Cookware Reviews

I have used high-quality pans from several manufacturers, but this one is the best of its kind. I was thrilled to find this 3 quart, 10 1/2" saute pan after a long search. Its size is ideal for cooking a recipe for two or three people.
Emerilware is made by All-Clad, known for its high-quality products. Emerilware has some of the good All-Clad design features, but it is superior in both cooking results and design. The pan's heavy aluminum construction - thicker even than other high-end pans - makes for perfectly even heat transfer and quick cooking, even on lower heat, without a lot of fiddling to move contents around in the pan. This trait is important when you want to get an even, crisp crust on the surface of the food, as to do that you need to avoid moving it around in the pan. The Emerilware line's heat transfer is surprisingly MUCH better even than my other non-stick All-Clad pans.
Its design features also offer several advantages over other brands. The pan's slightly curved interior corners make it easy to get the edge of a spoon or wisk (avoid pointy metal implements, of course) into the corners when making a roux or sauce. The non-stick interior is also heavy, smooth, and tough. The domed and lipped lid fits snugly and is the ideal design to make the pan useful for many cooking tasks. The pan's weight makes it very stable, and the rather narrow handle works surprisingly well for the size and weight of this pan. When I first saw this signature All-Clad handle design, I thought the little thumb-rest might be a mere design frill, but it really makes the handle easy to hold and feel more stable in the cook's hand. The sturdy looped helper handle on this mid-sized pan is a generous touch seen more commonly on well-designed larger pans, which can be heavy when full. Though the metal handles are not advertised as stay-cool material, in my experience, the pan handles do stay cool, though the bail handle on the stainless steel lid does eventually heat up. All the Emerilware pot and pan lids (and other All-Clad lines) have large ergonomically-designed bail handles that can be grasped easily even with a pot-holder. An extra nice touch for storage: all the Emerilware lid handles can be slipped easily over the pan handles to hang the two pieces together on one pot hook.
As with all non-stick pans, the instructions advise against putting it in the dishwasher, but hand clean-up is super-easy, inside and out. Emerilware is pricey, but in this product, you do get what you pay for. To borrow some Emeril-isms, "Oh yeah, Babe - it's a beautiful thing!"

After buying this saucepan, I left it on the stove for several days, just admiring it. With its polished anodized aluminum exterior and mirror-like stainless lid, it is the most beautiful pot I had ever seen. When I finally used it, I was able to make wonderful rice dishes without anything sticking (unlike in the scortched pots my husband has created). Clean-up was heavenly. All this, and you get All-Clad quality construction. This is a great cookware line - I intend to buy more!

good looking and works well. although time will tell if the non-stick coating will whole for a reasonable duration.

This is my first piece of Emerilware or All-clad and I adore this pot. I make lots of soups, stews, chili, etc in the Winter months. Living in Minnesota - there's not a lot of other things to do for a couple of months :) My only regret is the lid not being glass and having to lift it off every time to check on the dish. I definately will buy more Emerilware. Seems larger than my other 8 Qt kettles. Definatly no buyers remorse with this purchase!

I'm a big fan of Calphalon, owning many pieces from several of their lines that I've bought at promotional prices. So when I decided to replace my Farberware stockpot, I looked at Calphalon first. They have some great stockpots, but for the money, this 8-quart Emerilware stockpot was my final choice. I wanted an 8-quart stockpot so I could use it for larger amounts of pasta. I liked the idea of a quality non-stick interior, since I often ended up scrubbing a few strands of pasta from the Farberware. And I wanted good-sized handles that would be reasonably cool to the touch.

The Emerilware stockpot met all these standards and did it with style (I like the looks of the anodized aluminum exterior and the stainless handles and lid). Plus, the discounted price made it a real bargain, a lot less expensive than comparable Calphalon stockpots.

Emerilware is manufactured in Korea to specifications of All-Clad, another heavy-hitter in American cookware. The design is similar to All-Clad, though it's a lot less expensive. Like All-Clad, it comes with a lifetime warranty. This stockpot is very heavy and the metal is thick, and that was also a big advantage for me.

I used it to make 15-bean soup, a recipe that requires several hours of slow cooking, and almost impossible to make without burning in the old Farberware pot, even cooking at low heat. Toward the end, as I was stirring the soup, I could feel it starting to stick to the bottom of the new pot. It had not burned at all, however, and I was able to loosen it by stirring with a spoon. The handles and flared top made it easy to pour the soup from the pot, and clean-up was fast and easy (use non-metal utensils and avoid using the dishwasher for this, and all other quality cookware). This stockpot is a real winner, and I'm looking forward to many years of reliable use. I'm still a big Calphalon fan, but I wouldn't trade this Emerilware stockpot for anything!

I just recieved this a few days ago, and it really works great. I purchased this for using with my non-stick cookware, and it works like a dream. I made Alfredo sauce, and it thoroughly mixed everything with no problems, and the cheese didn't stick at all. Great item, as well as product line...

I added this sauce pan to my cookware collection recently. I was looking for stainless steel because I feel that for a saucepan this is the best option for making soups, sauces, etc. Non-sticks just don't do it for me. This pan looks and performs wonderfully. It heats evenly and cooks sauces without any hot spots. The pan has a triple bottom, aluminum, stainless steel and a small strip of copper which gives it a stylish look. The glass lid is also a nice feature because it allows you to view your food without haveing to remove the lid. This comes in handy when you are preparing rices or any other type of dishes that require the lid be kept on at all times. Clean up is also a breeze. The pan is made by all-clad, but does not come with their steep price. You can't beat the value. Emeril's cookware is top notch quality and is my favorite because it performs well and is reasonably priced.

For years, nonstick pans were my preference. I had too many bad experiences with horrible cleanup caused by food sticking to a well-known manufacturer's stainless pans. I am concerned with heart-healthy cooking and this pan requires a minimum amount of oil to prevent foods from sticking. I've had this pan for 6 months and have yet to have any difficulty with clean up. I wanted a heavy enough pan to withstand the heat of my gas stove but was concerned about it being too heavy to lift comfortably. The double handles really help. My favorite feature is the glass ovenproof lid. No more boil-overs while I'm multi-tasking! The price was very reasonable for the such a high quality tool. My prior large pan was a 5 1/2 quart size & never quite big enough. The 6 quart size works for everything. I use this pan as a stock pot, as a dutch oven and as a fryer. I use it so often I never put it away; it lives on my stove. I'm so satisfied I'm getting ready to purchase an Emerilware saucepan to keep my 6 quart stock pot company.

After a few weeks of using this pan almost daily, I am thoroughly impressed. Although I was concerned initially that 8" would be too small, it is actually very deep for a fry pan and has proven to be just the right size for many tasks (the pan measures 8.5" across the top). It heats evenly due to the thick layered bottom and the handle stays cool to the touch. I also like the fact that the lip is flared which helps with pouring. There is no lid but with the flared lip, almost any lid less than 8.5" in diameter works fine to cover the pan. Unfortunately, it is made in China but the quality appears to be outstanding. I found the pan locally for the same price as listed and consider it to be a good bargain. Overall, I'm very satisfied.

Ist. Class handels heavy rivets attach to pot .Handles are engraved with the name emeril which sets this piece off from the rest .Thee polished surface cleans up easy. I was inly going to use this with another brand pot but decided to get the 6 quart pot for everyday pasta cooking.This will last forever.