Viking 5-Ply Pots and Pans Set, 10 Piece Hard Anodized Cookware, Stainless Steel Lids, Silver

I am studying to become a chef. I needed some good cookware and this was recommended. I am amazed first at the depth of quality. These pots are heavy, very well built. When you pick one up you can feel the quality. The pots cook evenly, at just medium heat-and that is a pleasant surprise, not having to high heat a pan to get it to cook. The heat spreads out very well on each pan, the pans clean up well in the sink, and in the dishwasher. Just be very sure to get them out of the dishwasher as soon as possible or they will spot. These pots are striking to view, they saute', boil, pan fry and deep slow cook just excellent. I am thrilled with them. They aren't T-Fal folks and they aren't cheap-nor the most expensive. I find complete value in them and I am ordering more to complement this set. I highly recommend this line of pots and pans.

Very well made cookware...the best I have ever owned. The 5-ply is very nice and definitely thicker and heavier than I expected, but that is a good thing. I have used almost every piece and so far I am very pleased. I properly seasoned the cook wear and they became non-stick. This cook wear is also very pretty. Although it is dishwasher safe, the instructions say that it is best to hand wash to preserve the anodized grey color. That is not a problem for me since they are seasoned, they clean easily with just water. I read a review that said the handles got hot, which is puzzling since I used mine on the cook top on high heat and the handles stayed fairly cool to the touch. I did not need a mitt at all. I have a few 3-ply pieces of another brand that work great, but these are definitely a serious upgrade. I only wish the set had a 12 in skillet. I don’t even see that you can purchase one separately. I would definitely get the 12 in if I could. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this product. All the pieces were in pristine condition and I am happy to have such a nice set and I look forward to using them.

I wish I could give 0 stars and return these!!! Awful customer service!! And poor quality pots/pans!! I spent several hundred dollars. I cooked a simple batch of scrambled eggs, not at a high heat, not without proper use of the pan, and they stuck to it. I haven’t been able to clean it completely since. I’ve followed all instructions per the pamphlet within the box, but nothing has fixed it. I’m very disappointed after paying such a high amount for these.Additionally, some of them came with scratches/chips already in them.I called the customer service number and was told to send an email. Sent multiple emails before obtaining a response with a lecture on cooking properly (which I did btw) and that I could send the scratched ones back. Well, I was told over the phone I would be able to receive new ones so I missed the deadline to return awaiting a response from emails.Money wasted for the worst pots/pans I have owned! DO NOT BUY! My calphalon pans were great. They were just heavy, which is not a bad thing, but I just wanted something a little lighter for me personally. All I wanted to do is replace a few of them, saw these, and thought maybe they’d be a good investment. Couldn’t be more wrong!

I received this set and immediately seasoned each pan individually by heating each pan for 2 minutes on high heat then I added coconut oil and evenly spread it around the entire inside of the pan including the sides and top edges. I continued the high heat until the oil started to smoke. Then I turned the heat off and allowed the pan to cool completely. Once the coconut oil was solid and the pan was completely cooled, I used paper towels to wipe the excess oil out and then used more paper towels to bring the metal to a mirror shine. Once this is completed and you can see your reflection in the metal, your pan is seasoned and ready to cook in. I seasoned mine 3 times before cooking in them to be certain that they were ready. I then used the small frying pan and made sunny side up eggs and corned beef hash. The sunny side up eggs slid out of the pan and I didn’t even add oil! They were perfectly made as if from a restaurant! I have never been able to do this in coated non stick pans! I have made them but they were always runny around the yolk and I would have to add water to get them completely cooked! Not in these pans! They cooked evenly and quickly. To clean up, I just used a warm wet wash cloth and wiped the pan out. You don’t use soap in a seasoned pan unless you want to season it again. These are awesome pans!Make sure you don’t put them up wet. I put mine back on the burner after they are rinsed until they are completely dry. If you put them up wet as with any metal, they will rust.

Very nice and heavy pots and they heat well and clean well. However,The set includes what is stated as a 2qt. sauce pan and a 3 qt. sauce pan.The 2 quart is actually 1 &1/2 quarts and the 3 qt. is actually 2 & 1/2 quarts and bothare so marked on the interior which has volume markings ( nice touch). The top markis below the top of the pot but, even if you fill it to the brim, you do not make up the 1/2 quart shortage. Not a really big deal but, the fact it the box and listed volumes on the web site are in fact not correct.