Fantastic! Buy it once and never buy another 3-Quart ...
587843
Fantastic!  Buy it once and never buy another 3-Quart saucepan.  The lid has a tiny vent opening and with the lid on water boils very quickly.
1909025
A few months ago, I bought a 4-qt crockpot (I probably shouldn't mention brand name).  Hated it!  It got too hot!  Crockpot reviews said crockpots are now set on higher temps, so I assumed I just had to live with it or adjust timing, etc.  It cooked even on Warm.  Well, on my 4th attempt to cook something that wouldn't burn or be ready hours ahead of time, I accidentally dropped it in the sink and broke it.  That turned out to be a good thing, because I replaced it with this Proctor-Silex 3-qt and absolutely LOVE IT!  It doesn't boil over. It gently simmers along like it should.  All's now right with the world.  I highly recommend it.
1882455
If you are thinking of buying a crock pot or a pressure cooker or a rice cooker this is for you! Even if you're not, you should really consider this product. I have had it now for a month or so and have used the crock pot several times. I've made stews, pot roast, spaghetti sauce w/ meatballs - delicious!

Due to bad experiences with an older pressure cooker, I was a little leery to use that feature but it's ultimately what I bought it for, I already had a plain jane crock pot. Yesterday I gave the pressure cooker a whirl. What was I waiting for??? I made split pea and ham soup in FIFTEEN MINUTES. There were no horrible noises because there is no little pressure weight wiggling away on top of the pan sounding like it's a rocket ready for takeoff. I had to go over to it twice to make sure it was actually working! It was silent........but delicious. You simply push a button or two and wait. The machine will tell you when it's done, you turn a little knob to release the pressure and voila! Dinner! The soup tasted like I had been cooking it stove top for hours. Today I halved a spaghetti squash, put it on a rack and 4 minutes of pressure later it was perfect. Have you ever had one of those explode in your microwave? Not pretty.

I am considered by some to be the Princess of Gadgets (my younger sister is the Queen) and I'm sold........completely and utterly sold! I had originally bought the 6 quart but thought it would be just a little too small for my liking so I returned it for the 8 quart. There are only two of us but if you're like me and like to freeze meals ahead or likes leftovers for lunch, the 8 quart is the perfect size for just about anything. This is absolutely keeping it's place on the precious real estate called countertop. It will not be relegated to the pantry closet because then it most definitely won't get used. This is made to be used and something I consider to be one of the better "gadget" investments I've ever made - now that is saying something :).

Next up is wild rice or maybe the risotto, there are so many new things to try! I can honestly say that with both of us working full-time there will be no more dinners at 7:30 at night unless we want dinner at 7:30 at night. I will be hitting the couch at 7:30 at night no cleaning up the kitchen.
4669925
FANTASTIC and built like a brick-s*#&$. Yes,its expensive and would say not for the casual home brewer,but if you are a little more serious about brewing,spend the $$..its going to last a lifetime and would guess can be resold for close to what you pay if you stop brewing,since its not going to wear out.
I've used it 3 times now..first time it worked like a charm..2nd time the first bottle stuck in the part where cap goes and when it released it was very forceful...so,yes,as some reviews state,you should grease it a little each time before use. I put a little dab of olive oil (all I had at time) on my finger and rubbed it inside and bottled my entire batch of beer (30 bottles) with no sticking.
3582294
If you'll be displaying your lovingly polished saucepans on a rack above your head, get the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/All-Clad-Stainless-3-Quart-Saucepan/dp/B00005AL5L/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">All-Clad Stainless 3-Quart Saucepan</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Bourgeat-Sauce-Pan-w-Cast-Iron-Handle-7-1-Lid/dp/B00004SPZ2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Bourgeat Sauce Pan w/ Cast Iron Handle 7.1" & Lid</a>&nbsp;and be happy. For the rest of us whose kitchens aren't showcases, the Sitram Profiserie is the pan to have. It has served as my primary saucepan for seven years of daily cooking with absolute success. Its thick aluminum base gives excellent heat distribution, but since the sides are un-clad, the weight is much more reasonable than the two alternatives mentioned above. The lid (sold separately) is also lightweight ("cheap," if you will) but exceedingly well-designed, with a small vent and slight conical shape to direct condensate back onto the food.

Since it is certified to 1000 degrees F and designed for induction cooking, I have boiled it dry on multiple occasions and the bottom is as flat as the day I bought it. When that happens, I am also grateful for the stainless steel interior, which can be cleaned with sandpaper should the situation warrant (I recommend 120 grit to start, followed by a smoothing pass with 600, all wet-dry, of course). The hollow handle allows you to pick it up no matter how hot the bottom of the pan is, and the expertly curled lip pours without a single drip. The performance of this pan is such that I don't use a double boiler to make custard in it!
1771572
I will never buy cheesecloth ever again! (unless I need it for something other than making nut milk).  What a mess!
This product makes things so easy--no more mess, no more buying cheesecloth over & over (waste of money!).  Durable and well made, can withstand lots of squishing & squeezing and then washing afterward.  THANK YOU.  I cannot believe I waited so long to buy this.  Also, very inexpensive for the amount of benefit that I receive.  An essential for any homemade nut milk kitchen!
3743993
This product is absolutely amazing.  Yes it's a little pricey, but it will literally last forever.  I use it for 4 different purposes:

- As a big pot for making huge batches of soup, stock etc.
- As a big pot for hot water canning
- As a pressure cooker
- As a pressure canner

It excels at everything.  It oozes quality so much that I know it will last forever!

By the way - if you have been hot-water canning your produce, try pressure-canning!  Much easier.. no need to sterilize your jars, no need to heat a huge pan of water (just 2" in the bottom).  Way simpler and easier and safer!

