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A brief history of my cookware journey:
Twenty years ago I bought some Circulon cookware because they claimed to have figured out how to make non-stick surfaces last longer. Maybe, but scrubbing those little grooves left much to be desired. Then I bought some Calphalon because I liked the glass lids. (Hint: you can buy glass lids separately.) Then I took a detour to Sitram Cybernox, a French line of cookware. They claimed performance similar to non-stick from a full stainless pan. Well, it sort of worked, but the conductive disk on the bottom stopped 3/8" from the edge and so did the heat. Finally I bought All-Clad d5. Reviews rated it very highly, and it IS very good cookware. Well, at least until I tried Demeyere.
My first test was to heat 4 cups (2 pounds) of water from 75 °F to 180 °F. I stopped at that temperature to insure the slight differences in the shape of the pans did not come into play. Heating was done on an 1800 watt induction burner to insure consistency. I used a Thermapen to measure the temperature. A 10" All-Clad d5 non-stick skillet weighing 2.55 pounds heated in 3:38. A 10" Sitram Cybernox stainless skillet weighing 2.58 pounds heated in 3:30. A 10" Demeyere weighing 3.78 pounds (yes, it's HEAVY) heated in 3:35. However, once you compensate for the additional mass of the pan (the specific heat of stainless steel is 0.12 BTU/pound/°F.) it turns out the Demeyere is transferring the heat about 4% more efficiently than the Sitram.
My next test was to sauté a small onion diced to 1/4" in a little oil on medium-high heat until well caramelized, about 6-7 minutes. Because of the non-stick surface, the All-Clad d5 simply didn't develop any fond on the pan and it all stuck to the onions, leaving them less attractive. The Sitram Cybernox developed a nice fond, but it was not uniform on the bottom of the pan and did not de-glaze well. The Demeyere produced beautiful fond on both the onions and pan, and the pan de-glazed perfectly. This was a big win for the Demeyere.
I was surprised to find the Demeyere, when sprayed with pam, could cook an egg over-easy with very little sticking, and as a bonus, it browned better than in a non-stick pan. I will up-date this part of the review after I get some more miles, and therefore more scratches on the pan. Scrambled eggs cooked beautifully. Better yet, because there are no rivets on the inside of the pan, the eggs can't stick to them. With a simple wipe of a wet washcloth, the pan was clean.
About the handle: I wrote a review for a 20 quart Tramontina stock pot where I mentioned the importance of riveted handles for such a heavy pot. Only time will tell if the spot welds used by Demeyere have sufficient strength for this application. However, given the build quality of the pan my guess is: yes. About the handle: it is a thing of beauty. It fits perfectly in the hand, has a wonderful dimple for your thumb, and has a more comfortable angle than All-Clad. Another little bonus is that the pan is about 1/4" deeper than All-Clad, reducing the tendency of small items to slip out of the pan.
This may just be the best skillet on the planet and you can still throw it in the dish washer. (sorry Mauviel) Clearly, my journey is over.
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I had been using an All Clad pan that I was very happy with when I purchased this Demeyere pan. This is the best pan I have used: it heats evenly, quickly and cleans beautifully. It is heavy, but I have gotten used to that. It makes cooking even more of a pleasure.Best Deals for Demeyere Proline 5 Star 9.4 Inch Fry Pan
Yea, its expensive. As the other reviewer said, not for eggs... I have cooked eggs (with a lot of oil), but then a long soak is needed.Other than that, it is critical for induction to have a great pan with a heavy base.
And the quality is astonishing, your spouse will be angry when you start sleeping with your pan clutched to your bosom. It is that nice, and worth the money (it will be the last pan you will buy).
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This pan is amazing! Its not for eggs but it does meat and poultry like nothing else. Totally worth buying.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Demeyere Proline 5 Star 9.4 Inch Fry Pan
i hesitated for months to buy this pan because it is so expensive. I have another, larger Demeyere proline pan, and it is my favorite of all (better than Mauviel, which is heavy; Le Creuset is great but they are casseroles or dutch ovens) . i like that it heats across the pan, it heats up quickly on our induction stove and it is nonstick without the poisonous coatings such as teflon. so i bought the smaller pan for omelettes or one-person dishes. it is just the right size, perfect.
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