Calphalon Triply Stainless 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Glass Lid
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Calphalon Triply Stainless 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Glass Lid
Customer Review: only 1 complaint
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this pan!! My only complaint is that the lid slides around when upside down (that's how i store my pans).Customer Review: I LOVE this pan!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this because of the price and the unique size / shallow pan. I am transitioning from non stick to stainless and I have tried one or two pieces from All Clad, Simply Calphalon, and now this 2 1/2 quart Calphalon Tri-ply to try to decide what I would like to purchase going forward. I could not be happier and this is currently my favorite pan. I love the look of it and the versatiliy. It really does clean up easily and I could not believe how quickly it heats up and holds the heat. I have not had any problem with sticking. I am truly impressed, even more so than with the All Clad. I have used it both on the stove top and in the oven to make a small roast. The only down side or caution I have found is salt can pit the inside of ANY stainless steel pan, but a slight adjustment to when you add the salt seems to take care of that. I have heard that the lids to the Calphalon Tri-ply (the metal edge, of course - not the glass) dent easily, and the lids at the store display did show that, but so far I have not dented the lid. Of all the pans I have tried and / or looked at in the stores I like the handles on both the All Clad and this Tri-ply the best for ergonomic design. I notice a real difference, especially when you have a full pan - but this could be a matter of preference.
If you get the spots people have mentioned (which I find with all the stainless pans I bought due to iron in the water) just use a small amount of Lemon juice in the pan and then wash. This also helps when you over-heat the pan, which I have done frequently while getting used to the superior heat retention (and an overdeveloped desire for instant gratification!!)
Bonus - my husband is afraid to damage the pans so he uses extra care when he uses them!!!
Customer Review: $29.99 looks smaller than the Contemporary 2 quart chef's pan
Summary: 3 Stars
I used to have 3 smaller Visions pots that I used simultaneously as well as a 2.5 quart pot so I know that little pans come in handy. 2 of my Visions were broken this year and the replacement prices on ebay after shipping are as much as Calphalon's try me prices for their smaller pots and pans.
I don't really understand the difference but I know I need at least two little pans.
Calphalon's explanation of the chef pan and sauce pan:
The chef's pan is many a chef's favorite silhouette! The gently curving sides accommodate a balloon whisk beautifully. Keeping up a constant stir is comfortable thanks to he lower profile. The wider mouth offers more efficient evaporation than a standard sauce pan --reductions take less time.
Whether you're preparing a delicate Bearnaise or a meaty marinara, Calphalon sauce pans are designed for maximum performance. heavy-gauge aluminum construction guarantees even, efficient heating. The cast stainless steel Cool V handle absorbs heat more slowly than cast iron handles, so it stays cooler longer on the burner. Plus, the rounded bottom perimeter helps you scrape every spot inside the pan so no tasty spoonful goes to waste.
Customer Review: Beautiful and functional!
Summary: 5 Stars
The pan heats quickly and evenly and is extremely versatile. I was impressed by how easily it cleaned and resisted staining. It also is beautifully designed - the handle stays cool and though the pan is heavy it's not nearly as weighty as cast-iron. Add the fact that it's much, much cheaper on Amazon than anywhere else and you have a fantastic pan!Customer Review: As close to perfect as I've found.
Summary: 5 Stars
This pan rocks!! Top quality construction, see through lid, stay cool handle; what's not to like? The shallow design, making the pan wider than any other of this capacity has me using this to saute veggies, etc. far more frequently than I do in either of my smaller "saute" pans. The only pan I own that gets more use than this and my Calphalon non-stick chef's pan is my trusty 12" cast iron skillet.