All-Clad Too Pricey? These Affordable Alternatives Are Just As Good

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  • Опубліковано 10 тра 2024
  • All-Clad is one of the best cookware brands, but it’s also one of the most expensive. Although I believe it’s worth the investment, it’s not the only cookware that performs great and lasts long. In this video, I reveal the best lower-cost alternatives to All-Clad.
    If, at the end of the video, you’re still thinking about buying All-Clad but can’t justify the price, I’ll share my secret to getting it at the lowest possible price.
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  • @PrudentReviews
    @PrudentReviews  Рік тому +10

    Read the full guide for more details: prudentreviews.com/all-clad-alternatives/
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    • @Maximus01776
      @Maximus01776 Рік тому +1

      Heritage steel and made in are about the same as All clad, $20 to $40 dollars difference it's not a good savings

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  Рік тому +2

      @@Maximus01776 it depends which collections you compare. For example, when we compare the cost of 12 inch fry pans:
      Made In is $120 madeincookware.com/products/stainless-steel-frying-pan/12-inch
      All-Clad D3 is $140 (on sale) www.all-clad.com/d3-stainless-3-ply-bonded-cookware-fry-pan-12-inch.html
      All-Clad D5 is $250 www.all-clad.com/d5-stainless-brushed-5-ply-bonded-cookware-fry-pan-12-inch.html
      All-Clad Copper Core is $280 (on sale) www.all-clad.com/copper-core-5-ply-bonded-cookware-fry-pan-12-inch.html
      I’d say that’s a pretty big savings

    • @Maximus01776
      @Maximus01776 Рік тому +1

      @@PrudentReviews thanks for all the links, but that's not apples to apples, cooper models will always be more expensive, we own mauviel and all clad D3, but we are always looking to add stuff

    • @DiddlyD-xx2ih
      @DiddlyD-xx2ih 4 місяці тому

      ​@@PrudentReviewsare you sponsored by Made In ? Because their prices are not that good. I have looked at them for years and they are almost as expensive as all-clad, without the longevity or being made in america.

  • @dustinadair7893
    @dustinadair7893 Рік тому +69

    I’m a man with many hobby’s, but one day for no particular reason I became obsessed about frying pans and pots. And here I am watching every video on UA-cam about every pan. I wound up getting a Made In stainless 12” and a Matfer Carbon Steel pan

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  Рік тому +2

      Haha same same

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 Рік тому +5

      "I’m a man with many hobby’s"
      * Hobbies. With exceptions so rare that they can be all but ignored, and apostrophe-s NEVER makes a word plural, it makes a singular possessive. Example: I have many hobbies, but one hobby's costs make participating in it a rare event.

    • @deltaunder1872
      @deltaunder1872 Рік тому +4

      Dude, same. Guitars, audio equipment, motorcycles, gaming, diesel trucks, can ams, hunting. UA-cam, particularly America’s Test Kitchen, has been a big help for my cooking in the kitchen. Nevermind what I look at for bbq and smoking meats.

    • @danielg1642
      @danielg1642 Рік тому +1

      Holy crap I laughed at this way to much. Same here. Don’t even know why I’m watching videos about pots and pans 😂

    • @danf1862
      @danf1862 Рік тому +1

      That Matfer pan is where it's at! Slickest pan I've ever owned

  • @zao.224
    @zao.224 Рік тому +6

    Found some stainless misen pans brand new at a thrift store and I'm loving them

  • @stluanne
    @stluanne 2 місяці тому

    I love your videos. You are thorough, detailed, professional and absolutely clear about what you are teaching or sharing.

  • @LikeACrouton
    @LikeACrouton 8 місяців тому +7

    I will say: one of the most valuable things I got from factory seconds was a really, really nice whisk for like $12. You don't realize how terrible most whisks are until you get a whisk that feels like it could stir cement.

  • @robertbailey3803
    @robertbailey3803 8 місяців тому +10

    On the off chance the All Clad was having their Factory Seconds sale I checked the website you pointed us to and was pleasantly surprised. I ended up buying their 7 piece set for $350, normally priced at $850. Thank you for your work and generosity!

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 16 днів тому

      Congratulations; that's an excellent price.

  • @TMMUL
    @TMMUL 5 місяців тому +2

    I have the Tramontina Triple Clad 12" stainless steel fry pan and I love it. I bought it about a year and a half ago and it only cost around $52.

  • @LandNfan
    @LandNfan 10 місяців тому +2

    We bought a set of Emeril Lagasse branded stainless cookware about 5 or 6 years ago at Bed Bath and Beyond. I found out it is actually made by All-Clad. It has been totally satisfactory in everyday household use.

