago at Williams Sonoma during a holiday sale. It was 25% off and I got a 20% gift card as well. It was definitely an investment, but I still love it and expect it to last a lifetime.
I always buy all clad pieces at TJ Maxx or home goods. That, or lightly used, and considering the durability and longevity of all clad stainless, they usually look brand new after a good scrub with barkeepers friend.
I currently own 4 pieces of Made In Stainless, and 2 Carbon Steel. I started upgrading my old Revere Ware (super thin stainless very prone to burning, but it was a wedding present, so...), and Made In had just launched. I went with them because of price and NOT coming out of China. I will probably never buy anything BUT Made In moving forward, but I don't hate on All Clad, I just don't see where the extra money is going. There are some other direct-to-consumer companies that came along after Made In (like Misen), but most are made in China. I've heard that they perform fine, but my choice is to avoid Chinese-made when possible. Not saying it should be your choice - you do you.
May I ask why you two are avoiding products specifically made in China?
@@luukipuuk3537 He doesn’t want to support Communism. Do you blame him?
@@luukipuuk3537 - Sure, you may ask.
@@Ojb_1959 we are supporting communism by using our phones , where are they made ? Lmao
@@SonidoMazizo You certainly have a point there.
Update guys!!! I JUST RECEIVED MY first set of all Clad set D3 stainless steel.
I brought it during the seconds sale a week ago. The description said “damaged packaging but everything arrived in perfect condition and the packaging wasn’t damaged. I’m impressed. I’m waiting on my second batch of arrivals.
Just to say Thank you @prudent reviews for sharing the sales with us and your knowledge on the best pans.
Wow that is great news! D3 is a fantastic collection, you will love it for many years.
It’s my pleasure to share the sales. For anyone reading this that is not aware, we track the top brands and email you when they go on sale - sign up to get alerts here: prudentreviews.com/newsletter/
Great summary of the differences between these brands of cookware. I've always used All Clad, but I have one piece of Made In. It's nice but it is not better than All Clad.
But I would also note that I have All Clad D3, D5 and Copper Core pans. The differences between these three lines of cookware is very difficult to discern. Copper Core is certainly more expensive but I'm not sure there is a significant difference as compared to D3 or D5. Most home chefs probably can't tell the difference between D3, D5 and CC. I certainly can't.
Interestingly, I have no problem with All Clad handles. Some folks find them uncomfortable. Not me.....
This was a very good review! It hit the topics I had questions about in an easy to follow, head to head format. Now it’s time to add some Made In to my rotation.
I got my mom's set of all clads that are probably 20 years old, probably something like the d3's. Everything but the saute pan so I got a copper core and love it. Theyll probably last forever but i'd be willing to try a made in pan if i ever needed another
Andrew! I just recently discovered your channel. Instant like and subscribe. Great content, sir. Thank you and please keep it coming!
Appreciate the kinds words and support!
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I absolutely love my all-clad. The handles give you such better control over the pan, but best used if you grip the handle closer to the pan. I always use the handle in my palm when moving the pan. The edges don’t let contents spill. Everything is engineered perfectly. I never get annoyed at my pans when cooking, which can happen if I cook at a friends house.
They are made in China
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Very good review, but I will point out one criticism. You showed the all clad D3 at $199. While this is the list price, it almost never costs that much for someone actually looking. The D3 12" can be found all over the place for around $129 most commonly. It can regularly be found for $199 but included with either a lid, another smaller pan or some other bundle. So yea it is more expensive than the made in, but not by that much.
I have All Clad, but I also have black steel. Except 😅for a deep 12” saute pan, I use the black steel almost exclusively-it simply works better. I will say that the All Clad saute pan is a mean popcorn popper, the best I’ve ever had!
Excellent detail and visuals!
I find the all-clad handles very difficult to use especially if you are older with arthritis. The made-in handles are flatter and give you more leverage to turn the pan when you are pouring out the contents
Oxo has a great set of non-stick pans. It's one of the few sets I can actually lift. And they're reasonably priced.
