For you experienced pressure cooks, how would you rate these pans against the 8 qt Fagor Chef line please?
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i had to return my Fagor. it leaked. this is working beautifully. Very solid construction, takes a minute to learn locking process, but once you have done it, it is a breeze. Extremely pleased.
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Sorry, but I do not have any experience with Fagor. Cooks Illustrated did a test on pressure cookers this past year and I believe the Fissler was their recommended choice. You can go to Cooks Illustrated for the actual results.
1159770
My wife has used many different brands of pressure cookers and this by far is the best.
725632
Yes, but if you want to keep them shiny use Bar Keepers Friend. If you just need a set of pans for basic everyday simple cooking these are ok, otherwise, I would buy something else. Good luck!
2155985
Yes, I believe this to be that pan if u dont use metal utensil or over heat, I bougt this set for the same reason's . I like the way they cook & clean so well I bought 2 more larger T-fal pans. Great set!
454454
I love the pan/s. I have now purchased three different sizes of this pan. They are great. You will only have a problem cleaning them if you cook with the heat on high. Never cook with the temperature on high. Never use any metal spoons, forks, etc. I have had these pans for several months now, and remain non-stick.
2040194
Fairly well, but not perfectly. They do become slightly stuck. Trust me it's well worth it. I use these pans weekly and they are great!
2154427
Yes, these pans are amazing. They last forever, clean up like a dream, food doesnt stick, when you are finished, let them soak for a few in soapy water, then wipe clean. I have always cooked food one heat setting lower when using them
1631070
I also have a set of Farberware that is 40 years old and I still love it which is why I purchased these pans. I despise the "coated" cookware which is another reason why I purchased these pans. However, I guess the "sticking" question would have to be answered by "it's according to what you're cooking". For instance, I use PAM in my pans before frying an egg; and I saute veggies with olive oil so I've never had an issue with food sticking. I really like the ease in cleaning these pans. I would recommend Farberware stainless cookware to anyone.
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EML I am a certifed chef and my husband an Excellent cook; we both Love the knives. They do have good weight and maintain a sharp edge on all. In my humble opinion they are a Good choice. PS... i have had two different sets over the years and i would ( if necessary )purchase again.Hope this helps youCaugie
1296357
My Circulon Elite nonstick 12" covered has proven to be a good one. Bought a set as a gift for my daughter too. She loves them too.
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I own both an advanced 3.5 qt pot and three nouvelle skillets. Both have the hard annodized surface which is very nice and durable (even though they say you can use metal utensils I stick with wood, plasitc or silicone). The nouvelle has the multi-metal multi-layered bottoms which distrubute heat very evenly as well as are less likely to warp which was a big concern for me. The nouvelle pans also have the flush rivets for the handles which are a very nice feature as well. I would do the same as I did and buy the nouvelle skillets and go with the advanced for the pots. Hope this helps.
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I have been very happy with the Calphalon Commercial line. I have the 12qt pot and the 12" everyday pan. They won't win a beauty contest but they work well and are durable. To add to what Foodie said, the up-scale lines (One, Contemporary, Tri-Ply) have lifetime warranties. The "Simply Calphalon" and "Commercial" lines do not.
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Two of us here, too:) We've owned both a four quart and a six quart pressure cooker and I can't honestly say there's a noticeable difference. Usually we buy the food we want to prepare and then cook it appropriately. For the most part we're not buying two person roasts at the store. If that's more than we want to eat we cut it down and freeze the remainder for later. Alternatively, (and most commonly) we cook the whole thing up and save what's left as a quick meal for later...
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I bought the Fagor Futuro in 6 quart and 10 quart. Check out http://www.fagoramerica.com/shop2/accessories. They recommend GLASS LID 9" Item#: 998229000 for the 6 quart. They recommend GLASS LID 10" Item#: 998228000 for the 10 quart. Amazon sells the GLASS LID 9" Item#: 998229000 under the title Fagor 8.5-inch Glass Lid. Fagor seems to size both seals and lids to the diameter of the lip on the base that touches the seal. Not the inside diameter nor the outside diameter but in between. The 8.5 on Amazon seems to refer to the inside diameter. That threw me off when I first bought my 6 quart pressure cooker. Amazon lost my sale for the lid. At second glance, I realized Amazon does have the right part number but the wrong diameter.
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I've had these for about 5 months now and have used them quite extensively. They are great to cook with on stove top and oven. IF you take good care of them, you shouldn't have any issues. I only use mild soap and paper towel to clean them and avoid extreme hi-heat which you don't need anyway. Just let them warm up while you're preparing the food and you'll see great results. Fantastic pans.
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The cookware has a matt finish. Is it a heavy well that is relavent to what. It's lighter than lets say a cast iron pan. But heavy enough. They are well made and look good. So go for it. Happy cooking
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If the question you really want answered is are these pans as heavy as others that are offered at slightly higher prices then it is no. These pans are a bit thinner than most of the other commercial pans that I have used. I do not use them in a rough manner but have had the corners bend a couple of times. The lids warp for a time when exposed to higher temps but will eventually flatten out. These would likely be apperpo for light duty but over the long term will fall short of satisfaction... Mine did.
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They sure are, and work very well. The only issue I have is that they "squeal". I have a GE Profile induction cooktop, but that really shouldn't make any difference. I can hear the cookware, it's like a high pitched buzz, or squeal. It's not really that loud or obnoxious, but it is strange the first time you hear it! The pans are super durable, the non-stick is holding up well, and they heat evenly and quickly. A great deal in my opinion!