Great quality and value. Very impressed with the performance of this pan. Big enough to cook steaks and chops and deep enough for making shellfish with pasta, vegetables, rice or braised dishes. I am pleased that the stainless steel lid was included and not charged separately. I can’t at this time speak about longevity of this pan, but it is a nice alternative to All-Clad, Cuisinart and other sauté pans at a higher price point. Read more
I rarely review products but this pan is so exceptional that I felt I needed to let people know. Prior to buying it, I had never used stainless steel. Every pan or pot I've ever used was non-stick. I could not get a great sear on my chicken or steak so I started trying new pans. I tried ceramic coated, copper, and Blue Diamond to name a few. I wasn't in love with any of them. I was afraid to try stainless because everyone says it's impossible to clean and food always sticks. I read the description for this pan and the seller gave very specific yet simple instructions for how to keep food from sticking and how to clean the pan. I took a chance, and I am sure glad I did! I've been using it every day for almost a month. I've cooked steak, potatoes, eggs, burgers, sausage, grilled cheese, and all kinds of other things in this pan. I've never had food stick and it's never been a problem to clean BUT I followed the seller's instructions. If you don't then those issues might become a problem. The instructions are simple. They work. You'll end up with the best tasting, most evenly cooked food you've ever made and an easy-to-clean pan. I will be buying these in every size I can get and I will NEVER own a different kind of pan or pot. This pan is a total game changer. The bottom is heavy so it stays at a consistent temperature. It cooks more evenly than anything I've ever used. It sears beautifully. It is extremely well made. It is oven safe to 500°. The seller gives you all the info you need to cook with and clean it. The instructions the seller provides are so simple and easy to follow. Just an amazing pan from a fantastic seller. As a side note, I do not know the seller, am not receiving anything for my review, and I paid the full price for this pan. I know there are a ton of reviewers out there that are paid or get free stuff to review. I am not one of them. Read more
I love this pan. It's just the right size for tossing in a pound of meat to brown, sauteeing chicken breasts, veggies, whatever. It is NOT non-stick which is fine with me because I don't have to worry about the coating eventually coming off, and I can clean it with abrasives (if needed, haven't yet) without worrying about damage. It is not difficult to clean. It is a solid piece of cookware, meaning it gets rather heavy depending on how much you have in the pan. This can make it hard to pick up with one hand--but it has the 'helper' handle in those cases...and anyway, any pan can get heavy if you put enough in there. I happen to like the sturdiness of it, and it cooks very evenly which is wonderful. The lid fits well and makes a good seal. I am very happy with this purchase! Read more
This is a very nice pan but it does have a tendency to pick up heat from the next burner since it is so wide. Even switching to other side had some burning and was a issue to clean. Otherwise it is well made and looks to be a life long pan. I was able to get it cleaned in the end as well and was very helpful in making larger dishes as it is my largest sauce pan. Also is a bit heavy so it is good to have the small handle on other end for stability moving. Very good value as well and I had little heat exchange to the vented handle . I would still use a glove to be safe. Read more
I am impressed. I did not have high expectations due to the low cost, but these Cooks Standard Stainless Steel pans are great! They look expensive and have a nice feel. I was considering another brand that costs a lot more, but thought I would give this a try first before going all in on the luxury brands. I have cooked with the large saute pan several times now. Excellent! I bought the stock pot too and it is very nice. The lid to my saute pan has a Cooks Standard black logo stamp on it. That is the only thing that I do not like. It is an odd location and does not look nice. It makes the lid look cheap. The stock pot’s lid does not have a logo stamp on it. Other than that, this cooks well and has a professional feel and appearance. It is also easy to clean. I am happy with this purchase. Read more
Love this pan. It is perfect for what I needed. The size is just right. I wanted a "fry" pan that I could also cook stews and meat sauces in. This does the job. Heavy duty and easy to clean. I would prefer a glass top, but I happen to have one that fits just fine. Read more
It's been great. It sits flat on the stove and the handle is sturdy. It can go from the stove top to the oven and back again on account of it being stainless steal, so you can basically use it for anything (as good stainless steel should be.) And it won't rust on account of it being stainless steel. Best of all, there's no dumb non-stick coating that you have to worry about. Cooling with stainless is a learning curve, so don't expect to be a pro the first twenty times. But keep at it. Read more
Very large, extremely heavy and meant for a large family. I tried cooking in this pan as directed to prevent sticking and food still stuck to it. We will use it when camping with our children and grandchildren. Read more
