Calphalon C1210P Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch International Griddle/Crepe Pan
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Calphalon C1210P Commercial Nonstick 10-Inch International Griddle/Crepe Pan
Customer Review: Awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
I am the proud owner of a Calphalon Commercial Set and have been adding pieces to my ever expanding collection. I recently decided to purchase the 10 Inch non-stick pan for our Sunday morning bacon and egg breakfast. The only other "non-stick" piece of Calphalon is my roasting pan which I love so, why not try the Griddle/Crepe Pan.
I have three words for my experience with this pan, "I LOVE IT!"
My bacon was perfectly cooked and the eggs looked like they were prepared by a top notch chef! My son, who is a chef, told me that this was the best pan in the kitchen!
A word of advise, in order to use Calphalon pans correctly, it would be advisable to read the directions brochure as commercial grade cooks differently from stainless steel and stainless cooks differently than non stick. By knowing how to use the pan you purchased, it will avoid any kitchen mishaps. Remember, "a poor carpenter blames his tools!" Don't blame the pan if things don't come out properly because you skipped the directions.
Customer Review: This is a must for omlettes
Summary: 5 Stars
We don't eat a lot of crepes at home here in Texas. But we do eat eggs, and omlettes. I am from the old omlette school that they should be folded over in thirds, to look like a burrito, rather than folded in half as most high volume establishments do today. When you fold the omlette into thirds the trick is to put the plate on top of the pan, and in a quick motion turn it upside down to let the omlette fall on the plate, browned on the outside, and tenderly juicy in the interior. Problem, the eggs invariably stick to the pan.Not with this baby. The omlettes are evenly browned from stem to stern. They fall onto the plate with no sticking. The balance of this pan is great for handling the turn out. The size is perfect for a three egg omlette. This is a must have for omlette lovers. It is also perfect for scrambled eggs. The base allows an even heat distribution at very low heat so you can cook the eggs slowly and get what my kids call "juicy eggs."
Forget crepes. This is a real egg pan.
Bob Hardy
Customer Review: A Quality Pan
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes this is a Chinese manufactured pan--however the only quality issue I can complain about is a slightly uneven polishing of the handle right where it is riveted to the pan. The pan itself it perfect, the nonstick coating appllied flawlessly, the anodizing on the exterior also perfect. The riveting looks to be superb as well.
Like all Calphalon this pan heats evenly. This really shows with foods like pancakes, which cook beautifully and evenly. The weighting is excellent, and the handle is comfortable. Cleanup is a snap. On the minus side, the hard anodized exterior is more difficult to keep looking perfect, and has a tendency to stain. A little Bon Ami helps here.
This pan is as frequently used as any one in my kitchen, and is a joy to work with. Also, with its very low sides and sweeping curved handle, it looks so much like a culinary Ferarri hanging on my pot rack amid the more pedestrian cooking utensils! I highly recommend this pan, especially at the great Amazon Friday Sale price!
Customer Review: The best griddle for glass-top stoves.
Summary: 5 Stars
I make flour tortillas (the same as chapattis, for Indian food) and this pan is the perfect size. Since I make them once or twice a week, I need a pan that's up to the dry heat and long cook-time. Also, we have a flat-top stove and what works on gas or electric burners doesn't always work well on a glass burner. This pan fits the burner well, is perfectly flat - a must on the smooth-top stove, and I love the handle - it's long and sturdy and lifts the pan easily. After a year of constant use, the pan surface is beginning to pit and I'm buying a second one. The pan does take a long time to heat, but that's easy to allow for, and once it reaches the desired temperature, it holds the heat indefinitely. This griddle is heavy, but not impossible. In fact it is that quality that makes it the closest thing to a cast-iron skillet, which is banned for use on glass-top stoves. Since it looks and feels like cast-iron, you do want to be remember to be mindful of the no-stick finish and not to heat it at too high a temperature.Customer Review: Great Little Pan For Steaks and Chops
Summary: 5 Stars
I haven't let my husband use this pan. He always turns the heat up too high and sprays the pans with Pam-like sprays. They always last about 6 months.
The booklet for this pan says NOT to do the above, and also to take the meat out of the refrigerator about 10 minutes before cooking, so it is not so cold.
I have had the pan for several months now, followed the instructions, and it is still like new. I cook steaks and chops on it, with great results. You could clean it after with a paper towel, it is so easy to clean (but I do use soap and water!).
This pan replaced a similar one. That one had a lower handle and lower side. I liked the configuration of the older one better, but this was the closest I could find. The higher handle seems to keep the handle cool, and I have NEVER seen it get too hot to touch, or even warm, for that matter.
I've never cooked anything but steaks and chops in this pan, but for that I can heartily recommend it.