Sitram Catering Frypan with Helper Handle, 13.5-Inch diameter

Don't Catch This One Up Side the Head!
I was surprised at the weight of this pan; I have been a devotee of "Calaphon" for over 20 years. I am starting to convert to stainless little by little. I have some Cuisinart that is also very good, but I like this better.

The handles are angled up which keeps them out of the way and lets them clear other pans on the stove if you have a major cooking project going. The handle also has a gap where it is welded to the pan which lets fluids drain down rather than collect in a pocket. It can make your stove a little messier, but it is easier to keep the pan clean.

The interior is silky smooth and requires just a small amount of oil to keep food from sticking. The recommend that you use non-metalic utensils to keep from scratching it. The heavy layer of copper bonded between two layers of stainless on the bottom works great to distribute heat accross the pan. The side are a single layer of heavy stainless, so they do not get hot and cause food to burn on.

This pan...
BEST
This pan is the BEST frying pan I've ever used. I am blown away by Sitram's commercial line. I compared this pan side-by-side with the All-Clad 11-incher, while baking dutch-style pancakes - a great test in how fast the pan fries, as well as how well the heat is distributed and retained.
The Sitram fries more evenly, more quickly, and stays "smoother", i.e. it's easier to clean. I can only conclude that the copper-sandwich layer must be much thicker in the Sitram than the All-Clad. The Sitram (1770 grams) is 20% heavier than the All-Clad (1478 grams), which probably accounts for this.
Pancakes (and since that test also steaks, caramelized onions, sauces etc.) fry about 40% quicker. So upon first use of this gem, watch out, and turn the heat down if you're unprepared! It is just astonishing how much better this pan is, and that's while I was satisfied with the All-Clads. This pan will spoil you. Like me, you may never want to go back to anything else.
Sitram is one of the best
After going through a set of Revere Ware and then Calphalon with some Magnalite along the way, I am happy to discover Sitram. This cookware is everything a person could want--takes less heat than others, cooks evenly, and looks beautiful. I wish I had had it fifty years ago. Cleanup is a breeze and although I use an oil spray, there is no problem with sticking, as one might expect with stainless steel. This is less expensive than All-Clad and just as efficient. A person with good equipment can always do a better job.
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Sitram Catering 5.4 Qt. Stainless Steel Round Braiser

Wow
I wanted a pot that was wide enough to braise meats for sauce making. This was the perfect size and width. Weighs a ton because it is quality stainless - Sitram makes great stuff. The bottom of the pan I believe has a copper core, not sure, but it certainly has some kind of thick core. I'm very happy with this purchase.


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Sitram Profiserie 11.4 Qt. Stainless Steel Round Rondeau

Outstanding pan
Love this pan. It's nice and large, which is useful when cooking for parties. This pan is relatively easy to clean by hand. It also fits in a dishwasher.

I gave it only a 4-star rating, because it does not have a lid.
The best big pot!
We needed an extra large pot to make paella for a big crowd and chose this one. It's awesome. Everyone wanted to take the pot home with them after the party!

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Sitram Profiserie Rondeau, 17.8-quart

does the job perfectly
i own an Aga stove, and the one requirement for any pot or pan is that it have a thick, flat bottom. Sitram pans do, and I have acquired a number of them over the years. They are sturdily built for commercial use, and I doubt that they will ever wear out. I got this particular pan for braising in my oven; I needed something that would work on top of the stove and fit the ovens (the Aga ovens are long and narrow). My first job was Italian pot roasts; two of them fitted nicely in the pan and, after I had browned everything, popped right into the oven. The result was excellent, and the pan cleaned up easily. i can't recommend Sitram enough, and I only wish that this brand was better known.


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Sitram Catering Frypan with Helper Handle, 13.5-Inch diameter

Don't Catch This One Up Side the Head!
I was surprised at the weight of this pan; I have been a devotee of "Calaphon" for over 20 years. I am starting to convert to stainless little by little. I have some Cuisinart that is also very good, but I like this better.

The handles are angled up which keeps them out of the way and lets them clear other pans on the stove if you have a major cooking project going. The handle also has a gap where it is welded to the pan which lets fluids drain down rather than collect in a pocket. It can make your stove a little messier, but it is easier to keep the pan clean.

The interior is silky smooth and requires just a small amount of oil to keep food from sticking. The recommend that you use non-metalic utensils to keep from scratching it. The heavy layer of copper bonded between two layers of stainless on the bottom works great to distribute heat accross the pan. The side are a single layer of heavy stainless, so they do not get hot and cause food to burn on.

This pan...
BEST
This pan is the BEST frying pan I've ever used. I am blown away by Sitram's commercial line. I compared this pan side-by-side with the All-Clad 11-incher, while baking dutch-style pancakes - a great test in how fast the pan fries, as well as how well the heat is distributed and retained.
The Sitram fries more evenly, more quickly, and stays "smoother", i.e. it's easier to clean. I can only conclude that the copper-sandwich layer must be much thicker in the Sitram than the All-Clad. The Sitram (1770 grams) is 20% heavier than the All-Clad (1478 grams), which probably accounts for this.
Pancakes (and since that test also steaks, caramelized onions, sauces etc.) fry about 40% quicker. So upon first use of this gem, watch out, and turn the heat down if you're unprepared! It is just astonishing how much better this pan is, and that's while I was satisfied with the All-Clads. This pan will spoil you. Like me, you may never want to go back to anything else.
Sitram is one of the best
After going through a set of Revere Ware and then Calphalon with some Magnalite along the way, I am happy to discover Sitram. This cookware is everything a person could want--takes less heat than others, cooks evenly, and looks beautiful. I wish I had had it fifty years ago. Cleanup is a breeze and although I use an oil spray, there is no problem with sticking, as one might expect with stainless steel. This is less expensive than All-Clad and just as efficient. A person with good equipment can always do a better job.
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Sitram Profiserie Braisier, 24.8-quart

Sitram 8.6 qt Profiserie Braiser
This braiser pot from Sitram is a very good performer. The aluminum disc bottom conducts and holds heat very well. Allows me to work at lower gas settings. The flame gets nowhere near the sides of the pot which is great because it's not fully clad. It your dish turns out lousy it won't be this pot's fault.

There may be better deals available as it's a little pricey and doesn't include the lid. It's a very solid performer in the kitchen though.


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