The Cuisinart 77-7 Chef’s Classic Stainless 7-Piece Cookware Set is a compact seven piece set that has just the right set of pots and pans that you need to make for your home cooking. It has everything you need for your daily cooking. The set includes two saucepans, a stock pot and a skillet made of the very versatile, durable Stainless Steel. Unless you need a 10 or 12 piece stainless steel set like the other cookware sets we reviewed here, going with the 77-7 will not disappoint at all.
Features
This set includes:
- One 1.5-quart saucepan with lid
- One 3-quart saucepan with lid
- One 8-quart stockpot with lid (can cook a whole chicken with room to spare, so quite big)
- One 10-inch skillet (depth about 1 ¾ inches)
- Brilliant mirror finish on every pot and pan in the set
- The set can be used on a halogen, glass ceramic, gas and electric burner. However, it is not to be used on induction cooktops (more on this down the page
- The whole set is dishwasher safe
- It is oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit
- The set comes with a Lifetime Warranty
Performance and Usage
Excellent Heat Distribution
The bases of the Cuisinart 77-7 Chef’s Classic Stainless 7-Piece Cookware Set have an encapsulated aluminum layer which heats quickly, transmits heat faster than Stainless Steel and helps spread heat evenly. This eliminates heat spots and food cooks better.
Not suitable for use on induction cook-tops
The Cuisinart 77-7 is not safe for use on induction cook-tops, but to be frank, no other stainless steel set is. You would need at least a cast iron set if you want induction cooking.
There is one small tip we can give you though: if you have an induction cooker and definitely want to use a set like this, you may try to use an iron plate placed between the cooktop and the pot/pan and use it that way.
However, you should be aware that this approach kind of defies the whole advantage of using an induction cooker (as it won’t allow quick heating or temperature control as it would with cast iron sets).
Safe to use on Ceramic Stoves
All the pans in the 77-7 have smooth bottoms, so they can safely be used on ceramic stoves (even those with glass tops).
Interchangeable Lids
Yes, it is the perfect size for the fry pan. I think the fry pan is my favorite. Wonderful for fresh vegetables. I cook with coconut oil, works great with the fry pan.
One of the nice features of 77-7 Chef’s Classic is that you can use the 8 quart stockpot’s lid for the 10” frying pan as it will fit very nicely. This makes the set even more convenient and affordable since you won’t need to source an extra lid for the pan.
Easy to clean
The set is easy to clean with a few common sense-based precautions. As these are not non-stick pots and pans, you need to take a few steps to make sure food doesn’t get stuck. One of these little steps is to simply heat the pan before you add oil and actually start cooking. As long as you keep this simple precaution in mind, the set will not cause any problems in that regard.
However, if you forget it and get food stuck, you simply need to pour in water and reheat the pan. The important thing here is to remember that you need to do it almost immediately as if you wait for a long period of time, you will most likely need a solution like Cameo or Barkeeper’s Friend to clean it.
PFOA Free
The set is made of stainless steel and since there is no coating whatsoever, it is completely free from chemicals. This is one of the biggest advantages of such sets against most non-stick sets, and why most people (including us) prefer using them.
The handles are cool to hold
The handles are made of cast Stainless Steel which does not heat quickly and stay cool even while the rest of the pot is hot while on the stovetop. They are contoured for a better firmer grip of the heavy pot.
The food tastes better
The interior of the Cuisinart 77-7 Chef’s Classic Stainless 7-Piece Cookware Set are of Stainless Steel which does not react with food or change its color, taste or flavor. Food cooked in Stainless Steel tastes great.
Lids designed with care
The Stainless Steel lids fit on securely to the pots so that moisture does not escape from the food while cooking taking essential nutrients along with it. So not only does food remain moist, it is healthier too.
Nicely designed, effective non-drip rims
The rims of each of the items in the set have an edge that is designed to facilitate pouring without any drips.
Versatility
The pots can be used on different kinds of stovetops. They can then be directly transferred to the oven or broiler. Food can be cooked in various styles in these pots. There is no need to use and clean multiple pots.
Verdict
- Durable, high quality stainless steel build
- Even heat distribution
- Stay cool handles
- Dishwasher safe
- The aluminum encapsulated layer is only in the base. Some other sets have it in the sides as well. The aluminum layer helps transmit heat better from the base of the pan.
- A bit hard to clean for our taste
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