Since we now have an Induction stove where magnetic cookware is a must, this is a great addition to our Viking cookware set (also bought at Wayfair)! The heat is even and the hard-anodized really does help the food cook quickly. Very happy with this product!

Deep Fry Pan

I Really Like this pan . It definitely is Non Stick! Like it Soo much that I have been dropping hints that more would be Great Christmas gifts! Thank you Circulon !

Not heat up enough on induction

I love the shape, the size - However it is not heating up very well on induction stove. I guess as the base is not large enough and the grid base enable good contact with induction stove. I definitely think it would be real good on gas but on induction, either there is a defect with the pan I received or Circulon will need to think of improvement. It take ages to have things cooked.

Very good pan

I like this high quality pan very much. Not only it does the nonstick job as described, but also it doesn’t spill/flow on outside while pouring out the content which is surprising. If the pan and the cover are slightly lighter in weight, it would be better. Overall, I am very satisfied with the product and certainly recommend it to friends.

[Rewarded Review] Great Pan!

We have been using this pan for several months now. Wow! It is fantastic. This is my new everyday go-to pan. It heats up and cooks evenly. Cleanup is always a breeze. After all this time the pan still looks like new! Great product overall and will continue to trust Circulon products in the future!

I absolutely love everything about Circulon cookware. Except maybe that they're a tad pricey. But oh, so worth every penny. They make everything involved in the actual cooking process so much easier. The pans heat evenly everytime, even on electric stoves. And it's literally impossible to burn the pans and heat doesn't scorch or ruin the interior coating. And food sticking? Not a chance. Not scrambled eggs, fried foods like potatoes or even cheese. Foods just slide off. Which of course makes clean up a breeze.

[Rewarded Review] Truly a non-stick pan

I used it in normal daily cooking. Eggs, pasta sauce, cheese all wipe right off the circulon symmetry hard-anodized non stick, 12in covered pan, with ease. This is the first pan in my experience that is non-stick. The fact that you can use it in the oven is an added bonus. The only thing I can say negatively is the pan is heavy, add food in pan makes it even heavier. I would recommend adding a small handle on the opposite side of the current handle, to make balancing much easier...

[Rewarded Review] It's the only pan you will ever need

I started by using my Meyer Essential Pan as a skillet to cook bacon and eggs. The bacon was crispy but the best part was that because of the high sides of the pan it did not splatter all over the stove top. Next I used it as a saucepan to make spaghetti sauce. I used very little oil while making the sauce because of the nonstick surface. I also love that I can put it in the oven. Finally I used it as a wok to make stir fry. It cooked everything perfectly. Now I know why it is called the Essential Pan. It does everything that a skillet, a saucepan and a wok does - only better. It is the only pan you will ever need.

[Rewarded Review] High quality and easy to clean

I have a mix of old calphalon non-stick and other cookware. I have also tried those copper and stone pans as seen on TV. All of which were trashed after a few months. So when I got this Circulon sample I was happy to give it a try. I put this pan though its paces with eggs, chicken and steak stir-fry, spanish rice, chop meat and not a thing stuck. Cleanup was quick and easy. The pan has good heat distribution and cooks food evenly. The rubberized handles stay cool and you won't need a pot holder. Based on how well this pan performed, I think it is time to upgrade my old pots and pans.

[Rewarded Review] Very Impressed! Wish I had the entire set!

I was able to sample the Circulon Symmetry Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Covered Essential Pan (Merlot Color), and I was absolutely impressed! It's fantastic! Very heavy duty, but I loved the ease of clean up. The color was classy as well. There are some instructions for use, but I love that you can put it in the dishwasher as well. I would love to buy the entire set! We were needing new pans, so I was very excited to be able to try this out! I wasn't aware of this brand prior to use, but I'd definitely recommend the brand to friends, and might even be purchasing the entire set for our new pan set. The only thing I would change is to add an extra handle on the opposite side of the pan. It's heavy, so it was harder to lift up with just one hand. In the image below, I was cooking about 3 pounds of turkey, so it held a ton! It was just hard to hold with one hand to drain the grease. In all honestly though, I probably filled the pan way to full. I just like having that extra handle to help! Clean up was a breeze. We didn't have to do any scrubbing at all to get the pan clean. When they say non-stick, they mean non stick! Love it!

[Rewarded Review] Favorite Everyday Pan!!

We have used this pan for over two months now and it is hands down amazing!! Still looks brand new too! We always go to use this pan first because you can literally cook anything in it and it cleans up like a breeze. We have used this pan to cook everything like mexican rice, brown rice, quinoa, stir fry chicken and veggies, eggs, and bases for many many casseroles. We are a family who loves to cook at home and we do so the majority of the time. We have tried non-stick cookware in the past about 11 years ago and it did not hold up to everyday use. We are currently using stainless steel cookware and it works great but cleaning it is so so awful. The Circulon Symmetry Chocolate Hard-Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Covered Essential Pan cooks our foods perfectly and cleans up quickly AND easily so you get the best of both worlds. Not only does this pan perform amazingly but it also is a beautiful pan. I absolutely LOVE the clear lid and the chocolate color is gorgeous. It's like a copper chocolate color not so much brown in color so it would look great in any kitchen since it is more of a neutral tone. We were not aware this pan existed and I think they have made non-stick pans so much better in recent years. We will definitely be adding more of this cookware series to our kitchen! HIGHLY RECOMMEND to anyone on the fence about buying!

[Rewarded Review] I would buy this product & other similar Circulon products!

I absolutely love the Circulon Symmetry 12-inch Covered Hard-Anodized Nonstick Essential pan. I have used it for cooking many dinners, such as fajitas, grilled chicken, and a skillet pasta meal. It truly is non-stick, which other pans claim to be, but aren't. It made clean up so easy. The pan's lid fit perfectly and tight on the pan, which is not always the case with other pans I have used. It is a great size pan, perfect for cooking all my favorite meals. My husband loves the pan too! We both have been impressed with it. I had never heard of or tried Circulon cookware before, but I would definitely buy in the future similar products in this cookware line. I would recommend this product to my family & friends.

Didn't work for me

I have an induction range, which means any cookware I use must be magnetic. I've been looking for a non-stick "chicken fryer" type pan, and really thought this would fit the bill. Unfortunately, I can't use it at all. The base (the part that touches the stove) is much narrower than the top of the pot. When I set it on the larger burner in the front of the stove, the base is too much smaller than the induction burner, and the burner doesn't turn on. However, I can't move the pan to one of the smaller burners in the back because of the width of the top of the pan. The top of the pan hits the rear control panel of the stove, which makes the bottom of the pan stick out too far from the back burner. So the back burner doesn't turn on, either. Totally disappointing for me, as it appears that this is a well-made pan otherwise.