Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 4-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Lid

by Calphalon

Product Features

• Ideal for cooking sauces or soups
• Heavy-gauge aluminum provides quick, even heating
• Hard-anodized surfaces resist sticking and scratching
• Textured cast stainless-steel Cool V handles
• Lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004SY7K
• Item model number: D87041/2
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #224,821 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Calphalon Commercial hard-anodized pans are made for the more serious cook who is looking for kitchenware built to last a lifetime. This straight-sided, 4-1/2-quart saucepan, with its heavy-gauge aluminum bottom and sides, is great for evenly reducing larger-volume sauces sans hot spots. The curved cast stainless-steel handle is easy to grip and stays cool, thanks to a V-shaped split where it meets the pan. There's also a short looped utility handle on the opposite side of the pan for heavy lifting. The nonporous and nonreactive hard-anodized surface resists sticking and doesn't affect the flavor or color of food. It's also tough enough to handle stainless-steel utensils. Unlike pans with plastic or wood handles, the extremely sturdy all-metal construction provides you the flexibility to take the pan to the oven or broiler. But do remember to hand wash your Calphalon pans--dishwasher detergents are bad for the finish and their use voids the lifetime warranty. --Dale Steinke

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Pot You Will Ever Need!, November 21, 2000

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"kcchix" (KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 4-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Lid (Kitchen)

I have been slowly adding pieces to my collection of cookware and I suppose I could have purchased an entire set of some lessor brand but Calphalon is my cookware of choice. Unfortunately the pieces that I want to add are simply too costly just to go buy at once. Although I did get a nice starter set on sale to get me going.

This particular pot was one that I wanted for soups and sauces like my family popular Spaghetti sauce. The size of the pot is perfect for a family of two to three, otherwise I would suggest a larger stock pot by Calphalon.

The reason I choose Calphalon Hard-Anodized is because of the even heating while cooking. No need to worry about uneven cooking again with these products. You also have no worries when it comes to food sticking to the pot. For example, with other pots you might have to soak them overnight after making a creme sauce but not with the Calphalon. It is easy cleanup.

The handles although made of stainless steel are cool to the touch so they won't heat up while you cook. Now Calphalon does state that the surface of these pots are scratch resistant but I have not tested this claim and use only plastic cooking utensils with my cookware.

What do I like best about my cookware? The lifetime guarantee that comes with this style of Calphalon. I can rest easy spending the money on this cookware because I know that Calphalon has excellent customer service and they stand behind their products without question.

You won't be sorry if you spend the extra money to purchase cookware that will last. Calphalon will give you many years of enjoyment.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for boiling potatoes, small amounts of pasta, etc., October 14, 2001

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pm444 "pm444" (Okemos, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 4-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Lid (Kitchen)

Calphalon Commercial hard anodized has the same durable surface as the Professional line, but with stay-cool handles and a better handle on the lid. I found this on a sale table at Marshall Field ... and have found that I often use it instead of my 8 quart stock pot. It's great for boiling potatoes, small quantities of pasta, poaching chicken breasts for use in other recipes, and many other common cooking tasks. I had never had a sauce pan larger than 3 1/2 quarts before, but can't imagine not having the 4 1/2 quart size now.

While the interior is not non-stick, it's about as close as you can get, with a non-porous surface that easily cleans up. With no plastic knobs or handles, you can use this cookware in the oven as well. Excellent quality, and good balance and design.

4.0 out of 5 stars recommend, January 21, 2010

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JS - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 4-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Lid (Kitchen)

I use all Calphalon products, be careful because cooking with Calphalon is different than using the more inexpensive pots and pans, ie; you will have to adjust your heat settings while cooking different foods but very easy to get used to. Calphalon also stands by there products 100%. Had a problem with an old non-stick pan and the co. took at right back and replaced it with no hassles.