If you're looking for a durable fry pan, an All-Clad 12-inch skillet is one option. All-Clad cookware is handcrafted in the USA from domestically sourced materials, including durable stainless steel. The 12-inch pan size is large enough for most stovetop cooking tasks, whether you're frying poultry or sauteing vegetables. Show Choosing an All-Clad 12-Inch SkilletThere are multiple types of All-Clad skillets from which to choose, so it's easy to find one you'll love. The d5 Stainless-Steel Nonstick fry pan has five-layer construction; each layer is designed for a specific purpose. For example, the two aluminum layers conduct and retain heat, while the stainless-steel core layer diffuses heat. Sloped sides help you stir and scrape effectively, while the shaped rims make pouring mess-free. This pan has a stay-cool ergonomic handle for comfortable use. If you're looking for an All-Clad 12-inch nonstick skillet, there's the NS1 Induction fry pan. It has a three-layer nonstick coating for easy food removal and cleaning; the material is highly scratch-resistant for enduring quality. Hard-anodized aluminum heats quickly and distributes heat evenly, while the stainless-steel base prevents warping. This piece comes with a lid for simmering and keeping food warm. There's also the 12-inch D3 fry pan from All-Clad. It has an aluminum core between two layers of stainless steel, so it's durable and heats quickly and evenly. The interior is coated with All-Clad's nonstick finish, so food slides out easily. This versatile pan is ideal for daily use and has a stay-cool handle made from riveted stainless steel. All-Clad also makes French skillets, which resemble traditional skillets with higher sides. The sides are rounded for easy turning and flipping. These pans are excellent for frying, searing, braising and sauteing, and they come in a convenient two-piece set. These pans also have a nonstick coating and the same stainless steel and aluminum construction that sets All-Clad cookware apart. Like most All-Clad cookware, these skillets are dishwasher-safe. Other All-Clad Pots and PansExplore the All-Clad 12-inch skillet selection to find the pan that's right for your kitchen. All-Clad also makes other pan styles and sizes, along with a variety of stainless steel pots. These pieces are available on their own or as part of a set. Although these pieces are durable, it's recommended that wood or silicone utensils be used for best results. Williams Sonoma has all the cookware and chef's tools you need to create any dish. On the other hand, you have Made In, the direct-to-consumer start-up that boasts premium cookware at a not-so-premium price. So, which brand should you buy? In this comparison of All-Clad vs. Made In, I explain exactly how their cookware stacks up in terms of reputation, product offerings, construction, design, price, and much more. Plus, in the Heat Test Results and Cooking Performance sections, I reveal which brand has superior heat properties, and which brand performs better in the kitchen. By the end, you’ll understand how All-Clad and Made In are similar, how they’re different, and the pros and cons of each. Let’s get into it! Use the links below to navigate the comparison:
All-Clad vs. Made In: Quick SummaryWatch me break down the differences between Made In and All-Clad in the video below. And if you’re in a hurry, read through the quick comparison notes below the video. Note: I dive much deeper into each of these sections throughout this comparison. Reputation: All-Clad is one of the most well-respected and best-selling premium cookware brands in the world. They’ve been an industry leader since the 1970s when they invented the first-ever fully-clad cookware. Made In, which launched in 2016, is an innovative start-up looking to disrupt the cookware industry by selling their premium cookware direct to customers (on MadeInCookware.com) at an affordable price. Product Offerings: All-Clad offers several cookware collections, each with unique materials, construction, design, and features. Made In offers five types of cookware (5-ply stainless steel, carbon steel, non-stick, copper, and enameled cast iron), but only one version of each. Construction and Materials: All-Clad and Made In both offer fully-clad stainless steel cookware. However, Made In only offers one type of construction: 5-ply with a triple-layer aluminum core. All-Clad offers 2-ply, 3-ply, 4-ply, and 5-ply construction with various core materials, depending on the collection. Made In offers carbon steel pans, which