KitchenAid Hi-Density Hard Anodized 10-Inch, 3-Quart Saut Pan with Lid

With its gorgeous, marble-like exterior, this pan proves that not all hard-anodized aluminum cookware is created equal. KitchenAid calls its premium hard-anodized surface Hi-Density, reflecting the five extra manufacturing steps it undergoes to produce a glossy, charcoal gray finish, a stylish alternative to the ordinary matte finish produced by the anodizing process. Those extra steps also have a practical result, making the harder-than-steel surface nearly impervious to stains and scratches. Beneath the surface, an aluminum core spreads heats evenly across the bottoms of pots and pans and all the way up the sides.

KitchenAid's Hi-Density hard-anodized cookware includes other nuances. Its 18/10 stainless-steel interior is polished to a mirror finish on the sides--less on the bottoms to hide the inevitable whisk and spatula marks. Wearing a mirror finish inside and out and equipped with big handles, lids sit down deeply to produce tight seals and to minimize rattling. Cast-stainless-steel handles are triple-riveted for strength and gracefully arched for easy lifting. Handles stay cool on the stovetop and go safely into the oven up to 500 degrees F. This straight-sided, 10-inch, 3-quart saut pan has a helper handle and is perfect for saut ing, frying, and braising. KitchenAid cookware carries a lifetime warranty against defects and should be hand washed.

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