All-Clad 14-Inch Stainless Fry Pan

For my birthday yesterday, Pere got me a 14" stainless fry pan from All-Clad. I've been wanting a large fry pan for some time now as my current 10" fry pan and 14" chef's pan are just too small to make four portions of some foods. This pan is the first piece of stainless cookware we've added to our collection. Everything else we have is either anodized aluminum or enameled cast iron. I've been wanting to try the bonded stainless (stainless wrapped around an aluminum core), and this provided the perfect opportunity.

So far, i've got it hanging on my pot rack just waiting to be used. The real question, though, is what to make first? I need something to put the pan through its paces for a proper review. Any suggestions? I'm leaning toward trying a steak that I start on the stove top and finish in the oven, but I'm open to suggestions.

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I am Jack's Brain's Gravatar I suggest stewed chicken. This recipe (http://www.recipelink.com/mf/3/5984) is close to how you'd make it. The only things missing, that I know of, is some ground annatto seed (just use enough to color the gravy), and finishing the chicken slow and low in the oven so the chicken absorbs the flavor and gets tender.

Rice and beans are mandatory with the dish. Be sure to spoon the gravy on top of the rice and beans. Habanero pepper sauce (bottled, Marie Sharp's or Melinda's) usually accompanies the rice and beans.
# Posted By I am Jack's Brain | 4/1/06 9:05 PM
I am Jack's Brain's Gravatar Oh yeah, and you need to cover the chicken when it's in the oven.
# Posted By I am Jack's Brain | 4/1/06 9:09 PM
Rob Brooks-Bilson's Gravatar Thanks Mario, I'll have to give that a try sometime. Sounds delicious.
# Posted By Rob Brooks-Bilson | 4/2/06 9:15 AM
Christiane's Gravatar Gorgeous looking pot.
# Posted By Christiane | 4/9/06 1:47 PM
Rob Brooks-Bilson's Gravatar Thanks Christiane. I'm still waiting to use it!
# Posted By Rob Brooks-Bilson | 4/9/06 7:43 PM
Only Cookware's Gravatar Nice pan. All Clad are one of the best. I hope you have finally had a chance to use it. We have just started adding cookware reviews to our website at www.only-cookware.com and the next one we will review will be All-Clad. They aren't cheap compared to some brands but they are worth every cent.
# Posted By Only Cookware | 9/15/07 4:56 AM



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