Question 1

Why such a hard time cleaning this pan?!  Just bought.  First All-Clad.  But sticking and staining. Even with Barkeep's Friend.  Please help.  Thx!

Accepted Answer

SS is a learning curve. But once you get it, it out performs, cast iron, carbon, etc.
Lots of people are jumping on the "you can season your SS". Although it does work, its a complete waste of time and unnecessary. 
Once u learn to use SS properly, food will not stick and clean up is a breeze.
Good luck and dont give up!

Question 2

How does this pan compare to the 4112?  Description sounds very similar but this price is much lower (with a lid.)  Just because of sale?

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I called Allclad and they said the only difference is that the 41126 comes with a lid. The discrepancy in the height measurement is because the 4112 listing measures to the top of the handle while the 41126 listing measures only to the top of the pan. The rep at Allclad assured me that the pans are identical and that the promo price wouldn't last forever.

Question 3

Is this 18/10 stainless, 304 surgical stainless, or 316 surgical stainless?

Accepted Answer

In all of my research before purchasing my All-Clad I have not come across the use of 304 or 316 surgical stainless, only 18/10.  The Tri-ply cookware line that I have purchased (from Amazon and elsewhere) features a 3-ply design, 18/10 steel cooking surfaces, aluminum cores for the even heating, and the highly polished exterior 18/0 stainless for lasting beauty and induction compatibility.  Hope this helps.

Question 4

Is All Clad Copper Core worth paying extra for?

Accepted Answer

the consensus answer I have found online is that copper core is NOT worth paying extra for. the all clad line with best temperature performance is actually the MC2, but the regular, 3 layer sandwich of SS around aluminum is the all-around winner because it is versatile (i.e. induction capable) and dishwasher safe, unlike MC2. started searching because I was contemplating purchase of a calphalon accucore set that was "deal of the day". learned the most at centurylife.org in an article about "is all-clad worth it". the answer was yes for the d3 all-clad but not for copper core.

ASIN	B00FUF5K8W
Brand	All-Clad
Capacity	4.5 Pounds
Colour	Silver
Compatible Devices	Gas , Smooth Surface Induction
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 6,111 Reviews
Enclosure Material	Stainless Steel
Global Trade Identification Number	00011644901318
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Has Nonstick Coating	No
Is Oven Safe	Yes
Is the item dishwasher safe?	No
Item Weight	2.15 kg
Manufacturer	All-Clad
Manufacturer Part Number	11644901318
Material	Stainless Steel
Maximum Temperature	600 Degrees Fahrenheit
Model number	11644901318
OutputCapacity	4.5 Pounds
Product Care Instructions	Dishwasher Safe
Product Features	Dishwasher Safe
Recommended Uses For Product	Sear, Browning, Pan Fry
Special Feature	Dishwasher Safe
Specific Uses For Product	Fry
UPC	011644901318

41126 Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Bonded Dishwasher Safe Fry Pan with Lid / Cookware, 12-Inch, Silver

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