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Reddit mentions of Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware, Shallow Sauce Pan, 2 1/2-quart
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Reddit mentions: 1
We found 1 Reddit mentions of Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware, Shallow Sauce Pan, 2 1/2-quart. Here are the top ones.
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- Aluminum core between 2 stainless steel layers provides even heating for excellent browning and control of the cooking process. Non-porous stainless steel cooking surface is safe for use with all utensils.
- Elegant brushed stainless steel exterior can go from the oven or stove directly to the table. Reflective cook surface makes it easy to monitor foods as they cook and remains beautiful over time.
- Clear tempered-glass lids let you see food while it's cooking and are oven safe, so you can finish covered dishes in the oven or keep them warm until ready to serve
- High sides and narrow opening minimize evaporation during slow process of stock- and soup-making. Heavy-gauge sloped bottom heats evenly makes stirring easier.
- Long, brushed stainless steel handles stay cool on the stovetop. All cookware is dishwasher-safe and carries Calphalon's full lifetime warranty.
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Height | 4.88 Inches |
| Length | 18.5 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 2.5 QT |
| Weight | 5.3 Pounds |
| Width | 10.25 Inches |
My personal recommendations are Calphalon or Cuisinart Multiclad (as /r/anotheroneillforget said).
This pan was one of the first pans I bought a few years ago. GREATEST PAN EVER. I LOVE THIS PAN.
Despite some comments, I love non stick, but it's only really useful for frypans, I have this one. I had the 12-inch Calphalon Unison and REALLY loved that one, but had to leave it behind when I moved. :( Recently considering buying it again though, as it would have come in useful for a few recent cooking episodes. Great weight, really comfortable handle (this is the one place where the above 2.5 quart sauce pan fails), nonstick was holding up fine after ~1 year.
A few other small sauce pans (Calphalon, Emerilware Pro-Clad) fill out my kitchen, as well as a Pro-clad saute pan and a 12-inch stainless steel frypan, and a small "bean-pot" type pot.
I highly suggest going and looking at anything you're going to buy, no matter where you end up buying it from. Look for a comfortable weight, i.e. not light as a feather, but also not as heavy as shit (cast iron is nice, but I'm not going to be sauteing with one). Make sure the handle is comfortable, especially if you're going to be handling it a lot, or with oven mitts, e.g. the 2.5 quart's handle is too damn thin and slide-y when used with a oven mitt. (it works, it's just not...comforting to use). I'm a big fan of buying by the piece, but since you're replacing an entire kitchen, buying the set will generally save you money, although you may end up with pieces you never use. And remember: nylon, wood, or silicone utensils on non-stick! (And low or medium heat only!) Fuck all on cast iron or stainless steel.
As a side note: look for Bed, Bath & Beyond coupons, they work on everything in the store except for gift cards and some brand of vacuum (ignore the expiration date and excluded things at the bottom). The 20% off ones are a fantastic deal, especially since their prices are often on par with Amazon. Plus, basically unlimited return policy.
I've also ordered from Cutlery and More (where I got the Multiclad stockpot from, I believe). They have good deals every so often (especially around the holidays). Haven't had to deal with returns though, so I can't talk about that.
I just realized I wrote this entire thing and didn't mention Tramontina at all and, for that, I'm sorry. As for as it goes, I would try to get my hands on some and see how it compares to the other brands (at least in weight). Not sure of Wal-Mart's return policy, but if you can cook with it for a little while, that might be the simplest way to see how it in action.