A1 Series Nonstick Straining Sauce Pan with Lid, 2-Quart, Graphite

This wok is fantastic! It’s truly non-stick — I can cook with very little oil, which makes my meals much healthier. Fried rice comes out especially great in this pan — evenly cooked, nothing sticks, and cleanup is super easy. I previously had a smaller pan from the same brand and really liked it, but since my family is larger, I needed a bigger wok like this. It’s perfect for cooking larger portions, especially for dishes like fried rice. This is exactly what I was looking for — great quality and very practical. Definitely worth it!

These are very high quality pans, I also bought the 12" skillet. I had the 5qt saute pan, the previous model, but gave to my son a couple years ago. I just got around to getting another 5 qt one for everyday cooking. I do have a 10 qt saute pan that I use when I'm canning or have dinner guests. It is beautiful, cooks like in a chef's dream. It is deep enough for a meal for family of 6-8. Eggs do not stick, fast to wash then hang to dry. I did wish the handle was a little thicker, flatter so it doesn't twist in my hand but I got over it and compensate with the helper handle. The helper handle is great, it's a must for me for safety in moving the pan around.

So far this pan is not only worth it but it has beaten all expetations that I've had for its function. The picture you see was taken right after cooking breakfast. We have been using this pan for 5 weeks and using it multiple times a day. The egg still slides out. I'm sure you have gotten a new pan and its non stick seems to disappear after a few times of use. This is not the case with this pan. I've been waiting for the shoe to drop and I'm starting to think that maybe it will never loose its non stick properties. I guess time will tell. We have not used any medal spatulas because why risk. Its well built with a heat protection coating on the handle and attached with two rivets that go through the pan which makes it strong. The forked handle really helps it not become hot. It also has a small hanle on opposite side of the pan which helps to move the pan when its heavy with two hands. I melted cheese and wanted to show you that it didn't stick. The last picture was taken after the cheese melted and I lightly washed the pan with a paper towel and it looks great. I'll update this review in a few months and see where we are. I'm back after 4 months of daily use and pan is working justbas it has the first week. I was messing around with the idea of buying another pan that was $190.00 dollars but I can't imagine it being better than this one. Another update, I bought the expensive and beautiful pan that I was thinking of getting and the expensive pan does not function as well as this one does. Its shiny and beautiful but the non stick doesnt compare with this pan and we are now using this pan for maybe a year now, also I wish I had bought a second one but too much time has passed since I bought the expensive one. I can't imagine any 1 and 2 star reviews other then maybe defects. You will love this pan

Okay, I ordered two frying pans; this one (Circulon A1) and a Faberware Induction Frying Pan. Both in the 12 inch variants. The first test I always run is to verify they are actually induction! Yes, I've bought pans in the past that said they were induction, but weren't! So a mug of water in each, turning up the element to boost. Both pans passed the first test handsomely. Neither is expensive but the Faberware is almost half the price of the Circulon. However, the Circulon is much better at distributing heat from the induction element. On an 8 inch element, the boil pattern quickly covered most of the base, whereas with the Faberware you get near-instant heat but the boil pattern matches to the induction coils. In other words, for most uses the Circulon is clearly the better frying/saute pan. The second test is to look for doming of the frying pan in normal usage. The Circulon was decent - a small amount of doming but keep in mind I was running it at 5000W for about 5 minutes, and it regained its shape on cooling. I have not tried this on the Faberware because, from experience, I know this test can damage pans with poor or mediocre heat distribution. The handle of the Circulon is rubber - whether it proves durable, only time will tell. Likewise the quality of the non-stick surface. I'll report back in a few months on it's non-stick properties and endurance. The Faberware has an all metal handle which remains cool in normal usage. Of the two, the Faberware is the one to stick in the oven. The Faberware obviously lacks the heat distribution qualities of the Circulon, but to be fair it's a lighter pan, which may suit people more used to aluminum-only pans, or perhaps older people who would struggle with a heavy pan. Both of these frying pans together weigh less than my 12 inch Demeyere saute pan but we're talking a whole other price bracket! I cook every day, everything from classic French to Indonesian, Turkish to Moroccan, Malaysian to VIetnamese. So these pans get a workout. No induction pan I've tried, at any price point, is suitable for wok cooking (I have a water cooled wok burner for that). However, that aside, the Circulon A1 has handled everything I've needed it to do. So on average I expect a cheap frying pan to last around one year, maybe two. That's what I expect from these pans, but I'll report back if they fail to make the grade. Of the two, however, the Circulon is my clear favorite (though I'm keeping both). I have bought expensive frying pans in the past, at exorbitant prices, but the non-stick failed regardless. I don't like getting black chips of non-stick in my food. Overall, it's my experience that buying cheap(ish) induction pans makes sense from a purely financial perspective, but obviously that is somewhat subjective.