  • @Jambi14
    @Jambi14 9 місяців тому +1

    I have been using Cooks Standard tri-ply for years along side a few All-Clad pieces. Pretty much on par with each other.

  • @jonathankelly4477
    @jonathankelly4477 Рік тому +4

    I have 3 Heritage Steel frying pans. I'll eventually add to those

  • @leo.girardi
    @leo.girardi 2 місяці тому

    I like the reviews. They are great for someone that has never bought cookware, or is looking to replace their $30 set of Target pans (yes, went through those each semester in College).
    However my AllClad LTD set is around 30yrs old. No trouble. I treat my cookware as a tool, don't baby it, and it is fine. After I take a dirt nap, someone will be able to use it for many, many more years.

  • @stevefulgione4231
    @stevefulgione4231 Рік тому +2

    Misen for me. I have all the knives and frying pans. Excellent! 👍

  • @Tithis
    @Tithis Рік тому +4

    I'm a fan of the Vollrath Tribute line. Made in America, restaurant quality, and roughly the same cost of Misen.

  • @cindynichols27
    @cindynichols27 4 місяці тому +1

    Missing from these comparisons are design differences other than those for handles. Different pot shapes and depths affect cooking comfort, at the least. If I've missed a video on this, apologies. But it would be interesting to learn about.
    I ask in part because I've used Made In since they started, and it's been a kick to see how they've reshaped their stuff over time. I actually really like their earliest designs because they are unique and fun, but I have also purchased a couple of their newer ones just for variety and interest.
    Their two-quart sauce pan used to be a really low pan almost like a mini saute. By comparison, All Clad's 2 qt., I believe, has always been a very high-sided piece, I assume to prevent sauces from burning as a result of too much surface area. Made In has since done away with that funny 2-qt.
    I think Made In's skillets have since become more high-sided too. They were really low! But I still like them--they were my first purchase--as it is super super easy to slide things off, and they are just, well, weird and different.

  • @Majextic
    @Majextic 7 днів тому

    Great video, just got myself a 10 inch All-Clad and an 8.5 inch Heritage at the secondhand store today and couldn't be happier.

  • @boftx1
    @boftx1 10 місяців тому +9

    I can't say enough good things about Tramontina! I have several pieces from them, skillets and sautee pans, and have never been disappointed by how they cook. I'm very surprised and disappointed that you didn't mention them.

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  10 місяців тому +3

      Working on a separate review

    • @artyom108
      @artyom108 4 місяці тому +1

      I have a few of theirs as well and fully agree. Fantastic pans, esp for the price.

    • @C69hJc4
      @C69hJc4 2 дні тому

      Weird! I had a Tramontina non-stick (Wirecutter pick) replaced 3 times because it kept warping. I bought a Made-in nonstick and I’ve never had a problem with warping. It clearly has a much heavier bottom and sturdier overall construction.

  • @jc3drums916
    @jc3drums916 10 місяців тому +4

    Most residential ovens don't reach 600˚F (aside from self-cleaning mode). Unless you plan on putting your cookware into an 800˚F wood-fired oven, a max temp of 600˚F is fine, assuming the oven has a properly calibrated thermostat, or you have a reliable oven thermometer.
    I'm not a fan of All-Clad's handle design, but I bought my set 23 years ago, where there weren't a lot of other options on the market (copper was too expensive, and carbon steel/cast iron aren't suitable for everything), so I live with it. I just consider the lack of comfort to be strong tactile feedback telling me I have a good grip. 😁

  • @janettenieves743
    @janettenieves743 Рік тому +11

    As always your reviews are excellent!

  • @scoobybopbop
    @scoobybopbop Рік тому +2

    I bought couple of all-clad d5 factory seconds and they are both good. I don't see defects on them. I'm planning to get the 6 qt soup pot but I'm torn between a d3 and a d5. W&S has the d5 6 qt for 199 while the d3 6 qt is 279. Why is d3 more expensive?

  • @franklingold416
    @franklingold416 4 місяці тому

    I bought nearly a full pan set from All-Clad's Home & Cook site. It took a while until I could buy everything since I had to wait for them to have each of the pieces I wanted on sale. I finally got one pot (out of 8 or 9) (an 8 Qt stockpot) with a dent at the bottom. For 60+% off, I'd certainly do it again.

  • @artyom108
    @artyom108 4 місяці тому +1

    Tramontina is also fantastic and very affordable. I have several of their sauce pans and am very pleased. (Sauce pans aren’t as crucial to have top quality versions of)

  • @e5xq0
    @e5xq0 Рік тому +32

    Ikea Sensuell is also a great alternative. Compared to All-Clad, it's much cheaper, thicker, and it has sealed rims.

