Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid

Great product. I love this brand. We have been using this brand for many many years and the quality is still amazing.

My first Calphalon (teflon coated) set was replaced in its entirety by the company. After pouring hot caramel from the saucepan, I noticed some of the coating from pan's bottom was missing. Not a good experience, A similar experience
occurred with another piece from same set. During a year's convalescence, our housekeeper cooked, cleaned, etc. Once able to get back into my kitchen, I was shocked at how horrible the cookware looked. Set was replaced at no charge to me with the Commercial Hard-Anodized product. Basic food sticks, (eggs, bacon) skillets especially are difficult to clean using just Scotch Guard pads (I've added baking soda on occasion to speed up process). Several pieces are discolored "almost rust-like" appearance. Yesterday, visited a major dept store in search of a crepe pan and the salesman recommended Calphalon. Emphatically, told him no and explained my experience. He reminded me of the Lifetime Warranty and recommended I contact the company. He also shared other shoppers have expressed similar concerns with Calphalon noting "It's not for the serious home chef."

I'm not certain I want another set of Calphalon in my kitchen. Considering going to a restaurant supply store and investing in a professional set of cookware. My dad gave me some pieces nearly 20 years ago and it was an amazing experience. Yes, he was a restauranteur and chef.

Calphalon is great for the occasional cook who wants attractive cookware donning his or her kitchen.

I've managed to lose the recipe card that came with this pan. Could someone out there who has it please upload it? The recipe that Calphalon currently lists on its website is for a larger size pan, and the ingredients are all different.

I have had one of these since 1981. It is the best ever. When I saw this product at $30, I wanted to buy all of them, but just bought one.

My original will last another 30 years. I have a back up just in case. I don't know why I'll ever need it.

Seriously, if you can buy this monster for $30, buy a bunch and give them away. This is the best pan ever for searing, sauces and whatever you want to do.

I bought this pot because my daughter got one for a wedding gift five years ago and loves it. She was wanting the next size up but said they were too expensive. I went oon Amazon.com to see if they sold Calphalon and found that not only did they have it, they had the exact pot my daughter had and for a fraction of the original cost. So I bought one for myself. I too love it. I then bought one for my daughter-in-law (a great cook) for her birthday along with a new cook book. My daughter-in-law's birthday won't be here for another month and a half so I can't tell you if she loves it as much as my daughter and I do.

It's easy to clean (although you can't put it in the dishwasher). Nothing seems to burn or stick to it. I think it's a pot I'll have forever and it sooooo worth the price.