Calphalon JR8782-2P Contemporary Nonstick 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Calphalon JR8782-2P Contemporary Nonstick 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid
Customer Review: Great pan but stains easily
Summary: 3 Stars
This is THE pan that gets no rest in my kitchen. It is sort of small, but there's only me and my husband and it is the ideal size for us (that's probably why I use it so much). I can make two dinner servings for both of us (meaning 4 in total). I love the glass lid too, although the handle on it is metal and gets pretty hot, careful with it.
There's a con, though. It stained after I prepared an omelet-like thing without using too much oil (it's a non stick so I figured it wouldn't have too much problem) and I could not remove the stains. They don't bother me when cooking, they are smooth and seem to be inside the non-stick coating, but it doesn't look good and I fear it will have to be retired soon if the surface cracks or something, because of that damage...
I wouldn't recommend calphalon non-stick products for that reason. I have Teflon pans (Brand name:Tefal, they are the only ones, teflon I believe is still under patent protection and Dupont are the only guys who can sell it :( ) and have done the same dish with no effect on the pan.
Customer Review: A hybrid pan/skillet
Summary: 5 Stars
We originally were clued in to this pan by an online review. Otherwise, I don't think we would have given it a second look. Why? This pan is sort of odd: a hybrid between a small saucepan and skillet. Most hybrids aren't useful, not serving either function well. However, despite some early skepticism from my wife (for whom it was a present), we've come to appreciate this pan.
While dark, it is still wide enough to see your ingredients. It is deep enough to serve as a sauce pan, but wide enough to do a bit of a saute. If you need reduction, the pan is a good one, but if not, then look to a more typical, deeper saucepan.
In short, this pan has quickly become one of our everyday pans, inching some other saucepans costing much more.
Addition (2-09): Two years out and this pan is holding up well with daily use. Non-stick material is not wearing away like most non stick eventually does. Bottom hasn't warped significantly. Glass top in one piece. Still believe it to be a good pan (and would buy another in need be).
Customer Review: Calphalon is good, but could be better
Summary: 4 Stars
The pros: Calphalon is a great material for cooking, it has a very uniform heat distribution and is very solid. On this piece, the shallow design is perfect for simmering up your favorite sauce. The curved lip makes spills a thing of the past.
The cons: Calphalon is not dishwasher safe, so make sure you are ready to hand-wash your new pan. Also, avoid drips down the outside of your cookware at all costs - Calphalon stains like crazy! They DO sell a cleanser, haven't had a chance to clean mine yet - so I hope it works. Finally, this is NOT the standard depth pan, it is SHALLOW, so make sure you know what you are buying.
Final word: This is a fantastic price for this piece of cookware - can you believe this is going for 60% off? Problem is, if you want to complete the set, you had better be willing to shell out some serious dough. If you love to cook, can afford Calphalon, and don't mind the clean-up, this is the pan for you.
Customer Review: My Cooking Buddy
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using this pan more than 6 months and honestly it is one of the best buys of my life ($29 from amazon). I use it everyday. It cooks evenly and beautifully. I only hand wash it, it is very easy to clean. I don't want to scratch it so I only used silicone utensils so far. It still looks like new, not a scratch. Its size is also very convenient. I am usually cooking for 2 and it is not too large for us, but I also used it to serve up to 5 when we had guests.
I have to say it is a little heavy, which is usually considered good for pans. I can handle this one OK but it is a little hard for me to deal with the "12 inch Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Pan" with its lid.
Overall, I am very satisfied wih my purchase. If I need one more pan, I will definitely go for this one again.
Customer Review: Great value, works great for a long time
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife and I purchased a set of Calphalon pots/pans about 5 years ago. That set performed exceptionally well. Over the years, there are a few of the cookware pieces that are just plain wearing out. I began poking around looking for some replacement cookware pieces and came across this piece as well as some others. This series is by far the best bang for the buck. My wife uses this cookware for breakfast cooking as well as dinner cooking everyday. She likes the wieght distribution as well as the "lip" of the pans. The set cleans very easily albeit by hand however, if you have a sink of water to clean you stove top, table and counter tops then taking 2 more minutes to clean the cookware is not a prohibitive purchasing issue. I am waiting for the other pieces to go on sale at which time I'll buy them as well.