deliver the heat retention of cast iron and heat control of stainless steel. Currently, All-Clad doesn’t manufacture carbon steel cookware. Design: Made In stainless steel cookware features a chic brushed exterior, while All-Clad gives you the options of brushed, polished, or copper exteriors. Both brands are functional and aesthetically pleasing, the type of cookware you’d be proud to show off. In the Design section, I provide plenty of photos so that you can compare the brands side-by-side. Heat Test Results: I conducted a simple test to determine which cookware heats up faster, distributes heat more evenly, and retains heat longer. The results showed that the Made In 12-inch pan heats up slightly faster and retains heat longer than the All-Clad D3 12-inch pan. Both distribute heat evenly across the cooking surface. Skip ahead to the full test details and results. Cooking Performance: I tested All-Clad vs. Made In head-to-head by cooking pork chops and chicken breast in each, and I controlled for variables like the size of the meat, the temperature of the burners, and the seasoning. Although the Made In pan heated up slightly faster, both cooked the meat exceptionally well, and the finished products were equally delicious. Skip ahead to see side-by-side images of my cooking test results. Where It’s Made: All-Clad sources its materials from U.S. suppliers and manufactures their cookware in Canonsburg, PA. Made In partners with family-owned businesses in the U.S., France, and Italy to source and manufacture its cookware. Oven-Safe Temperatures: All-Clad’s stainless steel collections are oven safe and broiler safe up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit (excluding the lids), and its non-stick cookware is oven-safe up to 500. Made In stainless steel cookware can handle up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit in the oven or broiler. Its non-stick pans are oven-safe up to 500 degrees, and its carbon steel can handle up to 1200 degrees. Cooktop Compatibility: Made In cookware is compatible with all cooktops, including induction. All-Clad cookware is compatible with all cooktops, except for the Essentials collection. Cleaning and Care: Made In stainless steel and non-stick cookware is dishwasher safe, but its carbon steel cookware needs to be washed by hand. All-Clad stainless steel and non-stick cookware are dishwasher-safe Price: All-Clad cookware is significantly more expensive than Made In. Why? Customers are willing to pay a premium for the prestigious All-Clad brand. Also, All-Clad sells through retailers while Made In sells on its website and Amazon, cutting out the middlemen and avoiding retail markups. Pros, Cons, and the Bottom Line: If you’re looking for premium cookware, and you don’t care if your house guests recognize the brand, go with Made In. You’ll get the same quality as All-Clad, but at a steep discount. If you want more choices, and a brand with a proven track record as one of the best cookware makers in the world, you won’t regret spending your money on All-Clad. To learn more about both brands, read dozens of reviews, and check the current prices, Made In is available on MadeInCookware.com, and All-Clad is available on Amazon or All-Clad.com. Overview of All-CladThe history of All-Clad goes back to 1971 when John Ulam, an expert metallurgist, founded the company in Canonsburg, PA. Four years earlier, Ulam founded Clad Metals; a company focused on creating superior products by bonding different metals together. Clad Metals served various industries, but its most prominent customer was the U.S. Mint, who relied on Ulam’s expertise to convert the nation’s silver coins to the less expensive bonded metals that make up today’s nickels, dimes, and quarters. Eventually, Ulam had his “aha moment” when he realized that the bonding process that he perfected in other industries could make a significant impact on cookware. In 1971, Ulam and his newly formed company, All-Clad Metalcrafters, were the first to produce cookware with non-reactive, corrosion-resistant steel on the outside, and a core layer of heat conductive aluminum on the inside.  This type of cookware that we now know as multi-clad, cladded, or fully-clad possesses extraordinary heat properties and can last a lifetime. In the decades following All-Clad’s launch, almost every cookware manufacturer adopted All-Clad’s innovative bonding process. But, despite the increased competition, All-Clad remains atop the mountain of high-end cookware brands. So, what sets All-Clad apart?