I’ve had this pan for 21 months. It’s my most often used pan. Still totally non stick. Not a scratch on the working surface. Handle also looks like new. Great pan! There are a few marks on the outside of the pan from the drawer but I totally don’t care. I dont put nonstick pans in the dishwasher.

Love these pots and pans. The only brand I found that customer reviews didn’t say the handles get hot to the touch. The anodized aluminum black color on the inside and gray exterior look great. The no stick surface lives up to its reputation. However, the ridges on the bottom make a loud noise when making scrambled eggs and it drives my wife crazy ( the only reason for 4 stars instead of 5). Any residue left in the pan wipes out easily with a paper towel before washing by hand with a sponge. We haven’t tried the dish washer yet. I recommend buying the largest pan for stir frying (sold separately ), as the largest frying pan in the set is not large enough. The pans are made of thick durable anodized aluminum and they rate a 10 when tested for compatibility on our new induction stove. The pans heat evenly and quickly which is more a function of the stove. Bacon browns evenly from end to end at low heat setting. Water boils quickly at highest setting and slow boils when the heat setting is turned down to 4. The lids that come with the set have a unique strainer pattern at opposite ends of the lids (except the largest fry pan lid) so there is no need for a colander. The handles don’t get hot on the lids or pan due to the silicone construction and the handles are solidly attached to the pans so I don’t expect them to loosen over time which several other brand reviews complained about. We steam our vegetables but I couldn’t find an steamer insert that fits the large sauce pan anywhere online. I tried one made by Caraway but it was too large. Circulon should offer one that fits. Great value for the money and easy to use.

This was the best purchase I’ve done. Best pot set ever. It really is scratch proof and we cook everyday 3-4 times. Holds up well in dishwasher and cleans beautifully just by hand. Amazing purchase!!!

Very high quality pot with a great strainer lid and a durable finish. Nothing sticks to this thing! Great size for mac-n-cheese!

best wok ever, :-)

Had this for a few weeks now and the quality of the coating and non-stick ability seem much better than other brands we’ve had in the past (including Tefal, aldi, Kmart) All others seem to have coating start to scratch and peel off after 6-12 months, even using non metal utensils. Here’s hoping that this one lasts longer, seems like it will. Surface wipes real clean after cooking. Looks like you don’t even need to wash it. Also seems pretty light for the size, wish is nice. But still weighty enough to retain heat. Would buy again at this stage.

Die Pfanne ist echt super, die Oberschicht sieht sehr gut und kann nicht gekrazt werden.

Die Pfanne ist an sich toll...es klebt bisher nichts an und sie lässt sich leicht reinigen. Was mich allerdings sehr enttäuscht hat,dass sie nach ein paar Wochen Nutzung bereits verbogen ist. Das hätte ich bei der Qualität nicht erwartet. Bisher,und ich hoffe,das bleibt so,schränkt diese Deformation aber noch nicht ein,deshalb noch 4 Sterne

Non stick will last.