Product Description

From the comfortably arched handles to the stylish flared silhouettes, the Calphalon Contemporary line is designed to please. Looks aren't everything however, and this cookware line is not simply another pretty face! No indeed, this collection is constructed of heavy gauge aluminum, reknowned for its fast and even heating, and it's lined with durable non-stick for easy clean up and low fat cooking. Lids are of tempered glass to allow visual monitoring of the cooking process. This sauce pan is a good choice for making puddings, heating hot fudge or dips or for cooking veggies. Additionally the low and wide profile combine to facilitate evaporation, an essential aspect of reduction sauces.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1035 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Calphalon
• Model: JR8782-2P
• Released on: 2003-06-15
• Dimensions: 4.90" h x 9.80" w x 17.70" l,

Features

• Versatile 2-1/2-quart saucepan for stovetop and oven cooking
• Heavy aluminum, with thick bottom to heat evenly, quickly
• Anodized for hardness, with nonstick coating oven-safe to 450 degrees F
• Riveted, brushed stainless-steel oval handle stays cool on stovetop
• Domed glass lid collects and returns moisture to food during cooking

Amazon.com Review
Perfect for reducing sauces or cooking vegetables on the stovetop and for braising meat in the oven, this shallow, 2-1/2-quart saucepan is coated with nonstick inside to release food readily and clean easily. The nonstick is durable enough to go safely into the oven at temperatures up to 450 degrees F. Made of heavy-gauge aluminum with a matte finish, the pan conducts heat uniformly and quickly. Because the aluminum is anodized it's harder than steel and the pan won't scratch, chip, or crack. The oval, brushed stainless-steel handle stays cool on the stovetop and has a hanging hole for the pan to be stored on hook or peg. The domed glass lid collects and returns moisture to food and permits monitoring of cooking without reducing the temperature inside the pan. Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick cookware carries a lifetime warranty against defects.

From the Manufacturer
Get together with Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick.

Sharing great food with friends and family is surely one of life's most delicious pleasures. And Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick makes it so easy to get together!

Designed to fit your style of cooking, living and entertaining, Contemporary Nonstick features an exclusive nonstick interior, formulated for durability and effortless clean-up. (Our nonstick coating makes preparing healthy, low-fat meals a snap, too.) Constructed from heavy-gauge hard-anodized aluminum, Contemporary Nonstick cookware heats evenly, sears quickly and browns foods beautifully--and it's guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Even a quick glance at Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick tells you, there's something exciting happening in the Calphalon Kitchen. You notice it in the cookware's gracefully curved vessels . . . in its elegantly arched, subtly polished handles and sparkling glass-and-stainless covers. We designed Contemporary Nonstick so you wouldn't dream of hiding it in the kitchen--you'll want to bring it right to the table. The Pot Lucky pan is just right for casseroles, risotto, mashed potatoes and more. Contemporary Nonstick's full-capacity line helps prevent over-filling and simplifies serving!

Contemporary Nonstick cookware is designed for versatility. Vessels are shaped to accommodate several different techniques. Many feature two loop handles, to easily allow for both stovetop and oven cooking. (All Contemporary Nonstick pans are oven-safe to 450 degrees.) They're also perfect for serving--whether in the kitchen, dining room, living room or den. The Entertainer is a perfect example: it sautés, braises, or bakes with equal finesse!

Contemporary Nonstick's stay-cool long handles make stovetop cooking more comfortable and convenient. Making omelettes to order is no problem--your Daily Sizzle pan's handle will stay cool no matter how many you have to flip!

Pancakes, French toast, toast, and eggs over-easy all slide effortlessly from atop your Morning Glory pan. And clean-up takes no time at all, thanks to an exclusive Calphalon nonstick coating. The Morning Glory is also ideal for grilled sandwiches and veggie burgers. Don't make brunch--or lunch--without it!

