Out of the box, this gorgeous pan almost requires sunglasses be worn as it's brilliant shine is the first thing that greets you. This, coupled with the brushed stainless on the outside truly does make this a show piece in the kitchen. I had been using the Calphalon non-stick roaster, but the dark interior is not the best for roasting, and nothing makes gravies and deglazed like stainless.
The rack, however, is non-stick and worked beautifully yesterday. I sprayed the rack with Pam (only the rack!) and it worked beautifully and cleaned up like a champ. I did put the rack in the dishwasher just to make sure nothing remained in any of the nooks an crannies. If there is one slight complaint it's that the rack does slide forward and backward in the pan. This isn't a problem with smaller roasts, but it can prove a bit cumbersome (even dangerous, in my opinion) when roasting a 20+ pound turkey. For this reason, I also bought myself the Cuisinart mult-clad 16 in roaster, American's Test Kitchen's 2nd choice), for making big turkeys as the rack on this one is much more snug. The price of $47 for the Cuisinart pan was just too good for me to pass up.
Okay, back to my Calphalon. I received it Saturday, and yesterday morning, I roasted a 6 pound leg of lamb. When it was done, I made a reduction of red wine au jous. It was amazing, but here's the point--many reviewers have complained about the inside of the pan on the bottom is slightly raised, creating a slight trough around the perimeter for the juices to flow into. The complaint was that you can't properly deglaze and make a sauce. To this is say, "Nonsense!". My deglazing worked perfectly, and my sauce was outstanding. I had no issue whatsoever. Love the pan!
And here's a tip...
After just using the pan one time, I almost freaked out when after I cleaned the pan, there were these cloudy whitish spots that I couldn't get out no mattter what I did. Do I need to send this back? Should I contact Amazon? Is the finish coming off the pot? None of these was the case. After a quick google search, I discovered that these were simply some mineral deposits that can occur after cooking. I used a few drops of Barkeeper's Friend (Get this--it's amazing!!!) and the spots disappeared like magic restoring my pan to its previous glory.
I really believe you will be as delighted with this pan as I am.
Final point: For those interested in the Cuisinart multi-clad I mentioned, it also just arrived, and like the Calphalon, it's gorgeous, The differences are: 1. It's significan't less expensive, 2. The bottom of the pan is completely flat inside, which might be important for you. 3. The rack is not non-stick, but it fits more snugly. Also, the handles of the rack line up with the handles of the pan, so removing the pan from the oven will be more stable with heavier foods as you can (carefully, with mits), grab onto the handles of both the rack and pan at the same time.
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From the manufacturer
About Calphalon
Calphalon invented hard-anodized aluminum cookware, introducing gourmet cookware to the average consumer for the first time, and for more than 50 years we have been on a mission to prove that cooking can be relaxing, fun and personal. We know our customers share the passion we have for our products, and the expectations they have for our brand drive the decisions we make every day.
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Cookware
Style meets professional performance.
Style-conscious home chefs with taste for all things modern have a new line of cookware to call their own: Calphalon Contemporary Stainless. The first cookware to bring stunning, contemporary design into the home kitchen. Crafted from lustrous, brushed stainless steel and featuring clean lines and curvaceous silhouettes, expresses the very soul of modern style. Along with sophisticated style, Calphalon Contemporary Stainless delivers the professional performance you expect from all Calphalon cookware.
- Dual metal construction: a heavy-gauge aluminum core sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel
- Highly reflective surface offers maximum visibility
- Superior conductivity and even heating
- Brushed stainless steel for a contemporary look
- Long stainless steel handles stay cool
- Oven and broiler safe
Full Lifetime Warranty
Calphalon will replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to the instructions. Minor imperfections, surface markings as a result of shipping, and slight color variations are normal. This excludes damage from misuse or abuse, such as improper cleaning, neglect, accident, alteration, fire, theft, or use in a commercial establishment.
Durable Stainless Steel Construction
Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Cookware is crafted from two metals; a heavy-gauge aluminum core sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel by means of high-heat, high-pressure impact bonding.
The stainless steel construction offers superior conductivity and even heating for excellent browning and control of the cooking process.
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Elegant LookThe cookware surface is elegant brushed stainless steel for a contemporary look that can go from the oven or stove directly to the table. |
Superb BrowningThe durable, non-porous surface is safe for use with all utensils and excellent for browning and producing fond for superb pan sauces. |
Long-Lasting, Reflective SurfaceThe reflective surface allows for easy monitoring of foods as they cook, and retains a like-new appearance for beautiful performance time after time. |
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| Construction | Stainless steel with impact-bonded aluminum base | Heavy-gauge aluminum core between two layers of brushed stainless steel | Heavy-gauge aluminum core with polished stainless steel exterior and brushed stainless steel interior | Heavy-gauge aluminum core with polished copper exterior and brushed stainless steel interior |
| Handles | Long, stay-cool stainless steel | Cast, brushed, stainless steel | Cast, polished, Cool-V stainless steel | Cast, polished, Cool-V stainless steel |
| Lids | Tempered-Glass | Tempered-Glass, wide metal bands stabilize lid | Tempered-Glass, wide metal bands stabilize lid | Stainless Steel |
| Cleaning and Care | Dishwasher-Safe | Dishwasher-Safe | Dishwasher-Safe | Hand Wash |
| Oven Safe To | 500 Degrees F | 500 Degrees F | 500 Degrees F | 450 Degrees F |
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This Item  Calphalon Contemporary 16-Inch Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Rack |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $64.95 | -47% $105.68 List: $200.00 | $60.25 | $179.95 | $49.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Dreamy Kitchen |
| handle material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | — | Rectangular |
| finish type | non-stick | Stainless steel | — | Polished | non-stick | — |
| dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| weight | — | 7.36 pounds | 8.16 pounds | 6.2 pounds | 8 pounds | — |
Reviews with images
Bottom isn't flat
Many of the answered questions state the bottom of the pan is flat, even the manufacturer stated this..."A: Thank you for your interest in our products. The Contemporary 16-Inch Stainless Steel Roasting Pan with Rack is flat on the bottom. By Calphalon Consumer Services on February 13, 2017". However, the bottom is NOT flat, the center is raised. (see my photo). Despite the bottom no being flat the pan does work on an induction cooktop but I assume it would work even more efficiently if the bottom were truly flat.
