Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Lid | List Price: $168.00
Discount Price: $34.99
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Brand: Calphalon
Binding: Kitchen
Features: - Constructed of heavy-gauge hard-anodized aluminum for superior heat conductivity
- Patented stay-cool cast-stainless-steel handles
- Stick- and scratch-resistant surface; dome-shaped hard-anodized lid ideal for moist-heat cooking
- Oven-safe up to 450 degrees F
- Lifetime warranty; made in China
A true workhorse! [Posted on 2008-10-25]
I have owned this pan for a year, along with several other Calphalon nonstick pans. I find myself reaching for this pan way more than my others. It did take a few adjustments to get used to cooking without the nonstick, but i love it! Just heat up the pan a few minutes before using, add your oil, then add your ingredients. I find letting the meats sit at room temp for about 30 min. beneficial to keep them from sticking to the pan. Thats it! You get a beautiful sear from this pan, unlike nonstick pans.
Clean up is a breeze with a little soaking, and Barkeepers Friend. This is truly my everyday pan.
I dont understand all the bad reviews, unless they arent used to cooking with an anodized pan. I would compare this pan to a cast iron skillet, without the weight, and much much easier to clean. It really does get seasoned after a few uses.
Mine was made in Toledo, Ohio... [Posted on 2008-10-31]
I bought mine from Amazon almost 4 years ago, and I use it a few times a month...it has held up very well! Very versatile...great for steaming or sauteeing vegies with onions & garlic...or making an egg fritata.
Mine is stamped "Made in Toledo, Ohio"...the product description says "China"...so I can't say what the newer version is like, though.
Nice pan for the price [Posted on 2008-11-02]
I purchased this pan a few years ago - still in use, but from day one the pan has not been a favorite because of food sticking to it. The pan is solid and will last and at $30 the price is nice too (I hope nobody every paid the list price for this pan $150+...ouch).
I haven't received it yet!!!! [Posted on 2008-11-03]
I haven't received this item yet. It has already appeared on my credit card bill, though. I just wrote to the seller asking whether it had been shipped. How do I get my money back?
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PRO Rated! [Posted on 2008-11-12]
I asked for (and received) the 10 pc hard anodized set years ago and have used it since. While visiting family in 2007, we made gorgeous golden pancakes in this pan and I knew I had to have one of my own - I didn't have anything this large in my arsenal.
** As a professional cook, I am particular about my cookware, so I expected a lot from this piece - large surface area, even heating, stovetop to oven capability, oven-safe to at least 400 degrees, good browning on meats and veg, easy clean-up, stay cool handles, a lid, and rivets where the handles are joined to the pan and its lid.
What a tremendous value for the money, with a "naturally" non-stick surface if you treat it well. As other reviewers have noted, don't overheat it. In case no else mentioned it - don't use non-stick spray on it as it seems to make the surface tacky and changes it. A little oil, butter, or an oil mister are good options. I put a little warm water into the pan while it's still hot
(similar to deglazing it) and let it cook itself clean, then later I run warm soapy water and a gentle scrubber sponge over it, dry it and put it away. If you let water sit in it, it will dry with white spots and/or streaks (as will all my Calphalon).
This will likely be the pan you reach for every day, and it delivers, every time.
I use this pan for stir fries, skillet-to-oven cornbread, sautéing meat, pasta tosses and much more. It handles it all. You may find you can replace other pans and even your wok with this workhorse. Do yourself a favor and try one - remember to get one as a gift or someone you love may try to talk you out of yours! :)
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