Circulon A1 Series with ScratchDefense Technology Nonstick Induction Sauté Pan with Helper Handle and Lid, 5 Quart, Graphite

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

I've had this large Sauté pan for a few months now and have had absolutely no issue with it. This is my go-to pan for most of my cooking and use it for 90+ percent of my cooking. It cleans up very easily both inside & out. I do only handwash this pan mainly because it is easy to hand wash and since it is large it would take up a lot of room in the dishwasher. I have put the lid in the dishwasher and it does just fine. I haven't used any metal utensils. I have older Circulon non-stick pans and this one is very different on the inside. The interior non-stick surface is 'rough' instead of smooth and looks like it is bulletproof. The extra thick base is flat and sits well on my glass cooktop. I appreciate the insulated handles. The lid is tight fitting. As with any non-stick pan I don't put extreme heat to it, but it will still sear a pork chop, steak or chicken breast just fine. The highest setting on my glass cooktop that I will use is 6 (out of 10), but even at 5 it still sears well. I have not put it in the oven although it says I can. I also like that it is induction-ready in case I bite the bullet and get a new cooktop at some point. I did a lot of research when I went looking for a new Sauté pan and I'm very happy with this one.

I bought this pan specifically for its rated size listed as 11" cooking area in the pictures. There were product images of the bottom of this pan. The problem is that the magnetic, induction ready part of the pan is attached to the larger pan area. The magnetic part of the pan is only 9 and 3/8 inches across. This means my 10.5" across largest induction burner is too large for it. So I feel as if the product descriptions are a little misleading. I have returned this A1 model and gotten the C1 instead which is fully stainless steel and the bottom fits a larger burner much better. So please diligent if you are an induction cook top user looking for a big pan for your biggest burner. This may not end up being right for you.

Circulon A1 Series with ScratchDefense Technology Nonstick Induction Sauté Pan with Helper Handle and Lid, 5 Quart, Graphite I could not love this pan more. It is the perfect size, surface is flat and easy to use, the riveted helper handle is safe, secure and will not wiggle. The riveted handles are a winner. The lid fits nicely with a steam vent. This set is a great value for the money and I would highly recommend.

Someone at Circulon was sloppy with the labeling. You can tell they duplicated the cooking surface dimension from the C1 Series 5qt saute pan even though the rim-to-dim distance is different. (They also mislabeled the full length of the C1 pan). This A1 series pan is narrower and deeper than the C1 series - they are both 5qt but not the same dimensions! The real cooking surface of this pan is more like 10-1/4", not 11" as advertised. Otherwise no idea how the pan functions, didn't use it, going to return the A1 and buy the C1

I have used Circulon pans for decades and this one doesn’t disappoint. It is a large pan, but my wife and I cook once a week and prepare our food for the week. It cooks and cleans well. It is also a good value.

This is a awesome pan/skillet!! Excellent nonstick surface! My only complaint is they did not make this in the Symmetry collection, which I use daily!!

I’ve had this pan for over a year. I can truly say it is the best skillet I’ve ever had. I use it for eggs, that never stick and so many things I cook. Keep it ready on my stove top. Super easy to clean whatever I cook- a little dishwashing liquid soak, when needed, and cleans with no scouting.

Good quality

My mom said this was just as good as their last one that was worn out. Nice replacement.

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

Great quality worth the money

Took delivery of the pan a couple of days back and as I'm a 'one pot wonder' man, I'm 3 dinners in. First impressions are that it's a good sturdy and solid pan. I purposely did a paella on the first meal and left it well alone and there was absolutely no sticking to the pan. 2nd meal was a stir fry and again no issues. The only thing to be aware of is that the base is really solid and therefore heats up better than other pans. The chicken I've cooked has been tough which never happens, so very likely means I need to reduce the temperature of the pan which saves fuel. We'll give it a couple of months and have a look but so far I really like it.