Calphalon Premier Hard-Anodized Nonstick 2.5-Quart Saucepan with Cover, Black

Bought this to replace our10 year old grill pan. The Calphalon arrived well packed in a nice package. It looks exactly as advertised. The handle is sturdy and smooth - fits well in my hand. Our old grill pan had a very low profile lip. This one has a nice tall rim to help catch/retain grease. I made bacon in it this morning. My wife commented that it’s a nice weight - not too heavy as compared to our old one. It looks and feels well made. If there was only one comment I could make it’s that I would’ve preferred there be a couple more grill ridges. Our old grill pan made lots of nice parallel grill marks on things like a grilled cheese sandwich. There are just a couple fewer grill bumps on this new Calphalon pan It’s really not a big deal. We’re very pleased with our purchaseFollow-Up ReviewWe’ve been using this pan for over two months. It may just be a griddle pan but I have to tell you, we are VERY pleased with it. The coating is awesome. No scratches. Nothing sticks to it...Nothing ! This pan cleans up very easily and looks like brand new. It’s very well made. Solid and comfortable handle. Even while cooking bacon this morning I noticed that 75% of the handle was actually cool to the touch - near the pan and burner it was warm (or course). I highly recommend this griddle pan.

I purchased this 2 1/2 qt. pot to go with the 11 piece set of Calphalon Premium pots and pans. It works well, the aluminum is heavy enough that heat distributes pretty evenly, the nonstick works well and is easy to clean. After frying meat I wipe out the pan with a paper towel to avoid putting grease etc down the sink and it's quick and easy to wash and clean up. Much easier than washing SS pots and pans and they claim it will last longer than inexpensive nonstick. So, it costs more than some sets but so far I'm very satisfied.PS. I use only nylon or silicon utensils though Calphalon says you can use metal. To me, why?, there's no need to use metal.

The handle is great in the hand. Perfect size for so many items for this family of two. Very easy to clean. Zero complaints!

I almost did not purchase the Calphalon Premier pot because of the price. Then, I decided that I was tired of buying pots where the inside coating would chip and bubble fairly quickly. I love this pot. It cleans easier than any teflon coated pan I've owned. The food doesn't stick to the bottom like other pans, when cooking thick sauced recipes. It is heavier and took a little bit to learn what temperature is best for each recipe. Once I figured out the right cooking temperatures, cooking with this pot is wonderful!

Rather heavy. Top of pan is 8 1/4 inches. Base is about 5 1/2 inches. Bummer for me because the heating area at its base is really small. If I try cooking with it on a large burner the heat goes up the sides where I don't want it. If I use it on a medium or small burner, the time to heat up is long because it's tall. Because the sides are tapered down at such a strong angle, I will be using this as a secondary pot. I struggled to find a review on this 4.5 and there were nearly none. At a price of 120.00, I was expecting something a bit more usable. If I were to have seen it firsthand, or with an honest review (that wasn't removed), I may not have purchased it. I wonder why no reviewers posted images of this...

Excellent size, shape, construction (versatile uses). Very even heat distribution when cooking. Nice non-stick surface is quite durable and separates from food well and is very easy to clean.Of note, the lid sometimes makes popping/squeaking noises during heating/cooling can be disconcerting but haven't seen any issues so far. Also, like all lids involving glass and metal, they have a tendency to collect water a the interface which can take more time to dry out.

I am extremely disappointed and dissatisfied with this product. It's supposed to be the top of the line, but after using it twice and once in the dishwasher, it's filled with scratch marks. My return deadline was March 13,which is in the middle of the coronavirus. I use only scratch resistant cooking utensils. I've purchased calphalon from Williams Sonoma recently and had no issues. I have photos of all the scratches, but there's no option to load them.

AS STATED AND WAS PERFECTFOR XMAS GIFT!