CalphalonContemporary Hard-Anodized Aluminum Nonstick Cookware, Omelette Pan, 12-Inch, Black

We needed a new non-stick pan. I read good reviews about this one. The non-stick is great! Make sure you follow the "rules" om how to care for it. I heard Cepahlon has a great warranty but hopefully I won't need it.

In the last year we bought a large skillet from a box store. Supposed to be great but failed within a couple months. We had used the Calphalon pans before so we bought a couple new ones and are very sorry we wasted the money on the big box pans. The Calphalon pans are excellent. Heat nicely, easy to clean and perfect for our needs.

I bought this pan almost exactly a year ago, and after the first few months I started to notice that the outside of the pan was oxidizing. Anything I touched it with - fingers, dishtowel, sponge - got coated in black powder. Then I noticed that a spot on the bottom of the pan had changed color, but kept using it because hard-anodized aluminum is supposed to be super durable. This weekend, though, I realized the bottom of the pan was actually MELTING, and it left melted aluminum on my glass cooktop. I have been unable to remove it, and hope the cooktop is not permanently damaged.I never cook on high heat, and normally set my burner at 3-4. I do sometimes cook for an hour or two at a time when I do meal prep, and any modern skillet should be able to handle that with ease. I am surprised because I've had several Calphalon pans, I take good care of them, and haven't had any trouble with them. Maybe this one is a lemon or a knockoff, but I won't spend $100 on another one to find out. The good news? The nonstick coating is fine. But I can't recommend this pan.

Best non stick pan there is for the money.

Review update: I removed a single star because the pan already has two scratches. The ONLY thing I can think might have done it is a metal whisk that I used to make a sauce, but these scratches seem deep and the whisk was carefully used and not pressed against the finish. All our other cooking implements are bamboo and we store the pan with felt liners to prevent scratching, and we always let the pan cool slowly before washing. I have to say I’ve used an older Calphalon non-stick pan and it seemed to have less wear than this new pan does after just a couple of weeks. I only removed one star because the pan is still working and food still isn’t sticking, so we will see how the next few months go. I am a little more hesitant to praise the quality of this pan.Original review: We used the pan for the first time last night making Italian sausage. It performed perfectly at medium high heat to brown little bits of sausage without a single piece sticking. When I washed it later I didn’t need to scrub at all.The overall quality feels great. The handle is solid.I will update this review as we’ve had the pan over more time. I have high hopes for the durability of the non stick surface. I have been reading that to care for the pan, it’s important not to quickly change its temperature (such as immediately washing the pan after cooking on high heat) and of course not to use metal in it, so I will be reviewing the durability under best case conditions.I have to say I’m glad we finally sprang for this pan. We have gone through a few cheap non sticks from department stores, and they inevitably start to break down and then you’re getting Teflon coating in your food or released into the air. I’m glad I won’t have to throw away any more pans!

This pan is great! I just made crepes in it and they came out perfectly. Everything I make comes out just as I want it to. I love the large size. Plus it is easy to clean. Food just slides off. I would recommend buying this pan. 👍

This is legit non stick. Easy to clean, doesn't lose it's non stick surface. Metal handle does not get hot in the time it takes to cook eggs or burgers

Holding up very well. I take good care and use them right. The bottoms shows a lot of ware but the inside is like new. Still beads water. No signs of use on the inside. We use these almost daily. Never overheat or use anything abrasive on them. Don’t stack other pans on top of them. Nice quality. Very happy with them