    • @D-Z321
      @D-Z321 10 місяців тому +1

      Not really made the same at all… much cheaper materials…

  • @GoatRoper911
    @GoatRoper911 11 місяців тому +2

    How do these compare to my 1980s old school Revere Ware with copper bottoms?

  • @user-vv2yp4wj6d
    @user-vv2yp4wj6d Рік тому +4

    Thanks for your review! What do you think of Kirkland Signature 5ply cookware?

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  Рік тому +2

      Haven’t tried it yet but it’s on my list

  • @ghw7192
    @ghw7192 6 місяців тому +5

    I have a few pieces of All Clad that I bought when Sur le Table or Williams-Sonoma ran sales, but I have found the Made in Brazil Tramontina to be quite good. Also, I have a few pieces of Cuisinart that are very good.

    • @artyom108
      @artyom108 4 місяці тому

      +1 tramontina. Fantastic value.

  • @jpw9560
    @jpw9560 7 місяців тому +1

    Genuine question-what are you cooking at 600+ degrees? How does use differential use at 500+ degrees really matter?

  • @ShovaSG1
    @ShovaSG1 11 місяців тому +4

    Tramontinia has good Try-Ply cookware. I dont know if its comparable to All Clad, but they are heavy and well made.

    • @meauxjeaux431
      @meauxjeaux431 7 місяців тому +1

      I HAVE A BRAZILIAN MADE TRAMONTINA 6QT STOCK POT. BEST POT I EVER OWNED BY FAR.

  • @peaceonearth33
    @peaceonearth33 Рік тому +2

    I love the video! I just recently bought the Legend cookware set, any thoughts on that one?

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  Рік тому +2

      I’m in the process of testing it now. It’s thick and retains he well - so far so good. Do you like it so far?

    • @peaceonearth33
      @peaceonearth33 Рік тому +1

      @@PrudentReviews thanks for the reply back! Let me know how the rest of your testing goes with it. I have watched a few of your videos and have learned how to use stainless steel cookware now, but food keeps sticking bad to them. I’m wondering if it’s the brand or stainless steel in general that I have to get used to. I was giving them a chance first but wanted to hear your thoughts.

    • @FinallyLiving49
      @FinallyLiving49 11 місяців тому

      @@PrudentReviews Would love to know your thoughts with Legend Vs. Made In. I'm thinking of getting the copper core legend set while it's 25% off.

    • @FinallyLiving49
      @FinallyLiving49 11 місяців тому

      @@peaceonearth33 how are you feeling about the pans now?

    • @peaceonearth33
      @peaceonearth33 11 місяців тому

      @@FinallyLiving49 they’re still sticking pretty bad. I’m not returning them though.

  • @tynottelling6584
    @tynottelling6584 11 місяців тому

    I would like clad with a copper core but can’t afford to spend the all clad over pricing. I also wanted to get into the email for the 70% off 2nds that you get a couple days before but couldn’t find the link.
    can you offer advice?

  • @bryanthornton6787
    @bryanthornton6787 Рік тому

    I just bought a 9 piece Misen set about 2hrs ago. No more than I'll use it, I couldn't justify the price of some of the other brands.

  • @exitar1
    @exitar1 4 місяці тому

    I bought a cooks standard 3 ply thats very good...

  • @skye852
    @skye852 Рік тому

    Awesome review what do you think of the tri-ply clad Tramontina stainless steel ?

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  Рік тому +2

      That’s another solid All-Clad alternative. The construction is the same as All-Clad D3 (steel, aluminum, steel), and the handles are rounder and more comfortable. The lid handles are bigger and easier to grab with an oven mitt. Much more affordable too.

  • @mrmoozeek
    @mrmoozeek 8 місяців тому +3

    Tramontina

  • @LorenzoNW
    @LorenzoNW 3 місяці тому

    Where does Demeyere fit into the mix? How does it compare to the brands featured in this video?

  • @HeronCoyote1234
    @HeronCoyote1234 11 місяців тому +6

    My best friend is an All-Clad snob. He has two deep drawers under his five-burner gas cooktop. They’re crammed full of AC pots and pans. The Copper Cores are his favorite. Frankly, I’d rather get a large pan, a small pan, and a lidded pot for my stovetop cookware, with a more comfortable handle than All Clad (older, weaker, arthritic hands and wrists are the reason). I’ll check into the Heritage cookware when I need something.

    • @meauxjeaux431
      @meauxjeaux431 7 місяців тому +1

      I DESPISE ALL- CLAD'S SKILLET'S HANDLE, BOTH THE SHAPE AND THE ANGLE.

  • @vickyburton2434
    @vickyburton2434 Рік тому +2

    I have had Fischer cookware for 38 years and it still looks new. Of course, these are made in Germany.

