Customer Reviews

J.A. Henckels International Classic Clad 10-Inch Fry Pan

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First, note there is no lid included, as the illustrations in the product description might lead you to believe.
This is a big pan, and if you fry things in big batches (I like to make spaghetti sauce in 4 gallon batches, with a proportionate amount of hamburger frying), this works great. It heats evenly and cleans easily, and the quality is top-drawer. When you cook eggs, the ones on the outside of the pan cook at the same rate as the one in the middle, something you don't get with all frying pans.
On the downside, the handle is very heavy. So when you sit it on the stove to preheat (empty), it overbalances to the handle side, rather than sitting flat on the burner. And a pan this size could use a ring, or grip, on the side opposite the handle, as many other pans have. When you have 2 or 3 lbs of hamburger inside, and want to drain the fat, it's trick balancing things with just the single handle.
I did some digging, and couldn't find anything better for the price, so I'm willing to live with the shortcomings. They are annoying but not deal-breakers. Until something better comes along, this is a good buy.

At this price you can't go wrong. Really a fine piece of craftsmanship--and it works for the intended purpose.

I absolutely love the 'classic clad' cookware by JA Henckels!! No matter what stainless pots you use, you are going to get boil stains, that is the nature of the beast, but a wee bit of bartenders helper, cleans them right up. What I love about this cookware is the measuring marks on the inside, you can also cook at a lower temp with the same effect as cheap cookware, the handles are comfortable and stay cool, but as the instructions state, don't use cooking spray on them such as Pam. It leaves a film on your dish that makes things stick down the road. The only problem I have with this cookware is, I didn't buy it earlier. Instead I bought the Gordon Ramsey cookware, that isn't induction compatible, and now that we have a new induction range, I have the GR set in my motorhome, which is too good for camping.

After reading all the great reviews of this pan, I ordered it with high hopes. On its first use, the pans inside cooking area turned a chalky white and would not clean off easily. Everytime I use the pan this happens, no matter what I am cooking in it. Even water boiling leaves a stain & pitting! The only thing I have found to clean the stains off is CLR. Also,I know its not a non stick fry pan buy every thing sticks to it, even after using cooking spray!