Top Circulon Symmetry Chocolate Hard Anodized Nonstick 11-Piece Cookware Set

The non-stick coating on this cookware is called Autograph 2, it is one of the latest and best available. It is a three coat process that renders a very durable surface that can be used with metal utensils.

Purchased this set to replace our ancient mis-matched and abused pots and pans. First off I wanted to see if all of the claims were factual. Cleaned in the dishwasher, used metal utensils, even cooked eggs with no oil or spray, then used our portable induction burner. I can honestly say that everything passed with flying colors, the set is up to it all!BonJour Clad, Scanpan CTX , Boska Holland , Mauviel M'cook 5217.15 , Kuhn Rikon Duromatic , Starfrit 12-Piece , Scanpan Classic 3-Piece, Swiss Diamond Nonstick, Le Creuset Tri-Ply , Cuisinart MCU-12N, Cuisinart 64-10N, Calphalon Contemporary , Cuisinart 77-17 , Fagor 9 Piece , Kuhn Rikon 3-Liter, All-Clad Tri-Ply, Le Creuset Tri-Ply , Le Creuset Enameled , All Clad MC2 , Chinese Stainless Steel , Scanpan Classic , Emeril Stainless Steel , Fagor Michelle B. , All Clad Stainless Steel , Emile Henry 3.7-Quart , Staub 3.5 Quart , Chasseur Cast Iron , Calphalon Contemporary, Chef's Secret 15-Piece, Le Creuset Signature, Le Creuset Round Oven , Calphalon Contemporary , Le Creuset Enameled , Bayou Classic 8000, All-Clad Stainless Cassoulet, All-Clad Brushed Stainless , Emeril Stainless Steel, Cuisinart CI670-30CR , All Clad Stainless-simply, Le Creuset Tri-Ply , Sori Yanagi Stainless Steel, All-Clad Stainless 14-Inch, Viking 7-Ply, All-Clad 5000-9 , Bayou Classic CI-7407, Cuisinart MCP66-28N, Anolon Advanced Bronze, Cuisinart 14-Piece, Le Creuset Signature , Swiss Diamond 3-Piece , Calphalon Contemporary , Chef's Design 16.75 Inch, J.K. Adams 39-Inch, Bayou Classic 3066A , Le Creuset Signature, Mauviel M'Passion 2194.16, BonJour Stainless Steel , Rachael Ray Porcelain , Oneida Stainless Steel , T-fal E918SC64

The hard anodised aluminum, which is stronger than steel, is thick and gives excellent heat distribution from the bottom and up the sides with no apparent "hot spots". Tried all of the cookware pieces on the induction burner with no problems at all. I will say that it's probably easier to clean this with just a wipe with a dishcloth and rinse, rather than use the dishwasher, the non stick is that good. Metal utensils worked fine, but we have so much of the nylon, as it was necessary with the old pots and pans, well, we use that. Could never fry eggs in the old stuff with out using some oil, not with this, the eggs just slide out.
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We also purchased the four quart sauce pot and the covered stir fry pan to go with this set. The lid on the four quart fits the eight inch fry pan, nice to have. Have used the covered stir fry as a wok and as a steamer. Use a small stainless rack that fits in the bottom, great for steaming. Also, it does stir fry without as much heat as the old one, suppose because the heat conduction is so much better.