Customer Reviews

Anolon Titanium Non Stick Dishwasher Safe 8-Inch Open French Skillet

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I have been cooking heavily for family and friends, as well as professionally, for going on 20 years now. I recently re-outfitted my kitchen and I have been experimenting with various cooking surfaces, utensil finishes, and product designs (it's a hobby of mine to play in the kitchen). This is one little gem of a skillet. Although it has Titanium in the product name, that is the FINISH of the pan, not the material from which it is constructed. In other words, don't expect to get a light pan, as this sucker weighs a ton! Its heat distribution is nicely diffused throughout the cooking surface, and its non-stick surface is of suitably high quality to make this an every-day utility pan.

As a side note, this pan single-handedly brought my girlfriend back into the kitchen, as she now enjoys making fried eggs in it. The sides are gently sloped, so flipping omelets is a snap. This little honey seldom leaves the top of the stove; it has become the favorite kitchen pan.

If you like a pan with substantial weight, this is the pan for you. I love to cook in mine because it has the best qualities of cast iron (slow, even heating) but it is also perfectly nonstick. Cleans dreamily so far in the dishwasher.

Superior to everything I have bought to date. The non-stick interior is more non-stick, the exterior doesn't get discolored like regular hard-anodized, and the handle stays cooler than other all-aluminum handles. And the whole thing is attractive too. Definitely the Cadillac of pans.
I would like to replace all my stuff with Anolon stuff, but the rest of the Anolon Titanium series is very expensive. My Calphalon stuff will just have to do for a while.

I am a serious cook and have always detested almost every attribute of non-stick pans. I finally caved to improve my french-style omelettes with this pan but was astonished to note that this pan can brown as effectively as my cast iron, reaches higher temperatures on my stove than any metal other than copper, and is excellent under the broiler. I've had the pan now for more than two years and it is still in excellent condition. Almost as fast as copper, better browning than stainless, and easily as even as iron with much simpler care. I've never given this glowing a review of any product. I'm buying a couple as presents, and thought I'd leave a review for this incredible pan.

I was amazed that I could fry scrambled eggs without any oil and they really did not stick! So I bought the 10 piece set since it was cost effective and would supplement my 14 pc. circulon set which I love. The real joy was that I could put this cookware in the dishwasher! I also purchased the grill pan which is also VERY nice. This is really the way to go!

pros:
1) Heavy,well built.
2) Excellent non stick coating.
3) Looks like it will last for years.
4) Dishwasher safe (with restrictions).
cons:
1) The handle becomes too hot. After few minusts of frying an egg you can touch only the last 5 cm.
2) Not very stable. tend to lean to the direction of the handle (on my gas stove).

we had this for about a month. Great LITTLE skillet.
We are surprise it is heavy, compare to its size.
It is still easily to be handled by my wife, but it feels heavy for a 8inch skillet.
Wish it come with a lid

I've been a die hard Anolon fan for 10 years or so and this new titanium model is the best I've used yet. It has a solid heavy feel that most pans lack these days and the non stick finish is holding up well. The handles are the most solid yet btw. The outside of the pan is not anondized but has their new coating which avoids the stick on mess that usually accumulates from the dishwasher. YES, diswasher safe. I researched all the elite brands and not one could make that claim. I hand wash half the time anyway, but it's nice to know a last minute toss in the washer won't hurt it.
Overall a superb line. I recommend this item as a start up item, just give it a try and you'llnever switch back

The skillet is a great size for scrambling eggs for 1-2 people. My only complaint is the screw caps for the handle are on the inside of the skillet. The clean up around the screw caps is more involved than the nonstick surface. I would still recommend it as a great buy.

I've had one of these pans for nearly 4 years, and just came by the product page because I nicked it, and now I want a brand new one. At just $20, it's an incredible bargain! But this pan is much more than just a bargain. In spite of having knicked the nonstick surface, I think that if I hadn't, the pan would last a lifetime. And it is by far my most used piece of cookware.

Another reviewer called this pan "too heavy," which I disagree with because high quality pans have a little bit of heft. This pan's weight is not in any way excessive, though it feels strong and sturdy, which it is. The nonstick surface is of a higher quality than teflon and is a breeze to clean. The pan heats evenly, the handles don't get too hot and the sides are shaped perfectly for easy flipping and stirring.

I noticed many other reviewers here say they wash the pan in the dishwasher because it is marketed as being "dishwasher safe," but I would urge you to wash it by hand anyway. Over time, the nonstick surface will wear down from harsh detergents and besides, it is SO EASY to clean in 20-30 seconds by hand!

I'm getting ready to travel internationally, staying in short term apartments, and I am taking this baby with me!

POSTSCRIPT: May 31, 2009, I see the price has gone up 50% from $20 to $30. While my opinion of the product itself remains unchanged and still 5 stars, I would urge all to consider shopping around for the $20 price.