Customer Reviews for Cuisinart Chef's Classic 5.5 Qt. Aluminum Saute Pan

I wanted to replace old heavy pan with a deep covered sauté pan with a helper handle. This chef’s Classic pan did the trick. It’s easy to clean and fits on my gas burner perfectly unlike the larger fry pans.

I love this pan! I had this pan for about 8 years and it was a little scratched on the inside so I bought another one to replace it. The handle is very convenient and the high sides are nice for cooking volume. I’m hoping they’ve improved the finish so it won’t scratch on this new one. I didn’t see any other brand with the same features that was affordable like this.

Great size for a family meal. Ive used it only 2x but it seems to be just what i needed as the set i bought had 1 that wasnt as big

An excellent saute pan when you have to cook for a crowd! I used it for the first time Christmas Eve. I made 6 pounds of Mussels Marinara, cooked it fast and with even heat! Love this pan!

Durable and affordable. I like that this pan is not really heavy.

Exceeded my expectations. This pan is a little deeper than the one it replaced and I couldn’t be happier. Anodized finish is easy to cook in and cleanup is a breeze.

First one of these that we got was a gift just shy of 5 years ago. Without any sarcasm, my family and I have cooked in it almost every single day since we got it. After FIVE years of constant, daily use, I finally bought a replacement (only because, on more than one occasion, the pan got overheated and started to curve in the middle a bit). This is our go-to pan for pretty much every dinner we make. The value for the price is outstanding. The pan is durable, easy to clean, and will fit most dishes made for 5+ people. Highly recommend.

So far so good. These pans have performed as advertised. We cook every day and these get used. Easy to clean and cooks very evenly. We also purchased the fry pan with lid. Omelets are regular breakfasts. Eggs fold and slide out of the pan.

Perfect size. Heats evenly. Non-stick works very well initially, but degrades faster than I would like.

Excellent pan. Works well on our glass stove top. Excellent size for a couple.

I love this saute pan. The higher sides allow me to add in more quantity. Heats very evenly. My last dish is delish! Chicken cacciatore with mushrooms and zucchini.

Similar features like cast iron pan, however, much lighter and easier to clean and maintain...plus lifetime warranty is the true bonus here...invest and purchase this model versus cheaper ones.

The pan is great for a nonstick and I love the lid. However, when the pan gets hot it warps and only the center of the pan gets heat. Makes it difficult to cook things evenly. I will be replacing it under that warranty

This pan is a perfect size and weight. It cooks very evenly and needs less heat to cook on gas. It is easy to clean and a welcome addition to my kitchen.

This sauté pan was purchased to replace a Rachel Ray chicken fryer. Oh my goodness, I love this pan. I have made so many things in it and all came out great. This pan cleans up beautifully. I do put pan protectors inside when I’m storing it. The only thing I haven’t done is fry in it, we don’t eat fried foods.I bought the 3.5 qt sauté pan since I already had the 5 qt. (Which I also love).I’m so glad I purchased this sauté pan!

This is the perfect size pan for making dishes for two! It is easy to clean and the handles don’t get hot while cooking so you can pick up the pan.

I love this pan. The high sides help me to sauté meat without the spatter and clean up is sooo easy.

I like this pan. It heats evenly and responds quickly to adjustments in cooking temperature. The pan interior cleans easily. The pan exterior is not as slick and the sponge or brush requires more effort. A competitive price makes this a good buy.

I love the size and the 3 inch sides which help keep splashes inside the pan rather on my range. Wonderfully non stick and so easy to clean. I quickly handwash it.

Great size. Not too heavy but holds plenty. It is my go to pan. Surface is holding up well.

The bottom warped after one use. I got a replacement pan and hope this one doesn’t. So this may not be my final review depending on the other pan plays out. Hope it was a one time fluke.

Love this product, very durable! It comes with glass lid. Love it!

It's great quality, but a little too big for two people. I would've preferred the smaller 3.5 quart. My original came with a set, but I couldn't find it as a single item.

I liked this pan well enough to buy a second one. I particularly like the deep sides of the pan, which help keep the food in the pan and not messing up my stove. It seems we’ll-built, so I will find out more in the long-haul. I also thought it was reasonably priced.

It’s been nice so far. We use it approximately twice a week since mid-sep_2020 and so far we are happy.

I absolutely love this product! Anything and everything I cook in it has been as easy clean up, and on top of it the handles STAY COOL! All of the other pans that I have had in the past have had a harder clean up food would stick to the pan like no other and after using this I couldnt believe it! 10/10 would recommend this product to anyone!

We loved it the first time we used it it then it bowed on the bottom and doesn’t sit flat on the stove anymore. We have several Cuisinart products and have never had this happen. Very disappointed. The size is great but the quality just isn’t there

Great pan for making large dishes, even soups, even chicken pot pie

A good size, not too big not too shallow like frying pan, perfect. True non stick pan. Easy to clean.

The surface is not totally flat. It is raised somewhat in the center, therefore, the rice I made was burnt and dry only in the center, the rest of the rice was totally fine.