Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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.

I've had this pot for about two years and absolutely love it. It's great for cooking anything, from steamed broccoli to a small batch of soup. Heats up evenly and quickly, the handle stays cool, and it's easy to pour from, without drips. Highly recommended.

It's a great quality piece, but the 2 1/2 qt. pan I have in the same product line has a nonstick surface inside. This one gets a tiny bit sticky (don't boil your milk in it, etc.). I would have thought that if they are both in the "commercial hard-anodized" line that they would be made of the same material, inside and out. Go figure.