The biggest downside of All-Clad is its price. There’s no doubt about it, All-Clad cookware is expensive. The cost varies by collection (check out our handy price comparison chart), but you can easily spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on a multi-piece set. Although there are several cheaper alternatives, including Made In, All-Clad has proven its value over decades. Plus, when you consider the fact that it’ll last a lifetime, the total cost of ownership is relatively low. Now that you know the basics about All-Clad, let’s take a look at Made In. Overview of Made InMeet Chip Malt and Jake Kalick, childhood friends who understand the brand loyalty to All-Clad and strive to make a similar connection with those who purchase Made In. The selling point of their start-up cookware company is simple: premium cookware at a not-so-premium price. Made In cookware is similar to All-Clad in materials, construction, and design, but you can get it for significantly less. How is this possible? Simply put, Made In sells their cookware directly to customers on their website (they recently started selling on Amazon, too). You won’t find Made In at fancy retailers like Williams Sonoma or Crate and Barrel. By cutting out these middlemen, who take a generous cut, Made In can offer a lower price to you. To be clear, Made In cookware is not cheap, but it can be half the price (or less) of All-Clad, depending on which sets you’re comparing. If you’re worried about the quality of materials and manufacturing process, fear not. Made In sources the raw materials and uses family-owned companies to manufacture the cookware in the U.S., France, and Italy. Made In has only been producing cookware since 2016, but Jake has a family history in cookware that spans 100 years. While they’re still establishing their name in the industry, Made In cookware is already being used in Michelin-star restaurants. Made In has four cookware options: fully-clad stainless steel, non-stick, copper, and carbon steel (I get into the details of these in a minute). Similar to All-Clad, Made In stainless steel cookware is fully-clad. But, unlike All-Clad, which offers several collections with various core materials and construction, every Made In stainless steel piece is constructed with five bonded layers of steel and aluminum. Besides cookware, Made In also manufactures kitchen tools and knives. Product OfferingsOne of the most significant differences between All-Clad and Made In is the number of products each brand offers. All-Clad, being the cookware veteran of the two, offers several cookware collections. Each collection has unique materials, construction, design, and features. And, within each collection, All-Clad offers several curated sets along with individual pots and pans. Made In keeps it simple. They offer five types of cookware: 5-ply stainless steel, carbon steel, non-stick, copper, and enameled cast iron. So, if you want to buy Made In stainless steel cookware, you don’t have to choose between dozens of options, it’s all the same material, design, etc. You can buy individual pots and pan, or one of their four sets, which they call kits. The key takeaway: All-Clad provides lots of options while Made In keeps it simple. Below is a quick overview of each brand’s offerings, so you get a flavor of the differences. Note: The links below take you to Amazon where you can learn more about each product.
Made in cookware comes in several sets and individual stock. Note: The links below take you to MadeInCookware.com, where you can learn more about each product.
Made In also offers universal silicone-coated stainless steel lids that fit all Made In cookware except for fry pans (fry pans have a different universal lid). The lids are oven safe up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and are celebrated as one of Time Magazine’s 50 Best Inventions. Construction and MaterialsAll-Clad and Made In both produce fully-clad stainless steel pots and pans. However, Made In only offers 5-ply construction, while the construction of All-Clad cookware varies by collection. With All-Clad, you can get 2-ply, 3-ply, 4-ply, and 5-ply cookware. What does this all mean? Premium multi-clad stainless steel cookware, like All-Clad and Made In, is made by bonding (or cladding) layers of different metals together. The term “ply” refers to the number of layers used to make the cookware. Think of it like a hamburger. The top and bottom “bun” layers are stainless steel, while the “burger,” or core layer, is usually copper or aluminum. All-Clad and Made In construct their cookware with bonded layers because it provides the best of both worlds; a steel exterior and cooking surface that’s ultra-durable, non-reactive, and induction-compatible, and an aluminum core that transfers heat fast and evenly. Besides heat transfer, aluminum and copper also have excellent heat retention, so the pan stays hot when you slap a cold piece of meat on it. Made In has the same 5-ply construction in each stainless steel pan, providing three