Buying cheap All-Clad 99009 Stainless-Steel 6-1/2-Quart Slow Cooker ceramic vs. aluminum version of all clad slow cookerBy rubyI have never offered a review here before, but after using this, just felt like i needed to say something. I have had the smart pots, the large 7qt, the next smaller, and then a rival smaller one.....can't remember the exact sizes, but my frustration with all of them is that it didn't matter what setting you put it on, they all "boil". so i really never felt that i had an option except to cook on low for 4 hours, or cook on "warm" by putting it on low for 20 minutes where it would switch over. cleanup is always a pain, dishwashers just bake the stuff on, and you have to soak it before you can easily wash.......so i was ready to take the risk with this new crockpot after handing over the others to my daughter....they worked, i just didn't care for the boiling. THEN, I noticed that the all clad comes in two versions.....the first, generally available anywhere is the ceramic insert version ($149).....NOT to be confused with the aluminum version that costs $249 that can only be ordered through williams-sonoma. i ordered it just prior to thanksgiving from WS, deciding that if i was going to spend 149, may as well spend 249 and see if ... »»
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Lovely All Clad Stainless-Steel 6-Quart French Braiser with Rack Awesome!!By RaelenetcbI purchased this pan and have just started using today! The size is great, I see lots of family meals being cooked in it. It is the wonderful All-Clad quality we have come to expect.The Pan is made in the USA and the rack and lid are made in China. All-Clad cleans up nicely and of course it looks beautiful.If you cook for large groups or a big family this is a must. The cost is high, but you wont be sorry!!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. »» Read more...
