Premium saucepan is worth every penny!
Calphalon makes a range of cookware for different budgets. The AcCuCore series is definitely at the high end for a non-professional product. We make a lot of finicky sauces, and confections that require very precise control of temperature and heat distribution. This is the first all-metal saucepan I've found that gives us the needed control. Our Cognac Caramel Sauce came out perfect the first time I made it (I had expected it to cook too fast or too slow and that I'd have to "tune" it over time).
The pan is nicely balanced, solid without being too heavy (much lighter than enameled cast iron for the same size). The lid fits snugly and evenly all around (no "hot spots" where steams escapes because of an imperfect fit). The handle stays cool, and the opposing handle even on a 3qt saucepan is really needed when, say, pouring candy into molds evenly. The finish is durable, but you do need to be careful and wash it soon after using it (let it cool first and...
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