layers of heavy-gauge aluminum sandwiched between two layers of premium stainless steel. Made In’s thick triple-layer aluminum core transfers heat quickly and evenly, so you get consistent results every meal. All-Clad offers more variety in terms of construction and material. For example, their best-selling D3 collection is considered 3-ply and is made of a single layer of aluminum sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel. All-Clad’s 5-ply Copper Core collection is made of three different metals; two exterior layers of stainless steel, two internal layers of aluminum, and, finally, a copper core. Copper is an excellent heat conductor, more so than aluminum. It’s great for getting a meal cooked quickly, and it gives you more control since it reacts faster to changes in temperature. The downsides—it heats up so fast that you can burn your food if you’re not paying attention, and it’s expensive (Copper Core is one of All-Clad’s most expensive collections). The All-Clad collection that’s most similar to Made In in terms of construction is All-Clad D5 Brushed. Like Made In, All-Clad D5 Brushed cookware has five layers of steel and aluminum, but the layers differ. D5 cookware has a thin steel core layer surrounded by two layers of aluminum, followed by two exterior layers of steel. All-Clad D5’s steel core diffuses the heat transfer, so it doesn’t heat up as fast as Made In, but it’s a bit more forgiving. So, with All-Clad D5, you’re less likely to burn your food if you get distracted while cooking. Another All-Clad collection that is very similar to Made In is called D3. All-Clad D3 cookware has only three bonded layers (two fewer than Made In), but the order of materials is the same (steel exterior, aluminum core, steel interior). Before moving on, I want to discuss carbon steel cookware. More home chefs are talking about carbon steel these days and for good reason. It’s kind of like non-stick meets cast iron in the way it performs. Made In has it, All-Clad doesn’t. Carbon steel is a rustic workhorse that can withstand higher temperatures than stainless steel. Shiny and sleek? No. Effective? Yes. According to Made In, it’s been a staple in French kitchens for centuries, but home cooks in the U.S. are just starting to realize the benefits. Carbon steel has the heat retention and seasoning of cast iron, cooking performance of stainless steel, and ease of non-stick. It’s less bulky than cast iron and uses no non-stick coating. Made In’s blue heat treatment seals the surface. It’s the perfect type of cookware for meals that call for searing on the stove and finishing in the oven. I recently used a 12-inch Made In carbon steel pan to cook a chicken breast, and it came out absolutely delicious with the crispiest skin. Have a look: You can read more about Made In carbon steel cookware in this in-depth review where I discuss its design, performance, pros, cons, and much more. DesignAt a glance, it might be challenging to spot the differences between All-Clad and Made In cookware. Both brands feature a gorgeous steel exterior, riveted handles, and steel lids. But, when you take a closer look, you’ll notice some significant differences. Let’s break it down. Note: Since All-Clad has so many stainless steel collections, design elements vary. Still, there are several standard design elements across the brand to discuss. Lids Both brands have stainless steel lids, but All-Clad lids are not oven safe. Handles on All-Clad lids are shaped like a trapezoid, while Made In lid handles are more squared with rounded edges with a dip in the center. In addition to their standard steel lids, Made In offers two universal silicone lids to fit fry pans and all other pots that are oven safe up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Handles Both brands have long, double-riveted, stainless steel handles that are designed to stay cool on cooktops. Made In handles are flat on the top and bend upward near the base of the pan. All-Clad handles are straight with a unique U-shape design on the top side, which provides an area to grip with your thumb (see images below). Made In handles are hollow so that the heat disperses over a greater surface area and doesn’t reach your hand. Both brands engrave their logos into the base of the handles and on the helper handles of larger pans. Also, Made In engraves their logo on the lid handles of pots (All-Clad does this for select collections). Shapes and Exterior Finish In terms of fry pans, both brands feature flared sides and rims that make it easy to stir, rotate, turn, and flip food easily. The flared rims allow you to pour pan juices with less mess. Both brands have saucepans with enough height to prevent bubbling liquids from spilling and splashing. All-Clad pots have slightly rounded bottoms and vary between conical or straight walls. Made In cookware bottoms are also rounded, but have straight walls. All-Clad cookware comes in a variety of exterior finishes, including polished, brushed, copper, and hard-anodized (dark gray). The most popular