Surprisingly perfect...
I recently left an empty 5 qt. Calphalon saucepan on a burner, and ruined it. I searched and searched, but couldn't find a 5 qt. replacement anywhere (I had purchased it many years ago).
So instead I purchased this 4 qt. saucepan as a replacement, keeping my fingers crossed that it would do the job I needed it to do. Surprisingly, the Calphalon steamer insert that fits the 5 qt. also fits perfectly in this one. The Cuisinart lid also fits perfectly on the Calphalon steamer insert. They even look like a matched set, you wouldn't even know that they were two different brands.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this pan. It has all of the things I love about my All-Clad LTD, and some additional features that make it maybe even superior to All-Clad (? time will tell). It looks like All-Clad, seems as well made as far as handle rivets etc., is much lighter (which I find appealing, the older I get), and has a well-designed ergonomic handle that stays...
Perfect
I got this to compliment my 12 piece set. All of the unlimited pieces are wonderful. Great weight, wonderful heat distribution and easy (dishwasher) cleanup. I recommend using a bit of non-stick spray or olive oil but if you don't, and food sticks, it still comes off easily if you let a little soapy water sit in it.
Good pan for the price
This pan replaces an older Cuisinart pan of the same size, that had a disk bottom and non-clad sides. The multiclad heats more evenly and sticks less. Part of this may be due to edges that are slightly more rounded than the old pan. It does not require much gas to keep things boiling. The handle is comfortable (unlike the ridiculous All-Clad handles), and neither the handle nor the lid gets too hot to hold. The lip makes for a dripless pour. It cleans very easily, and I am very pleased.
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