You are clearly holding it incorrectly, a flat handle is painful and unpleasant
@@MikehMike01 Nope. Just arthritis. Oxo pans are lighter.
I DESPISE ALL-CLAD'S HANDLES ! FORTUNATELY, I ONLY BOUGHT ONE OF THEIR SKILLETS, SO I DIDN'T WASTE ALL THAT MUCH MONEY.
I love All-Clad, lucky enough I had to replace my old cookware and was shopping around TJ Maxx and they had a 10 piece set for $250... absolute steal!
Wow, that’s an unbelievable deal. Nice find!
I posted this about All-Clad handles on another video but it applies here too.
"I cooked in restaurants for many years. I have always hated All-Clad's handles. I never had an issue with the flat handles of normal aluminum "sautés" (actually flat fry pans - sauté pans have higher sides). Most kitchens only use All-clad for sauce pans anyway as sautés take too much of a beating sitting stacked on a full burner to stay pre heated. Combine that with flinging them hot into the dish sink, no fry pans will hold up.
That said, I have never found an advantage of the handle design over traditional curved French handles. I always use a towel when touching a pan out of instinct. All-Clad handles still suck with a towel. At best, they hurt less when padded."
I have no experience with Made In. My personal cookware is the old high end Sur La Table 5 ply. It is nicer than the current stuff and looks much like the Heston ProBond. Whatever you get, make sure it is comfortable in your hand before you spend any more time looking at features.
When I was ready to buy some "good" stainless cookware, I bought an All-Clad 3 quart saucepan and a Made-In 3 quart saucier to compare. While unboxing the All-Clad, a burr on the rim of the lid sliced the side of my thumb; I took a file and some fine sandpaper to it (the lid, not my thumb) and it's been fine since. The fit and finish of the Made-In seemed to be much better in my opinion. No sharp edges, good weight and easy handling. I also much prefer the shallower angle of the Made-In handles. I'm about 6' tall, so for a taller person or someone otherwise farther from the cooktop, maybe the steep angle of All-Clad is more comfortable. All I know is that I've been very happy with the additional Made-In pieces I've bought. Probably my favorite is the 3/4 quart "butter warmer". Got it on a sale, with a coupon code, for about $50. A lot of money for such a small piece, but it's the perfect size for oatmeal for one or to warm some sauce while smoking ribs.
They were sued because of that. You can joint the class action lawsuit for a new one
I’ve got several pieces from both brands, I can recommend them both.
Damn dude, spot on! The intro music blew out my ears but the video was great. Thank you.
I for one an a huge MadeIn user. The weight, balance, handle and quality of heat conduction is fantastic.
I can't stand the All Clad handles. Or the price. Made In filled a space long over due. I highly recommend them.
I had an All-Clad D3 skillet a few years ago and managed to warp it, no idea how. Decided to order a Made In skillet a couple days ago, for the 5-ply. We'll see how it holds up.
I have original All Clad from the mid 80s. This was when they only made one type. Best investment ever made. They will go another 35 years.
I bought a Made In pans and wok after playing my friends stainless and carbon steel. Quality is bop notch and I used my in-laws restaurants to season my carbon steels.
Overall good review. I always like reviews in which the products have been tested long term. Knowing a products long term reliability is a plus. I've got a few All-Clad pieces, and they're great. I've been looking at Made In, and this review helped. But, I feel the need to explain temperature rating, and what it really means. It's important.
I repair commercial food service equipment, and ovens are a big part of the job. I work on convection, rotating rack, and deck ovens. Most of those ovens can't achieve a temperature of 600 degrees. Most deck ovens will do 600+, but most cant hit 800. I can't think of a single good reason you'd cook in a pan in a deck oven. Brick ovens are capable of hitting 800, but they're rare. Your oven at home tops out at around 500, give or take. Mine hits 525. Most commercial convection ovens only go a little bit higher than consumer ovens.
What this temperature rating really means is, proof that your pan is oven safe. They use the actual temperature as marketing. Sounds better than just "oven safe". Higher must be better, right? In this case, no. Few people who buy these pans will have access to an oven that will provide a temperature that meets, or exceeds, the rating. For the home user, it's not an issue.
