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  | Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 7-Quart Chef's Casserole with Lid
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 Worst Calphalon pot | |
| It's a worst piece of Calphalon Commercial line I have owned. The pan has good size (only 10" foot print) but very thin. Like the other reviewer, the first time I have boiled a large piece of chicken breast in the pan,the interior surface at the bottom seemed to wear away leaving irregular, shiny permanent stain marks. I don't cook acidic food at all. I wish I can return this pot. | |
 good value for the money | |
| I've had this pan for about a month, and I like it. It's a good value for the money--though I would never pay the full list price. I've made an oven beef stew, bolognese sauce, and other yummy dishes without any problem. I even use it to boil pasta. I needed a good size pan I could use for searing meat, and then adding add'l ingredients and finishing off in the oven. This definitely meets my needs. It's not a heavy-gauge pan, as other reviewers have pointed out, but I think their expectations might have been a bit high considering the price. Generally speaking, you get what you pay for, though this is a good return on investment. | |
| A disappointment | |
| I have a number of Calphalon H-A pieces. Some are high-end, others are from the lower priced lines. While I've always noticed the difference in quality in the lower priced pieces, I've considered that to be a trade-off for the reduced price. This dutch oven is a disappointment even by the lower standard. As other reviewers have mentioned, the pan is extremely thin. Worse, the first time I cooked in the pan the interior surface seemed to wear away leaving irregular, shiny marks. Other discounted pieces (especially the 12" everyday pan) hold up well over time, but this one seems to be a dud.
As a side note, Calphalon is willing to examine any pan to determine if a replacement is warranted, but after shipping costs it's hardly worth the effort to send it in. | |
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