Calphalon Premier 5-Ply Chef's Pan 2.5 Qt
- 2.5 quart capacity, sauce pan with lid
- 5-layer stainless build with an aluminum core
- 30% faster heat-up claimed against Cuisinart Professional Series
- Polished stainless finish, no nonstick coating
- 3.6 lb item weight
Updated 24 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact pan for sauces, grains and small sides, with layered walls for even heat. Dimensions are missing from the listing, so check the fit on a small burner and in storage.
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ASIN: B0FQDWD39FModel: Premier Polished 5-PlyCategory: Saucepans
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Overview
Not a nonstick pan, the Calphalon Premier sauce pan is bare polished stainless with a fitted lid. Layered steel surrounds an aluminum core that spreads burner heat, and the maker rates it for the oven and every stovetop.
Heat response is the headline here: the aluminum core and Turbo Temp design are built to bring sauces up fast and spread heat evenly. Item dimensions and the oven limit are not in the specs, and the seller copy calls the finish brushed while the specs say polished.
Who it's for
Small-batch cooking on a busy stovetop, such as gravies, oatmeal and reheated soup, suits this pan. Cooks who want a slick coated surface for eggs should shop elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Aluminum core spreads heat evenly
- Handles high-heat searing per Calphalon
- Oven and all-stovetop use listed
- Item dimensions not listed
- No nonstick coating
- Speed figure comes from the maker's comparison
- Finish described two ways in the listing
Performance notes
Burner heat passes into the aluminum core and spreads sideways before reaching the cooking surface, which limits hot spots under a small flame. More layers add mass, so the pan holds temperature when cold liquid goes in. Sticking on bare steel is controlled by preheating and fat, not a coating.
Specifications
| Brand | Calphalon |
|---|---|
| Model | Premier Polished 5-Ply |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 3.6 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2.5 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Coating Description | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Construction | 5-layer stainless steel, aluminum core |
| Color | Silver |
| Finish Types | Polished |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 2.5-Qt Sauce Pan with Lid |
| Other details | |
| Heat Distribution | Even Heat Distribution |
| Pot Purpose | general cooking |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Aluminum Core | Fast, even heating across the entire cooking surface |
| Non-Toxic Stainless Steel | Built with ultra-durable 5-layer construction to resist warping and denting |
| Oven-Safe Up To 500°F | Seamless cooking from stovetop to oven |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Calphalon Premier 2.5 quart sauce pan?
The sauce pan and its lid, listed as two items. No utensils or extra lids are listed.
Is the Calphalon Premier pan a chef's pan or a sauce pan?
The product name says chef's pan, but the specs and included components both describe a sauce pan with lid.
Does the Calphalon Premier sauce pan work on induction?
Calphalon lists all-stovetop compatibility, and the product name includes induction.
Is the finish brushed or polished?
The specs list a polished finish while the seller description mentions brushed steel. Treat the specs as the reference.