Review of J.A. Henckels International Classic Clad 12-Inch Fry Pan

First, note there is no lid included, as the illustrations in the product description might lead you to believe.
This is a big pan, and if you fry things in big batches (I like to make spaghetti sauce in 4 gallon batches, with a proportionate amount of hamburger frying), this works great.It heats evenly and cleans easily, and the quality is top-drawer.When you cook eggs, the ones on the outside of the pan cook at the same rate as the one in the middle, something you don't get with all frying pans.
On the downside, the handle is very heavy.So when you sit it on the stove to preheat (empty), it overbalances to the handle side, rather than sitting flat on the burner.And a pan this size could use a ring, or grip, on the side opposite the handle, as many other pans have.When you have 2 or 3 lbs of hamburger inside, and want to drain the fat, it's trick balancing things with just the single handle.
I did some digging, and couldn't find anything better for the price, so I'm willing to live with the shortcomings.They are annoying but not deal-breakers.Until something better comes along, this is a good buy.

Product Description
Henckels International Clad Cookware is tri-ply cookware composed of 18/10 stainless, aluminum and magnetic stainless.The middle aluminum layer extends from the base up the sides of the pan so the heat is conducted evenly throughout the pan.This increases the cooking performance of the pan and eliminates hot spots, which can burn foods because of uneven heating when cooking. The stainless steel material on the interior cooking surface and outside of the pan is high strength, resistant to rusting and does not react when in contact with food.

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