KitchenAid 5-Ply Clad Polished Stainless Steel Wok, Induction Compatible, Dishwasher Safe, 15 Inch Open Stir-Fry Pan

I ordered this KitchenAid five ply stainless steel skillet set because I wanted to upgrade my everyday cookware to something more professional grade without jumping to extreme high end pricing. I cook often and wanted pans that could handle proper searing, even heat distribution, and oven use. Finding this set listed as like new at nearly half the price made it an easy decision and honestly felt like a Christmas miracle. When the pans arrived, I inspected them closely. The smaller pan looked essentially unused, and the larger pan showed very light signs of prior use with small scratches on the bottom, but nothing concerning at all. The weight and feel immediately stood out. These are true five ply pans with excellent balance and solid construction. The handles feel sturdy and comfortable, and the polished stainless finish looks great on the stove. Heat distribution is excellent and they hold temperature very well, especially for searing. Overall, I am extremely happy with this purchase. These pans perform exactly how quality stainless steel cookware should and clean up easily. For the price I paid, this was an exceptional value and far exceeded my expectations. If you want durable well built stainless steel skillets that perform beautifully, this set is absolutely worth it, especially if you can find them in like new condition.

This wok is expensive but it is the only stainless steel wok with an aluminum core that was big enough to keep food from going over the edges while stir frying. It has a very small flat bottom on the exterior but completely rounded bottom on the inside like a traditional wok. It says it will work for induction but because of its shape I think you need a gas burner for it to work well. It is very attractive and well made with a good but not excessive weight to it. It is 5 ply with 3 aluminum cores that go all the way up the sides. The 15 inch size is really nice. I have been using a Faberware stainless steel wok for a number of years but it is too small at 12 inches. The 15 inch size is a big improvement. In the larger sizes you can only get a carbon steel wok or a thin stainless steel one without an aluminum core. As far as I can tell this is the only 15 inch wok available with an aluminum core. Actually 3 aluminum cores which makes it conduct heat efficiently. I think to really do stir fry you need a wok at least this size. Being stainless steel it is easy to maintain. It is very attractive and heavy duty. It looks good hanging up in your kitchen. I am happy with it.

I didn't really want a "set" (10" abd 8") but the price for the set was the same as for the 10" alone. These are 5 ply is is the best "ply" for even heat dissipation. The pans are hefty and actually feel sturdy and well made. I've seared steaks cooked friend eggs, scrambled eggs, shredded potatoes etc. I generally add a little Avocado Oil or Wagyu tallow to the pan. Follow the instructions in the KitchenAid video here and you will be amazed. I am OCD and I've bought various stainless steel, 3 and 5 ply and coated ceramic nonstick. I usually cook with the Stainless Steel as opposed to the ceramic non-stick because the Stainless Steel can go into the dishwasher IF I WANT. Not so with the ceramic. I w would have saved money if I bought Kitchen Aid in the 1st place. Because I'm so "picky" and the fact that I think these Kitchen Air products are the BEST, I can recommend them.

Been using it for a while on a glass top cook stove. No issue with wobbling. Heat distribution is great. Given its size i could cook 5-6 pounds of meat in it. But takes a longer time to heat, perhaps given the big size as compared to my regular 4 to 6 quart sized pots. The cooking experience was awesome. Used metal spatula for cooking, tossing, no issue. Left a few scratch mark but this is completely fine as long as they dont damage the interior severely. The outside polish looks marvelous. The bottom scratches easily from the glass top stove but i made my peace with it. Overall Im happy with it, because it comes with the exact round shape i desired for my saute type cooking.

I made my bean burrito mix for the first test after washing. It's onions cooked for a good while, followed by something like Rotel, or just diced tomatoes. Then add the refried beans and seasonings. Pretty basic, it's the ingredients that are the test. I had no sticking with that, but I know to cook on lower heat in stainless, however, I have other stainless that is heavy and multi-ply and will burn nearly everything to it. After all these years, I've learned that weight is probably the biggest factor for cooking with a certain type of pot/pan for most people given common cooking heat sources. Shape: The pan almost has a non-flat internal bottom. If you want to stir fry, that is the (for most people) only kind you can have. I got the pan for many uses - I'm sure it makes a great large stainless mixing bowl as well. The handles make it easy to pour from, leverage wise. I can abuse it and not worry, and I'm prone to abuse my woks, I've had all kinds. Verdict: After my one use, take that with a grain of salt, I think it is a great pan. Canned refried beans is a terrible thing for most people to cook in a stainless pan, and it went through easily. If it doesn't for you, you can soak it forever because it's stainless. It's a lazy person wok, but a good one. As usual, if mine breaks down, I will report, but I expect no issues with this wok. I'm actually impressed up front for once with what I received.

My first good pan. I thought cast iron would improve my life but this is so much better. Same quality of searing and so much easier to clean and maintain. Some steel wool scouring pads from Marshalls and even crusted on stuff comes right off. Just follow the stainless steel mantra of heating up until water drops run around like crackheads, add oil and lower the temp a bit if needed. You can scrape it like a maniac to make sauces or clean and it does not care. Not sure if cheaper pans would work just as well, but this thing is doing the job and seems like it will last a long time.

Absolutely love this frying pan. Also have an 8-inch pan, as well. NO warping as the pan heats up....remains flat. The 5-layer of aluminum and stainless steel is the answer. All others we had did not remain flat. Be sure to follow the enclosed instructions about LOWER heating temperature and minimal use of butter or cooking oils. Excellent cleaning with soap and water. Well worth the cost...quality costs more and exceeds in cooking.

I got this, since I've gone through several different versions of Non-stick over the years. Ceramic, Black interior non-stick and now the Hexagon. Enough. I wanted a high sided stainless steel pan or carbon pan that I could use as a all/everything pan. I feel this is the perfect pan. I need to re-work and learn to find tips and tricks working with this. I know to pre-heat the pan, till I get the bead of water to roll across the surface. Fun to watch in this pan. This is also induction friendly. No buzzing. To work with this pan, I also got this lid, which I really like. "Walfos Universal Lid for Pots, Pans and Skillets - Tempered Glass with Heat Resistant Silicone Rim, Fits 13", 14" and 15". fits perfect." Allows me to see inside the pan. I can steam cook at low temp. For a spatula, this works well with the curve of the pan: Wok Spatula Stainless Steel, Wide Metal Spatula with Hollow Long Handle Wok Utensils,Silver/14.7Inch. I still have cast-iron, but I prefer Stainless for chicken, sauteing. The cast iron for me is other slow cook methods. I have a high sided Carbon Steel, use to sear steaks prepped while doing Suave. I can strongly recommend this pan. Look at You Tube cooking channels that show you how to cook with Stainless Steel. I want to stop throwing away pans. I remember my grandmother had cast-iron, that was in the family for years. People thought at the time those new fangled Non-stick were great. Boy were we wrong. DuPont, shame on you. Other companies pushing these non-stick what a waste to the environment.