Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 12-Inch Flat-Bottom Wok
by Calphalon
List Price:
Our Price: $92.70
You Save: $7.30 (7%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Category: Kitchen
See more product details
Product Summary
Manufacturer: CalphalonBrand: Calphalon
Release Date: 2003-07-01
Model: JR155
Color: Black
Product features:
- 12-inch flat bottom wok for stir-frying, pan-frying, or simmering soups and stews
- Versatile flared design accommodates various cooking techniques
- Hard-anodized aluminum for superior heat conduction and distribution; nonstick interior
- Brushed stainless-steel stay-cool handles
- Oven-safe to 450 degrees F; lifetime warranty
- Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10- and 12-Inch Omelet Pans, Set of 2
- Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 12-Inch Everyday Pan
- Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Grill Pan
- Calphalon Nylon Slotted Spoon
- Amco 2-Piece Stainless-Steel and Nylon Wok Utensil Set
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 12-Inch Flat-Bottom Wok
Customer Review: I use this pan more than any other
Summary: 5 Stars
There are so many reasons to love this pan. It is easily my favorite piece of cooking equipment that I've ever owned and I use it virtually every time I cook. I also own the 10-piece Calphallon pan set, but it is the Wok that I always turn for most meals.
This is a very solidly constructed pan. The metal is thick, probably 6-8mm including the nonstick treatment. This means the pan holds its heat and maintains even temperatures whether flash searing vegetables or slow roasting garlic. The precision control offered over temperature is excellent. The handle is also heavy duty. This is a pan that if cared for, will last a lifetime.
Asian cooking purists will argue that a non-stick wok defeats the point of stir frying, the creation of "Wak Hay" or Breath of the Wok, created by the accumulated residue that builds up on the inside of a carbon steel wok and that adds its own distinctive flavor to the food cooked inside it. While that might be nice as a quasi-religious concept, it is less desirable from a food safety perspective. Carcinogens are a real problem with any burned food, as the layering referred to by purists who use steel woks is nothing more than charred bits of former meals. For me, a nonstick pan is the way to go for a wok as it requires using much less oil, and hence the food it produces is both carcinogen free & better for you.
This is simply a must have if you are used to non stick pans and use a wok at all. I upgraded from an Annie Chen non-stick wok I had owned for many, many years, and I am so glad that I did. Calpalon makes extremely high quality pans, and this 12-inch wok is among their best in my opinion.
Description of Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 12-Inch Flat-Bottom Wok
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 12-inch flat-bottom wok is the perfect stir fry pan. Heavy gauge 98.7% pure aluminum gives great conductivity, while the advanced 2-ply nonstick surface allows for low/no fat cooking. Unique tulip shaped design looks great and cleans up like a breeze. Safe with nylon or wood utensils--a Calphalon nylon stir fry scoop does a wonderful job. Use medium to medium-high heat for best results when stir frying- high heat really isn't needed because the aluminum conducts and retains heat so well. Flat bottom works wonderfully on flat surfaced cook tops (glass, ceramic). Lifetime warranty.The high-quality Contemporary Nonstick line of cookware is designed to meet the needs of busy families while offering the high-quality construction associated with the Calphalon brand. These pots and pans offers a stylish, attractive look while making cooking and cleanup for family meals or special occasions easy and low-stress. Contemporary Nonstick cookware replaces Calphalon?s original and highly popular Professional Nonstick II line--but with improvements to make it even better. The most obvious enhancement is in the versatile rounded and flared design of the pots and pans. This design makes a single pan suitable for various cooking techniques and provides better access for pouring and stirring. Also convenient is the capacity line on these pots and pans, which helps prevent cooks from overfilling them.
This 12-inch flat-bottom wok is an excellent example of the Contemporary Nonstick line?s versatility as it cooks classic Chinese stir-fry dishes, such as Hunan Lamb, and is equally as useful for cooking soups or pan-frying fish up the sides. The pan?s exterior is made of hard-anodized aluminum for superior heat distribution. The interior is coated with a nonstick surface that is resistant to peeling, chipping, flaking, or cracking. This pan has one long ergonomic brushed stainless-steel handle and one loop handle--both of which stay cool to the touch on the stovetop and are riveted to the wok for durability. All Contemporary Nonstick cookware is oven-safe up to 450 degrees F and is covered by a lifetime warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
Woks & Stir-Fry Pans
Kitchen and Housewares
Bestsellers in Woks & Stir-Fry Pans
Revere Polished Aluminum Nonstick Stir-Fry PanRevere; Revere; Release date: 2005-04-01; Kitchen
Best price: $25.19
Price in other shops:
Bodum Chambord 37cm/ 14.5 inch Cast Iron Wok with Glass LidBodum; Bodum; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Lid for 14" Wok (dome lid 18 gauge) Made in USAMade in USA; Wok Shop; Kitchen
Best price: $10.95
12 inch Thai Aluminum Hotpot (serves up to 10)Made in Thailand; Wok Shop; Kitchen
Best price: $39.95
12 inch Iron Pow WokMade in Japan; Wok Shop; Kitchen
Best price: $54.95
Cajun Cookware Cast Iron Wok W/ Handle 4 Qt.Cajun Cookware; Cajun Cookware; Kitchen
Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 14-1/ 4-Inch Wok with Glass Lid, FlameLe Creuset; Le Creuset; Kitchen
Best price: $239.91
Price in other shops:
Charcoal Companion Stainless Steel 11-Inch Round WokCharcoal Companion; Charcoal Companion; Charcoal Companion; Lawn & Patio; Lawn & Patio
Best price: $25.00
Aroma Housewares AEW-305 Electric Wok, BlackAroma Housewares; Aroma; Kitchen
Best price: $29.99
Price in other shops:
Calphalon Professional Hard Anodized 14-Inch Wok with Lid and RingCalphalon; Calphalon; Kitchen
Similar Kitchen and Housewares Products
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 8-Inch Omelet PanCalphalon; Calphalon; Release date: 2003-07-01; Kitchen
Best price: $39.00
Price in other shops:
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square GriddleCalphalon; Calphalon; Release date: 2003-07-01; Kitchen
Best price: $59.95
Price in other shops:
Joyce Chen 3-Piece Burnished Bamboo Stir-Fry SetJoyce Chen; Joyce Chen; Kitchen
Best price: $5.95
Price in other shops:
Calphalon Contemporary 10 and 12-Inch Cover ComboCalphalon; Calphalon; Kitchen
Best price: $49.99
Price in other shops:
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 13-Inch Deep SkilletCalphalon; Calphalon; Kitchen
Best price: $93.49
Price in other shops:
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 8-Quart MultipotCalphalon; Calphalon; Kitchen
Best price: $99.95
Price in other shops:
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10- and 12-Inch Omelet Pans, Set of 2Calphalon; Calphalon; Release date: 2007-03-15; Kitchen
Best price: $59.89
Calphalon JR8782-2P Contemporary Nonstick 2-1/ 2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with LidCalphalon; Calphalon; Release date: 2003-06-15; Kitchen
Best price: $44.99
Price in other shops:
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Grill PanCalphalon; Calphalon; Release date: 2005-06-15; Kitchen
Best price: $39.95
Price in other shops:
Calphalon Contemporary 12 Inch Glass CoverCalphalon; Calphalon; Kitchen
Best price: $19.00
Price in other shops: