Customer Reviews

Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized Nonstick 3.5-Quart Covered Straining Saucepan with Spouts

5 star:		(54)
4 star:		(13)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This heavy weight (tall) pot along with cooking contents is estimated to weigh over 10 lbs. A helper handle to assist with straining would certainly be a nice addition. Other than that, Anolon 'Advanced' is one of the best. There are pouring spouts on each side. This makes it the only pot I have ever seen that is 'southpaw' friendly. This beauty heats evenly and is a snap to clean.

12/5/05 Update: I recently used this pot to boil some Russets for mashed potatos. When I went to strain them, the weight of 2 qts. of water (4 lbs.), plus 1 lb. of Russets, plus the 3 1/2 lb. pot, plus 'X' pounds of pressure on the lid to keep the contents from spilling out was just too overwhelming for 1 elderly male's hand/arm. I would rerate this to 3-Stars if the primary user will be elderly (or a woman who is not into body building). For the more youthful of you, the lack of a helper handle will not seem to be as great an issue and the 4-Star rating would be appropriate.

12/22 Update: I finally 'caved' and am giving this to my son (who won the SE benchpress championship some years ago).

I wasn't sure I'd like this pot all that much, but now I don't think I can live without it. Being deep, it's perfect for boiling pasta for two, and by using the lid to drain, you can add all the rest of the ingredients and toss it right in the pot, then serve. Yet when the lid is set not to drain, it is heavy and tight enough you can use it to steam cook rice as well. The silicone handles on the pot and lid are a very nice touch.

I would have given this 5 stars if it were a bit lighter in weight.

The 1st time I used this pot, I forgot the time and I ended up
with burnt sauce stuck to the pan.
Normally I would have ruined a pot or would have been left with black burnt pan markings after cleaning.
This pot was easy/fast to clean and looked brand new afterwards.
Very pleased with the pot and the discounted price.

First, practical dimensions:
5 1/2 in tall without lid. 8 3/4 in tall with lid. 8 inches wide with pour spouts, 7 1/4 inches without pour spouts. 14 inches wide including handle. Silicone grips on lid and handle. Glass lid with stainless steel, which I prefer, with large and small drain holes. Very handy. Cleans like a dream, no dishwasher needed... It can't be put in the dishwasher, which might be a mark against it for some, but I don't use a dishwasher, so it's great to be able to clean it by hand so easily. It's tall, so can be used on smallest burner for better electric consumption. Have a glass top range, so hard anodized is the only way to go for me.... My heavy stainless steel pots just take too long to heat. Plan to hang on to them however....

I do concur it could use a helper handle. It's capacity is approximately 7 pounds of water (approx 8 lbs to the gallon) so it can get heavy.

I like the capacity of this saucepan, was originally looking for a 3 quart, but I'm now glad I have the extra room. It seemed all the other 3 quart pans (except Analon which, to me, was too expensive) came with stainless lids which I'm not fond of. All in all, a very good saucepan for me.

I've had this pot for about 2 months now and for the most part I've found it be be an excellent pot. It's easy to clean and it looks nice. I bought this pot in part because of the straining lid, but I haven't used that function more than a handful of times since I often avoid using it so that I have one less lid to wash.

My one complaint is that the insulating grip is flush with the (hot) metal part of the handle closest to the pot. Because of this, there's a likelihood for skin-metal contact, especially since this pot can get a bit heavy and thus encourages a closer grip distance; I've scorched my index finger a couple of times while grappling with the handle. If it weren't for this design flaw, I'd be perfectly happy with this pot.

I love this pot. I'll admit the strainer feature can be difficult with regard to stability during twisting motion, but the stainer function of the lid (has both large and small holes) is hard to beat. An absolute number one necessity for mac and cheese!

This pot is slimmer than a lot of saucepans but it's a bit taller. The material is thinner, so the pot doesn't weigh as much as the commercial grade version. The lid doesn't lock, but most people should figure that based on the price. Straining can be difficult but easily solved by leaning the pot against the edge of the sink over a potholder so it doesn't slip. It's a good pot for the price, non-stick, tall, handle is sturdy.

I now have 2 of these strainer pots. I rarely use the strainer lid, but it is a nice feature. The pot heats evenly and quickly. Food comes right off of the non-stick surface. For some reason this 3 quart strainer is less than its 2 quart counterpart. A great buy, you won't be disappointed.

I got this pot as part of a set given to me at my wedding 3 years ago. I use for everything from pasta to sauces to vegetables. The size is perfect for my 4 person family. It can be heavy when full of water, but I love being able to strain right through the lid instead of dealing with a separate strainer. In fact, I am asking for another one for Christmas since I have often needed 2 of these when cooking.

I've had this pan for a couple of years now and I think it is the best pan I've ever owned. I paid a lot more for it at Macy's ($80)and would have purchased it through Amazon if I'd known there would be such a big difference in price. After 2 years of use the coating still looks like new, no scratches, and I've had excellent performance. I like the pour spouts on the pan and the holes in the lid act as strainers. The silicon on the handles help provide some insulation from heat as well as prevent slipping in your hand. It's easy to clean and heavy enough to stir without worrying about the pot moving around on the burner. I like it so much I'm looking for some more of this collection to buy, hoping the saute pans will give as good a performance as this pan has. Even at the higher price, I think it was well worth the cost. It's just a great pan!