Few things can affect your cooking more than the type of cookware you use. Calphalon is a brand of cookware that has been around for years, and 1 of their product series is the anodized cookware line. This specially treated cookware cannot be used as you typically would use a cast iron or stainless steel pot or pan. When you follow the usage tips, you can have success cooking with your Calphalon anodized 12-piece cookware set, and it will last you for many long years to come.
Instructions
1. Wash all of your cookware in soap and water before using. Heat your stove top to a lower temperature than expected. In general, high heat should be used for boiling or reducing liquids; medium to medium-high for stir frying, frying and sauteing; and low heat for preparing sauces, warming and simmering.
2. Remove the food to be cooked from the refrigerator at least 10 minutes before cooking. This will help to bring it up to room temperature and prevent it from sticking to the pan. Preheat the pan on the stove top over medium to medium-high heat.
3. Rub 1 tsp. butter all over the inside of the pan, once the rim of the pan is hot to the touch. Add the food to the pan as soon as the butter bubbles. If the butter starts to turn brown, turn the heat down. Pour melted butter out of the pan and place other cooking fat (such as oil) in if you are using that instead. Let the new oil warm for a minute before adding the food. Cook the food as you would over the stove top, using non-sharp utensils.
4. Put all your Calphalon anodized cookware pots and lids into the oven or broiler as usual. All parts are oven safe.
5. Hand wash the cookware after use, using a soap-infused steel wool pad or a scouring powder to get rid of all the residue from the inside of the cookware.