  • @coreykelly2523
    @coreykelly2523 5 місяців тому +1

    For me All Clad all the way!!!

  • @avuci
    @avuci 2 місяці тому

    i have bought multiple all-clad pots and pans from belk for like 70% off. they just have it sitting in there on sale all the time

  • @lingth
    @lingth 10 місяців тому +2

    selling direct, may not be cheapest also. since the shipping costs can high if you stay in a place further away, compared to a brand which is sold to retail stores and there is a retail store near you having it.

  • @sheilam4964
    @sheilam4964 Рік тому +1

    👍👍👍👍👍 Thx

  • @2075vj
    @2075vj 11 місяців тому +3

    I will only buy merchandise made in the USA. Thank you for making it easy for me to decide. I’m in the market for some stainless steel cookware. Thanks for sharing.

  • @hepgeoff
    @hepgeoff Рік тому +5

    Great video! I wished I bought the Made In pan instead of the All Clad. I don’t like the handles on the All Clad. I could have had a 5 ply Made In instead of the D3 All Clad. Oh well, thanks for the great info.

    • @sloth451
      @sloth451 11 місяців тому +2

      Same here, I have big hands and the AC handles to me just suck, they are the opposite of ergonomic imho.

    • @meauxjeaux431
      @meauxjeaux431 7 місяців тому +2

      THEY HAVE TO BE THE WOST DESIGNED HANDLES IN THE INDUSTRY ! I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE THEM !

    • @hepgeoff
      @hepgeoff 7 місяців тому

      I agree

  • @bohemiansusan2897
    @bohemiansusan2897 10 місяців тому +4

    I have some Cusinart, Merten & Storck, Belgique from Macy's bought 30 years ago, Lodge and pieces bought at a restaurant supply store. The best set is one that you've assembled yourself. I prefer heavy bottom pans but with thicker sides. Money is tight for me so every piece is reflective of a great amount of thought.
    I will say this about Madein... Their carbon steel wok is horrible! From my extensive experience of Asian cooking and food, one is best off with a $15-40 carbon steel wok from a restaurant supply store. Avoid stainless steel and nonstick woks like the plague.

    • @Rusty6507
      @Rusty6507 10 місяців тому +1

      Ditto, my pots, skillet, sauté pans etc are all purchased to my needs and budget. I purchased my wok 50 years ago from the woman who taught the cooking class and she ordered them from her restaurant supply company…spun Carbon steel so that the food stir fries properly…love it.
      I have several woks, including one cast iron wok, which I use on my current 27” stove top (classic coiled electric burners), but I do miss gas cooking. Cement slab home so running gas or changing the size of my stove to 30” isn’t possible without jackhammering the floor and remodeling the kitchen. We adapt as needed.

    • @WACKENHUT234
      @WACKENHUT234 3 місяці тому +1

      Funny you mention Belgique. My wife and I received a set about 30 yrs ago also and they have stood the test of time beautifully! I don't know if the newer versions are as good though.

    • @bohemiansusan2897
      @bohemiansusan2897 3 місяці тому

      @@WACKENHUT234 it's my favorite cookware

  • @daraj123
    @daraj123 16 днів тому

    Thanks for the review, but all of these pans are all around the same price on Amazon in the UK. If anything All-Clad is the cheapest one because it comes with a lid.

  • @jeffthevideoguy23
    @jeffthevideoguy23 10 місяців тому

    What are your thoughts on pot and pan sets? Non-stick and stainless.

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  10 місяців тому +2

      In general, I don’t recommend sets. Most have unnecessary pieces. But the ones with just the essentials (fry pan, sauté pan, saucepan, stock pot) can be a good deal if you’re starting from scratch.

  • @Soprano0913
    @Soprano0913 10 місяців тому

    Great video... any tips on getting a deal on Heritage Steel?

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  10 місяців тому +1

      They go on sale only a few times per year. If you sign up for our newsletter, we’ll alert you. prudentreviews.com/newsletter/
      They happen to be offering 10% off site wide on HeritageSteel.us right now for the 4th. The sale ends tonight.

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  10 місяців тому +1

      Forgot to mention, you have to use code JULY4 at checkout

    • @Soprano0913
      @Soprano0913 10 місяців тому

      Awesome thank you so much! And a special thanks for the prompt reply!

  • @kerendn
    @kerendn 9 місяців тому +2

    What about tramontina?

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  9 місяців тому +2

      Tramontina tri-ply is another great All-Clad alternative. I may have to feature it in part 2.

  • @chrisikaris5891
    @chrisikaris5891 Рік тому

    What is your assessment of Demeyere's 5 Plus skillet? My understanding is that the pan itself is identical to their Industry pan.