All-Clad exterior is polished. As you can see in the photo below, the All-Clad polished finish is bright, shiny, and reflects almost like a mirror. Made In cookware only comes in a brushed stainless steel finish, which looks modern and chic. Some people believe it hides scratches better than a polished finish. If you like the brushed look, you can get it with Made In or All-Clad. But, if you’re looking for the traditional shiny stainless steel look, you can only get it with All-Clad. Besides brushed stainless steel, Made In also offers stunning cookware with a copper exterior. The copper not only looks elegant, but it also heats up faster and more evenly than any other materials due to its superior thermal conductivity. Heat Test ResultsPremium cookware, such as All-Clad and Made In, is engineered to heat up fast, distribute heat evenly across the cooking surface, and retain heat for long periods. But you’re probably wondering, which brand heats up faster, distributes heat more evenly, and retains heat for longer? To find out, I designed a simple test. I poured precisely 3 cups of cold water into a 12-inch All-Clad D3 pan and a 12-inch Made In pan. I placed both pans on the stove and turned the heat to high. To accurately measure the impact of the pans only, I made sure the initial water temperature, the burner sizes, and the burner settings were the same for both brands. Here are the results:
Heat retention depends on a variety of factors, including the type of materials and the thickness of those materials. In this case, the 5-ply Made In pan likely retained heat longer than All-Clad because it’s constructed with five bonded layers, compared to the tri-ply All-Clad D3 pan, which is constructed with only three. Although my test results tell us that Made In cookware heats up faster and retains heat for longer than All-Clad, it’s important to note that I only tested one All-Clad collection (All-Clad D3). All-Clad makes over a dozen other collections, and I’d likely get different results with each. Bottom line—All-Clad and Made In pans heat up fast, transfer the heat evenly, and have reliable heat retention. But, if you’re comparing Made In versus All-Clad D3, Made In heats up more quickly and retains heat longer. Cooking PerformanceHow do the results of my heat test translate to the real world? Which brand is better for cooking actual food? Well, despite the minor differences in heat properties that my test revealed, both brands perform exceptionally well in the kitchen. After cooking with All-Clad for years, I recently picked up a set of Made In cookware, and, honestly, it’s difficult to tell them apart. As you can see below, both provide an excellent sear on one of my favorite meats, pork chops. Besides pork chops, I also tested All-Clad and Made In to see which brand cooked a better chicken breast (a favorite in my home). To make the test fair, I cut a chicken breast into two equal pieces. I seasoned each with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. After adding the same amount of oil to each pan and turning the burners to the same temperature, I placed the chicken on each pan at the same time. As you can see below, the chicken on the left, which I was cooking in the All-Clad pan, had a slightly lighter sear compared to the chicken I was cooking in the Made In pan on the right. Based on the water test I talked about in the previous section and the darker initial sear on the chicken on the right, it’s clear that the Made In pan heats up faster than the All-Clad pan. After about ten minutes, both chicken breasts were finished cooking. As you can see below, the chicken in the All-Clad pan caught up and finished with the same color as the chicken cooked in the Made In pan. I cut both breasts to see which was juicier and gave each a try. The result—there was no noticeable difference between the two in terms of taste and texture. Both were juicy, delicious, and cooked just right. Where It’s MadeAll-Clad sources its raw materials from United States suppliers and makes all of its cookware in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, as it has since 1971. All-Clad’s sole sourcing and manufacturing in the U.S. drives up the price but ensures you’ll get consistent construction, durability, and performance. Made In works with family-owned businesses in the United States, France, and Italy to source raw materials and manufacture its cookware. Made In sources and manufactures its stainless steel and non-stick cookware in the U.S. and Italy. They manufacture the carbon steel cookware in Theirs, France, in a factory that has been making carbon steel pans for nearly 300 years. Oven-Safe TemperaturesAll-Clad’s stainless steel collections are oven safe and broiler safe (excluding lids) up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. Its non-stick cookware is oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, but they are NOT broiler-safe. Made In’s stainless steel cookware (including the lids) is oven and broiler-safe up to 800 degrees, non-stick