I think I'm going to pick up a piece or two of Made In. Honestly, I see mixed reviews on it, but seeing a review with 3 year old Made In still holding up, I'll probably pull the trigger. Thanks.
Excellent comment. Thanks for the info.
Pizza Oven? Those can get to 600-800F. Not sure why you would have your pan in the Pizza Oven. I'm reaching here.
Good to know about the oven temperatures and yes having a numerical high temperature listed is better than just oven proof. Thanks
Maybe I wasn't paying enough attention, but at the end he mentions that All Clad is made in the USA as though that might be a discriminator in which brand to select, yet never mentions where Made In is manufactured?
@@cathyg6811 It's made all over Europe, and a small percentage is made in the US. The cookware in this video , I believe, is made in Italy.
Excellent review!!!!
I have several All Clad pieces, all of which I got off eBay for about a third of retail. One was used but looked new, the rest were NIB.
I have both in my kitchen, with the MadeIn being a more recent arrival after I purchased an induction range. I needed new non-stick pans, and I’ve been delighted with MadeIn. The value is great, and I do intend to purchase more pieces moving forward.
wow- thanks for the mention of the induction issue - I just installed an induction cooktop and am in need of a few pieces of nonstick so I appreciate your comments about MadeIn
@@barbrabroidy3643, I liked the 12” nonstick enough that I immediately bought a 10”.
New induction stove is in my horizon so your recommendation hit the spot for me!
Nice review. I have used both and I agree cook pretty similarly. I do not like the angle of the handle on the Made In cookware. With the frying pans I have better control over the pan with the All Clad because of the angle. The hollow handles also have a “cheaper feel” to me. The only thing I will criticize is the temperature rating for these pans. For a home cook this rating is immaterial as most residential ranges gas or electric are not capable of getting much over 500 degrees. If you have a Viking or Wolf range you can get to 600 degrees with no problem. I don’ tknow of any ranges for residential use that could ever reach 900 degrees. Sorry, it’s just marketing hype which I dislike. I think Made In is a good value for the money, however; my personal preference is for the All Clad.
Fair point. Anything over 500 is usually plenty.
I have both. Love them both. No whines about Made In for me. Worth this discount for sure.
I’ve worked in a kitchen that has had both pans and honestly the all clad is better. Made in is fine but there are some real drawbacks in the way the pans are engineered compared to all clad. The made in pans have bottoms that are smaller with a side wall angle that makes searing, sautéing, and reducing sauces more difficult and slower. They were always the pans of last resort on the line.
I also don’t buy the 800 degree limit- at that temp you should just use black steel or cast iron because the stainless will delaminate and the rivets will pop.
The made in pans are good starter pans but if you’re serious about cooking and want cookware that will last a lifetime you’re better off saving up for some all clad.
Lead melts at 625 F. So... WTF?
@@harryape9059 Nobody is cooking with lead, so…WTF?
@@fredjennings5312 So why would you need a pan that can withstand those temps?
Thanks for the thorough explanation. For way too long I bought cheaper (thinner) pots and pans before discovering the advantages of thicker, more expensive ones. If possible I would prefer anything Made in the U.S.A.
I use Made In pans because All-Clad is not available here in Australia and I love them. They're sturdy and perform really well. I really like the lids on them too, it would have been nice to see a comparison of the lids but either way I'm happy to see some confirmation that I made a good choice!
You’ve got Solidteknics! Made in Australia. I have Solidteknics USA pans. Heirlooms.
I bought my All Clad before Made In debuted. It's been great. I also have some Tramontina tri-ply cookware and that's been great, too. If I were just starting out, I'd likely get Made In, but I'm not getting rid of what I have.
I love my All-Clad nonstick and D5 stainless pans. I use my nonstick almost every single day. And I have to disagree with you about the All-Clad handle. I think they are fantastic and comfortable. The steeper angle is a great feature in my opinion. I have never used a Made in pan though.