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  Рік тому

      I haven’t personally used 5 Plus but I believe the only difference is that 5 Plus handles are slightly rounder on the edges than Industry. The handle shape and the actual pans are the same. And I’m a fan of Industry so I’m assuming I’d like 5 Plus the same. Here’s more info that might help prudentreviews.com/demeyere-atlantis-vs-industry/

    • @dm9078
      @dm9078 Рік тому

      I got 14 in with lid on sale at Sur la Table a year ago. It is an excellent pan

  • @stooge81
    @stooge81 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm hearing good things about Goldilocks cookware. And definitely more affordable if you just don't have the moolah.

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  11 місяців тому +3

      I’m in the process of testing Goldilocks - so far it’s great

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  8 місяців тому +1

      Here's my review: prudentreviews.com/goldilocks-cookware-review/

    • @stooge81
      @stooge81 8 місяців тому

      @@PrudentReviews Nice! Thanks for the thorough review. I've been eyeing the 1.5 & 3 qt. Goldilocks saucepans to replace some 30-year old wedding gift Calphalon that's way past its useful life. I'm gonna pull the trigger on Goldilocks based on your review, despite the short, thin handles which is not that big of a deal breaker for me. Carla Lalli-Music is a fan (and compensated sponsor, no doubt)

  • @LennyMM
    @LennyMM Рік тому +14

    And then there is the inexpensive Tramontina tri-Ply. It's been around for a very long time.

    • @user-ks3qr5fk6m
      @user-ks3qr5fk6m Рік тому +1

      Costco has a set for $199.99 right now. Why does Tramontina have a cancer warning?

    • @Ryan-re1rs
      @Ryan-re1rs Рік тому

      @@user-ks3qr5fk6m i believe all or most SS has a cancer warning for prop 65 or 64, whatever number it is because they say SS can leach nickel and cobalt into foods..

    • @HH-le1vi
      @HH-le1vi 11 місяців тому

      ​@@user-ks3qr5fk6m everything has a prop 65 warning. It means nothing.

    • @user-ks3qr5fk6m
      @user-ks3qr5fk6m 11 місяців тому +1

      @@HH-le1vi I’m sure it does. All-Clad doesn’t have it.

    • @HH-le1vi
      @HH-le1vi 11 місяців тому

      @@user-ks3qr5fk6m it doesn't. They use different steel alloys. Thusly why one has one and the other doesn't.

  • @Hermiel
    @Hermiel 2 місяці тому

    Most of the one-star reviews on Amazon for Misen pans cite discoloration. The rest cite warpoing on induction. Has anyone else had this problem?

  • @whitest_kyle
    @whitest_kyle 5 місяців тому +1

    All-Clad at Costco for a 12 piece set is $550 right now which is much cheaper than the Made In and Misen sets.

    • @toriless
      @toriless 4 місяці тому

      Their 3 pan set is even cheaper but only available at some of their bigger warehouses.

  • @stephen1r2
    @stephen1r2 10 місяців тому +1

    Do any of them have Nickel free stainless? Or should I just go with carbon steel?

    • @C69hJc4
      @C69hJc4 2 дні тому

      ??? You gotta get out of the I internet fake news hole. Stainless steel cookware is probably the most inert material possible. There’s nothing harmful about the nickel. What makes you think carbon steel is safer? Matfer Carbon Steel Pans (America’s Test Kitchen’s top pick) was just recalled in France because they were leaching above acceptable limits of heavy metals.

  • @mencken8
    @mencken8 5 місяців тому +3

    There are other options, too. Carbon steel pans like Matfer, DeBuyer, etc. have risen greatly in price, making brands like BK a great deal with the same performance.

  • @careyjohnston4176
    @careyjohnston4176 4 місяці тому

    I seen good reviews for Misen and bad reviews for heritage brands.

  • @Grayald
    @Grayald 10 місяців тому +2

    Owning a complete set of high quality cookware is one of my dreams, but my poor ass is here looking at tramontina

  • @aaronsmith2433
    @aaronsmith2433 18 днів тому

    No Cuisinart MCP?

  • @elizabethtompkins8187
    @elizabethtompkins8187 6 місяців тому +1

    Non-stick Made In is currently about 3 times more than All-Clad

  • @Murphis55
    @Murphis55 Рік тому +3

    Yeah but where are they made. I’d buy used good cookware before Chinese stuff. You haven’t checked Made In prices. They are not cheap.

  • @Dogsnark
    @Dogsnark Рік тому +1

    I appreciate these suggestions. However, I wish you’d mention compatibility with induction heating.

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  Рік тому +2

      All of the brands I mentioned are compatible with induction

    • @---Blue
      @---Blue Рік тому +4

      If it contains ferrous materials, it's induction compatible. Very simple.

