Cuisinart MCPS-12N Stainless Steel Cookware Set 12 Piece

Overview

Cuisinart builds this MultiClad Pro set from triple ply metal, with a pure aluminum core bonded under a brushed stainless exterior to spread heat across the base and up the walls. It covers saucepans, a saute pan, a stockpot, a pair of skillets and a steamer insert, all with riveted Cool Grip handles.

Coverage is the reason to own it: one matched clad line handles boiling, braising, searing and steaming, and it moves from an induction hob to the oven to the dishwasher. Every surface is bare stainless, so eggs and delicate fish will want a separate nonstick pan.

Who it's for

Families cooking most nights get matching pieces from small sauces up to batch soup. Cooks with little cabinet space, or who rely on nonstick for everyday eggs, will find the set heavy and bulky.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Heat behaviour comes from the bonded aluminum core, which spreads burner heat across the base and, with Heat Surround construction, up the side walls to limit hot spots. Tight fitting lids hold moisture in during simmering and braising, and the riveted handles are designed to stay cool on the stovetop.

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