CAROTE12Inch Nonstick Deep Frying Pan with Lid, 5.5 Qt Jumbo Cooker Saute Pan with Pour Spout, Skillet Induction Cookware, Non Stick Cooking Pan Kitchen Pan PFOA Free, White GraniteRecycled Claim Standard Blended

I am 85 years old now, and over the years I have bought about 100 pots and pans. During the last 10 years I purchased over a dozen so-called "Non-Stick" pans some of which were advertised on TV. Within a few months to 1 year all of these Non-Stick Pans purchases were burned & stained heavily with grease and were no longer Non-Stick at all. I have disposed of about 11 of them. I only kept one for toasting one side of a bagel- it is good for little else. I eventually came to the conclusion that non-stick pans were far from perfected.Then in browsing through pots & pans (in Amazon) I came upon one 12inch pan that was written to be made of "granite stone" whatever that meant. Now, the word "granite" struck me, since I have a Brazilian granite kitchen Countertop that even after 15 years of daily use, it still looks like the day it was delivered-- perfectly smooth, glistening and unbreakable. My other definite memory of granite relates to a trip, I had made as a visiting professor to The University Hospital of Padua, Italy, some 30+ years ago. At this Hospital the Head of The Hospital, took me on a tour to experience many interesting exhibits of ancient wonders, since this Hospital was founded some 400 years ago, around the time of Leonardo Da Vinci. Leonardo was the most important figure to herald in "The Renaissance". He was one of the first to perform autopsies, in order to learn human anatomy, for his works of art that included the human figure. Anyway, the Head Doctor of Padua Hospital took me to a room which he explained to me, was the very first autopsy table, which was made of granite, and was over 400 years old. He also explained to me that Padua Hospital, was the home of the first autopsies, ever performed in modern Western Civilization. I was amazed by the fact that The table was still absolutely pristine in terms of its appearance of the granite slab, even though several thousand autopsies were performed on this historic table.For the above reasons I decided to take my chances one more time on a "Non-Stick Pan" despite my many prior disappointments. I received this pan about 3 months ago, and have used it many times since, to make recipes such as: Sicilian Pasta Tomato Sauce (2-3 hours of cooking time); Pork Chops cooked in 50/50 Milk & Cream Bologonaise style (2 hours); Wor Wonton Soups (Cantonese Style); Sirloin & Rib-Eye Steaks, perfectly braised & fried; and 3 inch high omelettes that slide right out of the pan after using only 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive and/or avocado oil. The pan still looks completely like the day I took it out of its box. I also love the 12 inch beautifully made glass cover. It also displays a long, pretty pan handle on one side, and a much shorter handle on the opposite side, that lets you easily pick up or turn the pan without need for gloves. I also love the two side spout-like bends in the pot with which to enable you to pour out its remaining contents more easily without spillage. Also impressive is its 5.5 quart size excellent for making sauces and soups and the nice height of the pan, preventing splatter.Yes, I truly and wholeheartedly recommend buying this pan with a few words of caution related to the following: when I read a small minority of the buyer reviews, I was concerned by the fact that several of these purchasers were most unhappy with the burning of the granite even with some flaking described of the granite-stone lining itself. The question I asked myself-- why did I not corroborate these nasty findings. This did not happen, for example when I cooked using high heat to sear & cook several steaks in 1-2 tbl. of oil. I have come up with a probable explanation. Even though it is described as granite-stone I do not believe it is the actual Granite Stone of which our kitchen countertops are made of, but probably, a composite of granite chips pressed together using many tons of pressure when manufacturing the pan (refer to Non-Stick Pan Manufacturing Processes on "You Tube" to understand this better). If this supposition is correct, then it is likely, that this pan's granite material has a certain heat tolerance beyond which it may actually burn and breakdown. Recently my 20 year old electric stove-top broke down by getting extremely hot and even burned perfectly good stainless steel pots. A few weeks before I bought the above pan, I purchased (from Amazon again) a new electric stove-top that shuts off if a heat- element, if it gets too hot after removing the old stove-top The new electric stove top is definitely superior to the old one I got rid, which likely goes back to past times when such top were in their early infancy to childhood phases of development. Many years later many improvements must have been made. So for those of you that had this pan burn and flake on you-- you should consider that perhaps your stove top is getting to 600 to 700 (too hot) or more degrees, rather that a much safer 500 degrees and below.I sincerely hope that your stove top is compatible with this pan, should you decide to purchase it, based upon this review.

I ordered the 12 inch pan. I hesitated at first, but I was an idiot to do so. This.Is.Amazing. I have used it for many things, even cooking pasta. Clean up is a breeze. I cannot recommend this pan enough. Get the pan. Love your life. Enjoy your cooking. I am about to order other sizes.

This pan feels cook and is easy to clean. I've been using the pan for three months now and the durability has been great so far.

My friend needed this deeper skillet to cook for her family and it has worked out great.

Killer pan!! Love this item. I can cook almost anything in it.

generally non-stick however some edges were sharp around the handle attachment and the lid glass felt like it would break with a little accidental bump.

Very nice nonstick pan, almost as deep as a wok! Not as heavy as it looks, which is great for making food for a big group; my cast iron pan is too heavy.

Nice deep pan and perfect for my seafood pasta and carbonara. Love it!