Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 8-Inch Omelette Pan
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CalphalonBrand: Calphalon
Model: C1388
Product features:
- Ideal pan for creating omelets and crepes; 8 inches in diameter, 15 inches in overall length
- Heavy aluminum, with thick bottom to heat evenly and quickly
- Anodized for hardness, with nonstick coating oven-safe to 450 degrees
- Riveted, cast-stainless-steel handle is oven-safe and stays cooler on stovetop
- Hand wash with mild detergent and scour with plastic or nylon scrubber
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 8-Inch Omelette Pan
Customer Review: If you want to make proper omelettes...
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this omelette pan and the instructional video entitled, "The Frugal Gourmet - Cheese & Eggs - The Classic Omelet" (also available on Amazon). The result is that I've been able to make much better omelettes than I normally get at restaurants.It's actually not that hard to make a good omelette. One key thing is a good non-stick omelette pan, such as this one. I tried making them in a cast-iron pan and the results were mediocre (rarely did the omelette come out looking like an omelette, for example).
The above video lays out 4 basic rules, and then demonstrates the technique quite clearly. The Calphalon omelette pan has lived up to its end of the bargain; it's remained non-stick, seems to cook the egg quite evenly (no hot spots), and is lightweight.
One tip: I've found that this pan (or any 8" omelette pan) should only be used to make a 2-egg omelette. If you want to make a 3-egg omelette, get a 10" pan. If you use too small a pan the egg won't be dispersed thinly enough and will cook too slowly. Surprsingly, the books I've read have all given conflicting advice on this subject.
Description of Calphalon Commercial Nonstick 8-Inch Omelette Pan
Heart-healthy sauteing? Get advanced non-stick performance in a commercial-weight cookware. Omelettes will slide easily out of this pan, even the ones stuffed with cheese and potatoes.This small, lightweight pan is wonderful for creating omelets and crepes and for sautéing and frying vegetables and meats. The body of the pan is made of hard-anodized aluminum with an aluminum core for superior heat conductivity, while the shiny stainless-steel handle is shaped for easy gripping and pierced for hanging. Its nonstick interior makes it easy to cook without oil or fat, although adding a bit of oil or butter helps brown foods. As with all nonstick cookware, be sure to use only nonmetal utensils with this pan. --Jennifer Harris
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