is safe up to 500, and carbon steel is safe up to 1200. Most home chefs don’t have ovens that reach 800 degrees, never mind 1200. But, if your oven goes that high, it’s nice to know that Made In can handle the heat. Cooktop CompatibilityEvery piece of Made In cookware is suitable for all cooktops, including induction. All-Clad cookware is compatible with all cooktops, except for Essentials, which won’t work on induction. Induction cooking requires a magnetic base or exterior for a pot or pan to work properly. Heat is conducted through a magnetic field. A quick way to tell if a pan is induction-compatible is to perform the magnet test. If a magnet attaches firmly to a pan’s exterior, you’re good to go. Cleaning and CareMade In stainless steel and non-stick cookware is dishwasher safe, but the carbon steel cookware needs to be washed by hand. All-Clad stainless steel and non-stick cookware is dishwasher safe. But, regardless of what the manufacturers tell you, I highly recommend hand washing every type of cookware from both brands (Helpful Resource: Check out our in-depth guide on how to clean All-Clad – or watch this video). Why? You can control the variables much better when you hand wash. Long-term, repeated exposure to harsh soaps, high washing temperatures, and unintended contact with sharp utensils during the wash cycle can shorten the life, performance, and luster of your pots and pans. Here are a few simple tips for cleaning your Made In and All-Clad cookware:
PriceOne of the major differences between All-Clad and Made In cookware is the price. In short, All-Clad is significantly more expensive than Made In, and there are a few reasons why.
Made In keeps prices low by cutting out the middlemen. Instead of selling through retailers like All-Clad, Made In sells direct to customers on their website and through its Amazon store. To be clear, Made In is less expensive than All-Clad, but it’s not cheap. Compared to bonded-base cookware that’s made in China, it’s actually quite expensive. But considering that Made In cookware is 5-ply, fully-clad, and made with premium materials, it’s an excellent value. Click on the links below to compare the current prices of All-Clad and Made In’s most popular products. I listed All-Clad’s D5 collection since it’s most similar to Made In in materials, construction, and design. Note: The All-Clad links take you to Amazon, and the Made In links take you to MadeInCookware.com.
Pros, Cons, and the Bottom LineNow that you know how All-Clad compares to Made In across all the key categories, it’s decision time. But, before I give you my recommendation, let’s recap the pros and cons of each brand. All-Clad Pros
All-Clad Cons
Made In Pros
Made In Cons
Bottom line — if you’re looking for high-quality 5-ply stainless steel cookware, and you don’t mind taking a (low) risk on a relatively new brand, Made In is the way to go (check it out on MadeInCookware.com and Amazon). Made In has truly made impressive strides in a very short time. In under five years, it’s a brand of choice in Michelin-star kitchens and is amassing a solid customer base that views the cookware favorably. Plus, with Made In, you get virtually the same durability and performance at a much lower price. If you’re more comfortable investing in a brand that’s proven its value over decades, go with All-Clad. Another reason to choose All-Clad is the options. If you prefer cookware with a copper core, copper exterior, or tri-ply construction, All-Clad has you covered. Whichever brand you choose, I’m confident you won’t regret your decision. If you’re ready to buy, or just want to learn more about each brand and read dozens of reviews, Made In is available on MadeInCookware.com and Amazon and All-Clad is available on Amazon or All-Clad.com. Is AllAll of our All-Clad Cookware Collections are oven safe. Our fully bonded stainless steel collections can be put in the oven or broiler for up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, while our non-stick & natural ceramic collections can be put in the oven up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Is AllAll-Clad certifies that all of its products are made from PFOA-free PTFE (also known as Teflon). What is this? They coat their non-stick cookware with three layers of this material, which makes it more durable and longer-lasting.
Are AllWhile there are plenty of great options on the market right now, our top pick is the All-Clad D3 Stainless Nonstick. This set out-performed the competition in our overall nonstick set testing process thanks to its superior construction, excellent temperature control and practical array of pan sizes.
Why is everything sticking to my AllMake sure the pan is fully heated before adding any butter or oil. And make sure the oil or butter is hot before adding the food. Also, a good skillet like this one won't ever be as perfectly nonstick as a true nonstick finish pan. You will get little bits of food and scraps left over in the pan after cooking.
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