Cuisinart French Classic Tri-Ply Stainless 2-Quart Saucepot with Cover

So, I needed to replace a 1 quart saucepan that I burned up on the stove. I was totally ticked off at myself because it was my favorite saucepan. The one I used the MOST. And I KNEW I wouldn’t be able to replace it because it was an older saucepan, made in South Korea and I know darn well that the Koreans have since moved away from the manufacture of light manufactured things like pots and pans and their economy is now very sophisticated enabling them to tackle much more complicated things like; cars, computers, tvs and high quality kitchen appliances. And, yup, search as I might, I could not find a saucepan like the one I stupidly ruined.So, now what?I was resigned to my fate, to have to buy something more expensive, that I would not like as much. But after much searching and comparing and googling “Best Pots & Pans”, etc., I finally settled on this Cuisinart French Classic Tri-ply stainless 1 quart Saucepan w/cover. An all stainless saucepan! They are still made! Without the BS, fragile, non-stick “miracle coating du jour” that is certain to wear off within a year or two and probably poison me in the process.With some trepidation, I pluncked down the $50, expecting to be disappointed with all that money down the drain as penance for my clumsy sins in the kitchen.The Cuisinart arrived quickly! With bated breath I opened the box and……...gasp! Holy Toledo!This thing is a SERIOUS piece of cooking equipment! It is built like a TANK. WAY more saucepan than a mere screw-up like I deserve. Very well weighted, it doesn’t tip when empty with the lid removed. The bottom is thick stainless steel; well designed for even heating. No question, this one pot is the classiest, highest quality piece of equipment in my kitchen.However, all that good stuff being said, I do have a complaint. The design of the edge of the pan does NOT allow liquids to be poured out of the pan! Without a "rolled" top edge, liquids run down the side instead of pouring neatly out over the edge. So, this pot cannot be used for example, for boiling water for pouring into a Melitta coffee filter funnel.Now all I have to do is try to live up to, “The Promise of the Pan”.............here’s crossing my fingers, wish me luck.

After shopping around and comparing features and pricing on all the multi-clad cookware available, I settled on the Cuisinart French Classic line. I still needed to test out the product so I purchased this small saucepan. It has performed exactly as I hoped it would. I am a professional chef and have used a great variety of cookware at home and work. I have respect for the big name multi-clad brands but the price is out of range for most cooks. There are bargain priced and store brands manufactured in China but the ones I have seen have a poor fit and finish, and the steels used are dubious in quality and consistency. It appears that Cuisinart has found the sweet spot between price and quality with this line. (Keep in mind Cuisinart also manufactures "Made in China" lines of multi-clad under various names, only the French Classic Line is the one made in France to these specifications).This pan is substantial in weight, it has a beautiful finish and all details are impeccable. The handle has a pleasing shape, very comfortable to hold. I have encountered many pans of good quality where the dealbreaker was an awkward handle. The lid is solid and heavy as well, it fits perfectly on the pot and the handle is large enough to grip with a towel or hot pads.As for it's ability to cook foods without sticking, one must use common sense and keep the heat low to medium. If the nonstick ability is your primary concern, there are many chemically coated cookware choices out there. The strengths of this style are in its' purity- no coatings to break down, no finish that will wear off, no iron to keep seasoned against corrosion. This cookware can last a lifetime with care and be passed along to another generation to keep cooking. As far as care, I wouldn't use anything abrasive on the outside of pan or lid if you want to keep the beautiful mirror finish. If foods stick to the pan, soak it in hot soapy water, then use a scrub brush to clean out the residue and finish with a sponge or washtowel. I have found staining on the interior after cleaning, it appears as a faint shadow of what was cooked. A light scrub with a sponge and some Barkeeper's Friend will polish that right off if it bothers you.If I were to list a negative with this pan, it would be that the handle is so heavy the pan falls over when empty without the lid on it.I will update this review as time and use dictate.(Update 6/2015) Still very happy with the saucepan. Just to clarify earlier comment about pan being unbalanced when empty- Initially I was using a gas stove with burner grates, the pan-tipping-over problem was due to sitting a certain way with the handle over the empty space between grates on burner when empty with no lid. It has no trouble sitting upright on a normal flat surface. I now use an induction cooktop and have not experienced the issue since.

Great little saucepan, perfect for making a small portion of food for infants/babies and great for boiling a small amount of fruit/making sauces. Build quality is suburb and so far, performs well on induction and easy to clean.

Mostly a Scanpan fan. Bought this because of free delivery . Reasonably heavy heats up evenly. Feels stable when lifting it up. Good buy

These are not non-stick but work well when seasoned and oil added using appropriate temperature. If food sticks(eggs) they are easy to clean.

I balked at the price tag initially however after receiving this yesterday, and simmering dinner in it tonight I have to say I am impressed. Heats evenly, feels durable and has heft to it. It washed up like a dream leaving no spots behind.

Beautifully made, quality piece. If I was starting out I would buy the whole set!