Customer Reviews

Anolon Classic 8-Inch Open Nonstick French Skillet

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I live alone and cook for 1 or 2 on an oven with small (8") electric burners. After wasting a lot of effort and eggs on a glass 10" skillet which was a lousy heat conductor, I did a little research and bought this one about a month ago. The size is great for singles or couples. I can just fit 12 small sausage links in it. Yesterday I put 3 eggs in it, let them fry sunny side up and never touched them, just tilted pan and slid them onto the plate when done. It cooks very evenly. Non-stick works as it should. Easy to clean. Nice, heavy bottom. Handle feels nice and has hole for hanging. Literature with skillet says to use at medium heat because it conducts heat so well and high temps cause discoloration or something. I didnt read that til after I used it on high heat a few times. I've seen no discoloration or change. Until I get a gas stove or develop patience, I'll continue to use high heat to get it hot then turn heat back to medium. Price is right. I'll buy more Analon.

I picked this up at a local department store for the same price shown here. I liked the weight, the handle (stays cool and is riveted to the pan, not welded), and the non-stick coating. The price isn't much higher than what you'd pay for a pan of lower quality. So far I've been pleased with it. It's important to use moderate heat (that's all you'll need, the pan conducts heat nicely), and to use non-metal utensils.

It does a better job of browning food than T-Fal and the weight is much heavier, too. Hand washing is recommended, but that's standard for almost all quality cookware. Check Calphalon before buying this, as they offer a good deal in several of their cookware lines for the 8" skillet, and their reputation for durability and customer support is outstanding. But this is a great deal and should give years of good service.

I bought two - love the product. Heavy walls hold heat well for omelets and similar needs. Cleaning, mostly, is a paper towel wipe, and a quick dip in suds; then normal rinse. Perfect for family of two -- however, you can do what I did; buy two pans and double your throughput; or cook different items in each pan. Example; fried potatoes in one; fried onions in other. I only wish they came in 12 inch size!!

I really like this fine pan. Is a bit heavy but with this one needs no kind of oil and it cooks just great over a very low flame. I do wish I had a cover for it though.

great non-stick skillet, perfect for making omelets. i feel just like a chef at an omelet bar at a buffet. it evenly heats and is easy to clean because nothing sticks to it, even with very little oil.