Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Covered Ultimate Pan
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: AnolonBrand: Anolon
Release Date: 2006-07-01
Model: 82031
Color: Dark Gray
Product features:
- Anolon Advanced 12-inch covered pan for stir-fry dishes; durable hard-anodized aluminum construction distributes even heat
- Nonstick DuPont Autograph 2 interior eases the cooking and cleaning processes
- Shatter-proof glass lid contains heat for efficient cooking; 10-inch stainless-steel handle with silicone covering
- Oven-safe up to 375 degrees F; wash by hand, avoiding abrasive cleaners
- Pan measures 20 by 11-1/2 by 7 inches and weighs 6 pounds; limited lifetime warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Covered Ultimate Pan
Customer Review: One of the BEST 12-inch pans for the price! A+ A+
Summary: 5 Stars
If you enjoy cooking, you know how useful it is to have quality cookware. Cheap cookware doesn't last, nor does it perform well (uneven heating, insulated grips that get very hot, poor grip design, non-stick surface that degrades, poor lid seal, etc). You can spend $15 on a pan that may *look* nice and seem like a bargain, but then you find in a year or two you're wishing you had a better one.
The best thing is to go all out, invest a nice chunk of money, and get a major cookware set by Calphalon, All-Clad, Paderno, Le Creuset, etc. But if you're budget conscious, this is a difficult thing to do. If you're like me, you buy your cookware one pot at a time, when you find a good quality one on sale.
I bought this Anolon pan at Macys when they had a one-day sale (got it a little cheaper than here, in store). The price presented on Amazon is actually quite good, considering the free shipping. I'm very happy with it. It is a substantial pan, that rivals pans from other makers at twice the price.
PROS:
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* Handle rivets on pan and lid are top-notch; no exposed screws or rough edges.
* Handles are rubber padded and insulate well, and can tolerate being in an oven up to 400 degrees (although they will get hot--you'll need a pot holder). This is super for when you're pan roasting meat (brown on one side cooking on the stove, turn the meat, then finish it in the oven).
* The pan shape is interesting, like a cross between a frying pan and a wok. Excellent for stir-fry. It has a good heated surface area and the curved edging is useful for arranging food that you want to cook slower or less.
* The lid fits on the pan perfectly, with a thick and even quality glass.
* The hard anodized non-stick surface is top quality, far better than something like T-Fal. It looks like it will last a very long time. It cleans up really well, too.
* "Restaurant Tested" -- apparently they conducted a field test with the cookware and had great results. Anolon does not provide any specific details about it... but if it isn't just marketing speak, this is a very nice testimony for durability.
* Nicely weighted. It is heavy, but not extremely so for this size. You don't want something too light weight anyway, as a lighter pan gets knocked around rather easily.
CONS:
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* The grips are well made, but I'm not sure how well they will hold up if exposed to repeated high heat in the oven over a long period of time. That would only be a concern if you do a lot of pan roasting (your alternative would be to just transfer the meat when you're ready).
* The edging on the lid is stainless steel, but it's not super thick--it may suffer dents if you're careless with it.
Overall, an excellent buy. It really feels and looks like a pan costing several times more. And as of this writing, almost all of the reviews are 5 star. It's no wonder! :-)
Description of Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized Nonstick 12-Inch Covered Ultimate Pan
Designed for cooks who appreciate the best in materials and aesthetics, our Ultimate Pan has sloped sides that allow for fast rotating or stirring of ingredients. The shape is similar to a salad bowl to allow for easy tossing of food.Prepare sizzling Hunan beef or spicy green beans with this quality 12-inch stir-fry pan from Anolon Advanced. The stir-fry pan includes a lid to both expedite the cooking process and contain the flavors and aromas of Chinese cuisine. Constructed in hard-anodized aluminum, the pan distributes heat evenly while deflecting dents, corrosion, and other signs of wear and tear. DuPont's Autograph 2 nonstick treatment coats the pan's interior for enhanced cooking and cleaning ease. To toss frying veggies or move the dish away from the heat source, a 10-inch 18/10 stainless-steel handle is securely riveted to the pan's side. Silicone rubber coats the handle for ergonomic comfort. The clear, tempered glass lid allows the chef to monitor progress without releasing hot air or grease splatters. To remove the shatter-proof lid, a loop-style handle affixes on top of the lid's dome. enables the chef to monitor cooking progress without releasing any hot air. The pan and lid sustain oven temperatures up to 375 degrees F for rewarming contents or other baking purposes. Wash the pan by hand, taking care to avoid abrasive scouring pads and cleansers to protect the nonstick surfaces. A limited lifetime warranty covers this item. Made in Thailand, the stir-fry pan measures 20 by 11-1/2 by 7 inches and weighs 6 pounds upon shipping. --Jessica Reuling
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