Some things can't be rushed. Pot roast, for example. And your Mama's marinara. From braised beef to simmering soups, Contemporary Nonstick cookware is the perfect choice for slow-cooking. Constructed from heavy-gauge hard-anodized aluminum, it heats gently and evenly--allowing spices to meld and mellow and meats to turn "fork tender"--without sticking or scorching.

There are times when you barely have a minute to toss together soup and a sandwich. "Heat-and-eat" is the order of day. That's why Contemporary Nonstick includes pans of all shapes and sizes--for every day as well as entertaining. Your Short and Saucy pan is perfect for warming soups and sauces, cooking vegetables and much more.

Contemporary Nonstick features:

1. Hard-anodized exterior--nonstick techniques interior for easy clean up and the ability to cook with healthier ingredients and techniques
2. Nonstick is oven safe to 450 degrees
3. Flared for access--wider at the top
4. Contoured corners--accommodates utensils--makes stirring easy
5. Handles--ergonomic--stay cool
6. Helper handles--comfortable, attractive and functional
7. Tempered glass covers provide visual control of cooking process
8. Vessels are a hybrid of several shapes--makes creating any dish a success
9. Vessels have a Full Capacity Line plus additional capacity beyond this point making for easy stove to table serving
10. Vessel shapes are functional and attractive
11. Lifetime warranty
12. Nonstick coating won't peel, chip, flake, crack  
13. Constructed from virtually pure, hard-anodized aluminum for superior heat distribution and conductivity
14. Riveted handles provide strength and durability  
15. Contemporary design
16. Brushed stainless steel handles
17. Glass covers are reinforced with a wide brushed stainless steel band which complements the handle
18. Covers nestle for a great "one-piece" look  

Customer Reviews

Fantastic Versatility!!!
This is the best pot, bar none, for its size that I have ever used or tried. I love to cook, so I have many different models and brands, including earlier Calphalon models, of this sized pot but had never been completely satisfied.

What's so extraordinary about the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick, is the unique design which enables a versatility unmatched by all others.

The shape, which tappers gracefully upward, allows you to saute, simmer, steam, stew or even fry with ease. As a result, the volume it safely holds is much truer to its specifications than other 2 1/2 quart models. From gentle sauces to fried chicken, NOTHING is beyond its capability for producing consistently excellent results.

In addition, the nonstick surface is exactly that: nonstick. It is not just easy release, but genuinely nonstick, while still allowing you to brown foods for flavor as desired. It also comes with a lifetime warranty, ensuring the nonstick properties will last.

It is also much lighter in weight than traditional anodized pots, which I appreciate because I suffer from joint problems.

The glass lid allows you to see the food cooking, unless obscured by steam, while the pot's handle is not only beautiful, but does stay cool during the cooking process.

I have also put this pot into the oven (which is safe up to 450 degrees F), and achieved the same consistently superb results.

The special introductory price for this incredible cooking vessel makes it an unbelievable bargain. At such a reduced price, everyone will be able to try it without investing their life's savings.

As a result of using this pot, I look forward to buying other Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick pans of different sizes. This product is a true joy to cook with and is HIGHLY recommended.

For me, Calphalon has truly gotten it right with this latest line of its cookware. My search for the perfect pots and pans finally ends here! Bravo.

Well worth the price
This is a wonderful pot. It's a bit wider than a large saucepan. The base is just a bit smaller than the larger burners on my stove, and it is wider at the top. It's just the right size and shape to make a generous portion of pasta sauce for two, including sauteeing the meat. Calphalon's Contemporary line is the best looking of all their pots. The handle is a bit long, but feels great in your hand, smooth, and stays cool. I like the glass lids to be able to see in the pots, though I worry a bit about dropping one. They have a ribbon of stainless around the edge, which might prevent breakage though. If you don't have the cash to buy a full set of these, start with this pot, it's a bargain.

Cooks like a champ...
I bought this pan based upon a recommendation of the America's Test Kitchen. Once again, they did not let me down. The pan is double riveted and well balanced. The glass lid it just heavy enough not to be cumbersome. A joy to cook with.