|
Terrible product. This is HARD anodized.
I used it for the first time to heat stew and after carefully hand washing, set it in my drainer to dry. The next morning it was a dull gray color and the coating appeared to have disappeared, both inside and out.
I was very excited to receive the Calphalon pot and although it was a bit shorter and wider than most of the 2-3 quart pots I have used, I thought it would be fine. I washed the pot again and even more of the coating came off.
I rubbed the pot with canola oil and it absorbed the oil but the finish was unchanged. I tried using the pot for some soup but more of the gray coating came off and was a layer floating on my dinner (No we didn't eat it).
The next day I returned the pot. Don't waste your money.
This sauce pan is great for a small family. It is truly non-stick and is easy to clean inside and out. The lid matches and is easy to clean as well. The only thing that would have improved my rating is for a glass lid so I can watch the food as it is cooking.
You can't go wrong with this pot. I've had one for five years and it looks and performs as it did on the first day. It cooks well but best of all, it's so easy to clean. Buy one for its price, durability, and performance.
I have used Calphalon as long as I can remember (this is all my mother would use when I was growing up, but at that time it was made by a different company). I love the fact that the handle doesn't get hot like the old brand did. Great product. It will last forever if taken care of properly.
This is an unpretentious little pan that does whatever you want it to do well. As promised, it heats up is a quick even fashion, and I have yet to discover anything I have cooked in it overdone on one side. I was concerned about the pitting about which several readers have complained. But after about 15 uses, so for the finish remains satiny smooth.
|