Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 4-Quart Chef's Casserole with Coverß

by Calphalon

Product Features

• Deep casserole pan with domed lid for braising, baking, stewing
• Made of heavy aluminum with thick bottom to heat evenly, quickly
• Anodized for hardness and stick-resistance
• Riveted, cast-stainless-steel, oven-safe handles resist heat on stovetop
• Lifetime warranty against defects

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 12 x 4.6 inches ; 4.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006FX84
• Item model number: DL141GWP
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,721 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This 4-quart casserole is large enough to braise chicken with leeks or slow-cook a hearty lamb stew for a family of four. Part of Calphalon's Commercial Hard-Anodized line of cookware, this casserole is made of heavy-gauge aluminum that's uniformly thick across the bottom and sides, allowing for quick heating and even heat distribution. Its durable hard-anodized finish is stick- and scratch-resistant and won't react with acidic foods. The patented cast-stainless-steel handles are comfortable to grip, plus they minimize heat transfer so handles stay cool on the stovetop. Handles are held in place by three sturdy stainless-steel rivets. The included hard-anodized lid is dome-shaped, making it ideal for moist-heat cooking. The cookware is oven-safe up to 450 degrees F so this dish can double as an in-oven casserole for meals such as macaroni and cheese. All cookware in Calphalon's Commercial Hard-Anodized line is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most used piece of cookware I own!, March 18, 2003

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shereads (San Francisco Bay Area) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 4-Quart Chef's Casserole with Coverß (Kitchen)

This is the most versatile and useful item in the set. I have two and it is rare that I will cook a meal with out using one or both.
They can be used as a smaller stock-pot, a sauce pan, or a great alternative to a wok. I use mine to make soups, stir-frys, saute's, and just about anything else. The cooking surface is great, easy to clean, and heats evenly.
They are not "non-stick"in the way teflon coated pans are, but its a small concession since you'll never have to worry about the surface "peeling" like teflon.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handsome AND utilitarian, April 15, 2003

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Robert W. Geary (Dalton, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 4-Quart Chef's Casserole with Coverß (Kitchen)

I love the look of this pot! It is a workhorse, big enough to roast a small chicken or loin of pork. I first used it to braise a pork loin with rosemary and sage which was supposed to take two hours, because of the even heat and the high conductivity of the anodized aluminum, the loin was done in about 2/3 the time. Then I browned the roast in the pan with garlic and olive oil till it stuck to the pan. I figured clean up was going to be a nightmare! I de-glazed the pan with a mouthful of red wine then soaked it while we ate the most delicious pork we have ever had, tender and succulent. After dinner, the pan cleaned up with soap and hot water and just a minimum scrub with Bon Ami. All the Calphalon lids seem to be interchangeable. Now that I have a drawer full of lids, I have trouble remembering which is which..this dome shaped lid can be substituted on the other pans with flat lids and vice versa. I'm a firm believer in this product. My wife now says I only cook so I can use these pans... Do you think two people really NEED a 12 qt. stock pot??? I do!
Update: Herself wanted "comfort food" one night. I made a quick chicken pot pie using leftovers and a from the grocery store pie crust, put it in this pan and popped it in the oven. Best we've ever had. Because of the shortening in the pie crust, no sticking at all, rinsed the pan with warm water and put it away. ( I know, I know, next time I'll use some soap)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I use it for everything, January 28, 2004

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bookmage (Saint Louis) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 4-Quart Chef's Casserole with Coverß (Kitchen)

This is my choice pan when I am cooking on the stove, lots of room in it to avoid making a mess. The Calphalon commercial and professional pots and pans are deffinately not "non-stick" and since they are what make up my collection of my pots and pans they are a bit hard to clean up if you dont take extra care, so that is why I always use this casserole for everything putting it in a place all by itself. I belief you can get this pan in non-stick, I use a brillo pad and after a month or so it started to show the aluminum underneath . As far as cooking I use it for lots of frozen bags of veggies over the stove, reducing, meats, ect.