All-Clad cookware is used by home chefs and professionals alike because it’s so consistently great. It’s sturdy and well-made, it’s usually backed by a lifetime warranty, it heats up evenly, and it cleans up well. It lasts for decades with proper care. And, as a result, it’s usually really expensive.
The Home and Cook Sales All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale is one of the most reliable ways to save money on your All-Clad investment. Everything in the sale is drastically cheaper than it would be buying it new, because it’s not in perfect condition. Usually, the product page has details on each item’s perceived defect—many times, the only issue is some packaging damage, but sometimes an item is scratched, imperfectly stamped, or a little banged up. It still performs as intended and still comes with the same warranty. It just might not be picture-perfect—but you can reap the benefits. Many of us on the Reviews team have shopped this sale with no regrets.
Be aware that you’ll need to enter your email address to access the sale. Shipping adds $10, and all sales are final. Orders ship in 10 to 15 business days. This event is slated to end at the end of the month, and inventory will likely fluctuate. I’ve covered these sales enough times to know that popular items aren’t usually restocked once they’re gone, so if your heart is set on something, keep that in mind (though it doesn’t hurt to check back).
Check out our other deals coverage for additional ways to save on WIRED-tested gear. We also have related buying guides, including the Best Chef’s Knives, Best Meal Kit Subscriptions, and Best Coffee Makers.
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This fry pan is a little big for most uses, but the 12-inch version with packaging damage is out of stock and the 10-inch version might be a little too cramped for your liking. It’s a classic, solid frying pan, with a lid and sturdy handles. It’s oven- and broiler-safe up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.
If your saucepan isn’t cutting it, consider this upgrade. It has a flush-fitting lid, an oven-safe construction, and straight sides in case you’re doing more than just boiling water. The capacity isn’t too big or too small for most cooking tasks. The rim is also slightly rolled, so you can pour liquids off without drips.
This sauté pan is versatile. It’s got a large stainless steel cooking area that’s ideal for browning meat, and straight sides and a close-fitting lid that allow for easy deglazing and pan sauce creation. I like using it for one-pan meals, especially since it can easily be transferred from stovetop to oven.
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It’s almost grilling season. I love these outdoor baskets for any open-flame cooking because the holes let smoke escape, but the basket keeps your food from slipping into the ashes. They’re especially great for tricky items like asparagus or cherry tomatoes that you’d normally wrap in foil.
Bakers might want to check out this mini-loaf pan set, which comes with four pans measuring about 7 inches by 3 inches. I like using pans this size to make portions of cornbread when it’s chili night. The pans are nonstick and oven-safe to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and the handles are big enough that you’ll get a secure grip even if your oven mitts are bulky.
Roasting meat is all fun and games until none of your pans are big enough and your company is scheduled to arrive in a few hours. This pan can accommodate up to a 20-pound turkey, and the rack keeps your meat elevated and crisping up while the pan below collects all the drippings (and it can easily be popped onto the stove to whip up a gravy afterward). The nonstick pan is oven-safe to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and dishwasher-safe.
I’m a little skeptical about whether this is really $105 off, but it’s still a very solid deal if you’re in the market for these pieces. You’ll get a jelly roll pan, two oval bakers, and a pair of kitchen shears, all of which are backed by a lifetime warranty. The oval bakers are one of my favorite ways to reheat leftover portions of food that just taste better from an oven, like macaroni or stuffing. The jelly roll pan can be used for cakes, cookies, or other run-of-the-mill sheet pan tasks, and the kitchen shears are probably much better than whatever came in the knife block you got for a wedding present.
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