2 QT COMMERCIAL STAINLESS STEEL SAUCE PAN - NSF Review

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These come from a Chinese manufacturer, Thunder Group, who appears to make the same few lines of pots and pans under several house brands. When ordering from Amazon you may end up with several different laser-etched logos depending on luck of the draw. Pure speculation: They're selling over-runs from other contracts on Amazon.

Although not explicitly stated in the product specs, these are in fact 3-ply pans with a HUGE, fully encapsulated aluminum slug in the bottom. The bottoms are probably an inch thick, and these things are extremely solid.

On a scale of 1/10 for sturdiness, I give them a solid "not afraid to beat someone to death with them".

As long as you cook with them the way you're supposed to (preheat!), and don't expect food to just fly off the way it would with Teflon (they come with cleaning instructions!) you can expect these to perform just as well as some very expensive competitors. I can say with 100% honesty that they compare favorably with some of the boutique clad cookware I have that cost literally ten times as much.

I've been using them sometimes twice daily since buying them, and have yet to see any serious issues. Granted, I'm used to cooking on steel (carbon steel frying pans and wok) so these were not a huge adjustment.

Even if you're not used to cooking on steel, it's worth learning! If you cook a lot, and are subsequently tired of having to replace your coated non-stick pans every year or two, or having to dirty another dish when moving from stovetop to oven for certain recipes, give these a shot.

A word on NSF certification: NSF certification has nothing to do with any governmental body, safety regulations, or what have you. If you're curious, you should read the FAQ at:

Essentially, it's a guarantee that the materials, process, and finished product are suitable for safe and sanitary use in a commercial cooking environment. My reasoning is that 1) if I'm going to buy Chinese cookware, I better make sure it's not radioactive or whatever, and 2) if it's good enough to satisfy commercial standards and business insurance underwriter scrutiny, it's good enough for home cooking.

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The headline says it all. I am happy I purchased two. They are the perfect size for reheating and making small soups. The heavy bottom heats up quickly and evenly on a low flame.

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This little pot is an excellent piece of cookware. Surprising value for the price. We get even heating and an easy to clean surface without resorting to teflon or anything like it. It is well balanced, heavy and tough.

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This item worth the price. Induction burner friendly. The bottle is about half a centimeter. The handle is well attached. We warm up sauces small in small batches in this pot at our restaurant. It is also very easy to clean.

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I ordered this because I wanted a quality heavy sauce pan at a good price. You get what you pay for. Not bad, but not much heavier than an old fashioned aluminum pan. Next time I will pay more for a better quality item.