T-Fal Elegance Stainless Steel 12 Inch Saute Pan
February 1, 2010 | Posted by 
- High Quality 18/10 Stainless Steel
- Dishwasher safe
- Flared design for professional look
- Ergonomic Stainless Steel Handles
- Aluminum Core encapsulated in base for even heat distribution
Product Description
Elegance 12 Inch Saute by T-Fal is crafted with 18/10 stainless steel with an encapsulated aluminum core that evenly distributes heat, eliminates hot spots and prevents warping. Equipped with an ergonomic stainless steel handle…. More >>
T-Fal Elegance Stainless Steel 12 Inch Saute Pan
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Tags: Elegance, Inch, Saute, Stainless, Steel, Tfal | 
5 Comments »
I used it to make a tuna fish patties and had no trouble with it.
Just what I wanted.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this pan because I got rid of my non-stick one. When I first used it, I thought oh my what have I done, the eggs stuck and it was a mess. I then decided I would treat it like a chief’s pan. I wash it only with hot water and afterwards I smear a drop or two of oil into the pan and put it away. I preheat the the pan before putting food in it and never use heat higher than medium high, I can now fry an egg with a loose yolk and get it out of the pan easily. It’s been about two months since I bought it and its working fine. In a years time it should be wonderful.
Rating: 4 / 5
Although I think this is a very sturdy pan, I have to agree with the first two reviewers that it has a “sticking” problem. It makes no sense to me, I thought stainless steel is stainless steel.
The only solution I have found is that it must be seasoned before using. I do this by by coating the inside with oil, and heating it at a low temperature (just below the smoking point of the oil) for about half an hour. Then, it becomes a nice fry pan.
Or, if you use it daily, wipe yesterday’s oil out with a paper towel and rinse under the tap, then heat it, and then the cooking surface is much friendlier than if you had scoured it.
This sticking problem makes it as finicky as a cast iron skillet, but it is friendly if you treat it right.
Rating: 3 / 5
I bought this from Wal-Mart and absolutely love it. A common complaint that I’ve run into is that foods “stick” more than their other pans. This actually IS true if you do not adjust your cooking method. A little bit of oil olive goes a long way, and TURN DOWN THE HEAT!
If you cook something at maximum heat, you WILL have issues. Turn down the heat, this requires less heat than other pans I’ve used, which is good because it is using less energy to cook in the same amount of time.
It’s very sturdy, cleans easily and is just a real pleasure to look at and cook with! Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
Bought this pan hoping it would live up to its description. It didn’t! The steel is quite thin. No matter what I cook in it, using moderate amounts of oil, the food sticks and clean up is impossible. I have other stainless steel pans which work beautifully – conduct heat well, food doesn’t stick and clean up is a breeze, (no they’re not All-Clad and I didn’t pay a fortune). Although I’ve had T-Fal products which are quite good – this is definitely not one of them. Do not buy this pot!
Rating: 1 / 5