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Rating:  - A great saucepan
I recently ordered this based on my appreciation for Calphalon products and the great price. This is a fantastic saucepan that can practically double as a saute pan. It is surprisingly large and roomy, and the extra diameter gives it plenty of room for fitting in two or three chicken breasts, a modest steak, or a handful of veggies. I love it for making coq au vin since it isn't too large and goes right in the oven. Nothing sticks to this pan if you add just a dab of butter or oil, and it heats up and cools quickly. One great feature of pure aluminum cookware is the fact that aluminum dissipates heat quickly, so pulling the pan off the heat is a great way to regulate the temperature when making a sauce. This is a great product and a wonderful addition to my Calphalon cookware collection.
Rating: - If I only had one pot....
....this would be it.Whether it is used to boil a cup of water to make hot chocolate in the morning or a nice soup for lunch, or even a stew for two, this pot is used several times a day.....every day. So what do I like? Well, the Amazon.com price is a bargain, and the pot has the thickest wall I have ever seen except for some old Magnalite I have. So it is built to be rugged and small enough that it isn't going to be too heavy. The wide bottom permits the burner to heat the entire bottom and not the sides, as would be the case for a narrower pot. Something else you will appreciate is the cast stainless steel handle. Stainless steel does not conduct heat very well and so the handle will usually remain cool when you are cooking on the stove. Keep the temperature LOW and cleaning up will never be a chore. What you don't bake on, you won't have to scrape off.
Rating:  - Great size...nice quality...nice looking!
Wonderful pan! Great cooking surface! Quality all the way!I come from a background of restaurant ownership and for one reason or another have sidestepped purchasing any Calphalon cookware. WOW! I had no idea what I'd been missing! I recently purchased this and three pieces in the pro line of Calphalon. I gave this a four start rating because I appreciate the weight and durability of the Pro line the best...more utilitarian in it's design approach. The Commercial line seems to be geared for those who appreciate a prettier pot to cook from or hang. If you like a bit dressier Calphalon Pan then go with the Commercial line. You won't be disappointed! Great purchase price..and you can't beat Amazon.com's quick, wonderful and dependable service! Linda
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