Review of All-Clad Master Chef 2 4-Quart Sauteuse Pan

I purchased this pan because it is made in the USA & my teflon dutch oven needed to be replaced. Compared to the saute pan, the sauteuse pan is easier for me to store because it doesn't have a long handle on it; I also like the domed lid. I have always cooked using non-stick pansso this will take some getting used to. I haven't burned any food in it yet, but have had some stuck on food. I heated a little water in the pan and used some elbow grease to get the pan clean.Don't use a metal scrubber (like I did) on the inside because it will scratch the shinyfinish. I'm going to purchase some Bar Keeper's Friend to clean it the next time.

I will be using the tips B. C. Specht mentioned in her 2003 Amazon review of the All-Clad MC2 saute pan.
http://www.amazon.com/All-Clad-Master-Chef-6-Quart-Saut%C2%BF/dp/B00005AL4T/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1224478381&sr=8-4

The outside of this pan has a brushed finish which must be the reason the description says it's gray. I can't say that it's pretty, but it looks okay. The lid and inside of the pan are shiny.

Both the sides and bottom of this All-Clad MC2 pan heat very evenly. I'm using it on a glass top stove.

I plan on using this pan for most of my cookingfrom frying to steaming. I love the the fact that the when I fry in it the sides are somewhat high which helps to prevent splattering. I also like the fact that the sides don't slope so I have a more useful cooking area. Of course, this pan can be used in the oven, as well as, on the top of the range.

*update: I just read the box and found out the pan is made in the USA and the lid is made in China.

Product Description
The 4 quart sauteuse pan features a domed lid, essential for keeping moisture in as you simmer or bake a casserole in the oven. This pan is equally well-suited for braising and browning meats and veggies atop the stove. The new MC2 cookware combines the industrial style of a brushed aluminum exterior with gleaming stainless steel stay cool handles and lids.

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