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Luxury Copper Cookware Sets

Copper cookware prices vary according to the make and are also dependent on if they are made from just copper or are lined with another metal. Copper bottomed cookware sets are normally slightly cheaper than the full copper cookware sets and if they are copper bottomed you will get the same conductive properties as with the normal copper sets but as the copper bottomed cookware is coupled with either stainless steel, aluminum or another metal this will also make the sets a lot lighter than full copper cookware. Below are my recommendations for both copper bottomed cookware sets and full copper cookware sets.

Copper Cookware Sets

The French Copper Studio have some very nice full copper cookware sets at various prices starting at about $1,500 for a five piece Chef smart set and under $2,500 for the nine piece set, There are also other sets available at different prices depending on composition of the set, you can also make up your own set and save money. There is also the option of having a hammered copper finish as well, but these costs more.

Another good company which makes good copper cookware sets is the Falk Copper Cookware who has similar sets to above for under $1,200 for the five pieces and under $1,700 for an eight piece set. There are also Copper cookware sets available on both Amazon and eBay which are slightly less in price for similar sets, however for the best deals you need to look around for the correct set for you and then compare prices.

Copper Bottomed Cookware Sets

As mentioned before Copper bottomed cookware sets are much cheaper than copper cookware sets you can buy a T-Fal stainless steel copper bottomed ten piece cookware set for under $120 which is a fraction of the price of a full copper cookware set, however care must be taken and read the description as some copper bottomed cookware sets do not have a full copper bottom but have a copper insert in the bottom of the pans. However if you get a set such as Cooks copper bottomed cookware sets on Amazon you can buy a full copper bottomed 13 piece set for about $180 which is a fraction of the price you would pay for a fully copper made cookware set.

There is also another version of Copper Cookware where you can have a copper outer skin then the copper is lined with stainless steel or aluminum. You can also get sets where there are three layers a copper outer, aluminum middle and a stainless steel interior this means you get the even cooking temperatures coupled with a light and robust pan. The copper and aluminum combine for effective heat conduction while the stainless steel interior stops the metal reacting with acidic food a 10 piece set will cost approximately $450.

All these prices for Copper cookware sets are a rough guide you will be able to look around yourself for the best prices and which types of copper sets you want. In the end its down to personal choice and how much you are willing to pay for your Copper cookware, but have a good look around first prior to purchase for the best deals.

Copper is one of the most heat resistant and conductive materials available to any consumer. These properties have always marked it as a prominent feature in cookware and kitchen utensils, whilst its rich and vibrant color adds dash to any professional or personal kitchen space. Falk Culinair, who produce their Falk copper cookware range, are one of the market leaders in the design and supply of these products to market.

Falk are the leading manufacturers of Belgian copper cookware and one of the leading manufacturers anywhere in the world. They have a long history in producing items for the copper cookware market, and have always been at the forefront of breaking technology within the industry. Their products are used and featured in many of the professional kitchens throughout the world, and renowned for their stylish appearance and excellent functionality.

Cooper Cookware Sets

A copper cookware set will typically be made up of several pans, sauciers and relevant kitchen accessories and utensils. The individual components that make up these sets are given much thought as the sets themselves need to suit a wide range of culinary tasks within a kitchen. Cooking methods such as frying, boiling, and baking all require different heats and equipment, so including these within one product is especially important to the consumer.

The range of Falk copper pans is perhaps the most diverse; including pans designed for frying, sautéing, saucepans and professionally engineered chef’s pans. The quality of the goods and the levels of technology incorporated in the designs remain identical, while the shapes and sizes of the respective pans differ depending on their application. This contemporary range includes a stainless steel lining inside the pan (of approximately 2.5mm) to provide more resistance against long term marking, staining and overall wear and tear.

These pans heat up exceptionally quickly thanks to the conductive properties of cooper, a material which uses these same properties to react and reduce the temperature once the pan is becoming too hot to cook the food efficiently. The incorporation of steel is a fairly recent innovation, and it serves a dual purpose in copper cookware products: it is not only a stronger material in terms of durability and its resistance of wear through use, but it also conducts heat at a more than capable level to compliment the copper base.

A Versatile Tool

 

In terms of versatility, the Falk copper saucier is the most multifunctional pan within the range, and is a cornerstone of most copper cookware sets. It serves many purposes thanks to its design, and can be used for stir-frying, sautéing, or the creation of reductions and sauces to garnish a main meal. These models boast a deep pan (especially suitable for stir-frying vegetables and other ingredients) and a long, easy to hold handle, which also provides and element of safety when sautéing.

Whether you are a professional chef or an aspiring amateur, the Falk copper cookware range of products has something to suit everybody. With its ground breaking technology and stylish, colorful design, there is not a kitchen in the world where these items would not be at home.

Hammered Copper Cookware

Copper cookware is a lot more expensive than normal cookware and hammered copper cookware is normally the most expensive of the copper cookware range as it is normally hand crafted and not machine made. Hammered copper cookware is where you can still see the hammer marks made by the maker during the production of the cookware; the hammered effect is a great look for a copper cookware set.

Not only are copper cookware sets more expensive than normal cookware sets but they are also a lot heavier than normal pots and pans. This is mainly due to copper being more heavy than the normal metals now used in cookware, however if you want quality long lasting cookware then copper is the best choice. Lots of professional cooks prefer cooking with copper cookware because copper is a very good conductor of heat it will evenly distribute the heat which in turn cooks the food more evenly.

Just think of producing your favorite sauce with a nice hammered copper sauce pot or what about a nice big hammered copper stockpot to make lovely stews to warm you during the long winter months. Most of the copper cookware is no longer produced in the US but has to be imported from either Europe or the Far East this also adds to the expense of the cookware.

One disadvantage of having hammered copper cookware is that it tarnishes easily and will need cleaning often to keep it clean and shiny, lots of cooks however prefer their copper cookware not shiny but allow it to dull and tarnish to give the copper pot or pan its own effect and keep the wear of the copper to a minimum as copper is easily scratched and constant cleaning will add to this.

Some of the best hammered copper cookware sets are made in Italy such as the Ruffoni hammered copper sets which are guarantee to cook evenly even at low temperatures as long as the correct heat and stirring techniques are used. Ruffoni hammered copper is nearly twice as conductive as aluminum and nearly ten times more conductive than stainless steel making it the perfect cooking metal. The Ruffoni Opera is hand hammered copper with Brass Handles and brass knobs in the shape of an acorn. The Ruffoni Classici is a line of specialty dishes such as the pig roast tin, risotto dishes, polenta pans, sauce pans and its unique chocolate melting pan and warmer.

Although the Ruffoni copper cookware sets are not cheap a typical 10 piece set will cost in the region of $2500 if treated correctly these pans and pots should last a lifetime. So in the grand scheme of things how many different lots of pots and pans would you have to buy in your life, probably a lot more than $2500 so it will eventually be cheaper to buy a great new set of hammered copper cookware than lots of different sets, you will also get the added advantage of equal temperature cooking and a nice looking set of cooking pots and pans. Cooper cookware will give your kitchen the professional cook look for a reasonable price, and there is a vast range of items to choose from such as casserole dishes to frying pans and stock pots.

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