Hi Prudent reviews, am closing my house in a month and a new house comes new cookware. I was eyeing on all-clad for the past 5 years but its expensive for me to take the leap. I was so close to purchasing it now. BUT, i watched ur d3 vs d5 videos and now this. THIS made me to change my perception totally. I would love to buy cookware from company that doesn't have a middleman and i never knew that MADE-IN does that. Now am going to watch ur made-in reviews so i can take a smart decision of buying one. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. This is a huge investment for me and its important that i buy it with smart decision. _/|\_
Both these brands are fine, I'd like to see a comparison of them both vs. Misen.
Great comparisons. Given the same size pan, for instance, 12," do both Made in and All Clad have the same size cooking surfaces? Thanks!
Good question! The chart in this article shows the cooking surface for All-Clad and Made In (and several other brands): prudentreviews.com/how-frying-pans-are-measured/
I may have to try these when my Scanpan Haptiq set needs retiring
Great review! I recently purchased the Made In wok and have been very Happy with it and now curious about their other products.
Thanks for ur videos they are very helpful:) I was wondering if you've tried
Heritage Steel, they're made in the US, I have 2 pieces & I absolutely love
them! I was curious as to how they'd compare with the All-Clad & Made-in's?
A gentle suggestion for another clip;)
I’m a big fan of Heritage Steel. I talk about it in this video: Best Cookware Made in the USA: Top Brands Reviewed
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And here’s my written review: prudentreviews.com/heritage-steel-cookware-review/
I plan to post a Heritage Steel vs. All-Clad comparison soon! :)
@@PrudentReviews Thank U for the article, it was good to read:)
I have a Heritage steel skillet & Wok that I love, because most
Indian cooking is done in a Wok, the Heritage Steel Wok that I
purchased years ago was for $300, but so worth it!
I look forward to the Heritage Steel vs. All-Clad comparison,
appreciate your channel, thank you!
@@PrudentReviews
We have had All-Clad for about 12 years now. We love it. One of the reasons we bought it was because it was made in America and we like supporting our countries employees.
Hi, Andrew!
How do you think Heritage-Steel performs?
I hope you could compare 'Heritage Steel' with All-Clad and Made-in.
I wonder how 316TI Titanium reinforced STS would perform.
Great thanks!
Hey Andrew! Can you please tell me anything about the bottom, after considerable use, if it remains flat? Thank you!
My new favorite saucepans are made by Fortune Candy! What I like the most is, the handles aren't riveted to the pan, I hate that kind of handle because food gets under the rivets! I keep a toothbrush at the sink just to help remove it. But it never goes away completely.
I feel you. Cleaning stuff off those rivets is tough. The main reason for this type of construction is the handles will likely never loosen or fall off! So many pots without riveted handles eventually loosen.
@@puggirl415 I suppose if they are used on a daily basis in a restaurant kitchen. But I do not use them every day.
You didn't mention performance with induction. The real benefit of All-Clad D5 is the steel mid-layer. Curious to know how made-in compares.
Great review! Now I don't know what to do. Just purchased All-Clad D3 (still wonder if I should have gone with D5 (thank you so much for extra info). I've had Made-In for many years (non-stick). Why I made the switch was because of America's Test Kitchen. Not sure I made the right decision and there's still time to change my mind....not a lot of time....
Can’t go wrong with either brand. I’ll be posting a comparison of All-Cld D3 vs D5 with more details next week.
@@PrudentReviews Thank you for responding! I worry the sale will end abruptly. And my other option - Made In - the sale is over Sunday. I've also thought about Demeyere. But being a new stainless girl, I worry I'll ruin the pan, It's pricey and heavy...
Great video. It's crazy how in this video (one year ago) the price of the made in stainless clad frying pan 12'' was at 109 $ and now its at 165...
I would like to see a comparison on an induction cooktop. While the magnet test will tell you the pan will work most of the time it doesn’t tell me how well it will work. When we purchased our induction, we had a stock pot that would lightly hold a magnet but would not work. I have two 3 quart stainless pots. One boils water in 60 seconds the other in 3 minutes. Some of my stainless skillets need different burner settings to reach the same surface temperature.
