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Cuisinart MCP193-18 Review
Cuisinart MCP193-18 Review by The Vinocat "tech toy addict and chef" (San Rafael, California United States)
I'm a self-confessed cookware junkie and professionally-trained home chef. I have at least 60 or so different pots and pans, and actually use most of them regularly. I've been biased toward Calphalon Anodized (not non-stick) for nearly 20 years, and still love the line. I got into Calphalon Tri-Ply, which is superb, but thought I'd try this pan to see if the value was there.
IMHO, Calphalon Tri-Ply, Cuisinart Multiclad, and KitchenAid Clad all have far surpassed All-Clad for various reasons. Basically, All-Clad hasn't changed its design in ages, and has missed out on a number of very real improvements.
To Wit: the rolled lip that eliminates pouring drips and runs of liquid down the outside of the pan. A simple improvement, but a huge one for simplifying clean-up later, and for whatever surface you rest the pan on. So far, I think Calphalon has the best lids -- glass, deep draw, and very nicely fitting. This Cuisinart pan's top fits acceptably well, but it's probably the weak link. As for strengths, this pan weighs in as heavy or heavier than either the All-Clad or Calphalon offerings of similar size, so that's a big win for heat dispersion and uniformity (All-Clad has become really thin over the years!). Unlike the KitchenAid, the exterior is matte finished except for the top 1/2 inch or so. This helps to ensure that the pan will look good despite real-world use. The shape is nice -- not too tall and narrow, so it works well on a small burner.
Finally there is the handle. This doesn't have the cool-V design of the Calphalon, but it stays pretty cool anyway. I have a major problem with All-Clad handles, which are extremely uncomfortable for me, the way I lift pans (I have very strong arms and wrists, so I usually lift pans overhand, unlike many who go underhand to get the extra muscle leverage). Lifting overhand, the All-Clad handles dig into my palm in a very uncomfortable way. These Cuisinart (and Calphalon and KitchenAid) handles do not.
4.5 stars overall; 1/2 star docked for the lid being less than perfect (but still as good as all the competition except Calphalon).
UPDATE: Feb 18, 2009: I've compared the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro and All-Clad Stainless pans side by side, and if anything, the Cuisinarts are heavier duty, certainly not meaningfully lighter! The All-Clad LTD pans (some of them) do appear to be thicker/heavier than their stainless counterparts, but then we're comparing apples and oranges, and in any event it's pretty much gilding the lily to go much thicker than they are already. The pouring lip on the Cuisinarts is a huge in-use advantage as well (far less messy). On the whole, the Multiclad Pro line is an incredible bargain. Search my reviews for other comments about these vis-a-vis Calphalon etc.
Cuisinart MCP193-18 Review by P. Verkhovensky "uebermensch" (VA, USA)
This is a sturdy pot with, as a previous reviewer mentioned, a useless lid. Cuisinart claims that the pot is so super-conductive that your stove need never be set higher than medium; I'm used to aluminum, and this pot takes longer to boil on "high". The anti-drip lip seemed promising, but it takes skill, and of course doesn't work when you consciously try to avoid dribbling. Most of the pot is brushed steel, so scratching is less of problem, although stainless steel needs care so it doesn't appear stained. Personally I don't care as long as it still works. Worth the money at Amazon's 75% discount.
The pot has a lifetime warranty, but Cuisinart asks for a $7 check to "facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return" (apparently not applicable in CA) in addition to paying for shipping it to them. Since only the gross negligence of Cuisinart would result in a defective pot, this is an unacceptable requirement. With Amazon's low price it's not worth it even your pot comes without a handle or develops a hole, since Cuisinart might repair it, while Amazon will quickly send you a new one with less effort and little more money on your part. I doubt very many will need to take advantage of the warranty, but I thought Cuisinart's effort to discourage warranty returns was noteworthy. In a bad way.
Cuisinart MCP193-18 Review by Joseph N.
This pan looks great and performs great. It's less heavy duty than All-Clad, but unless the kitchen is in the middle of a stone quarry it is plenty, plenty heavy duty enough. And it looks great, too. In addition to the price advantage, another lead over All-Clad is the turned lip. One disadvantage, though, is the handle. It's not a light pot, and when it is full it is simply heavy. The handle is not broad/thick/shaped enough, and there is no helper handle on the opposite side. It works, certainly, but the 2006 version could be improved.
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Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stainless-Steel 3-Quart Saucepan with Cover Description
2 Qt. Saucepan suits the various needs of home chefs. Whether cooking oatmeal for breakfast, warming up leftovers for lunch, or simmering a homemade sauce, this saucepan does it right. Heat SurroundTMTechnology allows for even heat distribution along the bottom and sidewalls of the cookware 18/10 stainless steel cooking surface does not discolor, react with food, or alter flavors Drip-Free Pouring Rim Tightfitting cover seals in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results, every time you cook.
- Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe up to 550 degrees F; broiler-safe
- Secure-fitting stainless-steel lid helps trap heat, moisture, and nutrients
- 3-quart saucepan made of 18/10 stainless steel with solid aluminum core
- Cast-stainless-steel handle stays cool to the touch and comes riveted for strength
- Measures 15 by 8 by 6-1/2 inches; limited lifetime warranty
- Item Dimensions: 15 x 8 x 7 inches; 3 pounds
- Brand: Cuisinart
- Model: MCP193-18
- Product Type: Kitchen
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