10 Best All Clad 12 Quarts
for October 2023

Legend Stainless is a cast-aluminum core 5-ply stock pot. It has a heavy-gauge stainless steel exterior and a copper core, which helps it retain more heat and stay evenly heated. The handles are cast stainless steel with comfortable rivets, and the pot is induction compatible. The pot is oven safe to 500°F and dishwasher-safe. The pot is large, so it's a good choice if you'll be cooking for a crowd. The lid, which is sold separately, fits securely, and the pot comes with a stainless-steel steamer basket. The pot is heavy and tall (it measures 11 inches from handle to underside of rim), so it's a good choice for a busy cook. The pot's heavy gauge of stainless steel makes it unsuitable for a stovetop induction range, and it must be used on a stovetop or in the oven.

This multi-cooker set from All-Clad is the most compact multi-cooker we've ever tested, and it also happens to be our top pick. It's small and light enough to be carried by a 20- to 30-pound person, so you can easily transport it to an outdoor barbecue or potluck party. The Multi-Cooker features three pots: a 6-quart stockpot, a 6-quart sauté pan, and a 2-quart straight-sided sauté pan. All three pots have riveted stainless-steel handles, stay cool on the stovetop, and are dishwasher-safe. The pots are heavy enough for even the most vigorous boil, and the bottoms are coated with a layer of aluminum, which helps to evenly distribute heat and prevent food from sticking. The pots are exceptionally comfortable to hold. They come with a stainless-steel pasta basket, steamer basket, and lid. The pasta basket is longer than the sauté pan, so you can fill a pot with pasta, vegetables, and other ingredients, and then boil the pasta in the pot. The steamer basket is a good option for making Asian cuisine, because it allows you to steam ingredients without adding liquid. The lids are generously sized, and all three pots come with useful measuring markings. The pots are also designed to nest, so you can stack them to save space. The Multi-Cooker comes with a lifetime warranty, and it's available in silver and black.

The All-Clad 4112NSR2 is a quality stainless steel pan, and it's our top pick for nonstick cookware. The 2 layers of stainless steel give it excellent heat distribution, and its polished finish looks sleek and professional. The pan is oven-safe to 600°F, and it's dishwasher-safe, too, so cleanup is quick and easy. The pan has a square shape and is 12 inches wide, which is ideal for cooking large meals. It's compatible with all cooktops including induction, so it's a great choice for any kitchen. It has a riveted handle, which secures the pan while also adding a bit of style. The pan has an attractive, polished finish that adds a touch of class to your kitchen. The All-Clad 4112NSR2 is thick, so it's heavy, and the riveted handle makes it a bit difficult to maneuver. However, the All-Clad 4112NSR2 is exceptionally nonstick. The pan performed as well as any other nonstick pan we tested, but it's significantly better than those other pans. The pan has deep, wide, flat sides and flared ends, and the rounded corners make it comfortable to hold. The smooth surface is easy to clean, and the flared ends make it easy to turn food in the pan. The All-Clad 4112NSR2 is a sturdy pan that will last for years.

The All-Clad SD700450 slow cooker is by far the largest slow cooker in our lineup, and it's perfect for large families or parties. Unlike most slow cookers, it has an oval-shaped, 6.5-quart cooking pot that is big enough to accommodate up to 7 pounds of chicken, 24 wings, or 8 pounds of stew. The lid is glass, so you can watch your cooking progress without lifting the lid. The removable ceramic insert is dishwasher-safe, and the lid is sealed, so it uses less electricity. But the size does limit how far away you can be from your food, and it's not as energy efficient as other slow cookers. The All-Clad SD700450 slow cooker comes with four temperature settings: high, low, warm, and cook, and you can choose to cook between 2 and 8 hours, or between 4 and 20 hours. The warm setting is ideal for when you want the slow cooker to keep food warm, and the cook setting is ideal for slow cooking. The All-Clad SD700450 slow cooker has five programmable cooking settings: high, low, warm, and two programmable cook modes. The slow cooker comes with manual cooking instructions, but there are also several recipe apps available for it. The All-Clad SD700450 slow cooker comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

The All-Clad D5 Cookware Set is durable and made to last. The D5 Soup Pot has a polished stainless steel exterior that offers great stick resistance, and it's oven-safe up to 600°F. The brushed stainless steel finish is easy to maintain, and it's dishwasher-safe. The pot is tall, so it's ideal for simmering soups, slow-cooking pasta sauces, preparing grains and boiling vegetables. The pot has a flared pouring rim, so it's comfortable to use, and the handles are heat-resistant, so they don't burn when you remove them from the stove. The pot has a 4-quart capacity, and it's 11.75 inches in diameter. The pot's tall sides reduce evaporation and keep soups flavorful and hearty. The D5 Soup Pot is coated with a starburst finish, so it's highly polished and won't react with food. The set includes 4 high-performance D5 Sauce Pans, 4 high-performance D5 Sauté Pans, 4 high-performance D5 Stockpots, 4 high-performance D5 Deep Square Casserole Dishes, 4 high-performance D5 Deep Round Casserole Dishes, 4 high-performance D5 Frying Pans, 4 high-performance D5 Skillets, and 4 high-performance D5 Chef's Knives. This cookware set is backed by All-Clad's lifetime warranty.

