Calphalon Unison Nonstick Saute Pans

I learned how to cook at the tender age of ten, thanks to 4-H Home Economics back in the day.From even back then, the need for quality cookware was drilled into me.I've always had the best I could afford (which, for many years, wasn't much especially during the negative-income days of the college years) and for a long time that meant having one stainless-steel saute pan and one nonstick saute pan.I'd use the stainless when I wanted to create a lovely browned meat and then deglaze the pan with wine or broth.The nonstick pan got pulled out when I was making something more delicate, such as a fish fillet.

This year, my ten-year-old nonstick saute bit the dust.I noted the coating starting to bubble a bit, and I wasn't willing to risk using it any longer.I began my search for a replacement and was led to the Calphalon Unison line.After much research and hemming and hawing, I decided to go with the reasonably-priced 3-qt. saute the exact size match to my old pan would have been the 4-qt, but I wasn't quite ready to shell out over $200 for a pan yet untried.Now, of course, I wish I had sprung for the slightly larger size.

In short, not only has this pan replaced my trashed nonstick, I have no problem using it in place of my traditional tri-ply stainless much of the time.

It browns meats, but releases foods (and mess!) easily.It goes in the oven.It goes in the dishwasher.The handle is sturdy.There's a helper handle (one reason I vetoed a similar pan during my search) for when you need the extra stability.For dinner tonight, I seared a pork tenderloin on all sides and then put it in the oven to finish.After a quick rinse, the pan went into the dishwasher.Is it any wonder this is my new favorite pan?

I am upgrading my original Caphalon to the Unison line.It is everything that the original was and is non-stick and can go in the dishwasher.A great investment.

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I got the covered 3 qt SEAR pan just before xmas.I have all clad, seasoned cast iron, grill pans etc.This one leaves them all in the dust.I made steaks with a beautiful CRUST--not just browned, and the insides were beautiful tender med. rare, juicy and lovely pan sauce.I did rub a bit of olive oil on the one side of steak to get them going. (Would have been no problem to cook further but we like med. rare).I did not put the pan in the dishwasher because I use Finish detergent with bleach and instructions say don't use bleach additive detergent. But it cleans up so effortlessly it would be a waste to dishwasher it.I have browned meatballs in it, beautiful browning, nice fond in pan not burnt like in my all-clad stainless, again it just about cleans on its own.Browned pork ribs and chicken last couple of nights--perfect!The only thing I would change is to get a larger size---which I will do very soon!Costly, but worth every penny to me.

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Great item, does what it says, but don't buy from Amazon thinking you're getting a deal.

Amazon advertises this product as listing for $200, and claims to be selling it for 50% off, but, actually they are selling it at the MSRP price of $99.99.

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I have used Calphalon Nonstick cookware for years, but have mixed up my original set with different lines because I have found that several pan surfaces have peeled quite a bit or have deep scratches. I had to return a 12" skillet twice before (in quick succession) due to bad peeling.Mind you, I only use Calphalon nylon utensils, hand wash and gently handle them and am always mindful of the heat while cooking. So, when I saw the Unison line, I was really encouraged by all the positive reviews all 5 stars here! I bought the 3-qt saute pan today (to replace an older Professional Nonstick II one because it was peeling badly in the center). The first thing I noticed when I pulled it out of the box was that my glass lid had a short, deep scratch. I thought about going back to the store to replace the lid since I paid over $100 with tax for this pan. But then I wondered if I was being silly, it was about half an inch long...I guess I could live with it, I thought. But it nagged at me the rest of the evening. I tried to put it out of my mind once I started to cook and was very excited to use this pan for the first time. I browned hamburger meat for tacos following all the directions before use, including wiping the pan first with a paper towel soaked with olive oil. The food turned out great. Later, after the pan had fully cooled, I wiped it out with a paper towel and then gently washed it with warm, soapy water. As I was drying the pan, I couldn't believe my eyes. Not only were there scratch marks on the surface, but there was a small chip already forming. I was horrified and thought maybe it was a water mark. So, I wiped the spot with my cloth, only to make the peeling grow a bit more. UNBELIEVABLE. Needless to say, I'm returning this pan tomorrow for a full refund. I recently purchased the 12" Unison Slide omelette pan with lid, but have yet to use it. I wonder if I should even bother now...maybe just bring it back to the store tomorrow, too. Ugh. Buyer beware.