Product DescriptionThis exciting hybrid combines qualities of both traditional metal and non-stick cooking surfaces. Now not only can you brown, sear, and reduce sauces as the recipe intended, but you can also breathe a sigh of relief as you won't have a battle removing food and stains from the pan following use. How did this happen you ask? CALPHALON ONE INFUSED ANODIZED is manufactured with a revolutionary anodization process. Both interior and exterior surfaces are infused with an advanced release polymer which actually penetrates below the surface of the metal, into its very pores, offering superb durability and versatility. The intrinsic properties of aluminum ensure fast and even heating, as you've come to expect from Calphalon. You can most definitely cook an entire meal in this large saute pan! It's low sides are ideal for browning foods, though with the use of the cover you can also simmer or poach as the recipe dictates.
What Others Say
Works well, a little expensive
The 10" wok was just a bit too small for my cooking needs but since I liked it so much I decided to stay with Calphalon. Like others, I can't figure out the price difference between the two woks at all. Regardless this wok is excellent and should last for many, many years which makes it a good deal.
Flat bottom too small for gas range
I did a fair amount of research and this looked like a great wok. Unfortunately, the flat bottom is too small for the grate on my gas range so the pan does not sit flat. Something to consider if you are looking at this wok.
Value?
I own _both_ the 10" and 12" Calphalon One Infused hard anodized woks and they are PERFECT in every way. They do what they are designed to do and they do it elegantly. Beautiful to look at and they are American made with superb quality.
So what's not to like? The price. If you put the 10" and the 12" side by side, the 12" is quite a bit bigger...but it is not more than three times bigger!!! Yet that is the difference in price with the smaller priced at $50 and the larger at $160. Either the 10" is under-priced at $50 or the 12" is grossly priced at $160.
The $50 price for the 10" is the same everywhere and I happened to buy it locally on for the convenience of it. I was unwilling to pay the $160 price for the larger ... Read More
Wished I had used this sooner...
I love my new Calphalon One Infused Anodized Wok! I have been cooking for my family for over 11 years with a non-stick wok and I got tired of having to change woks every 6 months. I constantly use high heat for chinese cooking and the non-stick coating wears off pretty fast. So I decided to do some research on which non-stick wok is the most durable in the market but was shocked to learn that non-stick coating or Teflon may be a likely carcinogen to humans. So, after extensive research between an All-Clad stainless steel wok and a Calphalon One Infused Anodized wok, I picked the latter one because I still wanted the feel of that non-stick cooking although I know that it won't be 100% non-stick. After purchasing one, I immediately tried to ... Read More
Best balance of desireable wok features
1. NOT nonstick so you can use high temperatures without the coating breaking down (w/regards to people who invariably b*tch about Calphalon INFUSED ANODIZED ALUMINUM not being non-stick - where the hell does it say non-stick in there?). To me this is the biggest plus! Nonstick coatings never last, can't deal with high heat, and are chock full of carcinogens that the manufacturer 'claims' break down during the manufacturing process.
2. Anodized aluminum is second only carbon steele for excellent and even heat distribution and far superior to stainless steele. Your food will cook evenly and fast!
3. Far, far easier to care for that carbon steele or cast iron - no seasoning, oiling or scrubbing off little rust spots. ... Read More
