Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized 12 Inch Everyday Pan with Lid

Editorial Review
The 12-in. Everyday Pan is an all-purpose pan. Use it for searing, browning and sauteing vegetables and meats. It also works well for making paella, jambalaya and all-in-one meals that you can bring right to the table to serve. The 2 loop handles make for easier lifting.Backed by a lifetime warranty, Calphalon's Commercial Hard-Anodized Cookware is made to professional standards, offering the home chef unsurpassed cooking performance, superior construction and lasting durability. Each piece in the Commercial Hard-Anodized line is made of a heavy-gauge aluminum, all-metal construction with the advanced technology of the Cool V stainless handles. The aluminum construction provides superior cooking performance by distributing the heat evenly so there are no hot spots as you cook. And because it's made entirely of metal, each pan can be used in the oven and under the broiler. The hard-anodizing seals the cooking surface, making it stick-resistant and non-reactive to the foods being cooked. The Cool V handles are designed to stay cool on the stovetop, and are balanced with such precision that the pans feel lighter when you pick them up.
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Customer Reviews

Great Pan!

2008-10-10
I didn't buy this pan from Amazon , I got in NIB from eBay for 29.99 . I cant understand the poor reviews. If you know how to use this product (by reading the directions) , its type and the little buttons on your stove that control the heat you shouldn't have an issue with this pan.

I love this pan , I would recommend it to anyone.

Bypass this Pan!

2008-09-20
I purchased this pan almost two years ago. I have been nothing but disappointed in it, which is surprising because everything else that I have purchased from Calphalon is wonderful and worth every penny. This pan, however, is not! Everything sticks to it. All types of food and this is while using every nonstick spray, butter and many different types of oil to prevent the sticking. Nothing works. A few months ago, I had finally had it with this pan after cooking many aggravating meals with it. I went to Target and bought a similar Calphalon pan with a see through glass lid. It has been a wonderful replacement.

Great pan!

2008-09-15
I purchased this a few weeks ago to replace my "everyday" non-stick wok type pan that was starting to show wear on the cooking surface. I decided to do away with non-stick all together! I used my old non-stick pan for over 10 years and I knew that using a NON non-stick pan would be different. With a little practice (included in the box was a list of helpful hints), it is turning out to be a great pan. And what a great price - unbelievable! Easy to clean and not too heavy or cumbersome to handle. Very happy with it. (By the way, this pan is great for making fried eggs!)

Disappointed

2008-09-04
This is the first Calphalon pan I have purchased. After hearing how wonderful Calphalon was, I couldn't believe how poorly it preformed. It seems no matter what I prepare in this pan, it sticks and is diffcult to clean. I now rarely use it and know if it was easier to clean I would use it often. Very disappointed.

Good wok but hard to clean

2008-09-03
This wok is good quality. But it's so easy to get food sticked on it. And it's so hard to clean. It has been my cupboard for a long time.

everyday pan?

2008-08-30
The 12-in. Everyday Pan is an all-purpose pan. Use it for searing, browning and sauteing vegetables and meats. It also works well for making paella, jambalaya and all-in-one meals that you can bring right to the table to serve. The 2 loop handles make for easier lifting.Backed by a lifetime warranty, Calphalon's Commercial Hard-Anodized Cookware is made to professional standards, offering the home chef unsurpassed cooking performance, superior construction and lasting durability. Each piece in the Commercial Hard-Anodized line is made of a heavy-gauge aluminum, all-metal construction with the advanced technology of the Cool V stainless handles. The aluminum construction provides superior cooking performance by distributing the heat evenly so there are no hot spots as you cook. And because it's made entirely of metal, each pan can be used in the oven and under the broiler. The hard-anodizing seals the cooking surface, making it stick-resistant and non-reactive to the foods being cooked. The Cool V handles are designed to stay cool on the stovetop, and are balanced with such precision that the pans feel lighter when you pick them up.

Everything sticks, hard to clean, buy le creuset instead

2008-08-29
I have had this pan for over a year now and have basically stopped using it and have given it to my husband to use as an oil pain for changing the oil for the car. I have used many calpahlon skillets and knifes and also am an avid user of le creuset. I love the calphalon non-stick skillets for things like scrambled eggs. With this pan however, I have tried cooking on low heat, with a heat diffuser and using plenty of oil while washing the pan before and after use. Still...it sticks horribly bad and is terrible to clean. It does cook fairly evenly. But if it's even cooking you want combined with ease of use and durability buy enamel coated cast iron like le creuset. If le creuset is too pricy, well don't buy anything from calphalon except non-stick or knifes (their knifes are great!) otherwise you'll be sorely disappointed.

Can't kill it!

2008-08-27
I've burned more things on this thing than I can count (I'm truly not an awful cook; just a forgetful one). It's still going strong after 3 years of punishment from me. Just the other day I left it in the oven to braise some beef ribs and I forgot to check on it -- oops! The meat ended up burning and the liquid had boiled down until it was black and coated the entire bottom. I soaked it for 30 minutes in the sink and it was so easy to clean I could have used a baby wipe. I've burned cheese, milk, carmelized sugar, and anything else you can imagine on this pan and it still cleans up nice and new.

Like everyone says, this is NOT non-stick! I'd say it's almost-non-stick as it's easy enough to clean up, but it also manages to give a great sear.

All around BEST pan for everything.

2008-08-16
This is the absolute best pan that was ever made. It is called an "everyday" pan for a good reason. You can use it for everything. If I had to leave my home in a hurry and only carry one cooking utensil, it would be this pan! You can use it to sear a roast on the stove top, then pop it straight in the oven. The pan uses moist heat to bake and the meat will literally melt in your mouth. So tender! I can not take the credit for the great pot roasts because this pan will literally tenderize a 2x4 piece of wood! I buy them for wedding gifts and everyone loves them. Definitely a must have for everyone!

Makes a great gift

2008-08-14
I bought the 12 inch everyday pan with lid as a birthday present for a relative and he loves it. We both love Calphalon and have bought nearly all of our pots and pans and griddles from Amazon.com. You can't beat the prices and quality of the products.