Looking for a nice 11"-12" x 4-6" high pan with lid for stir frying, omelettes, pasta sauce, etc. Prefer non-stick coated for this application and it will be used on a flat top electric range (with the large element at 11 1/2") so something that won't warp. Never had a problem with a slightly warped pan with gas but on a flat top electric it's critical the pan not warp.
For years I had one that was 12" x 4" coated stainless (I don't recall the brand) that I put on the element to dry after cleaning then forgot about it for 30 minutes and ruined it. Cost isn't too much of an issue as I'll be using this pan a lot. Suggestions what and where to buy appreciated!

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Something mid-range in the All-Clad product line, period. Checkout their D5 collection.

This may fit what you are looking for, 14” flat bottom wok

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+87 to what he said.

All clad is for sure the best I've used.

I do have some calphalon due to cost. It is an economical alternative that I would say is not as high quality in design or fit and finish to all clad, but uses the same materials, a respectable substitute.

But when it comes to coating durability, quality of design, things like lid fitment, handle length, grip design, edge bevels, and of coarse the number one peeve for me, pans that don't sit flat and balanced on the cooking surface, all clad is flawless.

Thanks guys All Clad is what I'll look for.

I see All Clad is manufactured just 40 miles or so up the road from me, wonder if they have a factory store? May be worth a ride up there.....

Any pan will warp at high level of an electric. Keep the heat down.

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Originally posted by OKCGene:
Any pan will warp at high level of an electric. Keep the heat down.

OK.

Not keen on threads that have Nearly Every Word in the Thread Title Capitalized.

I purchases one of these about a year ago and I'm very happy with it. Kinda sorta like a wok style.

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.c...117?strategy=pdp_cav

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Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:

Not keen on threads that have Nearly Every Word in the Thread Title Capitalized.

Pretty standard for titles. Articles, conjunctions, and prepositions are generally not capitalized.

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Originally posted by ridewv:

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Originally posted by OKCGene:
Any pan will warp at high level of an electric. Keep the heat down.

OK.

I apologize, I typed that out poorly. I really screwed that up.

What I meant to say is, referring to typical household ranges, not commercial units, that with an electric range it is so easy to overheat and warp a pan. A gas range is less susceptible to getting overly hot and warping a pan. Gas can warp a pan but it’s not as quick and easy that an electric one will do. There’s just something about those round electric heating elements getting so dang hot with a pan sitting on it.

I’ve ruined, well I mean I’ve warped, many pans and pots on an electric range top, never one on a gas top. Any cooking pot or pan that won’t sit flat, wobbles and spins, to me is not one I’ll ever use again.

I’m referring to the electric ranges with the metal coil elements on the top.
Unfortunately I learned this by buying old vintage Griswold cast iron pans that sat flat, no wobble, and screwed them up, warping them, on an electric.

I don’t know about the induction cooking units.

Thanks.

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Originally posted by ridewv:
Thanks guys All Clad is what I'll look for.

I see All Clad is manufactured just 40 miles or so up the road from me, wonder if they have a factory store? May be worth a ride up there.....

They don't have a factory store, but twice a year they have a factory seconds sale at the Washington, PA Fairgrounds - usually in June & December. You can get on their mailing list or follow their twitter.

However, you can try here. I got a 10 piece Hard Anodized All Clad set & love it! The "damaged packaging" was a couple of dents in the brown cardboard. The cookware was is perfect condition. Here is the full list.

Gene, yes I understand what you're saying about overheating a pan on electric. Mine is a glass flat top range so if a pan even slightly warps it just rocks around with whatever's in it burning on the contact point. I wish I had gas but it's not available (ironically considering all the gas wells and a large pipeline near by) and at this point I'm not going to mess with propane.

Thanks Bill, looking at your link I ended up drifting to this site and found about what I'm looking for.
https://www.williams-sonoma.co...te-pans&isx=0.0.4713

I agree with the All Clad recommendations. I’ve been very happy with their products. I have bought several pieces from Home Goods at a substantial discount due to minor cosmetic blemishes.

why wouldn't you go cast iron?

Once seasoned I find mine to be non-stick, and very easy to clean.

Restaurant supply store. Save your $$$ buying a brand name.

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Originally posted by lizardman_u:
why wouldn't you go cast iron?

Once seasoned I find mine to be non-stick, and very easy to clean.

I have a cast iron skillet which I often use but looking for a 12" stainless now.

Probably a good idea going to a restaurant supply shop, thanks.

You want a pan / skillet with a 4"-6" high side?

Sounds more like a pot.

For a "pan", I recommend:

T-fal E76507 Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick 12 Inch Fry Pan with Lid - $38

The All-Clad version is 2x-3x the price and easily twice as good, with an even heavier core for faster and more even heating.

The one you linked to looks like a specialty item, rarely going on serious sale.

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Originally posted by lizardman_u:
why wouldn't you go cast iron?

Once seasoned I find mine to be non-stick, and very easy to clean.

Also, one thing cast iron doesn't do incredibly well is acidic foods. It's fine if the pan is well seasoned, but if it's not it can strip the seasoning. I usually use stainless for pasta sauces and cast iron for everything else.

For stainless pans the Demeyere Atlantis series, also referred to as Proline, are significantly better than anything from All-Clad. While I imagine you could warp them, it would take a real effort as they’re thick and heavy. After use, let them cool and then put them in the sink with a couple drops of detergent and fill to the rim with hot water. An hour later everything comes off with the twirl of a nylon brush. Not cheap but neither is All-Clad, plus they have a 30 yr warranty.