All-Clad Stainless 4-Quart Saute Pan

A Kitchen Essential
I purchased the 4-quart saute pan a few months ago, and I have used it at least 3 times a week since then. I agree with the other reviewers that the taller sides are a big advantage over the 3-quart pan. This allows you to toss your cooked pasta into the sauce, poach meats and do various other tasks without worrying about the liquid spilling over, which is what concerned me about the 3-quart pan. I found that the 6-quart pan was far too large for my burners. I have cooked pasta sauces, chicken breasts, chicken thighs, meatballs, poached chicken, you name it, in this pan. It is extremely versatile and worth the price and the amount of space it takes up in the cabinet. If you have limited kitchen cabinet space, as I do, I think that this saute pan, a large non-stick skillet (All-Clad has a great one in its stainless collection), the 3- or 4-quart sauce pan and a large Le Creuset french oven is all you need for most stovetop cooking jobs.
A Southern Cook in Florida
I am working on building my collection of All-Clad Stainless Cookware and purchased this item a few months ago. I have really enjoyed it and use it often! It is a great size for preparing family size meals such as Chicken Alfredo or something simple like a big hamburger helper. This cookware is a bit heavy (a good feature not bad) so having two helper handles is an advantage. I like the 4qt. size which covers the large burner of my stove. (I find the 3 qt. saute pan a little small for family size meals.) All-Clad is a great product and worth the extra money. Do try using the Barkeepers Friend for cleaning which is recommended by All-Clad. It really makes it shine!
Great Saute Pan!!!
I am a big fan of All-Clad (have several of their pans) and bought this pan for my father, who's becoming quite an adventurous cook since his retirement. We tried it out right after Christmas making a tomato sauce for homemade pizza, sauteing the onions and garlic to a sweet golden brown before adding the crushed tomatoes with puree. My father was particularly impressed with the fact that the pan distributed the heat so evenly that nothing burned or stuck despite being left unattended at times. The size is perfect for sauteing lots of things simultaneously or providing lots of surface area for a quick reduction. And the lid fits nice and snug--it could definitely be used as a braising pan, particularly in the oven. It's now his favorite pan and I'm sure he'll make lots of great meals with it!
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