Amazon.com ReviewCalphalon Commercial hard-anodized pans are made for the more serious cook who is looking for kitchenware built to last a lifetime. This straight-sided, 4-1/2-quart saucepan, with its heavy-gauge aluminum bottom and sides, is great for evenly reducing larger-volume sauces sans hot spots. The curved cast stainless-steel handle is easy to grip and stays cool, thanks to a V-shaped split where it meets the pan. There's also a short looped utility handle on the opposite side of the pan for heavy lifting. The nonporous and nonreactive hard-anodized surface resists sticking and doesn't affect the flavor or color of food. It's also tough enough to handle stainless-steel utensils. Unlike pans with plastic or wood handles, the extremely sturdy all-metal construction provides you the flexibility to take the pan to the oven or broiler. But do remember to hand wash your Calphalon pans--dishwasher detergents are bad for the finish and their use voids the lifetime warranty. --Dale Steinke
What Others Say
Same line, but different
It's a great quality piece, but the 2 1/2 qt. pan I have in the same product line has a nonstick surface inside. This one gets a tiny bit sticky (don't boil your milk in it, etc.). I would have thought that if they are both in the "commercial hard-anodized" line that they would be made of the same material, inside and out. Go figure.
Perfect for boiling potatoes, small amounts of pasta, etc.
Calphalon Commercial hard anodized has the same durable surface as the Professional line, but with stay-cool handles and a better handle on the lid. I found this on a sale table at Marshall Field ... and have found that I often use it instead of my 8 quart stock pot. It's great for boiling potatoes, small quantities of pasta, poaching chicken breasts for use in other recipes, and many other common cooking tasks. I had never had a sauce pan larger than 3 1/2 quarts before, but can't imagine not having the 4 1/2 quart size now.
While the interior is not non-stick, it's about as close as you can get, with a non-porous surface that easily cleans up. With no plastic knobs or handles, you can use this cookware in the oven as well. Excellent ... Read More
The Only Pot You Will Ever Need!
I have been slowly adding pieces to my collection of cookware and I suppose I could have purchased an entire set of some lessor brand but Calphalon is my cookware of choice. Unfortunately the pieces that I want to add are simply too costly just to go buy at once. Although I did get a nice starter set on sale to get me going.
This particular pot was one that I wanted for soups and sauces like my family popular Spaghetti sauce. The size of the pot is perfect for a family of two to three, otherwise I would suggest a larger stock pot by Calphalon.
The reason I choose Calphalon Hard-Anodized is because of the even heating while cooking. No need to worry about uneven cooking again with these products. You also have no worries when ... Read More
