Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Grill Pan

by Calphalon

Product Features

• 11-inch square grill pan made of hard-anodized 98.7-percent pure aluminum
• Durable 3-ply nonstick interior for low or no fat cooking and easy release
• Ergonomic handle stays cool during stovetop cooking; capacity indicator line
• Washing by hand recommended; oven safe to 450 degrees F; nylon, wooden, or plastic utensil safe
• Measures approximately 11 by 15 by 2 inches; lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19 x 11 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B0009W7E94
• Item model number: JR1111P
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,288 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #4 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Grill Pans
  • #83 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > All Pans

Product Description

Grilling indoors has never been easier with the Contemporary Nonstick 11" square grill pan. Expect consistent results due the 98.7% pure aluminum construction. The 3ply nonstick coating offers extreme durability and easy release. Handles stay cool with regular stovetop use. Plus you can cook with or without fats and oils for healthier cooking.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

108 of 114 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like this more than I thought I would....., September 12, 2005

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PK (CABOOL, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Grill Pan (Kitchen)

I had been toying with the idea of a non-stick "grill pan" for some time, and could never justify the expense... After all, I had a large George Foreman, and used it very rarely.

But I was running out of cookware to shop for <grin>, and began tracking several with the plan of buying the first one that came on at a great price.... I tracked both All Clads, and this one. I almost bought the large All Clad, but discovered they didn't qualify for the Amazon promotion, so that blew that!

Then this one came up at $29.99 and I jumped all over it!

I have done beef steaks, pork steaks and salmon on it with excellent results. Cleanup, though not a breeze, is quick enough. Cooking residue tends to stick tighter on either side of the rounded ribs, but I have yet to need anything more than a little dish soap and hot water on a terry dish cloth.

One caveat - I seriously doubt those with solid top Electric Ranges will be satisfied with this pan. The bottom is not smooth, but rather follows the ridged cooking surface - in reverse. I am not familiar with these ranges, but understand a perfectly flat surface is essential to successful cooking.

Now I'm thinking about the 11" square griddle....

;0))

PK

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars who needs a pannini pan?, February 12, 2007

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tiktok (suburban NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Grill Pan (Kitchen)

This is the perfect hamburger or grilled fish pan -- and it also makes great panninis, so you don't have to clutter up your kitchen with an extra single-use pan. Fits 4 burgers at a time and as long as you take care of it properly, sears nicely without anything sticking. More useful than the round shape, and easier to get the spatula in to turn things. Highly recommended.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great pan so far, December 30, 2008

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Alice Ringer "stevenalice" (SF Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Grill Pan (Kitchen)

Pros - Very nonstick, browns meat well even if it's nonstick, easy to clean up, easy to carry, stay cool metal handles, useful shape and size.

Cons - Like all nonstick, can't use high heat.

I've only had this pan a week, so I'm not sure how well it will hold up, but it's performed excellently so far. I used it to sear a whole beef tenderloin (before transferring to a roasting pan for the oven). The instructions said to avoid high heat, so I seared it over the equivalent of medium high heat on my 22K burner. The roast browned beautifully and I got good grill marks in the center (not as much towards the corners, but maybe because I didn't brown long enough).

Clean up was a breeze, with a couple drops of dishwashing liquid, hot water, and a soft bristle brush to scrub lightly.

I've also fried bacon, and the square shape makes it easy to pour out the rendered fat.

It's been easier & faster to preheat this pan than to preheat (& later clean) my range's grill burner, so I think I'll be using this more often than my grill burner.

I like it's lightweight feel, it's much easier to carry when laden with food than my previous Calphalon nonstick 12" saute pan (which always felt heavy & "tippy"), but it can fit just as much due to its square shape.

The handle truly stayed cool even when used to sear the tenderloin, and the round shape makes it easy to grasp (unlike the more flat handles of other pans).