totally non-stick if you follow the directions

circuline is wonderful it's mine stick if you follow the directions which is do not cook anything above medium heat. truly do not put it in the dishwasher with that will more things and it will destroy the non-stick. also do not use spray such as Pam for frying with cuz that will definitely ruin the nonstick. circuline is my best choice of pots and pams.

Love the pans. Hate the Handle.

The pans work great on our induction cooktoo. But it wasn't obvious from the online purchase that the handles have no holes in them. Who would design pots & pans with no holes in the handles? The tiny notch provide for a hook is inadequte and I am sure one of my pans will fall someday. Don't want to send the pans back and don't want to remodel my kitchen to accomodate stacking pans so I guess I will just get my drill out.

Pans damaged

Ordered the two pan set in chocolate to my mother as a Christmas gift. Both pans were sent together in a plastic bag. The pans both are damaged. One is bent and the other has a sharp nodule attached to the rim. Sent two requests to Circulon with no response. Does this company care about the customer?

Meh

Bought this pan set to go with a pot set I purchased from a tv shopping channel. I treated myself at the start of the pandemic in order to cook at home and add a bit of style to my kitchen. The pots and wok are great, but these pans are awful. They were non-stick for about 3 uses. Then they stick like nobody’s business, even with a bit of oil. I use medium heat only, have babied the pans, washing with mild soap and gentle cloths. It doesn’t matter: they are nearly useless because everything sticks so badly. I had a different set of Circulon pans years ago that I ended up getting rid of for the exact same reason. I saw the chocolate Symmetry set and thought I’d give it another go - maybe they’ve improved - but I’m sadly disappointed in the pans. I’ve done all the hacks and they still stick so badly: I hate to toss them out, but I have a $12.00 pan I got at a TJ Maxx that works like a dream. I wish these were non-stick. Too bad, so sad.

Efficient, safe and truly non stick.

I am always wary of non stick utensils and have gotten rid of all Teflon products in my kitchen. Hard anodized utensils are the way to go for non stick cooking. They are safer compared to Teflon as the toxins does not transfer into the food. I had heard of circulon cookware before but hadn't tried it. So far I have used the 10 in skillet and absolutely love it for cooking. I prepare most of my meals at home and having this non stick skittle makes cooking and washing a breeze. It is worth the price given the fact that it is truly non stick and does not pose any health risk. It hardly requires any oil and is great for oil free cooking. I have a glass top stove and this skillet works fine with it but initially it take a little more time to heat up. The skillets are thick and has a slight weight to it which I appreciate. The handle has rubber coating which does not heat up and has a nice grip. Though metal spoons and spatulas can be used, I prefer wooden ones. I also hand wash this because it preserves the cookware and they last a longer time. By the way it is also oven safe!! Overall I am truly enjoying cooking with these skillets. They are of a very high quality and a five star product. (Received Complimentary Product)

I AM IN LOVE!

I have used my new Circulon pans multiple times now and I absolutely love them. The first night I kept it simple and made pan seared pork chops and sauteed green beans and mushrooms. First thing I notice, way less oil required- second my handle stayed cool the whole way through and third- great sear on my chops without any hassle- pan held an even temp the whole time! Since that first use I have made eggs and bacon and mozzarella stuffed pesto chicken with sauteed zuchinni noodles as well and every time the pan holds even temperature, handle stays cool, and NOTHING STICKS! The directions say dishwasher safe but I don't put pans in the dishwasher I just hand wash and it's been a breeze. Pans are heavy duty, quality made, do not scorch with high heat. All around beautiful and great quality cookware! Now I have to replace ALL my cookware with this line, it is just that great! (Received Complimentary Product)

maximum surface area

I have had the Circulon Symmetry 12" skillet for 2 years now; it still releases great. What I love about this pan is the cooking surface area. Many skillets say 12" inches but the surface area will be more like 10" and then have a high wall. This pan has a lot more surface area to sear proteins, brown vegetables without crowding them, or for boiling spaghetti noodles in the skillet without breaking them up. (if you've never done this, it uses a lot less water and boils so much faster...you'll love it...google it) The handle stays cool on the stove top. If you wanna roast a chicken, you can do that in this skillet and put it in the oven up to 400 degrees! Easy clean up by putting it in the dishwasher. my only complaint- the handle has an opening for hanging the skillet which a small amount of water get in when in the dishwasher so just make sure you flip the pan upright over the sink to get the little bit of water out of there before it drips on your clean dry dishes.

Such a great cookware set!

