I love Le Creuset products and this one is no exception. When the box arrives, you will see that it says 30 CM/11 3/4" inches in diameter. While under the actual pan itself it does say 12" inches as the Amazon description states, measured, the actual cooking space is 11 3/4". Also, it is not mentioned anywhere on the box or instructions but going on the Le Creuset website, I found that both the pan and splatter guard are made in China. For those that prefer an American/European made product (as I do but it is hard nowadays to not have an Asian made product somewhere in your home), this may not be for you. The construction of the pan is great. It is heavier than my 13" All Clad Stainless Steel non-stick pan and I love the fact that this pan is thicker than any other pan in its class. The sides are 1/4" in thick which results in superior heat retention with no hot spots. I have used Anolon, Circulon, All-Clad etc and (with the exception of select cast iron cookware) no other brand that I have seen/used makes their product this thick. I use induction and this pan heats up so quickly, that high heat is not necessary and use of high heat voids the warranty. For those of you that like a pan that you can start on high right off the bat, stay away! The pan is oven compatible to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and you can purchase a glass lid for this pan for $25 on the Le Creuset website. The splatter guard is solid and not flimsy resulting in a perfect job of catching oil. The instructions say metal utensils can be used, but scratches coming from using metal utensils void the warranty. Also, there is a seasoning process that is done prior to you using the pan for the first time and for those that like to use the dishwasher on their cookware, it is advised to do this seasoning process after every dishwasher cleaning session to maintain the non-stick.
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This pan is ridiculously non-stick, and thicker than my cheap teflon pans.This causes the pan to retain heat better and cook much more evenly.I also can't imagine that it will warp with the stainless steel bottom.I have a (warped) T-fal saute pan, and the lid fits nicely on this skillet.Read Best Reviews of Le Creuset Forged Hard Anodized Skillet Set Here
needed a large skillet and a new splatter guard.this does the trick.distributes heat well and cleans up beautifully.the dual opposing handles are a good idea; otherwise, i probably wouldn't be able to lift a full skillet.my only disappointment is in trying to find the lid that fits it.it needs both a lid (preferable see-through) and a splatter guard to be the perfect product.
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