Kila Chef 11" Tri-Ply Copper Bottom Frying Pan

I love this new acquisition in my kitchen.

This thick pan from KilaChef has a copper exterior, an aluminum core, and a polished stainless steel interior. It is well constructed, feels comfortable and is well balanced. I like the fact that this pan is 3 mm thick, (compared to the more common thickness of 2.1 mm), which makes a huge difference in cooking. The copper exterior and the aluminum core go all over including the sides. The fry pan has sloped sides and the sauté pan has higher but vertical sides. I am glad I bought both pans.

The copper bottom conducts heat quickly and efficiently. The thick aluminum core helps to retain heat while the smooth stainless steel interior is in contact with food. I am able to cook with very little oil without burning the foods; and sauces, sautés, and pan frys come out perfectly. The Julia Child technique of making "fonds" works like a charm with this pan.

The pan heats and cools quickly and I had to learn to lower the heat once it heats up. I find that I can use a lower heat setting than with other pans I have used in the past. Cleaning is easy with a copper cleanser for the exterior and a steel cleanser for the interior. I use Bar Keepers friend.

I like the 11 inch size. (I find that a 10" is too small and a 12" is too large for my standard GE stovetop). The KilaChef pan not only looks good but is also functional. After some use the copper soon got the patina, coloration, and character that all copper gets.

In my opinion, this pan is far superior to my All Clad-pan but not as good as my heavy Mauviel. But at this cost I can use it everyday and don't mind if I beat it up. Gourmet cooking is my new hobby. I plan to buy a few more as Christmas gifts.