a great pan, (What's this?) After reading reviews of all 8-inch pans, I chose this and am VERY happy I did. It is very well made and well balanced, and I'm sure will last many years.
Great pan!!, We use it on a electric stove since about 1 1/2 years now and this is by far now my favorite pan. Nothing sticks, it heats evenly and it easily can be cleaned, no scrubbing, etc.
Blows away my All Clad LTD.., (What's this?) I can't believe this pan only cost me $40. After spending the last two years complaining about my All Clad pans loosing their non-stick quality, I couldn't take it anymore.
I found this pan on Amazon and ordered it. It came yesterday and I just used it for the first time this morning. I cooked two eggs in the pan and couldn't believe it. Not only did they NOT stick, they almost flew out of the pan when I picked it up and made a swirling motion. I flipped the eggs like a pancake!!
I own a few Le Creuset pots and have been very pleased. This is my first hard anodized pan from them. I have owned a full set of All Clad LTD for many years. As soon as I finish this review I will be ordering a 12" pan.
excellent pan, (What's this?) 2009 was the year we bought a bunch of new cookware, including two different brands of hard anodized pan. One was a store brand, and has begun to show its wear and tear.
Great Cookware!, (What's this?) I love this cookware. I am in the process of trading in my old cookware for something new and decided to try Le Creuset because the reviews had been extremely favorable. This skillet is heavy, but not overwhelming. The handle stays cools while cooking. I use silicone utensils so as not to scratch the surface, although it is my understanding that metal utensils can be used as well. Cooking is a pleasure with this pan. It's great for frying eggs or making stir fries. There is a glass lid that fits this pan, but it must be ordered separately.
Even cooking, (What's this?) This is the most wonderful pan I have ever used! I made the same omlet in my Wearever and in this one and this one made it completely light and golden where my other cheap pan always makes them dark brown. It cleans up easily with soap and water and has a great weighted feel to it. I am very happy.
Is it worth the jacque?, Well, I need a deep sided frying pan to cook those Voila and Bertoli meals and I've always used Le crueset for my Dutch ovens and sauce/fry pans. So I ordered the Le Crueset Quadrumvate of toughened non-stick 12"deep frying, 12" low skillet, 9" skillet and 12" lid. When they arrived they shrank an inch and are now 11" deep fryer, 11" low skillet 9" skillet and 11" lid. called the seller(not amazon) and was told the description and stock had changed? Ok...well the next thing I saw was Made in China, strike two. Here's an example of paying too much for outsourced manufacturing. I expected Made in france, sacre bleu! then I noticed the induction plate and went back to my QVC set of old. Here's the good, I always liked the QVC set with the induction plate and they cost the same. The heating was even and nice. Le Crueset did include in their directions that you need to gradually heat the skillets which is paramount.If you try to heat them too fast, the metals(stainless steel induction plate, aluminum vessel) will expand at different rates causing them to eventually seperate. Immersing these skillets in a sink of water is also a bad idea,but they came with a ten year warranty that basically says the warranty is void if you use the product, so I hope to have many trouble free years with my purchase. I like the old "grey" non-stick coating.
Favorite and most used pan in the kitchen., The title says it all. I love this pan and find it worth every dime. The size is ideal for simple sauteeing, it's light enough to flip your food with ease, it's durable enough for any task and it provides perfectly even cooking because of its solid base. This pan has helped me achieve my absolute best omelettes and flawless scallops, among many others. Take care of it and it will last you a lifetime, honestly.
Best pan so far, (What's this?) I have been using the 8in. pan for a month. It is really non-stick. Mostly I cook eggs with it, they are so fluffy and never burnt. Of course it is too expensive, so only four stars. I am saving up for the 11in. pan. If money wasn't an issue I would purchase one of each size and height, and a set for my mom.
no surprises, (What's this?) This fry pan performs as advertised. Even, quick heating on an induction cook top. Quick clean-up. 'nuf said.
Measures approximately 16-1/2 by 9 by 2-4/5 inches; 10-year limited warranty Hollow cast stainless-steel handle stays cool on the stovetop and comes riveted for strength Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 500 degrees F; suitable for induction stovetops 8-inch shallow fry pan made of forged hard-anodized stainless steel Nonstick interior/exterior for lower-fat cooking and quick cleanup
Measures approximately 16-1/2 by 9 by 2-4/5 inches; 10-year limited warranty.Hollow cast stainless-steel handle stays cool on the stovetop and comes riveted for strength.Dishwasher-safe; oven-safe to 500 degrees F; suitable for induction stovetops.8-inch shallow fry pan made of forged hard-anodized stainless steel.Nonstick interior/exterior for lower-fat cooking and quick cleanup. Measuring 8 inches in diameter, this shallow fry pan features a wide cooking surface and gently curved sides that allow for cooking a variety of meals to perfection. Use it for anything from silver-dollar pancakes or scrambled eggs for breakfast to grilled cheese sandwiches or burgers and sauted veggies for dinner. Its sleek design makes it easy to flip onions and peppers, turn omelets, and slide food gracefully from the pan to a plate. Like other pieces in Le Creuset's collection of Forged Hard-Anodized cookware, the pan features hard-anodized stainless-steel construction that goes through a hot-forging manufacturing process for twice the strength and to ensure it will never warp. The unit's magnetic aluminum-encased stainless-steel base heats quickly and evenly and can be used on any stovetop surface, including induction. The pan also comes with a metal-utensil-safe nonstick coating that allows for lower-fat cooking (no need for excess butter or oil) and effortless food release. Furthermore, the cookware's hollow cast stainless-steel handle comes riveted for strength, remains cool while cooking on the stovetop, and offers a comfortable grip for confidence when lifting or transferring. Oven-safe to 500 degrees F, the cookware cleans up easily by hand (recommended) or in the dishwasher and carries a 10-year limited warranty.