Combining beauty and function, the
All-Clad D5 Stainless Steel 10-Piece Set offers fabulous thermal conductivity, even heating, and versatility in a stunning, sturdy collection.
The All-Clad brand is considered the exemplar of stainless steel cookware. It lives up to its name with the high-performing, versatile All-Clad D5 Stainless Steel 10-Piece Set. Marrying form with function, this gorgeous collection includes two frying pans (8-inch and 10-inch), two saucepans (1.5-quart and 3-quart) with lids, a 3-quart sauté pan with lid, and an 8-quart stockpot with lid.
The pieces' warp-resistant bodies are made of five-ply cladding, alternating layers of stainless steel and aluminum. In addition to durability, the five-ply construction provides efficient and even heating, a boon for any cook who wants save time and energy. According to The Spruce Eats, "All-Clad's pans heated quickly; faster than we expected and faster than our usual nonstick cookware. They also heated evenly with zero hot spots and retained heat a long time after cooking. In fact, they heat so well, low to medium heat on our gas range was sufficient to cook most things, resulting in enhanced energy efficiency."
This cookware is compatible with all stove tops, including induction, and oven safe up to 500 degrees. Each piece has a rolled, flared lip that is great for pouring directly from the pan.
The All-Clad D5 Brushed Stainless Steel 10-Piece Set features large handles solidly riveted to the pieces. For many users, these stable handles stay conveniently cool during cooking. Conversely, some Amazon reviewers noted that the handles did get hot on the stovetop.
The brushed finish on non-lid pieces is fingerprint-resistant and water-spot resistant. Some Amazon users complained that this cookware isn't stick-resistant, but many others disagreed and stated that food doesn't stick when this cookware is preheated and used properly. Although this set is advertised as dishwasher safe, hand washing is recommended. Maintenance drew mixed reviews, and the set was dubbed either "hard" or "easy" to clean.
The All-Clad brand is favored by Consumer Reports. Good Housekeeping and The Spruce Eats named the All-Clad D5 Brushed Stainless Steel 10-Piece Set the best high-end set.
Pros: Sturdy five-ply construction, excellent heating performance, lovely appearance, limited lifetime warranty, made in the US
Cons: Heavy, a bit pricey, handles can get hot