Product By American Kitchen(22 customers reviews)
- Set includes 1- and 3-quart saucepans (each with lid); 3-quart saute pan with lid; 6-quart stockpot with lid; 8- and 10-inch nonstick skillets
- Biodegradable Eco-Satin nonstick finish made without PFOA, perfectly releases your food from the pan
- Professional grade stainless steel pan that's permanently bonded to a thick, pure aluminum disk
- Stay-cool stainless steel handles
- Oven safe up to 500 degrees F; hand wash only; limited lifetime warranty
2010-04-07
By 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.
2010-03-22
By 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!
2010-02-01
By frugal chef (austin, tx)
I've had these pots and pans for about 8 months now and I love them! I use several each day so they have been through a lot of use these past months. They are sturdy and well made making them impossible to dent. The brushed steel makes them impossible to smudge. The heavy bottoms keep them from tipping over. The handles stay cool during stove top cooking. I love the fact that you can throw any of them in the oven. The clear lids are great for monitoring your food without lifting the lid. Since there are measuring lines on the inside of each pot, I don't have to measure out water with a separate cup. I just use the lines! I also like that only the skillets are nonstick. Only starchy foods like potatoes and pasta, and a small handful of other foods need to be fried on nonstick. All other vegetables develop a much better flavor if cooked without the coating and in some oil. These pots and pans do stain, especially ones that have been put in the oven, but this doesn't really bother me. They're not for display. They're for cooking. Also, the nonstick coating is not as good as it was the first time we used the skillets. However, I prefer them the way the are now. Oil can actually coat the skillet instead slipping all over the place. All in all, I am very pleased with this set!
2010-01-03By 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!
2009-11-01
By Dwight Anderson (Detroit,Mi USA)
After 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 $199 on a set)I decided to take the plunge. I found this set,new&unused,on another site. I got it for $100 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!