  • @aanonymous6627
    @aanonymous6627 11 місяців тому +2

    Which do you prefer... Made in or Heritage... and why? I'm shopping for a new set and wasn't sure which to go with?

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  11 місяців тому +3

      Between those two, I prefer Made In because the handles are flatter which makes them easier to tilt/pour when wearing an oven mitt. Heritage steel handles are more rounded so they can rotate in your hand.

  • @kaylynnpeterson5045
    @kaylynnpeterson5045 Рік тому

    What is the best budget friendly stainless steel cookware set

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  Рік тому +2

      Misen and Tramontina Tri-Ply are two good options. There are several others. Look for “fully-clad” construction rather than “bonded base”. You can learn about the differences here: prudentreviews.com/best-cookware-materials/

    • @kaylynnpeterson5045
      @kaylynnpeterson5045 Рік тому

      Thank you.

  • @reggievonramstein
    @reggievonramstein Рік тому +2

    What do you think of IKEA cookware?

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  Рік тому +3

      I haven’t tried it yet but it’s on the list

    • @antlerman7644
      @antlerman7644 Рік тому +3

      Cheaply made in china. I'd avoid it due to risks of metal leeching. Due process in manufacturing are important. Everything has a price, if you refuse to pay that you suffer the consequences

    • @dosvaskosfarms4643
      @dosvaskosfarms4643 Рік тому +2

      We have purchased a couple pieces and will not do it again. CHEAP both price and quality. YMMV...

    • @microwaveoven2
      @microwaveoven2 Рік тому +7

      @@antlerman7644 Sounds like a load of BS, IKEA would know better than to sell pans made of questionable alloys nd they pans(SENSUELL Tri-ply), Knives(365+) are of excellent quality.

  • @abrahamlincoln5283
    @abrahamlincoln5283 10 місяців тому +1

    The 15 piece All-Clad 5-ply copper clad set is $2,299.95. The 14 piece Legend 5-ply copper clad set is $688 after the current 20% discount with free shipping. It would be great if you could do a comparison.

  • @matthewhuszarik4173
    @matthewhuszarik4173 Рік тому +4

    I have All Clad and a set of Cuisinart Multi Clad Pro Triple Ply that is made in China and the Cuisinart finish is far superior, I like them better, and the prices for a set or piece is only about 25% of All Clad

  • @wocky661
    @wocky661 Рік тому +5

    Costco kirkland have a 5 ply set that's basically all clad's d5 set. It's dirt cheap and is basically identical.

    • @justyouraveragebeautyaddic9675
      @justyouraveragebeautyaddic9675 11 місяців тому

      I've heard this but I can't find it online. Is it an in store thing only?

    • @wocky661
      @wocky661 11 місяців тому +1

      @@justyouraveragebeautyaddic9675 I have not seen it online too, so I guess that's a possibility. It's also not always available in store

    • @JessicaJones-me6sp
      @JessicaJones-me6sp 11 місяців тому +1

      @@justyouraveragebeautyaddic9675 Costco no longer sells them.

    • @jc3drums916
      @jc3drums916 10 місяців тому

      Unless you're talking about a different set, it's actually more like Copper Core. However, it's oven-safe only to 400˚F, so it's not identical in a somewhat bad way, depending on how you cook. I sometimes need to put my pan into a 475˚F oven, so Kirkland is no bueno for me.

    • @wocky661
      @wocky661 10 місяців тому

      @@jc3drums916 All clad's d5 set is cooper core tho. And as though it's rated for lower temps, many people have used it at higher temps and it still held as fine. Maybe que material quality is not as good, but to be honest, I don't put anything in the oven at over 450°F

  • @mouysal8575
    @mouysal8575 5 місяців тому

    I’ve been cooking with made in 4years Love them😊

  • @kashifahmedahmed8373
    @kashifahmedahmed8373 6 місяців тому

    Cast iron can be alternative
    or not

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  6 місяців тому

      Cast iron and stainless steel are two very different types of cookware. More info here: Stainless Steel vs. Cast Iron Cookware: 7 Key Differences & When to Use Each
      ua-cam.com/video/RCJ2BHDNxik/v-deo.html

    • @toriless
      @toriless 4 місяці тому

      They cook quite differently. Some use cast iron for steaks but I use it more like a slow cooker since it retains an even heat.

  • @nosferatu6171
    @nosferatu6171 Рік тому +1

    Yo forget to speak about Tramontina y Ikea sensuelle pans

  • @bobb.3866
    @bobb.3866 10 місяців тому +2

    I own All-Clad. While the performance and durability are great, that handle design is seriously unfortunate. It is extremely uncomfortable. I might give Made-In or Heritage a try at some point. Isn’t there are also a high quality French brand?

