Calphalon Cookware ROCKS!

This is the PERFECT in between sized Dutch Oven. Not too big and not too small. Easy to clean and such great even heating. Love the Calphalon Premier Stainless cookware and this a nice addition to my collection.

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This is my new favorite pan. It works great on my induction stove. It can take higher heat than the nonstick type of pan allowing sufficient browning of foods and it cleans easily.

Worth the cost!

It heats very evenly, which makes for food that looks great. It goes from stovetop to oven with no problem. Super easy to clean. It was heavier than expected, but that turned out to be a good thing. The high sides make cooking with liquids so much easier.

Excellent construction; lid and handle could use some improvement.

I cannot emphasize how HUGE this pan is. 14” across, give or take. Perfect for big servings of meat and veggies without the hassle of separately cooked batches. You obviously need to know how to cook on stainless steel to use it properly and not be unhappy, but if you can cook on stainless steel, you’ll be fine. This is absolutely excellent quality in terms of the pan! I love that it’s tri-ply for even heating and has a classy looking brushed exterior that doesn’t show fingerprints. My only complaint would be that a stainless steel lid would make it better for me (less chance of damaging the lid), but some people prefer glass lids for monitoring food, so it’s more of an issue of preference than quality. 4/5 just because of the glass lid being a tad wobbly, and the handle could stand to be a bit more accommodating for gripping with oven mitts or a rag. Overall the quality steel, good looks, and large surface area make this a pan I’m sure to love for a LONG time.

I use it to make jam, it is deep enough to boil jam or make a stew. It does require a different approach to cooking, to heat the pan before adding oil or butter. Clean-up after cooking was easy, I did let the pan soak after cooking jam, for 20 min before cleaning and had no issues. The lid fits well and I prefer a glass lid to see how things are cooking. I cook with gas and found the stew cooked evenly with no burned spots.