Gourmet Kitchen Cookware :: Cookware Sets :: Cookware Sets - Copper & Copper Core

The finest copper cookware sets are the choice for chef's and gourmet cooks, because copper is an excellent conductor of heat, especially for range-top cooking. Because copper conducts heat so well, food and sauces can be cooked at precisely-controlled temperatures. For high-heat, fast-cooking techniques such as frying or sautéing, copper's ability to heat evenly allows for much better cooking results. Compared to stainless steel or glass cookware, copper pans conduct heat about ten times better. Copper cookware has twice the heat conductivity of aluminum. Copper can, however, react with foods. To prevent this, most quality copper pans are lined with stainless steel.

Caring for copper cookware: It is not recommended that you clean copper cookware in the dishwasher. Also, don't let these pans air dry, because this will cause spotting from the water on the surface. If you do air dry, you will need to polish your copper pots and pans more often.

Cookware Sets - Copper & Copper Core