All-Clad
Copper Core 5-ply Bonded Cookware Fry Pan 12 inch
Best professional-grade skillet for home cooks seeking precise heat control.
Elevate your cooking experience with the All-Clad Copper Core 12-inch Fry Pan. This premium 5-ply bonded cookware features a highly conductive copper core for exceptional heat control and responsiveness, ensuring even cooking and perfect searing with its 18/10 stainless steel surface. Designed for convenience, it includes flared edges for drip-free pouring and stay-cool riveted handles. Built for durability and versatility, it's oven and broiler safe up to 600°F and compatible with all stovetops, including induction. Proudly made in the USA, this pan is a testament to quality craftsmanship.
$299.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
444
/ 2991
#444 in Skillets & Frying Pans
Price vs Category Average
+183%
Above average
Model Number
6112
/ SS
Who it's for
- Home chefs demanding professional-grade temperature precision
- Serious cooks investing in a lifetime kitchen staple
- Culinary enthusiasts seeking perfectly even browning results
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers prioritizing value over luxury materials
- Busy cooks preferring low-maintenance non-stick surfaces
- Users with limited wrist strength or dexterity
Performance breakdown
Thermal responsiveness
Copper core delivers near-instant heat adjustments for precise temperature control.
Heat distribution
Five-ply bonding eliminates hot spots for consistent edge-to-edge browning.
Build durability
Heavy-duty construction designed to withstand a lifetime of rigorous kitchen use.
Ergonomic handling
Riveted handles stay cool, though the pan carries significant, professional-grade weight.
Surface versatility
High-heat tolerance allows seamless transitions from stovetop searing to broiler finishing.
Pouring precision
Flared edges effectively prevent messy drips when transferring liquids or sauces.
Key Specs
Model Number
6112 SS
Material
Stainless Steel with Copper Core
Dimensions
22.8 x 12.4 x 4.6 inches
Size
12 inch diameter
Oven & Broiler Safe
Up to 600°F
Induction Compatible
Yes
Exterior Finish
Polished Stainless Steel
Made in
United States
Features
- Superior heat conductivity from copper core
- Even cooking and rapid heat recovery
- Drip-free pouring with flared edges
- Stay-cool riveted stainless steel handles
- Induction compatible
- Oven and broiler safe up to 600°F
- Durable 5-ply bonded construction
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
What customers say
This All-Clad Copper Core fry pan is highly regarded as a professional grade investment. The core praise centers on its exceptional heat distribution and responsiveness, ensuring precise temperature control and consistently even cooking. Users frequently achieve superior searing and browning results. The build quality is robust, suggesting long term durability that justifies the premium cost for serious cooks. While the initial price is a significant consideration, and the pan is notably heavy, its performance elevates the entire cooking experience. It is viewed as an outstanding piece of cookware built to last.
Know before you buy
The 5-ply construction alternates layers of stainless steel and a conductive copper core. This design provides rapid, even heat distribution across the entire surface, eliminating hot spots and allowing for precise temperature control.
Yes, this pan is fully compatible with all stovetops, including induction. The magnetic stainless steel exterior ensures it works efficiently on induction burners.
Absolutely. The pan is oven and broiler safe up to 600°F, making it ideal for searing proteins on the stove and finishing them in the oven.
The flared edges are designed for drip-free pouring. This makes it much easier to transfer sauces, pan juices, or liquids from the pan to a serving dish without making a mess on your stovetop.
The pan features a riveted stainless steel handle designed to stay cool during standard stovetop use. However, if you are using the pan in the oven or under the broiler, the handle will become hot and you should use oven mitts.
While the pan is durable, hand washing with warm, soapy water is recommended to maintain the polished finish. For stubborn stuck-on food or heat stains, a stainless steel cleaner like Bar Keepers Friend works effectively to restore the surface.
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