Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized Limited Edition 5-Piece Super-Sized Set

This Calphalon limited edition set is comprised of one 5-quart sauté pan, one 12-quart stockpot, and one 12-inch omelet pan—-just the right pans for family cooking. Calphalon's Commercial Hard-Anodized cookware wears a matte finish and is made of heavy-gauge aluminum to resist hot spots or warping. Though not nonstick like some Calphalon cookware, this super-size set is anodized for stick-resistance as well as hardness. Contoured, cast-stainless-steel handles resist heating and are triple-riveted for durability and balance, and metal utensils won't harm the surface. The 5-quart sauté pan is ample for frying a couple of chickens, braising corned beef, sautéing loads of vegetables, or browning meats. Or fill it with stew and stick it into the oven. At 12-1/2 inches in diameter by 2-1/2 inches high, this is a big pan that will satisfy many needs. Its handle has a hole for hanging on hook or peg, and a loop handle provides two-handed lifting. The 12-quart stockpot, great for soups, stews, and pasta, also stands up to deep frying. The looped handles are easy to grip and stay cooler than you might expect, thanks to V-shaped splits where they meet the pan, but it's still a good idea to keep hot pads nearby. The extremely sturdy all-metal construction provides the flexibility of taking the pan to the oven or broiler. And the 12-inch omelet pan, ultrathick along the bottom and sides to absorb the higher heat levels, protects delicate eggs from drying and burning. The sides of this pan are sloped to facilitate swirling the pan--gently glide an omelet around and out of the pan and onto the plate. The curved, cast-stainless-steel handle is easy to grip and stays cooler than expected (again, thanks to the V-shaped split where it meets the pan). The surface resists sticking and doesn't affect the flavor or color of food, and it is tough enough to handle stainless-steel utensils and vigorous whisking. Remember to hand wash all Calphalon pans.