• 5-quart saut? pan ideal for saut?ing and pan-frying
• Heavy aluminum, with thick bottom to heat evenly and quickly
• Anodized for hardness, with nonstick coating oven-safe to 450 degrees
• Riveted, cast-stainless-steel handle oven-safe and stays cooler on stovetop
• Hand wash with mild detergent and scour with plastic or nylon scrubber

Company's coming and your spouse just told you? Don't panic, Balsamic Chicken to the rescue, quick, easy, delicious and made from ingredients you probably have on hand. Of course you'll want a reliable sautE pan that won't scorch or stick, with quick even heating and a lid for simmering. Don't give clean up another thought, a simple washing will have it spotless in no time.

Calphalon Commercial pans are made for the serious cook who's looking for kitchenware built to last a lifetime. For example, this straight-sided, 12-inch diameter, 5-quart sauté pan, with its heavy-gauge aluminum bottom and sides, heats evenly and won't warp under higher heat needed for pan-frying. Use a light hand on the heat dial though to protect the nonstick surface from overheating. Also, use plastic, coated, or wood utensils to protect the finish. The curved cast stainless-steel handle is easy to grip and stay cooler than expected, thanks to V-shaped splits where they meet the pan. There's also a short looped utility handle on the opposite side of the pan for heavy lifting. Unlike pans with plastic or wood handles, the extremely sturdy all-metal construction provides the flexibility to take the pan to the oven to keep food warm until it's ready to serve. Remember to hand wash all Calphalon pans--dishwasher detergents are bad for the finish, and their use voids the lifetime warranty. --Dale Steinke

I purchased this product for my daughter for Christmas only to have to stop using it after several months. The bottom warped and the finish is coming off.

This is an awesome pan. It is HUGE. I can cook anything in this, but it's especially good for gumbo/jambalaya/pasta mixes for a large crowd.

After cooking, it takes me about 20 seconds to clean it under hot water and a sponge, dry it, and put it away. Don't put it in the dishwasher, there is no need.

Highly recommend it. I could use this as my only pot/pan in the kitchen.

Works just as advertised. Easy to use and cleanup is a snap. Well built very good heat distribution. A little heavy with only one hand and you learn FAST to use a glove or hot pad when using two hands!

I've only used it twice, but so far it's a great pan. It's right size to cook just about anything.

I will never buy another brand...this pan is heavy and well made. Just be sure and buy the commercial grade.