For a versatile stockpot that performs well in both everyday cooking and in a commercial kitchen, the Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless 12-quart Stockpot with Cover is an excellent choice. It comes with lids that nest inside each other, making it easy to store when not being used. The pots' solid aluminum core, which helps distribute heat evenly, is dishwasher-safe, and they can be put in the oven up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit, although doing so will degrade the interior coating over time. The pots are also designed with a pouring rim that tapers toward the base, which helps to prevent spills. The pots are built to last: They are made of 18/10 stainless steel, which is hard-wearing and resists staining, and they are oven-safe to 550 degrees Fahrenheit. The MultiClad Pro series also comes in a variety of sizes, so if you need a larger or smaller pot, Cuisinart will have you covered. The pots are sturdy enough for daily use in a commercial kitchen, and the solid aluminum core helps distribute heat evenly, so simmering food takes less time. The pots are also dishwasher-safe, so cleanup is easier. The pots are also oven-safe, so you can put them on the stovetop or in the oven without worrying about damaging the pot. The pots' pouring rim is also tapered, which helps to prevent spills.

All-Clad's stock pot has impeccable quality. It is heavy, hard anodized, and can tolerate boiling water and oven and broiler temperatures. It's made of hard-anodized aluminum, a heavy-duty material that is resistant to scratches and abrasions, and coated with 3 layers (and millions of microscopic pores) of a thick, non-toxic, PFOA-free nonstick coating. It's compatible with all cooktops, including induction. The pot comes with a tempered glass lid that locks in moisture and has viewing holes, and it comes with a riveted stainless steel handle to ensure a safe grip. The cookware is dishwasher-safe but we recommend handwashing to preserve the nonstick coating. And you just might want to hold onto it a little longer.

All-Clad's 12-inch fry pan is versatile and easy to use, and its durable construction means it's designed to stand the test of time. The pan has a flat bottom, so it works on all stovetops, including induction, and it's oven and broiler-safe. It has a starburst finish, which won't react with food, and it's stick-resistant, so food can slide right off. The pan's wide base also makes it easy to slide food around, and the flared rim helps it boil water faster and more evenly. The pan is Dutch oven-compatible, so it's great for cooking stews and soups. It's also dishwasher-safe, so cleanup is a snap. The pan's riveted stainless-steel handles are secure, so you won't have to worry about the pan flying off the stove or breaking, and the handles don't extend too far, so they won't touch your pot when it's in the holder. The pan's dimensions are 12 by 8 by 2.5 inches, and it weighs 4.5 pounds. It is splash- or scratch-resistant, and it's made with 18/10 stainless steel, so it's 100 percent pure, and the stainless steel is induction-compatible. The pan's stainless-steel lid is oven- and broiler-safe, too. The pan has a permanent handle, so it won't scratch your pot, and it locks securely in place. The pan's handles are open, so you can add or subtract a little oil, butter, or fat before cooking, and it's easy to turn food around in the fry pan. The pan's stainless-steel handles will remain cool to the touch while you're cooking, and the lid is riveted, so it won't pop off. The pan's stainless-steel handles also don't extend too far, so they won't touch your pot when it's in the holder. The pan's flared rim makes it ideal for boiling. The pan's capacity is 12 cups.

All-Clad's Essentials line of cookware is our favorite nonstick set for beginners, and this set's performance doesn't disappoint. The cookware is versatile enough to cook with on both gas and electric stovetops and in an oven, and it's safe to use in broilers as long as it's up to 500F. The handle is ergonomically shaped, and the pans have a thick, sturdy base that provides ample support for even the heaviest of skillets. The cooking surface is nonstick, so you can easily cook with eggs, pancakes, bacon, and more. The cookware is dishwasher-safe, but we recommend handwashing to preserve the nonstick coating. We also like the cookware's sturdy, lightweight design. The handles are flat and wide, which makes them comfortable to hold, and the pots nest inside each other, so you don't need to take up a ton of storage space. All-Clad's cookware is pricey, but the cookware's performance and durability make the investment worthwhile.

This 12-inch pan from All-Clad features 3 layers of nonstick coating and a heavy-gauge aluminum base, making it a great pan for frying, searing, and stir-frying. Its nonstick coating is PFOA-free, which helps it last longer than other nonstick pans. The pan's hard-anodized construction ensures even heating and makes it oven safe up to 500F. The pan's stainless-steel handles are riveted to the pan's base for added strength and are oven safe up to 500F as well. The 12-inch size makes it suitable for most whole fish, and it's also handy for making small batches of pasta and other side dishes. The pan's coating isn't quite as long-lasting or nonstick as some other nonstick pans, but it cleans up easily. This pan's thick base makes it easy to handle, and its flared sides make it easy to pour.