My All Clad are best. It would be nice to have some efficiency on induction rating on pans.
Good idea for a video. I am going to transition to induction at some point in the future. I have All-Clad cookware, so it's good to read that another commentor likes it on induction. Thanks for posting.
Made-In 5 Star cookware and knives. My kitchen is very happy and their service is excellent.
I had not heard of Made In until your video. I don't think you can go wrong with either brand.
BTW, your videos are well scripted. Solid content with no fluff.
You haven’t seen the tv ads…featuring chef Gordon Ramsey?!
Thanks Richard!! Glad you like them
@@kdm71291 I think you're thinking of Hexclad.
I love madein design but it is heavy :( .. all clad d3 is still my fav...!! In my household we cook all day atleast 3 times...I hardly ever go to any of my all clad d5, dmeyere or copper core cookware at all. I recently bought madein but I find it on the heavier side for regular use... I would like to try tramontina (made in brazil) as I am hearing lots of good reviews about it and it's a beater too considering its price.
You have a helluva collection bro!
As I've understood it, All-Clad's handles are supposed to be held with an "undergrip" more like a professional cook would hold them... rather than a top grip like a home cook. Once you understand how the pan is intended to be held it's more comfortable.
Yes, but, you figure this out very quickly upon holding the handle…if someone can’t discern why I have serious doubts about their intelligence.
Nobody grabs a pot with their palm facing down, good grief.
I would be interested in knowing how the enamel coating on the Made In cast iron cookware compares to the Le Crueuset cookware. I prefer cast iron for cooking beef products and would find it novel to own my very own Iron Made In here in the state of California, where dangerous drugs are everywhere to be had, but dangerous hardware is being legislated out of existence.
Doubt you could go wrong with Made In, but I started with All Clad 25 years ago, soo……they are so well-made. Have added a few different sized, lighter modern cast iron pans, and a good quality Dutch oven. I buy highly rated but modestly-priced non-stick and replace them when they inevitably scratch - but I don’t use it all that often any longer.
I’m looking to purchase the carbon steel frying pan from made-in, just to fry eggs. Any reviews on that ?
The best comparison video on YT!! Thank you!!
Wow, thanks!
I bought two Made In saucepans when they were first released years back. I had to return both, because they were convex on the inside pan bottom. The center of the pans were higher than the rest of the pan. That resulted in oil pooling around the perimeter of the pan, and the center getting no oil coverage. I arranged the return, but Made In begged me to keep them. I told them no -- these pans won't work unless I turn them into swimming pools of oil. So back they went. Later, I understand that Private Equity came in and filled Made In flush with cash. They used that money to seed every known UA-cam chef, and professional chefs, too. Tom Collichio, Stephen Cusato, etc. They are all shilling and pimping Made In. Very slick and oily. Meanwhile, my All Clad LTD that I have had for 30 years continues to perform beautifully. That is my experience with both brands.
@PrudentReviews QUESTION: Where do VIKING pans fit into this cookware comparison. I was gifted 2 pans at Christmas but am undecided as to keeping or regifting. I have been using AllClad 3-ply stainless for the past 22 years and am very pleased with their durability and performance, but will be downsizing as we move into a home with a shiny new but much smaller kitchen.
I'm at odds with the fully clad pans although I have not used one. I do have an Essteele Copper base frypan that does an excellent job and since you're cooking with the base of the pan I cannot see how they are so different.
Also, Why does All-Clad have three layers of Aluminium sandwiched between Stainless layers when the D3 has only one. I haven't been able to find the reason with this logic.
What kind of stove/oven is that?
I cook at home. I have both brands. The only difference you may notice is on Induction stoves. Made In will heat faster and get to temperature on a lower setting. All Clad reacts to the induction slower but this is not a major issue and All Clad totally rocks on a gas stove. Since I use induction now, my go to is the Made In 12" pan. Has anyone had good result on induction with the Hexclad pans?
