Calphalon commercial hard anodized 7 quart chef's casserole with lid

Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 7-Quart Chef's Casserole with Lid The 7-Qt. Chef's Casserole with Lid is designed to be used first on the stove top and then in the oven.

Use it on top of the stove to braise and sear, and once every ingredient is added to the pan, it can be covered and used like a Dutch Oven to complete the cooking process by baking.Backed by a lifetime warranty, Calphalon's Commercial Hard-Anodized Cookware is made to professional standards, offering the home chef unsurpassed cooking performance, superior construction and lasting durability. Each piece in the Commercial Hard-Anodized line is made of a heavy-gauge aluminum, all-metal construction with the advanced technology of the Cool V stainless handles. The aluminum construction provides superior cooking performance by distributing the heat evenly so there are no hot spots as you cook. And because it's made entirely of metal, each pan can be used in the oven and under the broiler. The hardanodizing seals the cooking surface, making it stick-resistant and non-reactive to the foods being cooked. The CoolV handles are designed to stay cool on the stovetop, and are balanced with such precision that the pans feel lighter when you pick them up.Editorial ReviewAmazon.com Review With a diameter of 11-1/2 inches, a depth of 5-1/4 inches, and a high domed lid, this 7-quart pan is sized for a family's braising, baking, and stewing tasks. Chili for a soccer team, cassoulet for a family reunion, curried chicken for a block party--all these are well within the pan's capacity. Though it's not nonstick, like some Calphalon cookware, the matte-finish pan is anodized for stick-resistance as well as hardness.

Metal utensils won't harm the surface. Textured cast-stainless-steel handles resist heating on the stovetop and go safely into the oven. Made of heavy-gauge aluminum, the pan heats evenly and quickly with no hot spots or warping and carries a lifetime warranty against defects.--Fred BrackCustomer Reviewsfine but too light. roof top tent I have to agree with the other reviewers. This is a fine pan, but it is awfully thin for a Claphalon pan and it just doesn't seem to be of the same quality as my other pieces. The lack of heft means that it scorches more easily than my other, heavier Calphalon pans, and it just doesn't cook as nicely. Its not a bad pan, and works fine for making things like stocks and soups. But if this new thickness is a trend for Calphalon, I will stop buying their cookware.

This is a great pot! I now have two of them. One for home use and the other for the weekend away at the cabin or family reunion. Easy to use and easy to clean. The domed lid is especially nice for the big pot roast or chicken with all those vegetables. This is a great additon to my Calphalon cookware.