CAROTE 12Inch 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.

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.

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.

I bought the 12.5 Inch Skillet Sauté Pan. Used several times already per manufacture's instructions. Note: This is not oven-safe, I wish it was, the reason for only 4 Stars. In my opinion, I don't think this pan is all that durable, I should have read up on it before purchasing. It appears the pan can easily damages by making minor mistakes, in other words, cooking on eggshells. Below are their instructions from their website.Before first use-Please follow the simple steps below to start your cooking journey-1 - Wash the surface or pot in warm soapy water.2 - Clean & dry the surface.3 - Enjoy cooking with it. :)*No need to season the cookware as we have pre-seasoned it.Cooking-Carote provide exclusive uniform heat conduction-Because of the excellent heat conductivity of your pan, food and oil heat up very rapidly, so always cook on low to medium heat and please only use high heat for searing or browning.-Avoid dry heating-Do not let the pan burn dry without any food, water or oil. It may affect the non stick performance.-We recommend using oil or butter-Appropriate use of oil can well protect the performance of the non stick coating.We recommend olive oil or coconut oil as they are healthier and have a relatively high burn point to ensure stable non stick performance & perfect dishes.-Always give the oil a nice even rub onto the surface-On a diet? No problem! With its amazing heat conduction, only a little bit of oil is needed. The non stick also perform well.Utensils-Never use metal utensils- It's the best way to protect non stick coating. Plastic, rubber or wood utensils are recommended to prolong the life of the pan. (some cookware sets in our shop contain free woody utensils~-Do not cut food whilst it is in the pan-Knives with rough edges will damage your non stick surface.-Oven Use: Do not use it in oven-Please avoid putting the pans and pots in the oven since it may damage the handle.CleaningPlease use warm water and detergent, clean with a soft sponge or soft dish washing brush when cleaning.Do not sink your cookware in boiling/hot water over 160 °F in case it may damage the handle.Under no circumstances you should use a hard metal brush to clean the pan or pot to avoid scratching or even damaging the non stick coating.If you need to clean stubborn stains, please add detergent and hot water to the pan or pot, then leave it for 5 to 10 minutes or more before washing to get a better result.-Wash it by hand-Your Carote pan & pots are very easy and convenient to clean. To preserve your pan non stick performance, we recommend you:1) Clean & wash it in warm soapy water.2) Rinse and dry with a soft towel or kitchen paper3) Store it in a dry place,That's easy! Our exclusive non stick performance could help you save 50% time & 70% water during pan & pot washing.*In the case of dishwasher use, the granite non stick coating may be broken down by the hardness of the water and aggressive detergents that are commonly used in a dishwasher.-Do NOT use steel wool or nylon scrubbing pads-For best results clean with a soft cloth or sponge, then wash it in warm water, that's all.-Do NOT use oven cleaner or any cleaner that is abrasive-These cleaners may contain chlorine bleach, which may harm non stick layer, the granite non stick coatings may be broken down by the hardness of the water and aggressive detergents that are commonly used in dishwasher.-Do NOT put it in Dish Washer-The Aluminum bottom may be broken down by the hardness of the water and aggressive detergents that are commonly used in dishwasher.-Always ensure the pan is clean before you store it-Storing it in a clean & dry place could make your pan & pot stay in a good performance in your whole life.

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

100% satisfied. Material is superb. The size really serves its purpose.