Thank you. I was only here to find out if Made-In was good with induction.
I troll TJ Maxx and Homegoods. Over the last ten years, I have dumped a lot of junk cookware and slowly replaced it with All-Clad. There are a TON of great cookware manufacturers these days. Calphalon makes a nice All-Clad imitation as do several others. Viking, Silga, etc. Buy what you like. I like All-Clad. Especially when I get it at a reduced price at TJ Maxx.
All Clad copper core is unbeliveable. Great. Unfortunately , the All Clad handles are terrible for anyone with medium to large hands. Way way too narrow and sharp edges.
Absolutely true. Handles are terrible. Hard to lift and maneuver a large full pan. I had a Williams Sonoma gift card for years that I finally used for a 12” all clad. The pan is nice but awful handle, glad I didn’t buy a whole set.
I'm always skeptical of companies who do extraordinary amounts of advertising like made In. I bought an all clad cooking set years ago, and in my opinion it's an industry standard. I have one made in pan, and it's fine, but not as well constructed as all clad.
Worked with all clad for years, I used my mom's made in and there is a huge difference, I'm an all clad guy
ALL-CLAD and MADE-IN are both quality pans and are an excellent choice when used at moderate temperature settings. From my experience, certain types of pans perform better under different cooking conditions. No pan exists that gives optimum performance under all conditions. The one pan that is the closest all around pan , versatile under most cooking conditions, is a Chinese Wok. It can sear food at blast furnace temperatures, make sauces at moderate temperatures as well as simmer broth and soup at low temperatures. Thick heavy cast iron (actually cast steel) pans work better with high heat than pans stamped from sheet metal. They can take higher temperature settings than stamped metal pans but are no longer made from cast iron. Older antique cast iron pans will not warp but the newer pans sold as cast iron are actually cast steel This means that the newer "cast iron" pans can warp at high burner settings; especially if they are relatively thin with larger pan diameters. That said, they can withstand higher temperatures and distribute heat more evenly than other types of pans. . They excel in browning and searing meats and vegetables. Lighter weight carbon steel pans don't distribute the heat as well as cast pans and require more attention from the chef to prevent burning. The downside of cast and stamped carbon steel is they can react chemically with acidic and other high liquid foods. They are not a good choice for sauces; especially tomato base sauces. Stainless steel offers a low chemical reactance to food but is a bad conductor of heat. A pure stainless steel pan produces hot spots; even at low heat settings. Pure stainless is OK at boiling water when cooking noodles because the water in the pot acts as a heat sink and distributes the temperature. This makes it a terrible choice for other applications. The solution is to replace the heat distribution properties of water with layers of other metals. The surface that contacts the food is made from low reactance stainless steel and the surface exposed to the burner is made from a different metal; usually aluminum. The more layers of other metals, the better the heat distribution, the fewer hot spots, thus a lower chance of burning the food. These pans are a compromise and have their limitations. They perform well at moderate temperatures but there are better choices at extremely high and extremely low cooking temperatures. Stainless steel pans such as ALL-CLAD and MADE-IN don't react chemically (as quickly) with food and are a good choice when using moderate heat settings. This makes them a good choice when cooking sauces. Cast iron pans perform better at extremely high heat settings and pans with a thick copper bottom pad performs better at extremely low temperature settings. This allows you to heat the food without burning it. This offers the temperature distribution of a double boiler without having to use a double boiler. The downside is, thick copper bottom poad pans will be ruined at high heat settings.
