Calphalon Unison Sear Nonstick 5-Quart Dutch Oven Set

by Calphalon

Product Features

• 5-quart Dutch oven made of heavy-gauge hard-anodized aluminum with nonstick interior
• Riveted, stainless-steel handles stay cool to the touch on the stovetop
• Domed, tempered-glass cover with stainless-steel rim and riveted stay-cool handle
• Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe up to 500 degrees F; towel and nylon spoon included
• Measures 16-1/2 by 15-1/2 by 11-1/2 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 15.5 x 11.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002CZQJCE
• Item model number: 1756061
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,530 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #82 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Dutch Ovens

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

A useful addition to any cookware collection, this 5-quart Dutch oven, which measures 16-1/2 by 15-1/2 by 11-1/2 inches, offers a spacious interior that easily accommodates a hearty batch of vegetarian stew, lentil soup, or Texas-style chili. Use it for cooking up the main course when hosting a dinner party or transport it to a potluck or picnic on a beautiful summer afternoon. Accessories include a black-and-white towel and a nylon stirring/serving spoon. The towel comes treated with an anti-microbial agent, which inhibits the growth of bacterial odors and helps prevent deterioration caused by mildew. The nylon spoon resists heat up to 400 degrees F and offers an easy-grip, stay-cool, soft-touch silicone handle with a hole at the end for convenient hanging storage. The set also makes a great gift idea for bridal showers or housewarming parties.

Constructed from heavy-gauge hard-anodized aluminum, the cookware heats quickly and evenly (no hot spots to worry about), plus it provides a specially textured Sear nonstick interior, which prevents food from sticking without the need for excess butter or oils. In addition to effortless food release, the Sear nonstick coating helps seal in flavor, offering restaurant-quality results for foods such as steak, pork chops, summer vegetables, and more. To protect the nonstick cooking surface, be sure to only use nylon, coated, or wooden utensils. Oven-safe up to 500 degrees F, the cookware supplies a domed, tempered-glass cover--complete with a stainless-steel rim and riveted handle--that helps retain heat, moisture, and nutrients, plus allows for checking on cooking food at a glance. The oven's stainless-steel side handles come riveted for strength and stay cool to the touch on the stovetop. When finished, the cookware cleans up easily by hand or in the dishwasher and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

Calphalon Unison Nonstick 5 qt Dutch Oven with Glass Lid. The specially textured Calphalon Unison SEAR NONSTICK surface seals in flavor and is ideal for sautéed vegetables, braised beef, chops and cutlets and pan sauces. Free your culinary spirit, try a new recipe or improvise your own creation - Sear Nonstick makes it easy to express your culinary creativity. The specially textured Sear Nonstick surface has the searing capability that true chefs demand from professional-grade cookware, yet all the convenience of nonstick.Cook with little or no oils, butter or fats.100% Dishwasher safe. Oven safe to 500°F / 260°C . Utensils: Nylon, coated and wooden.Material: Heavy-gauge, hard anodized aluminum; Sear nonstick interior. Cover: Domed, tempered glass with stainless steel rim. The flat, heavy-bottom pan has a wide surface to provide even heat, and the sloped sides are designed for easy tossing and rolling. Cook with confidence no matter what you have on the menu.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

72 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just Shy of 5 Stars, September 29, 2009

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Deanna Figueroa (San Diego) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Calphalon Unison Sear Nonstick 5-Quart Dutch Oven Set (Kitchen)

I've been using Calphalon cookware for about 20 years. Some of my pieces are pretty worn out and frankly, I was getting a bit tired of always having to wash them by hand.

I have Professional Nonstick, Commercial Nonstick, Copper Triply, Stainless Triply, One, etc. etc. etc. Overall my pots and pans have served me very well and have taken an enormous amount of abuse. I lived in Mexico for several years and they came with me then and back again. I used to cook for 10-12 people every day, so they got a lot of use.

I hadn't been too tempted to retire my old workhorses, especially since the newer Calphalon lines were far from great. I HATED the new 'commercial' nonstick that I bought a few months ago. The pans were lighter and flimsy.

I saw the ads for Unison and was intrigued. Not so thrilled with the prices, but Amazon's great for comparison shopping.

I got this little set on Kitchen Kapers for [...], a bargain indeed. And 100% dishwasher-safe? YES!!!

So....Sear and Slide, huh? One of the biggest drawbacks to nonstick cookware is the lack of 'stickiness' necessary to achieve a truly great sear on meats and other foods. Does this new Sear stuff work? Last night I made my favorite pot roast recipe in this cute little 5 quart Dutch Oven. It's just big enough to make a braise for 2-4, a 3 pound chuck roast fit in it just right.

Did it sear better than my other pots? Marginally. It did sear just fine, but so do my other dutch ovens. I refuse to put out a couple hundred dollars for LC and then have to hire someone to lift the thing off the stove for me. Does it create the classic 'fond' so loved by foodies? Nope. But then I've never really needed one to make fabulous food, either. It's a tossup.

This little oven worked just great on top of the stove and in the oven. The only drawback to the entire line that I can see so far is that the lids do not fit well at all, they slide around too easily, allowing steam to escape and cause a burn hazard, as well as the potential to burn a pot dry. I double sealed the lid with parchment when I used it, but still feel that my braise came out drier than usual.

I also have the 'covered omelet' (strange configuration) and its lid is just as loose. A bit disappointing, but overall, taking into consideration the new 'rougher' nonstick surface and the ability to wash it in the dishwasher, this line deserves a solid 4 1/2 stars, as long as you can get them for [...] or less.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Dutch Oven, Cleaning is a Breeze!, August 7, 2010

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Nikki "Nikki" (TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Calphalon Unison Sear Nonstick 5-Quart Dutch Oven Set (Kitchen)

I had longed to buy the Calphalon Unison 5-Qt Dutch Oven at BBB, but found the price about $110 cheaper from Kismet on Amazon impossible to resist. This is a great pot that looks nice, heats very evenly and clean-up is a breeze! You can't go wrong with this one. Just bought another one this morning from J&R Electronics/Amazon for a wedding gift, even lower price than the first one I bought.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, September 7, 2010

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Heather - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Calphalon Unison Sear Nonstick 5-Quart Dutch Oven Set (Kitchen)

I love the Unison line, it is by far the best non stick surface I have ever used. After bad experiences with the Calphalon One line, this product worked surprisingly well. I went out and bought a number of other Unison pieces, this worked so well. This is on the small size, but perfect for a small family.