Emeril Pro-Clad Stainless Steel 12-Inch Fry Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this pan for free via a promotion here at amazon. If you bought $300 or over in emerilware, you received this and a 10" cast iron grill pan for free. The grill pan imediately went into my camp/survival kit since I can't use cast iron on my glass top stove, and since cast iron works amazing with a campfire. The 12" tri-ply pan this review is about, is the best pan I've ever owned. Let me share why!
I own the full 10 piece emerilware pro-clad set. This is a larger pan that the set does not include. The pan itself is flawless in construction. The handle is shaped right to divert heat so you do not need a hotpad holder while cooking on the stove. The full tri-ply construction seamlessly melds an aluminum core between two layers of stainless steel for optimal heat spread. it is priced very reasonable, considering this pan is made by all-clad, who sells an idenically constructed pan for far more money. You're essentially getting all-clad quality for a bargain price.
There's a lot of caveats to owning a stainless steel pan over a non-stick. There are also a lot of advantages. cooking on stainless steel is different than non-stick. You won't make eggs in stainless steel. anyone who tries A) doesn't own a nonstick pan, or B) is a stainless steel fan who can't admit the limitations of the pan. Stainless steel is designed to stick! that's why we make meats and other savory dishes in stainless steel. after its cooked, we have all those wonderful bits on the bottom! we deglaze with wine or broth, and can reduce the liquid and make a sauce or gravy out of it. You can't do that with nonstick. For making Eggs, flatbreads, corn and four tortillas, pancakes, and especially creppes, I still will use my old trusty 10" nonstick skillet. While I may be able to cook some of those items in stainless steel, I'd have to use a large amount of grease to prevent sticking. I can just pam spray my nonstick and go for less calories and less headaches.
Some people also complain stainless steel is harder to clean. high temperature paints a rainbow over your pan, and things that stick can be hard to unstick without using abrasives that will scratch the pans. It's easy if you know two great products.
1) distilled white vinegar. This will take off all rainbow effects and waterspots, and disifects as well! I always keep a spraybottle of the stuff in the kitchen for sanitizing surfaces and pans.
2) for restoring the shine to your stainless steel, and getting hard to get out stains, try barkeeper's friend: cookware version. This version can be bought from the barkeeper's friend website (just do a google, I don't think I'm permitted to link outside amazon in reviews even if amazon doesn't carry the product). The cookware version is formulated to not scratch your pans and makes them look new. leading stainless steel makers like allclad and calpheon all reccomend this product to clean. Infact, I just received a 4pack of the 12oz bottles in the mail today.
Overall, I think you can't go wrong buying any emerilware pro-clad pan. Its quality stainless steel at a great price.


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Take your cooking to the next level with Emeril's Pro Clad cookware.Made to please the most demanding cooks, this collection features a professional tri-ply bonded stainless steel and aluminum construction with an easy to clean, high polished stainless finish.The wide ergonomically designed handle rests comfortably in your hand for ultimate leverage and control.The pans also feature a top-notch rim that keeps spills and drips to a minimum, thanks to a lip designed specifically for mess-free pouring.The Pro Clad cookware is oven safe up to 550F. and has tempered glass lids to monitor cooking progress.

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All-Clad LTD 11-Inch Square Nonstick Griddle Review

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(More customer reviews)Part of the cachet for me in purchasing an All-Clad product was that their factory is less than 50 miles from my home. I always try to support American MANUFACTURERS, and was quite shocked to find this particular piece labeled "Made in China for All-Clad."
Damn. You can't trust anybody. But as for the product---
It is a solid performer. The non-stick surface is very effective, and remember to follow the directions and cook on a lower heat than you normally would. The thick aluminum transmits heat well, and also holds the heat, so when your item is done, get it off the pan.

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As you're cooking up a short stack or making a grilled cheese sandwich for dinner on the fly you'll appreciate the outstanding heat conductivity provided by the anodized aluminum exterior and a pure aluminum core.

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Emerilware Cast-Iron 2-Burner Reversible Grill/Griddle Review

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(More customer reviews)For those of you who want a review from a lover of cast iron that actually owns this...
I love all my cast iron cookware, except this one. The enamel coating on it is horrible. I'm not sure you should even season something that has been enameled, and I would be willing to try (probably ruining the griddle completely), except that this griddle really does not hold heat evenly. I am going to give this one back to my mother in law and buy a lodge logic.
sorry Emeril, you rock, just don't like this piece.

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Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle, Part Grill, part Griddle, Part Genius

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Emerilware 10-Inch Cast-Iron Square Grill Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)I went through three non-stick, very expensive pans from the major players, and every time the story was the same. I would really like the pan until I used it about six or seven times, then the non-stick coating would wear off and they would stick like mad. This is because proper grilling can only be done under high heat, in a preheated pan. Doing this to a non-stick pan heats it up well past its tolerances, and destroys the coating.
So finally I tried a cast iron grill pan from Lodge. It was excellent, and took to high heat well. It is pretty hard to clean, the food sticks a bit, and the grill marks are not as crisp as I would like. Still, it was much better than anything aluminum.
When I saw this one, I decided to try it since I like my other Emeril pans.
It is even better than my other one. Interesting, as I strongly suspect these Emeril pans are also made by Lodge. The little tweaks he made to the pan are well thought out. The ridges are tapered such that they almost come to a point. The result is clear sear lines with no sticking. It is also heavier than my other pan, so it holds heat better, and has much higher sides to help contain spatters.
There is one thing to be aware of, however. This pan is smaller than its Lodge counterpart, so it is well suited to grilling for two (even if the things you are making are large). If you are doing more than that, it'll get a little tight in there. I keep my Lodge pan around for the times I need more cooking space, but I can see this one is going to get a lot more use as I normally do two things at a time anyway.
The first time you use it, spray it lightly with cooking spray oil inside and out, then put it on a high heat burner until it smokes. Turn the burner off and let it cool off on the burner slowly by itself. This will help season it a bit (even though it is preseasoned) and make sure that you won't get any sticking the first time you use it.
If you are even thinking of experimenting with grilling, get this pan and give it a try.
Sean P. Logue, 2008

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There's nothing like cast iron cookware for exceptional heat conductivity and superior browning, and this 10-inch square cast iron grill pan from Emerilware is a great choice for cooking and serving up your favorite low fat, grilled foods with authentic restaurant stripes. It has a thick base for excellent heat retention--great for serving foods at the table--and it's perfect for browning and searing steaks, fish and veggies. Other features include a large, extra-long handle with a signature thumb rest for easy gripping. Hand wash only--cleans easily with mild detergent and soft sponge. Backed by a lifetime warranty.

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