Having the option to select the best pan for different aspects of preparing a meal is one of many advantages an amateur home cook has over a professional chef. Real world professional cooking has very little to do with TV celebrity chefs who star in made for Hollywood cooking contests. Real world professional cooking is a tough abusive working environment offering 10 hours a day of sheer unpleasantness. They get so burned out with gourmet food, at the end of the day most of them eat junk food when they get off work. An amateur cook has more time to optimise the process without the threat of being terminated. In contrast to professional chefs, most amateur cooks usually eat what they cook so, if they choose, can be more concerned with optimizing flavor as well as the health concerns from chemical reaction issues introduced by aluminum and non stick cookware. Professional chefs have to cook against time constraints so they use high BTU burners and lighter weight pans. A lighter pan allows them to constantly flip the food to prevent burning. This is a compromise that increases production but does not make the food taste better. In the professional world, the fewer pans used to cook a meal along with a higher temperature setting. results in more profit for the restaurant. This is why, by far, the most popular choice among professional cooks is aluminum. Aluminum can take high heat, heats and cools quickly, and distributes the heat well over the pan surface. It is also relatively inexpensive to replace when is suffers the usual abuse that occurs in a commercial kitchen. The biggest problem with aluminum is, it is aluminum.
Hoping to offer this most agreeably.. it's constructive in intention. It's that when you shift topics, PLEASE consider using your voice by pausing it and emphasis to indicate topic change. Esp when you flip back and forth as you do here, between the two cookware companies or between advantages and detriments, it's crazymaking to hear and follow. Very hard to follow. Just a bit of emphasis would go a long way, coupled with subject change- or about to contrast- pauses. I love your offerings..just please don't make it sooo rote, and monotone, nice as your voice is..this is not beneficial Thanks for taking this in stride. Criticism's rarely easy to take!
I agree totally. Maybe a label on the screen, with a different color assigned to each brand that you are describing at the moment. I am subscribed to this channel, and really appreciate the information..but, I am going to need to re listen, pause, and take notes to keep it all sorted, LOL!
Appreciate the feedback (and agree!) Always looking to improve.
Probably has the item but does made in make a pan with a *"helper handle"* as I'm not really a fan of a large heavy piece of cookware with only one handle. Also lid design is very important for oven use leaving aside the cast iron for a moment for use in an oven.
Anyhow of all of the food I have had made bought or tasted the frozen food aisle still wins out over everyone.
What a great review!
Thank you!!
Been cooked made in for 3 years love them
Can I bend the all clad handles down so they fit better in an oven?
I’ve been really happy with my Made In frying pan
Nice review. Three things to considering adding to future reviews: (1) warranty coverage, (2) pan set pricing and (3) cleaning options.
I'm an All-Clad fan and while talking to a William Sonoma manager recently they said about 60% of their All-Clad pan sales are in sets. The same manager also said that about 40% of all All-Clad pans transactions are during periodic sales.
I find used All-Clad pans that look rough and need a good cleaning cost-effective for adding to my collection. Bar Keeper's Friend for Cookware restores most pots to like new condition except scratches. It be helpful to hear what manufacturer recommended options are for Made In. After using my larger pans for deep frying, Bar Keeper's Friend for Cookware is the only thing that gets the burned oil off the outside of the pans safely.
You mentioned the higher 600 F temperature rating on the Made In pans, which I was not aware of before. My question would be home many home cooks have ovens that exceed 500 F. I know some grills and pizza ovens can get to 950 F, for which I use cast iron.
Thanks Kelly!
1. Both brands come with a limited lifetime warranty. If there are issues with the materials or craftsmanship, you can get a free replacement.
2. I try not to get too specific about prices since they are subject to change. But I always link to current prices in the description.
3. You can clean both brands the same way. I provide a bunch of tips here: ua-cam.com/video/bnSPCGFBiOM/v-deo.html
All-Clad runs sales throughout the year. Made In usually only goes on same once in the summer and once around the holidays.
You likely wouldn’t cook in the oven much higher than 500F but if you needed to, Made In stainless steel is safe up to 800F and All-Clad is safe up to 600F.
I believe Andrew mentioned Made-In is safe up the 800 degrees, while AllClad is 600.
@@HeronCoyote1234 that’s correct. And to clarify, those are the oven safe temps for their stainless steel cookware. Both brands’ nonstick is safe up to 500F. Made In carbon steel is safe up to 1200F (All-Clad doesn’t currently offer carbon steel)
@@PrudentReviews thank you.
550 is usually the maximum oven temp for most home ovens.
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