Calphalon Unison Nonstick 12-Inch Round Grill Pan Review
I'm an outdoor grill cook -- big time. I got the Calphalon Grill Pan as a birthday present, and I must admit I wasn't too enthused. Why would you want to pretend to grill indoors, right?
Well, a nice steak and a rainy day gave me the opportunity to try my pan. I cooked the steak over medium heat on an electric range, and the results were fantastic. I ate the tenderest steak I've ever cooked on a stovetop, rivaling the tenderness I get from the grill. Sure, you can't mimic the flavor of cooking on an outdoor grill, but the look (grill marks) and tenderness were identical. I got a slightly sauteed taste because I had a trace of butter and oil in the pan -- enough to make a thin layer coating the bottom. The taste was definitely different from an outdoor grill, but regardless the meat tasted excellent. I seasoned it just like I would for the grill before cooking.
Being a natural skeptic, but enthused by the results with the steak, I decided to try the pan again cooking boneless chicken breasts. Same results! Super tender, juicy, and great looking meat came out of the pan. I'm sold. This is the pan for me when cooking grill meat indoors.
The secret to nonstick is to let the pan heat up fully over medium heat (no higher) before putting the meat in the pan. Putting a little butter and oil in the pan, and waiting until the butter turns golden brown lets you know when the pan is ready to use. Soaking the pan in warm water immediately after cooking makes for easy cleanup. Enjoy!
Calphalon Unison Nonstick 12-Inch Round Grill Pan Feature
- 12-inch round grill pan of heavy-gauge hard-anodized aluminum with specially textured non-stick SEAR interior for sealing in flavor
- Deep ridges allow for authentic outdoor grill marks so food looks as good as it tastes
- Riveted, brushed stainless steel handle stays cool on the stovetop
- Dishwasher safe; oven safe to 500 degrees F; use nylon, coated or wooden utensils to protect the pan?s non-stick interior surface
- Measures 24.8 by 15.2 by 4 inches; guaranteed with a lifetime warranty
Calphalon Unison Nonstick 12-Inch Round Grill Pan Overview
Calphalon Unison Nonstick 12 Inch Round Grill Pan
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Customer Reviews
I can't cook, but I can - A. Jones - Atlanta, GA USA
If you want to learn how to cook restaurant style food on a home kitchen budget, but don't know how to cook, this grill is for you. Chicken, fish, vegetables, you name it... it's as easy 1- 2- 3-. I especially like it because it cooks like an outside gourmet gas grill... and on those hot days or rainy nights when you want a good steak or grilled asparagus, this grill will do wonders. And the clean-up... no problem. No matter how bad you burn something, it all washes off easily.
Does Exactly What It Says - Juanita A. Floyd - Leesburg, Virginia
I have had Calphalon cookware for 20 years. It has never disappointed and this line is no different. I bought this pan to do Bison steaks and burgers and it is fabulous. Last night I had done a few onions in the pan first and then the burgers so it was pretty well carmelized down in the grooves and really a mess. I thought there was no way this was coming clean in the dishwasher. Well it did!! Pristinely clean like new. My old Calphalon grill pan without the nonstick surface is going to Goodwill today.
Furthermore, if you don't know it Calphalon is one of the rare companies left in America that actually stands by their guarantees. I have had several pans replaced over the years because of the kind of stove I have. When they say "lifetime guarantee", they mean it!
Low-quality Calphalon - J. R. Nebeker - Salt Lake City, UT
This pan heats unevenly to the point where it simultaneously burns and undercooks food. We have not had this problem with our older Calphalon or All-Clad pans. The uneven heat distribution is undoubtedly related to the thickness of the aluminum. The bottom of the pan is 3.9mm thick. Our older Calphalon pans are 5.5mm thick--40% thicker! Indeed the pans feel lightweight and cheap, similar to non-stick pans you buy at the local supermarket. I suggest you avoid this pan and either buy a cheaper item of similar quality or hunt for better quality.
This pan also has not done a great job at striping meat.
Great Grill Pan! - GT1979 - Hamden, CT USA
I watched the Unison demonstration video on the Calphalon website. This has been a great product for various applications. No problem with cleaning up, handle's "Y" shape helps to keep it cool. Highly recommended :-)
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