Berndes SignoCast Classic 13-Inch Cast Aluminum Wok
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BerndesBrand: Berndes
Model: 695982
Color: Black
Product features:
- 4-1/4-quart sauteuse pan comes with glass lid
- High-grade aluminum alloys ensure durable construction
- Aluminum base delivers excellent heat distribution
- Nonstick surfaces guarantee easy cleanup
- Oven-safe to 450 degrees F
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Berndes SignoCast Classic 13-Inch Cast Aluminum Wok
Customer Review: Watch out, Le Creuset's cast iron utensils!
Summary: 5 Stars
This pan fills a void in my kitchen equipment that I didn't know I had, until I bought it. I use it in a variety of ways.* On the stovetop, as a wok.
* On the stovetop, to prepare large batches of meat (2-3 lbs) for freezing and/or assembly of easy cook meals to use during the week.
* In the oven, as a surface for roasted vegetables. (Use it without the lid for this purpose.)
* As a large casserole for stews. (It will hold 4 qts if filled to about an inch below the top; I usually stop at 3+ quarts.)
While the 13 inch size of this utensil is a bit awkward to wash in my smallish kitchen sink, at 3 lbs its light weight makes it doable. I especially like the rivetless interior. In my opinion, this is on par with Le Creuset, which for a comparable item is roughly triple the weight. They are both well made, but filled with food, the larger Le Creuset items can be a challenge.
OVERALL, these are the good points:
+ only three pounds empty
+ excellent quality cast aluminum is made in Germany and has a track record of almost 30 years
+ nonstick surface performs very well and reduces amount of fat/oil needed
+ cleans easily with a nylon net dishcloth, Simple Green or dish detergent after a brief soak
+ handles are cast as an integral part of the unit
+ no rivets or other food-catchers inside
+ flat bottom can be used on a multitude of cooking surfaces, including gas/electric/induction/halogen burners.
+ lid rests on a rim inside the pan, recycling moisture when used as a casserole
+ lid knob is ovensafe to temperatures of 450 degrees F
THE DOWN SIDES INCLUDE the potential for the glass lid (rimmed in metal, with glass labeled break-resistant) to break. In addition, the Signocast line is not intended for use with metal utensils. Neither lid nor wok should be put in the dishwasher. If you can live with these limitations, you will likely be happy with this item.
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