Buy Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless 3-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Glass LidCalphalon Tri-Ply Stainless 3-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Glass Lid Product Description:
- 3-1/2-quart saucepan for larger quantities of soups and sauces
- 18/10 stainless-steel exterior and interior with brushed finish
- Hard-anodized alumimum for superior heat conduction and distribution
- Ergonomically designed stay-cool handles; tempered glass lid; flared rims
- Oven-safe to 450 degrees F; dishwasher-safe; lifetime warranty
Product Description
If you are drawn to the beauty of stainless steel, yet are reluctant to sacrifice the cooking efficiency of aluminum, you can now have the very best of both worlds. A mirror polish stainless steel exterior, a heavy gauge conductive aluminum filling, and a satin finish stainless steel interior form a 3-ply disc. The disk is then formed into a pan shape, with walls and bottom of equal thickness, which allows heat to be conducted evenly. A glass lid allows you to monitor food and its domed design returns condensed moisture to foods. A stay cool handle features an ergonomic design and secure attachment. Making soups, sauces, cooking vegetables and grains, you'll find this saucepan a very handy piece for your kitchen "arsenal."
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
What a deal!
By Senor Zoidbergo
I picked this up for $29.99, and it's beautiful. In my opinion, Calphalon Tri-Ply is just as good as All-Clad's Stainless line, except it's 3 times cheaper. With All-Clad, you're getting the same three-layered stainless steel with aluminum disk, but paying hundreds more. I was considering All-Clad for awhile, but there were two things that changed my mind. The only possible advantage of All-Clad Stainless over Calphalon Tri-Ply is that it utilizes magnetic steel, which may help if you have an induction cooktop. Add to that fact that I don't have an induction cooktop, and magnetic steel tends to be of lower quality as well.1) It just seemed insane and stupid to have to pay nearly $100 for an All-Clad lid, and that's for the LID!! Can anyone say price inflation?2) I like the glass lids on the Calphalons, because I can then look inside without having to open the lid.Quality of the 3.5 quart saucepan is excellent. There are 3 big rivets holding the cool-V handle in place, and there's an additional smaller handle as well, but take note that the smaller handle will get hot when you cook.The mirror finish is just beautiful; I noticed that on some of the other tri-ply reviews, people were complaining about the pot not cleaning well and giving poor ratings. Morons I say. First of all, you should be purchasing a pot because you intend to cook in it, not because you want to leave it in a museum. Secondly, if they bothered to read the directions, you can maintain the original luster just by using Barkeeper's Friend.The pot heats up very quickly, and quality control is excellent here. Furtheremore, the tri-ply line comes with a lifetime warranty. People have complained that just because it's not made in the US, and made in China, that it is of poorer quality. Get off your xenophobic butts people; the quality of this line is excellent AND easy on your wallets. I have no qualms about purchasing cookware in China, this is quite the exemplar.I expect to use these pots for the next 20-30 years at least. The only downside of the tri-ply line is that there isn't a greater variety of pans/pots, and it's hard to find lids for all of them.Just a caveat about the lids- the glass lid for this 2.5 quart shallow saucepan is slightly greater than 8", so it will not fit the omelette/fry pan, which is annoying. However, I checked at a brick and mortar store, and the 8-quart stockpot lid is interchangeable with the 10" omelette/fry pan, and 3 quart sautepan. But, it does NOT fit the 10" stir fry pan, arrgh! Unfortunately, they do not carry the 3.5 quart saucepan (this item that I am reviewing) in-store so I could not compare lid sizes. In fact, when I received this item from Amazon, it came in a box marked as something like 'special add-on gift for you', which suggests to me that perhaps this isn't a regularly sold item at your local store.Just a few other notes; they did not carry the 6 quart stockpot at my local BB&B, so I couldn't compare that lid/pot size, but the 8 quart stockpot is huge. Also, the 8" omelette/fry pan is a bit too small, perhaps good for 1.5 eggs for a single person. One more bit of information which might help you in your other tri-ply purchases- the 3 quart sautepan is about 2"-2.5" in height, about comparable to the stiry fry pan, except that the sides of the sautepan are vertical.A note about cleaning- after extended use, there will be tarnishing and brown blemishes (at least on my gas range). To get rid of these, do NOT use Bon Ami because it's too gentle- doesn't get rid of stains. Best way to go is Barkeeper's Friend, about $2.50 at your local supermarket, or Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner. However, Cameo is more abrasive than Barkeeper's Friend, and WILL reduce the mirror polish of these pans. Barkeeper's is the way to go- remember to ALWAYS rub in a CIRCULAR manner- back and forth will scratch the surfaces.** 2nd EDIT **I've had these pots and pans for 2 years now, and have steadily added to my tri ply collection. I'm still very pleased with them.- They have still retained their mirror finish on the exterior.- Cleanup is a breeze- just rub a bit of barkeeper's friend (I'd like to shake the hand of whoever invented that- best thing since sliced bread).- The moisture channeling from the lids is very much appreciated- everything I cook is definitely juicier.- I was amazed at the quality of material- I boiled some eggs in a pot one day, and 14 hours later, I kid you not, the water was still warm, not lukewarm, but warm!The biggest complaint I have about the pots, and the sole complaint that I can think of, is that the handles on the lids do get a bit hot when cooking. Just do yourself a favor and grab a pot-holder when cooking.Otherwise, I'm still very satisfied with them!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.I love this pot more than the hard anodized set it came with!
By Johnny G
I'm not crazy about the set of hard anodized pots, mainly because they can't go in the dishwasher (automatic dishwasher detergent will damage the coating). BUT my set came with this free stainless pot and I LOVE the stainless pot. After almost 10 years it is still in perfect condition and it CAN go in the dishwasher! I use this pot 5 times as much as the hard anodized pots.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.Calphalon Saucepan
By Christopher Harden
This is a great saucepan and has been a great addition to my cookware. The quality is great, it seems to evenly dispurse heat and it is nice to be able to "peek" in without having to remove the lid. I would recommend this product.
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