Sitram Cybernox 7.9 Inch Open Frypan

by Sitram

Product Features

• Indestructible stick-resistant alloy cooking surface
• Thick aluminum clad base
• For use on gas, electric, and ceramic flat-top stoves
• Hollow round stainless stay cool handle
• 7.9 Inches diameter

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 8.8 x 3.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009A9VA
• Item model number: 33591
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,522 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

This pan features an indestructible cooking surface made of a permanent stick-resistant alloy, as opposed to a wear-prone non-stick coating. So while initially you may find it slightly less efficient than a non-stick pan, you will soon be a convert. Why? For one thing this stick-resistant surface is part of the pan, not a coating which will peel or scratch off. You can even use metal utensils, metallic scrubbies, and the dishwasher with this pan. Also unlike non-stick pans this one can go in the broiler and is great for searing and deglazing. You can cook just about anything in this pan without using added butter or oil - with the exception of eggs which will require just a bit of butter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Teflon, May 5, 2004

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Jack Richman (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sitram Cybernox 7.9 Inch Open Frypan (Kitchen)

The Cybernox surface is terrific. It's not as slippery as Teflon and other non-stick coatings are when they are new, but it is slippery, allowing you to cook with little or no added fat. Best of all, it keeps its non-stick properties throughout the life of the pan. It doesn't deteriorate over time like other non-stick surfaces, regardless of price.

Another advantage is its ability to develop a fond -- the browned bits of food that develop on the pan and add richness and color to sauces when deglazed with a little wine or broth.

The all-metal construction means you can finish a dish in a hot oven and even under a broiler, if you'd like. It's not cheap, but this quality line is offered at Amazon for the best prices I've seen anywhere -- and I've shopped around.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive but Good, January 2, 2004

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Ray "Red Devil" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sitram Cybernox 7.9 Inch Open Frypan (Kitchen)

I am not a cook or even an enthusiast when it comes to cooking. I bought this pan just to cook my own stuff occasionally; like over-easy eggs and potatoes and such. I wanted something good, that would last. Two things that were not as expected:

1) One of the site's write-ups I read said they were "stay cool" handles. They are not ... completely. The half of the handle closest to the pan gets too hot to handle. The end of the handle has-- so far-- stayed cool enough to pick the pan up by.

2) I expected, from the write-up, that this was going to be a no-stick type of pan. So far I have not been able to turn over an egg without it breaking because it sticks.

That said I am very happy with the pan. It cooks the food really good and it does -- by using the cleaning thing it came with it -- clean up like new. Even my wife has taken to using it to cook small amounts of stuff. If I buy any more pots or pans, I am pretty sure I will stay with Sitram.

Update 8 April 2009

I love this pan. It is used more than any other pan in the house: five or six times a week. And it really takes a beating.

A few months back I noticed that the bottom plate had a slight warp in it. I took a close-up picture of the plate and, along with a copy of the recipe (which Amazon still had available), I emailed both to Sitram. Usually, when I email a company about a problem I have to wait several weeks while sending additional emails explaining the situation. But, to my amazement, I received an email-answer from Sitram the next day saying they were going to send me a replacement. I was even more amazed when -- two days later -- it arrived.

That is the best service I have ever had from a company. And the new pan has been performing just great.

I add another star for service.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars $$$ Appears to be a quality product but to expensive $$$, March 8, 2006

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Billy J. Hodges "BJ" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sitram Cybernox 7.9 Inch Open Frypan (Kitchen)

Light use for about a month: If you expect it to be NON-Stick you will be disappointed: Stick Resistant Maybe! I use it with a small amount of Olive oil or Olive oil spray: Still a challenge to keep fried eggs from sticking.
Good quality product, however, others of same or better quality for less money.
SOOOOO! Will I purchase Sitram Cybernox products again: NO! Poor quality to price ratio
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Update: 8 May 2006:
A little experience goes a long way: After a few weeks of frequent use: Pan lives up to its claim! With a little spray and GOOD heat control clean up is a snap!!!!!!!
Will purchase more as price decreases
GIVE IT 5 STARS