Circulon Cookware

Q: I heard they start to accumulate grit in the grooves, but it can be taken out somehow..I think with a brush.

A: I like my Circulon skillet, but I only use it for some things. It's great for something like cooking eggs or any other nonstick cooking job. But, it's not very good if you want to make a sauce, especially if you want scrape up the little bits and pieces of meat or juice or whatever to incorporate into the gravy or sauce. Those little bits tend to settle into the grooves and are lost. (I've never had any trouble cleaning my Circulon, any leftovers come out easily with a dish brush, even if the pan has been sitting for a while, but the remains end up in the sink, not in your meal.) If you absolutely want a set, Circulon seems to be very tough and long-lasting, but I would prefer a different kind of skillet for some meals. I bought a piece (a saucepan) just for curiosity's sake. While it seemed to perform satisfactorily, I did not find it superior to my Le Creuset, Calphalon or All-Clad. That said, I have a friend who thinks it's the best stuff in the world. It is light-weight, which is an advantage in some ways. Given my 'druthers, I'd rather use a mix of Allclad regular and non-stick.

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