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5-Ply Stainless Frying Pan
The everyday pan for searing, browning and pan sauces.
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Maestro Stainless is fully clad 5-ply stainless steel cookware for searing, browning and pan sauces. Five bonded layers run from the base up the sidewalls to the rim: an 18/10 stainless cooking surface, three aluminum heat-conducting layers and a magnetic stainless exterior. Heat spreads through the base and the sides, so the pan is less prone to hot spots. Most pieces have an uncoated cooking surface with no coating to wear away. The two Hybrid sets add ceramic nonstick frying pans for eggs and fish. See the 5-ply vs 3-ply guide for what the layers do, or the full Maestro Stainless specs.
| Maestro Stainless at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Construction | Fully clad 5-ply: 18/10 stainless interior, aluminum core layers, magnetic stainless exterior |
| Cooktops | Gas, electric, ceramic, halogen and induction |
| Oven | Safe to 500°F (260°C); ceramic nonstick pieces in the Hybrid sets to 400°F |
| Tools and cleaning | Metal-utensil safe and dishwasher-safe; hand washing is recommended to keep the finish |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Shipping | Free on U.S. orders over $99; most orders arrive in 2–5 business days |
| Returns | 45 days from delivery, return shipping covered. See the returns policy and shipping policy |
| Prices and reviews | Current prices are in the grid below. Ratings and customer reviews are on each product page |
Not sure which piece or set to start with? Pick by how you cook:
| If you want | Start with | Sizes and what is in it |
|---|---|---|
| One pan for searing and pan sauces | 5-Ply Stainless Frying Pan | 8", 9.5" and 11", or a 2-piece or 3-piece set. Lid sold separately |
| Sauces, grains and small batches | 5-Ply Stainless Saucepan with Lid | 1.5 qt or 3 qt, lid included |
| Weeknight one-pan meals and braising | 5-Ply Stainless Sauté Pan with Lid | 4 qt, lid included |
| Soups, pasta and stock for a crowd | 5-Ply Stainless Stock Pot with Lid | 7 qt, lid included |
| Pots only | 5-Ply Stainless Pot Set, 6-Piece | 1.5-qt and 3-qt saucepans and a 7-qt stock pot, each with a lid |
| A starter set | 5-Ply Stainless Cookware Set, 5-Piece | 8" frying pan, 9.5" frying pan with lid, 3-qt saucepan with lid |
| An everyday kitchen | 5-Ply Stainless Cookware Set, 7-Piece | 9.5" frying pan, 1.5-qt saucepan, 7-qt stock pot, 4-qt sauté pan, with lids on the pots and sauté pan |
| A complete kitchen, family or entertaining | 5-Ply Stainless Cookware Set, 14-Piece | 8", 9.5" and 11" frying pans, 1.5-qt and 3-qt saucepans, 7-qt stock pot, 4-qt sauté pan, with lids |
| Stainless pots plus a nonstick pan for eggs | Hybrid Cookware Set, 7-Piece or 11-Piece | Stainless saucepan, sauté pan and stock pot with ceramic nonstick frying pans (hand wash, no metal utensils on the nonstick) |
Cooktop check: every Maestro Stainless piece has a magnetic stainless exterior, so it works on induction as well as gas, electric, ceramic and halogen. If a magnet sticks to the base, the pan is induction-ready; see best induction cookware.
Stainless or ceramic nonstick?
| 5-ply stainless (this page) | Ceramic nonstick | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking surface | Uncoated 18/10 stainless, no coating at all | Ceramic coating made without PFAS, PTFE or PFOA |
| Best for | Searing, browning, pan sauces | Eggs, fish, easy cleanup |
| Heat | High heat; oven-safe to 500°F | Low to medium heat; 400°F on Maestro and Neat, Energy is stovetop only |
| Tools and cleaning | Metal-utensil safe; dishwasher-safe, hand wash recommended | Silicone or wood tools; hand wash |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 to 10-year limited |
| Material | Best for | Oven-safe | Dishwasher | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-ply stainless (this page) | Searing, sauces, all-round use | 500°F | Yes | Lifetime |
| Ceramic nonstick | Eggs, fish, easy cleanup | Up to 400°F | Hand wash | 5–10 years |
| Carbon steel | High-heat searing, wok cooking | Up to 500°F (not the Forest pan) | No | 10-year to lifetime |
| Enameled cast iron | Braising, soups, baking | 500°F | Hand wash | Lifetime |
The trade-off with stainless is technique: food sticks if the pan is too cold or the oil is too little. Preheat, add oil, and wait for the food to release on its own. See how to cook on stainless without sticking.
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One-pan workhorse
5-Ply Stainless Sauté Pan with Lid, 4-Qt
Deep sides and a lid for searing, braising and weeknight meals.
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5-Ply Stainless Saucepan with Lid
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Questions before you cook?
Choosing, cooking and caring for your cookware.
Why choose 5-ply stainless steel?
Five bonded layers extend through the base and sidewalls to help spread heat more evenly, giving you steadier browning, simmering and temperature control.
Will food stick?
Stainless is not nonstick. Preheat gradually, add oil after the pan warms, then let proteins cook until they naturally release after a sear forms.
What is stainless best at?
Searing, browning, deglazing, pan sauces, oven finishing and long-term everyday use without a nonstick coating.
Can I cook acidic foods in stainless?
Yes. Stainless is a good choice for tomato, wine, citrus and other acidic ingredients.
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