I really put the Circulon Symmetry 10 and 12 inch skillets to use! The surface area and depth of these pans is great, and the walls have a very slight angle making for less crowding and more that can be placed in them. I would say that can be a huge advantage over other similar products. I used metal tongs to maneuver foods in these Hard-Anodized nonstick pans, and even left them over night sitting in a saucy mess. No scratches and still came clean so easily that I could have just wiped them out and went on to cook more in them (I didn't), so they really offer easy clean up as well! They have a beautiful brown finish on the outside that fits in well with almost any kitchen, and they feel great. I love that they were a nice thickness and the way the heat was distributed. My favorite part about these pans is that I went from stove top to oven without a second thought since they are heat safe up to 400 degrees! Before attempting to review this set I had heard of Circulon Symmetry french skillets but I was skeptical of trying them. They actually function better than my usual and most other brands that I have tried. I have already had guests over to show them how easy it is to cook with these skillets, and I think I will be purchasing other products from Circulon to replace my current set of cookware. I can't think of anything negative to say about this product. I did receive the Circulon Hard-Anodized Nonstick 10-inch and 12-inch French Skillets in Chocolate completely free to review. (Received Complimentary Product)

Really great frying pans that foods don't stick & PFOA Free

I attained these pans for a honest review of the product. I have used these pans multiple times a day for about two weeks since I received them. These are truely nonstick when properly preheated with or without oil. The pans have small grooves inside at the bottom that help ingredients come off easily. However, the grooves make it challenging to cook moist scrambled eggs because the eggs get trapped between the low channels. Fish fries well on med-high fatty skin side down and it comes off with ease with a nice crisp. Fried rice and stir fry are enjoyable because the pans heat evenly very well! Cleaning the pans with a soft sponge and soap makes the pans very low maintenance. I did test using metal utensils while cooking which would harm nonstick pans, but I did not notice any scratching or peeling off. The ergonomics and light weight of the pans make it easy to hold by the long handles even when cooking for long periods of time over medium high heat. The pans say they make pouring out the sides of the pans drip free, but I did experience oil run down the side of the pan while slowly pouring out excess frying oil. Otherwise, I did not have any issues quickly pouring out wet foods or meals with liquid from these pans. The instructions warn against cooking under high heat, but with the performance of these pans I don't think you would need to set ur stoves to high heat unless you are trying to sear something. However, I would not recommend using these pans because they aren't meant for high heat cooking. I was not aware modern nonstick pans have come this far from the older coatings. The number one concern with the nonstick was making sure they were PFOA free which leeches into food and has been linked to health issues. So reading these pans were made without the chemical put my mind to ease in choosing these pans! If you are in need of a nonstick pans that can withstand every day use with reliable performance, I do recommend these pans! They replaced my old ones! (Received Complimentary Product)

Amazing Pans

We purchased this pair of skillets were purchased along with the matching 8.5" skillet. We did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews before finally settling on this brand and we are very satisfied with their overall performance. We purchased these skillets to replace our previous set of skillets made by Denmark® Tools for Cooks. Our main concern is how well the non-stick surface would hold up with our induction cooktop since the Denmark® skillets had become almost unusable in a little over a year of use. Thus far all of the Circulon skillets they have performed quite well. The weight is "hefty" but not anywhere near the weight of an equivalent size case iron skillet.One of the primary advantages is being able to use metal utensils without damaging the surface. In addition to this, they are also dishwasher safe. Another real plus is the silicone covered handles that keep them cool to the touch. Now that we have these three skillets, we will soon replace our other pots and pans with the Circulon Symmetry line. (Received Complimentary Product)

Absolutely non-stick!

I make a really amazing chicken Diablo dinner. Normally I have a really hard time with his dish because the chicken always ends up sticking to the pan with all the ingredients I use. I must say I am very I pressed by these pans! When they advertise non stick, they mean It! And after dinner tonight, I could literally take a paper towel and wipe the pan clean! None of my current pans would ever allow me to just wipe it clean! Not ally after cooking this dish, I would be soaking and scrubbing my pans in hot water for quite some time! I never heard of this name brand until just recently and after tonight's dinner, I will be purchasing other sizes of these pans and throwing out all my old ones!!!! For anyone in the market for new pans, I highly suggest giving these a try! I assure you, you will not be disappointed! I took pictures prior to using these tonight, I'll attach them below. Pans are currently in the dishwasher-- which is completely another bonus to these Pans! They are dish washer safe! (Received Complimentary Product)

I love these skillets!

