Aug 07, 2010 06:17:38
Brand : American Kitchen
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Product OverviewsAmerican Kitchen cookware is constructed from the finest components available. From searing, sautéing, preparing delicate sauces, to finishing meals in the oven or under the broiler, this 10 piece set provides all the necessary pieces to help you create any meal just like a pro. Set includes 1 quart saucepan with lid, 3 quart saucepan with lid, 6 quart stockpot with lid, 3 quart saute pan with lid, 8 inch Non PFOA nonstick skillet and 10 inch Non PFOA nonstick skillet. The 8 inch and 10 inch open skillets included in the set feature our patented Eco Satin nonstick system, a revolutionary new nonstick featuring a "green" biodegradable substitute in place of traditional PFOA. So it's better for the environment while providing all the durability and release that you've come to expect from traditional nonstick! There's no culinary masterpiece you can't prepare with American Kitchen cookware. Made in the USA.
American Kitchen 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set Reviews By CustomersAfter years of cooking with my cast iron(which I love)and flimsy non-stick pot/pans(which I hated),and hand me down mismatched piece(which I also hated lol) I finally decided to treat myself to a new complete set. I had no idea what to purchase. There are so many choices out there;non-stick,hard anodized,stainless steel,cooper,etc. I searched the web for facts,preferences,recommendations,and reviews. I looked&looked for months. Finally I decided I wanted to give stainless steel a try. I happened across this American Kitchen set. It seemed to have everything I was looking for. The fact that it's made in America was a huge plus. After a few weeks of procrastinating(I wasn't sure I wanted to spend 9 on a set)I decided to take the plunge. I found this set,new&unused,on another site. I got it for 0 with free shipping! I figured if it didn't hold up I'd only be out a few dollars. I was pleased from the moment I unpacked the pieces. They are very attractive. I love the brushed exterior on the pieces. The satin exterior looks very professional and doesn't show scratches as easily as I imagine a mirror finish would. The next thing that grabbed me was the weight of the pieces. They have a nice heft to them without being too heavy to handle. I had heard horror stories about any and everything sticking to stainless steel. Not having a dishwasher I was prepared to spend hours soaking and scrubbing my pans. Having used cast iron for the majority of my cooking it took me a couple of times to remember to use a lower heat setting on my gas stove top with this set. The first time cooked chicken was a complete disaster. It stuck like crazy. After following the directions included(which I should have read in the first place)and following advice about preheating the pieces for about three minutes THEN adding oil and letting that heat for an additional two minutes I didn't have a problem the next time I tried cooking something. Nothing stuck to the pieces with the stainless steel interior. I love the fact that I can use a lower heat when cooking. They all retain heat very nicely. I've cooked chili,soups,and sauces in the stock pot and find the leftovers are still warm when I go back for seconds(sometimes as long as an hour later). I love being able to make an omelette (without using any oil or butter) and have it slide right out of the pan!
Other pluses to buying this set(aside from quality&being made in the USA)is customer support. I've emailed with questions and received a response in 24 hrs or less! The warranty is great too.
I do recommend,as others have said,you invest in Bar Keeper's Friend to keep the pans/pots looking their very best. I've noticed some spotting when making pasta and such. Nothing too bad. Nothing that affects the use of the pieces but if you don't like spot/discolorations(I have some "Monk-isms" about things like that)a light sprinkling of BK'sF takes the spots right out. I've had the set since August and all the pieces look like new. Two other things about maitenance. First every two-three months you should 'season' the non-stick skillets with a little cooking oil. Add a tsp or two and use a soft paper towel to wipe. Second,I've heard some say they use non-stick spray in their pots/pans. From what I've read&been told that's not a good idea with any stainless steel pieces. That apparently causes a build up over time which damages the interior .
I recommend this set to anyone looking for dependable quality cookware. It's a wonderful starter set and makes me enjoy cooking all the more! I've heard people say that cooking with a good set makes all the difference. I never believed that until I bought this cookware. Since purchasing this I find that I look foward to getting in the kithcen.
I don't think you'll be disappointed with the American Kitchen set. I love mine and am looking forward to having it for years to come. I'll be buying more pieces!
Great Value; Best Alternative to Chinese Made Garbage - C. Ross - Virginia, USA
I received an Oneida cookware set for Christmas that is comprable in price to this set. However, it was made in China, and being a new home owner, I have had the unfortunate pleasure of purchasing many "made in China" products from various home improvement warehouses in the past several months. All I can say is that 99% of the Chinese made products I've dealt with, specifically those related to the home and home improvement, have been a significant disappointment and of sub-par quality.
I decided that it was time to start seeking out "made in USA" products -- and that's what led me to this set of cookware. After doing some extensive research, this seems to be the only readily available "made in USA" set out there in this price range. My girlfriend and I have now prepared several meals using this set, and we are both pleased. The pots and pans feel substantially better made than the Chinese-made Oneida set I was originally given, and I can only imagine that they perform better.
They conduct heat incredibly well. Just run a pot under hot water for a few seconds, and the pan is almost instantly the same temperature of the water. Furthermore, the cookware can be used on any kind of cooking surface -- including induction, which is a big plus for me because I intend on upgrading to an induction cooktop in the future.
All in all, I could not ask for a better value.
Now if only I could find a good value-priced set of flatware made in America!
Great pot set! - A. Mattson - Ellensburg
We have been trying to find a pot set made in the USA and are please with this set! Keep up the good work American Kitchen!
Made in the USA - G. Matsusaki - Hawaii
I really liked the idea of made in the USA, what I didn't like was the way the covers were made. When washing the covers, the water will collect on the inside, in between the glass and metal part (that goes around the glass)of the cover, you need to find the seam to let the water drip out, it usually sits in my dishrack overnight. When you're using the covers while cooking, it also collects in this area of the cover and you can't "wash" it out, if you're cooking with oil, it'll stay there. Suggest not to use HIGH heat on these, they will discolor the bottom of the stainless steel pans/pots, be careful when boiling water to cook pasta. Be sure to regularly "season" the insides of the stainless steel.
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