  • @Valkaneer
    @Valkaneer Місяць тому

    Made In is exactly the same price as All-Clad I can get the same size pans for the same price. So not cheaper at all.

  • @chrisanthosvlasiadis2097
    @chrisanthosvlasiadis2097 7 місяців тому +2

    im a poor @#$% and even I think all clad is worth the $$

    • @pleiadesluciernaga8877
      @pleiadesluciernaga8877 7 місяців тому +2

      Check thrift stores. Most people are too lazy to cook, so they’ll give away grandmas great old pans

    • @chrisanthosvlasiadis2097
      @chrisanthosvlasiadis2097 7 місяців тому

      @@pleiadesluciernaga8877 i already have one !

  • @kingofavaloswrld1484
    @kingofavaloswrld1484 4 місяці тому

    I would like to be added to the email list for made in factory 2nds.

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  4 місяці тому

      You can sign up here (it’s free): prudentreviews.com/newsletter/

  • @CptApplestrudl
    @CptApplestrudl 2 місяці тому

    Are there European brands that offer all-clad-like pans?

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  2 місяці тому

      Yes, Demeyere, de Buyer, Le Creuset, Zwilling, Fissler, Samual Groves, Mauviel, just to name a few

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  2 місяці тому

      More examples here The 12 Best Cookware Brands NOT Made In China
      ua-cam.com/video/u_j7Lh0PaZI/v-deo.html

  • @johncipolla8335
    @johncipolla8335 7 місяців тому +1

    I would stick with American made

  • @raziqafg
    @raziqafg 5 місяців тому +1

    Aren't u sponsored by MADE IN?

  • @rb239rtr
    @rb239rtr 11 місяців тому

    ok, what is "clad". How are the pans built

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  11 місяців тому

      This explains it: 3-Ply vs. 5-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware (The Real Difference)
      ua-cam.com/video/MZlLVEPm1ww/v-deo.html

  • @thatkidJM0808
    @thatkidJM0808 9 днів тому

    First of wll who said madein is affordable? They are in the 800 for a set

  • @darcyjorgensen5808
    @darcyjorgensen5808 11 місяців тому +5

    Not supporting Chinese-made products. Tx for the info!

    • @C69hJc4
      @C69hJc4 2 дні тому

      Your supporting Chinese made products everyday, about 1,000 times per day. I get the sentiment. But also, get off your high-horse. Just make your purchase. No one needs to hear about you’re moral code.

  • @jasonteague2175
    @jasonteague2175 11 місяців тому

    Only thing is the amount of cooking surface

  • @dm9078
    @dm9078 Рік тому

    Before he starts MADE IN
    Edit: yes and excellent review!

  • @NSF8112
    @NSF8112 7 місяців тому

    Even these are soooo expensive

  • @DmitrijPaskevic
    @DmitrijPaskevic Рік тому

    It saddens me not to find IKEAs £39 pan here. It's great.

  • @billh.1940
    @billh.1940 11 місяців тому +2

    I have very old faberware and wagner cast iron. They are cheap and just plain work. Most chefs just find something they like in their hands and take care of it. Dont be fooled. I know restaurants that use big aluminum pots. Sorry. You dont have to spend much.
    One thing, the feel in your hand is important, so buy where you can handle it. Used is cheap, and good stuff.

  • @lemuret69
    @lemuret69 9 місяців тому +2

    With respect, that's a silly title. I am certain that All Clad's sales managers spend little time plotting how to prevent us from learning about Brand XYZ.

  • @antgue756
    @antgue756 9 місяців тому +3

    Why does it have to be so expensive to cook a freaking non toxic meal

  • @RCSTILE
    @RCSTILE 11 місяців тому +1

    I use nothing but All=Clad. LIke the majority of All-Clad users I don't care about cheaper alternatives. There's a reason they're cheaper.

  • @tim6986
    @tim6986 5 місяців тому

    from your comparison, looks like competitors are on par with all clad, sometimes little better sometimes little worse. but for me, i don't value brand reputation, especially for a freakin pan. definitely won't pay more for that. i like the made in stuff, prob buy that instead. even if all clad might be cheaper on sale.

  • @mosesvalle2315
    @mosesvalle2315 11 місяців тому +1

    These are all expensive as hell

  • @sloopy5191
    @sloopy5191 Рік тому +4

    I bought a 10 piece set of All-Clad about one year ago...biggest waste of money I've ever made, for anything in my kitchen. Shop around, pay for more than a name...you won't regret it.

  • @jdwilkins2000
    @jdwilkins2000 Рік тому +1

    Really good review! I have been a Misen customer since the first Kick Starter campaign. I hate to support China, but the savings are too good to pass up. (Kinda like shopping at Wal-Mart).