These skillets are great quality. I have used them multiple times and these are definitely nonstick! Most of the time, they look like they don't even need to be washed when I'm finished because everything comes out so easily. Having 2 different sizes was great depending on what I was preparing. I don't have anything negative to say about these and it makes me think about this brand more positively. I would purchase these again, or other pots and pans from this brand. I love having products of great quality that last and so far these seem to be exactly that! I have had other skillets say they are nonstick but only are the first few times using them, or just aren't that great. I did not know about these specific skillets prior to receiving and using them and would recommend them to others. (Received Complimentary Product)

I'm getting myself a full set of Circulon Symmetry line

I was unaware of this brand before participating in this program. The timing couldn't have been more perfect as I was in search of a good skillet to replace my current 2 skillets at home. I received the 10 inch and 12 inch French Skillets. I managed to use both skillets on a daily basis twice a day for the last week and I must say the products are Top Notch. The following reasons are why I say so. 1) The products are very well made. The materials are sturdy and the handle with the silicone grip is perfect to use when handling a skillet. 2) My stove tilts to the side slightly and that makes cooking a little challenging for me from time to time. The skillets heat distribution is even and that helps immensely with my cooking. I'm even able to finish cooking my food in the oven with skillets if and whenever needed. 3) I'm not a big fan of using plastic made kitchen utensils. Even though the skillet are non-stick, I can still use metal utensils on it. These pans still looks good and their non-stick surface works perfectly with it. 4) The skillet are so well made that I don't need to use a lot of oil when cooking my food worrying my food will stick to the cooking surface. 5) The down side to this product is that there are no holes on handle where I can just hang them up after washing them. The skillets will either have to be left on the stove or in the cabinet (of which I have very limited space). 6) I bought 2 different brands of skillets before (one American Brand and one Korean Brand) which cost the same price as Circulon. In terms of quality, The Circulon pans are very well made. The other American Brand and Korean Brand skillets were more flimsy in their product design and the non-stick coating chipped away pretty quickly. 7) Since I'm looking to replace my cookware set, this product line will be one that I'll be purchasing. (Received Complimentary Product)

Keeps food from sticking, cooks well... Some design flaws

During the past 2 weeks I have already used these skillets for eggs, omelettes, pancakes and sauteed vegetables. They are much more powerfully nonstick than other pans I've used, and the hard-anodized construction means that I can use metal utensils with no sticking, which is simply amazing as I really hate using a plastic spatula! You can also scrub them more vigorously than you would most nonstick pans without any scratching... though you won't need to, as nothing sticks! My main complaints is two construction flaws. The first is that the bottom is actually a little *too* heavy. It's nice for a pan to have some heft but because it's so hefty these pans retain heat far, far longer than your typical nonstick pan. That means that if you cook something to the same doneness you have cooked it in the past in a regular nonstick pan, you will find that by the time you plate that food, it is actually a bit overdone. The fact that it retains heat should be more prominently advertised or the item should be redisgned to retain heat a little less. That's a feature I'd expect to see in cast iron or copper, not in a nonstick pan. There is also a place where the metal of the handle that is attached to the pan itself gives way to a silicone handle grip. That place is perfect for little bits of food and bacteria to settle, as there is a tiny gap there. I know this will be an annoyance to me over time. That said, these pans cook and clean really well and have already replaced my other nonstick pans. (Received Complimentary Product)

My new favorite french skillets!

I had no idea this brand of skillets existed before I received them. I will say without hesitation, I LOVE my new Circulon Symmetry French Skillets. I have been using them for a month now and I CANNOT say enough good things about them. These are the best pans I have ever owned. I enjoy cooking for my family of 4 and with growing boys, I have to make a lot of food. The 12 inch skillet is perfect cooking big meals. I cooked some 1/3 pound frozen Angus burgers the other day and was able to fit 4 burgers in the 12 inch skillet with no problem. Most of my other pans only allow for 3 burgers at a time. They are a high quality, heavy duty non stick pan (I haven't found anything that sticks to them). My other pans seem cook my food at a lower temp around the edges, but that is not the case with my Circulon pans. I think this is due to the induction base. Although I don't like to use metal utensils on any of my pans, I tried it with these and it left NO scratches (I was not aggressive with the utensils). I also cant leave out the fact that I can put these skillets right into the oven (up to 400 degrees) as well as the dishwasher. If you don't like to put your pans in the dishwasher, washing them by hand is effortless since nothing sticks to them. I DEFINITELY plan to purchase more of this brand and have highly recommended them to my friends and family. (Received Complimentary Product)

Love the 12" skillet! Wish you could buy it individually.

