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All-Clad 12 inch Copper Core 5-Ply Fry pan with Helper handle and Lid
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All-Clad Copper Core · 5-Ply · Capital Cookware
Copper Core 12-Inch Fry Pan with Helper Handle & Lid
All-Clad's ultimate fry pan. A thick copper core surrounded by aluminum and stainless steel for the fastest, most even heat distribution available. Helper handle for safe handling. Signature copper ring exterior. Made in the USA.
Copper CoreOven Safe 600°FHelper Handle + LidMade in USA
All-Clad
Copper Core
12" Fry Pan
12"Diameter
5-PlyCopper Core
600°FOven Safe
USAMade In
All-Clad Copper Core 12-Inch Fry Pan with Helper Handle and Lid
The All-Clad Copper Core 12-inch fry pan is All-Clad's most premium skillet — the top tier of their cookware lineup and one of the finest fry pans made in the United States. This version includes both a vented helper handle and a stainless steel lid, making it the most versatile configuration of the Copper Core 12-inch.
The Copper Core collection's 5-ply construction places a thick, highly conductive copper core at the center, flanked by two layers of aluminum and two layers of 18/10 stainless steel. Copper conducts heat approximately five times faster than aluminum and eight times faster than stainless steel — the result is a pan that responds instantly to temperature changes, heats evenly from edge to edge, and provides the precision heat control that serious cooks and professional chefs demand.
The 12-inch size is large enough for a whole chicken, a family-sized frittata, or searing four steaks simultaneously. The signature copper ring visible on the exterior is not decorative — it is the exposed edge of the actual copper core running through the pan.
Authorized All-Clad Dealer. Capital Cookware sources Copper Core directly from All-Clad. New, never used. Will have 1% superficial scratch marks on interior and exterior. Ships with warranty card.
Features — All-Clad Copper Core 12" Fry Pan
Thick copper core — ultimate heat conductivity and responsiveness Copper conducts heat ~5x faster than aluminum and ~8x faster than stainless steel. The Copper Core pan responds instantly to heat increases and reductions — no lag, no hot spots from edge to edge.
5-ply full-body bonded construction SS / Al / Copper Core / Al / SS — bonded all the way to the rim. Heat travels uniformly up the flared sides for true edge-to-edge cooking performance.
Helper handle for safe two-handed transfer At 5 lbs empty, the 12-inch is a substantial pan. The helper handle makes it far safer and easier to move from stovetop to oven or to the sink — essential at this size.
Stainless steel lid included The stainless lid locks in moisture for covered cooking or oven finishing. Oven and broiler safe to 600°F alongside the pan body.
Signature copper ring exterior The exposed copper ring on the exterior is the actual copper core visible at the rim — functional evidence of the material inside, not a decorative accent.
Handcrafted in the USA — polished 18/10 SS cooking surface Made in Canonsburg, PA. 18/10 stainless interior with flared edges for drip-free pouring. Size laser-etched on base.
Best Uses for the Copper Core 12" Fry Pan
Searing steaks & proteins
12-inch surface fits 4 steaks or a whole spatchcocked chicken. Copper core delivers instant, even Maillard-browning heat edge to edge.
Frittatas & oven-finished dishes
Start on the stovetop and finish under the broiler. 600°F broiler safe. The lid lets you steam-finish eggs or proteins before browning.
Delicate pan sauces & reductions
The copper core's instant heat response lets you lower temperature immediately — critical for finishing a butter sauce or deglazing without burning.
Large-batch sautéing
12-inch diameter handles vegetables, aromatics, or shrimp for 4–6 people without crowding — and the copper core maintains heat when a cold load hits the pan.
✓ Sourced directly from All-Clad — authorized dealer
✓ Helper handle and stainless steel lid included
What to be aware of:
! Will have 1% superficial scratch marks on interior and exterior of pan and lid
! Ships in retail carton — carton may be torn or resealed
Specifications — All-Clad Copper Core 12" Fry Pan
CollectionCopper Core — 5-Ply
Size12 inch diameter
Construction5-Ply Full-Body Bonded
LayersSS / Al / Copper Core / Al / SS
Interior18/10 Polished Stainless Steel
ExteriorPolished SS with Copper Ring
Helper HandleYes — stainless steel
LidStainless Steel — included
Oven / Broiler Safe600°F
StovetopAll types including induction
Dimensions12" top dia. · 9.25" base dia. · 1.75" depth · 5 lb
Made InUSA — Canonsburg, PA
WarrantyLimited Lifetime
ConditionNew — retail carton may be torn
FAQ — All-Clad Copper Core 12" Fry Pan
The 12-inch Copper Core pan weighs 5 pounds empty. Add food and a lid and it becomes significantly heavier. The helper handle provides a second grip point for safe two-handed transfer from stovetop to oven, from oven to table, or to the sink. Standard 10-inch All-Clad fry pans do not include a helper handle — it is unique to the 12-inch Copper Core.
The copper ring visible on the exterior of every Copper Core piece is the actual copper core layer exposed at the rim where the five layers of metal meet. It is not a decorative finish — it is functional evidence of the copper running through the entire body of the pan from base to rim.
Yes. Despite having a copper core, the All-Clad Copper Core 12-inch fry pan is fully induction compatible. The stainless steel outer layer makes it magnetic for induction use. Compatible with gas, electric, glass, ceramic, and induction stovetops. Oven and broiler safe to 600°F.
This pan is new and never used. It ships in the All-Clad retail carton, though the carton may be torn or resealed. The pan and lid will have up to 1% superficial scratch marks on the interior and exterior from warehouse handling — these do not affect cooking performance. The All-Clad warranty card is included and the lifetime warranty is fully intact. Capital Cookware is an authorized All-Clad dealer sourcing inventory directly from All-Clad.
All-Clad Copper Core 12" — Authorized Dealer
New, never used. Lifetime warranty. Helper handle + lid included. Sourced directly from All-Clad.
