All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel 12 Inch Fry Pan with Lid

The All-Clad D3 fry pan is a 12-inch skillet made of tri-ply bonded stainless steel, sold with a matching lid. It has no coating on the cooking surface and is made in Pennsylvania.

Who it suits

It suits cooks who sear, saute and pan-roast often and want an uncoated pan that can go under the broiler. Stainless steel is not nonstick, so eggs and delicate fish need good preheating and enough fat. If you prefer a pan that builds its own seasoning, look at the Lodge cast iron skillet or the Mauviel carbon steel pan. See more healthy kitchen cookware and tools.

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Key facts

• Three bonded layers: stainless steel around an aluminum core, with a polished stainless cooking surface (All-Clad)
• Oven and broiler safe up to 600F, and works on induction (All-Clad)
• All-Clad lists the weight at 4.74 lb (All-Clad)
• Made in Pennsylvania, USA, with a limited lifetime warranty (All-Clad)
• The brand recommends washing it by hand (All-Clad)

What reviewers say

America’s Test Kitchen picked it as its winning 12-inch stainless skillet. Reviewed gave it an Editor’s Choice for even heating, good heat retention and easy tossing, while noting that some other pans matched or beat it in their most recent round of tests.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Even browning and quick heat response in testing
• Pro: Uncoated surface, oven and broiler safe to 600F
• Pro: Lid included and induction compatible
• Con: Food can stick without enough preheating and fat
• Con: Some rival pans matched it in Reviewed’s latest tests

Cautions

• Stainless steel is not a nonstick surface; preheat well and use enough oil or butter.
• The handle and lid get hot in the oven and on the stove; use a mitt.