We absolutely LOVE our Symmetry cookware set. Our favorite piece of the whole set that we use is the 12" skillet that comes with this pair. It's a great size for all kinds of meals, from bacon for breakfasat, to those mac'n'cheese skillet meals when our family is in a rush for a meal. We use that particular piece 85% of the time when we cook, so much so that we've finally worn out the non-stick surface (apparently from over heating it on our induction cooktop?), but are coming back for two more sets of them since we use the 12" skillet so much. My only complaint, if you could really call it that, is that Circulon should sell these 12" skillets individually. In fact, all pieces should be made available individually (including lids), so those of us that use them every day can replace pieces that are worn out, damaged, or we decide that a couple particular pieces are the most used and having an extra one around would be handy. As it stands, we have far more 10" skillet style pieces that we know what do with, but are in need of a couple 12" skillets. Unfortunately, you have to buy the set, so now we'll have two more 10" skillets to add to the collection of 4 that we already don't use nearly as much... Overall, I love this Circulon line, since it's the perfect fit for us being non-stick, dishwasher safe, and induction compatible. On top of all that, it also looks great! Keep up the great work Circulon, but also listen to your customers! Let us buy individual pieces!

Winner of my own non PFOA pan test.

I've tried about 5 different types of,non stick pans that aren't Teflon. They all fail within a few months of daily use. My wife says I cook too hot, but i was a pro cook in a prior life, so I cook like a I mean it. These circulon pans, which I've seen for years, but never tried, I finally gave in. The good - solid pan, retains heat better than most non sticks - Teflon based or non-pfoa. The non stick surface is really tough. I won't use metal utensils on it, even though it is supposed to,be ok. Hard nylon utensils work great. They look good too. - the non stick isn't as "non-stick" as other pans. Stuff doesn't slide right off, even when brand new. That is ok, the main point is that stuff doesn't stick, and these, a bit over a year in with daily use, are still going strong. The not so good - the handle could be a little better designed. And, even thought it's oven safe to 400, I'd like to see a 100% metal handle rather than me with a silicon insert (it's just another gap in material to fail.) I'm sold and will buy other circulon cookware in the future as I replace all my other non stick pans. I'll still use my all clads on occasion, but these circulons are the go to in our kitchen.

My favorite Skillets!

I have been using non-stick cookware for ages now but this pair stands out among others. These have unique design of circles which enables the food not to stick on the skillets and food slides off immediately. It has three layers of non stick coating and so far haven't seen any wear and tear on it yet. These can be used to cook the main course or the side dishes, I use it for almost everything like omelette, stirring the vegetables etc. Non-stick coating is of premium quality which keeps the food nutrition intact and are not lost during cooking. The exteriors of these two skillets are exclusively design and adds to the decor of the kitchen appliances. Cleaning is super fast and easy as well. It rinse almost immediately. I normally hand-wash these but these are dishwasher safe too. Most of the skillets have an issue of heated handles however this set has rubberized handle over the stainless steel handles which is such a huge advantage and comfortable during cooking.So far I am very happy with these pans.I would highly recommend to this to everyone. (Received Complimentary Product)

[Rewarded Review] Efficient, safe and truly non stick.

I am always wary of non stick utensils and have gotten rid of all Teflon products in my kitchen. Hard anodized utensils are the way to go for non stick cooking. They are safer compared to Teflon as the toxins does not transfer into the food. I had heard of circulon cookware before but hadn't tried it. So far I have used the 10 in skillet and absolutely love it for cooking. I prepare most of my meals at home and having this non stick skittle makes cooking and washing a breeze. It is worth the price given the fact that it is truly non stick and does not pose any health risk. It hardly requires any oil and is great for oil free cooking. I have a glass top stove and this skillet works fine with it but initially it take a little more time to heat up. The skillets are thick and has a slight weight to it which I appreciate. The handle has rubber coating which does not heat up and has a nice grip. Though metal spoons and spatulas can be used, I prefer wooden ones. I also hand wash this because it preserves the cookware and they last a longer time. By the way it is also oven safe!! Overall I am truly enjoying cooking with these skillets. They are of a very high quality and a five star product.

[Rewarded Review] Everything I want in a non-stick pan

Loving these pans so far! The color is absolutely gorgeous; it's a pearl finish over a deep purple-y red (merlot is the perfect name for it). The pan itself feels very sturdy, without being too heavy, and the handle is covered in a textured grip that works great when your hands are wet. LOVE that they are dishwasher safe; it's one of my must haves when buying pans for regular use. The pans have nice tall walls with a slight outward curve to them making food manipulation very easy; I could see using these for a stir-fry and not having to worry about ingredients falling out. I tested the non-stick coating by making a pancake, using only a tiny pat of butter for lubrication and it worked great! The grooves at the bottom of my pan left little grill marks on my pancake, but that just makes them look more exciting. All in all I would definitely recommend these pans as essentials for every day use.