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Designed for exceptional durability and cooking versatility, Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized Cookware brings back Calphalon’s original hard-anodized surface. It is ideal for advanced techniques such as searing and deglazing, and will deliver a lifetime of performance with superb cooking results.
• Hard-anodized aluminum for searing & deglazing
• Oven & broiler safe for culinary versatility
• Cast stainless steel long handles stay cool on the stovetop
• Safe for use with all utensils
• Lifetime warranty
• Hard-anodized aluminum for searing & deglazing
• Oven & broiler safe for culinary versatility
• Cast stainless steel long handles stay cool on the stovetop
• Safe for use with all utensils
• Lifetime warranty
Product Description
Set includes: 8" omelette, 10" omelette, and 12" omelette, 3qt chefs casserole with cover, 7qt chefs casserole with cover, and 2.5qt shallow saucepan with cover. Heavy-gauge aluminum is responsive to temperature changes. These pans feature the original Calphalon hard anodized surface, which is stick resistant, meaning that it sticks when you want it (when your searing, browning) and releases when you need it to(when your food is ready). If you know how cast iron cooks, you know how the hard anodized cooks, but hard anodized has many beneifts that make it better choice- aluminum is a better conductor than iron, you never season your pan(so you dont have flavor transfer from dish to dish), and it doesn't rust! All pans are spun or drawn into shape, which makes the entire pan (sides as well as bottom) the same thickness, which guarantees even heating throughout. If you enjoy cooking and want the best and most versatile surface for performing a variety of techniques- this is the surface for you! Metal utensil and broiler safe. Lifetime Warranty.
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212 of 219 people found the following review helpful
I got this set for what I consider a steal. The price has been fluctuating a bit, and if you hit it at the right time you can get them for an outstanding price. Just like all the other hard annodized cookware I have bought from amazon, I LOVE these pans! I have now converted nearly all of my cookware to this line, and highly reccommend it to anyone who wants to become a better cook. If you read other reviews, people complain about sticking. YES, food does adhere to the pans while cooking, but when it is done, the food releases from the surface. If you burn the food, do like Emeril says, and use the knobs on your stove. It does take some time and patience to rid yourself of the habits of teflon pans, but the food is so much tastier - I have never made better gravy in my life than since I switched cookware. This is a great starter set, and has most of the pans that you'll need. I would say that the average cook could get around 75% of their cooking done with this set. Have some patience, and I am sure you'll be pleased with the results.
164 of 171 people found the following review helpful
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First, I would like to say to watch the price of these after you buy them - the price varies a lot and you might be able to improve your deal with a refund. Anyway, these are great! They conduct heat much better than any other pot/pan I have used. There is some adjustment if you are used to Teflon - they do stick a bit more. With that said, they don't give you cancer as many now suspect Teflon does, they are oven safe, and you can use metal utensils. A scotch-brite pad is safe to use (according to manufacturer's instructions) and will restore the pans to their new condition with little effort. There are some other tips for minimizing stick included in the instructions. Machine washing is not recommended. Also, remember that since the tops for these pans are metal, they may get very hot and require a potholder for removal. The handles on the pans themselves, however, generally stay cool enough to touch.
90 of 92 people found the following review helpful
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This cookware is not produced any more, and this 9 piece set is great for general cooking. This line was replaced with the "Calphalon One" line; I own a pan of this line, and I prefer the older models. This 9 piece set was the foundation of my entire cookware collection. Some I got at closeout, some on E-bay used.
Food sticks to the pans until it forms a crust, at which time it releases and you can turn it over. This is quite different from nonstick pans. Also, you have to use a bit less heat. If you want food to come out before it is cooked on the bottom, get a non-stick pan instead.
Cleanup is with water only in general, Comet if some stains are dug in. Cooks should become familiar with "deglazing" the pans using wine, which always works great. I use this when I have cooked cheese into the pan, or such events. It is rarely needed.
I use the smallest fry pan every morning to cook eggs, and they work just fine with a bit of light olive oil. You must use some oil to make these pans work - they are different from nonstick pans. However, I love the fact that I can use stainless steel utensils.
The largest pan is great for saute, and I use it for this purpose a lot. Part of the recipe is to use wine for a sauce, which deglazes the pan at the same time, so clean up is a snap for this dish.
When stacking, it is advisable to put a paper towel between pans, since just about the only thing that will take off the Anodized coating is contact with other anodized cookware.
Food sticks to the pans until it forms a crust, at which time it releases and you can turn it over. This is quite different from nonstick pans. Also, you have to use a bit less heat. If you want food to come out before it is cooked on the bottom, get a non-stick pan instead.
Cleanup is with water only in general, Comet if some stains are dug in. Cooks should become familiar with "deglazing" the pans using wine, which always works great. I use this when I have cooked cheese into the pan, or such events. It is rarely needed.
I use the smallest fry pan every morning to cook eggs, and they work just fine with a bit of light olive oil. You must use some oil to make these pans work - they are different from nonstick pans. However, I love the fact that I can use stainless steel utensils.
The largest pan is great for saute, and I use it for this purpose a lot. Part of the recipe is to use wine for a sauce, which deglazes the pan at the same time, so clean up is a snap for this dish.
When stacking, it is advisable to put a paper towel between pans, since just about the only thing that will take off the Anodized coating is contact with other anodized cookware.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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My wife bought a calphalon pan from kitchen aide that was and still is amazing over a year ago. So I thought I would be nice and get her a full set for christmas. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Douglas R. Burrell
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Back when I was in school (and fire had just been discovered) I worked as a sous-chef and cooking has continued to be a hobby for me. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David Harrington
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I can't really review the product myself but my sister reported that she loved it. It was a birthday gift. As for the buying experience from Amazon... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Matt
unable to clean
The Calphalon 9 pcs set is impossible to clean and so unusable.After talking to a copany rep and folling all instructions I'm still unable to clean the frying pans. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Joe
Great cookware
I purchased this same cookware last year and have enjoyed cooking in it. I purchased this same cookware this year for my daughter to enjoy also.
Published 5 months ago by Christy E. Creel
Still in great shape, three years later
After 30 years of less expensive cookware, I bought this three years ago and am totally satisfied that it was the single greatest purchase for the kitchen I have ever made. Read more
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TERRIBLE
NONSTICK SURFACE IS BOGUS..... EVERYTHING STICKS TO THESE PANS. NOT HOME FRIENDLY, YOU CAN'T STACK THE PANS IN THE CABINET, CAN'T USE THE DISHWASHER.. BOOO
Published 6 months ago by Sparky2410
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