I have been an advocate (maybe even a snob?) for 20 years for the All-Clad LTD anodized line of fry pans and saute pans, and I always thought that Calphalon pans were maybe a half-step down from the professional All Clad line in terms of stove-top details and in durability of construction. I have had the 10" Calphalon One stir fry pan for only a few weeks---but, boy, am I impressed.
This is a perfect hybrid "wok" for a stir fry for two or three people. The infused surface has, so far, been a terrific hot surface pan for the type of vegetable and meat/seafood stir frys that my daughter particularly likes. And I have had only easy experiences in clean up of the infused-anodized pan, and the pan looks terrific hanging next to my All-Clad suite. I think that I will check out other Calphalon One infused metal products when it comes time to expand my cooking utensil lineup.
Hope to find the 12" stir-fry pan on sale someday. I would need a larger pan for a stir fry for 4 people or more.
As the manufacturer notes: this pan should not be cleaned in the dishwasher. And note that it does not come with a lid of any type. (The staninless steel lid from one of my All Clad pans fits this 10" stir fry pan perfectly.)
Good job, Calphalon!
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