  • @da900smoove1
    @da900smoove1 10 місяців тому

    So here is something I can't find on UA-cam .....Nobody can show All Clad Honoring their Warranty on products and replacing items esp Nonstick Pans/Pots.... Calphalon videos can be found easily of customers simply opening a claim sending in photos and shipping old item in and getting new item in mail or being told to keep the old item (toss in trash). Can you look into this because All Clad is far from Cheap Purchase but Odd they will not honor nonstick warranty replacement like competitors do

  • @stevethea5250
    @stevethea5250 Рік тому +1

    "ALL-CLAD" IS A BRAND? I WOULDVE THOUGHT A FEATURE

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  Рік тому

      Yes it is a brand. The terms “clad”, “multi clad” and “fully clad” are terms used to describe stainless steel pans made of bonded layers and All-Clad is a brand that makes that type of cookware (they were the first to do it).

  • @wisecoconut5
    @wisecoconut5 11 місяців тому +1

    My sister inlaw has All Clad. As a serious cook I find the cookware to be too heavy and to have very poor handle designs. The handles are too thin and slick to grip and every single one has to have a seriously sharp pouring angle so that it is almost impossible to empty the pot without upending them. They are dangerous to cook with. Give me a $10 pot from India any time!

    • @jc3drums916
      @jc3drums916 10 місяців тому +1

      I agree about the handles being too thin - I have to hold them at the very end, which makes the pans heavier - but I don't know about them being too slick. I put my thumb in the groove on top, and I've never had a pan slip. Some newer pieces (D3 Everyday) have a new handle design that's more comfortable. Pouring angles are also better on newer pieces with flared rims I suppose, but the difference isn't that huge, as pouring angle is mostly a function of the height difference between the pot's wall and the liquid inside. I think the problem you have with pouring is that the amount of food you're making would be better suited to a slightly smaller pot, but your SiL doesn't have that ideal size for you to use, and not any flaw in All-Clad's design.

  • @avagrego3195
    @avagrego3195 Рік тому +42

    I prefer to buy Made In USA.

    • @TylerShacklefordDurden
      @TylerShacklefordDurden 9 місяців тому +22

      Me too. But since we are here communicating on digital devices, clearly we make exceptions from time to time 😜

    • @no_peace
      @no_peace 9 місяців тому +1

      Ok

    • @houchi69
      @houchi69 9 місяців тому +7

      Made in USA, Made in Germany, or Made in Italy only for me.

    • @MakeWay4CJ
      @MakeWay4CJ 9 місяців тому +8

      That’s nice dear…and your cell phone is made…where?

    • @ILoveTheAllCreator
      @ILoveTheAllCreator 8 місяців тому +3

      ​@@houchi69made in France 🥱

  • @user-tn8lw6nk4j
    @user-tn8lw6nk4j 8 місяців тому

    well, In made is not bad, right?

  • @dep6898
    @dep6898 9 місяців тому +1

    Anyone who recommends misen has no idea what theyre talking about

  • @hr1meg
    @hr1meg Рік тому +6

    All-Clad 12 inch pan - $129.99
    Made In 12 inch pan - $119.99
    Heritage 12 inch pan - $119.95
    Affordable alternatives? Uh.......

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  Рік тому +3

      Where are you seeing an All-Clad 12-inch pan for $129? The D3 collection 12 inch pan is $199 on All-Clad.com www.all-clad.com/d3-stainless-3-ply-bonded-cookware-fry-pan-12-inch.html, the All-Clad D5 collection 12 inch pan is $250 www.all-clad.com/d5-stainless-brushed-5-ply-bonded-cookware-fry-pan-12-inch.html and the All-Clad Copper Core 12 inch pan is on sale for $280 www.all-clad.com/copper-core-5-ply-bonded-cookware-fry-pan-12-inch.html

    • @2visiondigital
      @2visiondigital 4 місяці тому

      I saw All-Clad 12” D3 frying pan for $129.95 at a few places last night.
      (Made In was $129.00, Heritage had a $99.95 model + a $139.95 model).
      btw: here is another 👍 for Tramontina, punches above it’s price point.

  • @katsu-graphics5634
    @katsu-graphics5634 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm trying to buy stuff actually made in USA. . . .

    • @PrudentReviews
      @PrudentReviews  11 місяців тому

      Best Cookware Made in the USA: Top Brands Reviewed
      ua-cam.com/video/eQeTrb5f2lY/v-deo.html

  • @Hamza-iq6gw
    @Hamza-iq6gw 11 місяців тому

    I buy ceramic pans only. Ceramic is an ancient product