Cuisinart Stainless Steel, 5.5 Quart Sauté Pan w/ Cover, Helper Handle, Chef's Classic, 733-30H

I was hesitant to buy this pan when I read some of the negative reviews... but after looking for 3 months for a suitable replacement 5 quart sauce pan that is a TRUE 5 quart pan, had a STAINLESS lid, AND would NOT break the bank once our stainless pan finally was busted beyond repair. I held my breath & ordered this one. Can I say we LOVE it... I mean LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!It is NON-STICK without the toxic chemicals found in teflon, ceramic, etc. AND we do NOT have to baby it to take care of it- WIN WIN!! In order to get a stainless pan to be non-stick you must use it CORRECTLY though, so don't review this pan whining that everything sticks to it when you didn't educate yourself how to use it PROPERLY.Heat the pan for 2-4 minutes over medium to high heat (it varies upon YOUR specific stove, burner size & speed, etc.), you can drop a few drops of water into the pan to test that it is heated up PROPERLY.. the water should GLIDE across the pan like an ice skater on ice.. if the water glides, then you are good to go... add a bit of oil, then your food, & it should be non-stick. There are some things that stick no matter what of if I OVERHEAT the pan, but almost everything we have cooked in this pan has NOT stuck to the pan. We LOVE it!!To clean it up, put it into the dishwasher or handwash it. If there happens to be food stuck to it or your oil gets caked on, add some hot water & a tad of dish soap, and let it soak for 15-30 minutes. It should clean up very easily after that. I have only had to use something a bit more abrasive ONCE so far (as SOS pad) & that is because it was oil that had kind of baked into the bottom in one area. With very little elbow grease, it scrubbed right out & looked brand new again.We use this pan about 4-5 days per week...sometimes 6-7.. for at least one meal though some days we use it for 2 or 3 meals. It works & works well! I would love to buy another pan down the line so we can cook even faster for our large family.Oh & this pan is a TRUE 5 1/2 quart pan, unlike our last that claimed to be 5 quarts but only held just over 4 quarts.GREAT pan!! I do RECOMMEND it!!

I searched to find a good quality skillet that would last and be easy to clean. This is it. It is so easy to use and cooks a large capacity. If something does stick a little, just let it soak a little and wipes clean. I have had it for several months and so far no rust.

I bought this pan to see if I can use stainless steel and this is phenomenal. This pan is so versatile. I can make chicken, braise beef short ribs, sauté and do so much more. This is great for one pot meals. It arrived in perfect condition. It is easy to clean. I let the pan cool then fill it with water. Most of the time I can clean it right away after using no problem.. I don’t have any issues cleaning my stainless steel pans. It’s nonstick if you use it properly. I use medium to low medium heat. That’s more then enough heat to get a nice braise or sear because of how well this heats up. Heat distribution is also good. I’ll be switching over to an all stainless steel set in the future. This is very well made. I scratched the bottom but that was my fault and it still looks beautiful. It’s on the bottom and nobody can even see it. It holds up. Is very sturdy and can fit a lot of food as you can see I fit a whole butterfly chicken. It looks so nice. Great price. I took a picture of the pot after I used and cleaned it a few times. I’ll get barkeepers friend to keep them shiny and new looking. I hand wash and dry right away to preserve them. This is going to last a long time I hope.

This is the most versatile pan in existence. Yes it’s a sauté pan in principle, but it’s wide enough that you can use it as a griddle (I fry burgers in it, cover with lid after topping with cheese so it melts well.) You could make flapjacks and fry eggs around them if you negotiate the tall sides. Roomy.You can make a giant stir fry on it, you can cover and cook something slowly too, like a bunch of chicken legs after crisping them. One-pot meal, not heavy cast iron necessary.Fits a whole gallon of liquid! So you could probably cook some pasta in it if you had to (not that it’s made for it, or you would want to, but a gallon is a gallon, much respect... and fresh pasta cooks quickly. Hmmmm...).Stainless steel + aluminum core makes it lightweight with good heat distribution. Goes into the oven too, open or closed. I make meatloafs in it, no parchment necessary. Frittatas can stick, but I’ve cooked them here too. Does “everything” in principle. You can specialize later. Get this first.Fancy pot for kitchen snobs? Nah... Excellent value? Heck yeah! Awesome daily driver. Looks good too all chromed and shiny.

Mom wanted a deeper frying pan so I got this one. She loves it. It functions as a SS should with even heating on an electric cooktop due to the heavy base on the bottom of it. No worries for foods burning in hot spots. Something I hate with cheap, thin bottomed pans. Most of all, Mom loves it.

This is stainless steel replacement for a nonstick pan. Tired of having to replace them. Hopefully this one will last a lifetime.It’s a great size, very large. The learning curve was to not use high heat, no more than medium on gas is needed. Haven’t tried it with eggs yet but I’m thinking it will be fine on low heat and some oil. If I have space in the dishwasher I put it in. Be sure to have it face down and it comes out 99% clean. I usually spritz a few drops of avocado oil and wipe it out. Looks like new again.I love this pan!