If you’ve always wanted a set of non-stick cookware, here’s something that will make you change your mind-- the Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro. It’s a 12-piece stainless steel cookware set that consists of a 1.5 quart and 3-quart saucepans, 8- and 10-inch skillets, a 3-1/2 quart sauté pan, an 8-quart stockpot, and steamer insert. It certainly has all your cooking needs covered.
What’s So Great About It?
It’s made of stainless steel, which means it’s easy to get the pieces perfectly clean. Not only that, but it’s made of tri-ply 18/10 stainless steel. In case you didn’t know, this is the best grade of stainless steel for cookware. The numbers mean that the steel contains 18% chromium and 10% nickel. The Cuisinart MCP-12 MultiClad Pro cookware is thicker than almost all its competitors, closely rivaling All-Clad.
With its brushed exterior and mirror-finish interior, this cookware set is a fitting addition to any modern kitchen. But it doesn’t just sit there and look pretty. If you have any serious cooking on hand, the Cuisinart MultiClad Pro is up to the challenge.
One of things I like about this cookware is that it distributes heat so well. Stainless steel is a notoriously poor conductor of heat. The MultiClad Pro has an aluminum core sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel. The aluminum core helps distribute the heat quickly. High heat is not even necessary for cooking. Just preheat the pan at low or medium heat, and you’re good to go.
I also like it that the handles stay quite cool even while cooking, although they do heat up after some time on the burner. And the fact that the handles are solid and securely riveted to the body of the cookware is another plus. Flimsy, shaky handles make me nervous. The handles are also ergonomic in shape and angle, making it easier to move, flip or shake the pan.
This Cuisinart stainless steel cookware has more features that will make you happy. It is dishwasher safe, so cleanup is a breeze. It’s also oven safe up to 500F. You can brown or sear meat on the stove top and pop the whole thing in the oven to finish cooking.
The MultiClad Pro is not as thick or heavy as an All-Clad, but the pans are still heavy enough and well-balanced. You don’t have to worry that the pans will tip over easily especially when they are empty.
The cookware comes with lids that happen to be interchangeable. You can even use the lids on the skillet. They fit well but provide enough room for steam to escape.
The Cuisinart MultiClad Pro has more aces up its sleeve. Unlike most other cookware, even the more expensive ones, it has rolled edges that eliminate sauces and liquids dribbling down the side of the pan. It can also be used on induction ranges.
Most people, like me, prefer to wash the MultiClad Pro by hand. That’s because it’s so easy to do. Hot water and dishwashing detergent are usually all that’s needed to get the pots and pans clean and shiny again. For more stubborn stains, Barkeeper’s Friend will usually do the trick.
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