Just buy it already!
4915452
I tried the Wearever Cook and Strain 3-quart saucepan first, then added the 1-1/2-quart and the 10-inch fry pan.  Loved them so much I bought this set.  These are the best pans I've ever owned.

Pros:
-Glass lids to see what's cooking
-Pour spouts (I use that feature for pasta)
-Perfectly flat bottoms essential for ceramic cooktops
-No enameling (paint) to come off on ceramic cooktops
-Constructed of 18/10 stainless steel
-Comfortable (stay cool) handles
-Weighty but not too heavy
-Still look brand new after repeated use
-Lifetime warranty

Cons:
-Lid knob gets hot if lid is left on while cooking (I have to use a potholder to lift it; not a problem for me)
-Lids don't fit tight into pans (again, not a problem for me)
-Handwashing (doesn't bother me)

If you've never cooked with stainless, remember that because of the quick and even heat distribution you should cook at a lower temperature than you're probably used to.

I've had a few spots show up on the outside of the bottoms from cooking at too high a temperature when the ceramic cooktop was not perfectly clean, and I used Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to get rid of them.  The spots came right off.  If I ever need to shine the bottoms (haven't had to yet), I'll use Barkeeper's Friend on them.

I've also purchased a 12-inch saute, a 10-inch saute, and a griddle in this line.  Can't recomment them highly enough.  Great buy for the price.
3305566
Why are these not globally in every kitchen?? WONDERFUL product.

Passes the "pinch test", ridiculously easy to clean, and reusable/eco-friendly.

I received a pack of 3, but am now contemplating another order. A must-have to be sure.

Makes baking, broiling, and dehydrating (oven) an absolute dream.
520614
Bought this three times now.  I am using this as my single-source for this product.  I'm a happy repeat buyer!
2298508
Is there anything better, really?  Had a 4 1/2 quart KitchenAid my kids got me for Christmas 15 years ago.  Saw this and had to have it for my new kitchen!
1809894
I bought the 6 qt. before and loved it.  It's the only pot that is a must in every home.  I have used pressure cookers for years for dinner, canning and preserving.  This is much safer and the 10 qt. size is a wonderful size for large meals.  I've cooked 3 racks of BBQ ribs in it in half the time,  Finish them off on the BBQ Grill and they melt off your hands.  Delicious.  Easy to clean.
187830
Amazing pot, this is my second one of this side. I have one that is already well "seasoned" and so my husband purchased this as a Christmas gift for me.  I ABSOLUTELY LOVE that he bought me a "back-up" because I could NEVER live without this pan in my repertoire. From pots and pots of homade soup, amazing chili, roasted pork or whole roasted, juicy chickens, this pan is a lifesavore.
3042987
I don't get all the one-stars... This pan is so awesome I just ordered a couple for my wife's folks. I got these for my wife about four months ago and the first thing she did was drop a chunk of cheddar in on med-high. It slid around the pan like a lump of butter!! We've made pancakes, nachos (in the oven) eggs in every way imaginable, all with no oil of any kind, and never had anything stick. The nachos just dumped straight onto the plate and took all the crispy cheese with it. I am thoroughly impressed with these things. There's another pan that looks just like this but is a copper-ceramic mix and you can just buy those from Wal-Mart, I wonder if the one-star-ers have mixed the two up...
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FANTASTIC SKILLET!! I could rave on and on, but I'll try to summarize concisely: Life Changing (insofar as cookware in the kitchen)

Bought this as a first-timer for cast-iron. After much self-education (local college didn't offer cast-iron 101) on how to properly season cast-iron and a few rounds in the oven, this pan has been one of the best kitchen purchases I've ever made! Very heavy duty, made in USA (whoop!) delivers in every way imaginable and affordable too! We have purchased a second, smaller Lodge cast-iron skillet as well with the same success story.

I highly recommend you watch a few videos on how to properly season your skillet (I used crisco a few times, bacon fat and seasoned with olive oil after cleaning for a few months) and how to properly clean your skillet before cooking with it for the first time. DO NOT soak cast-iron in water. NO NO NO!! Bad cook!

After several months of daily use, we use minimal oil/butter for cooking and have no issues whatsoever when it comes to anything sticking to the pan! So happy with this skillet!
4715032
I have owned my Kitchenaid mixer for 15 years.  How I got along before that, I don't know.  Well, actually I do know.  I didn't make bread (at least without a large amount of hand-kneading).  I didn't whip cream.  I  made souffles, angelfood cake and meringue that were hardly ever light and  airy.  I only made single batches of cookies.
If you like to cook, cook  for more than 3 people, or like to cook things that require kneading,  beating or whipping this is THE mixer.  I have done triple batches of  cookies (they barely fit in the bowl).  I have made VERY stiff bread  doughs.  I have creamed frozen butter for frosting.  I have yet to overheat  it or cause any problems with this mixer.  Generally, if it fits in the  bowl, this mixer can handle it.
It is speedy as well.  Whipping egg  whites, yolks, and cream almost always takes less than half the time that  the recipe says it will take. Creaming butter and sugar for cookies takes  seconds (unless the butter is frozen!).
I'm not particularly fond of the  grinding or slicing attachments.  I'd rather use my food processor.  But  for all the mixing tasks it is excellent.  I have found only one fault with  this mixer: if I do more than two batches of stiff bread dough I may have  to wait for the mixer to cool after the second batch.
If you cook a lot,  buy an extra bowl or two (especially the bowls with handles).
This is my  4th most important kitchen investment (right behind sink, stove and  refrigerator).
3993213
Excellent product - buy it elsewhere and you could easily pay 3 to 4 times more for the same quality.