Tramontina Signature 12-Inch Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Mirror Polished Large Fry Pan, Induction Ready, Oven-Safe

This is the first time I have used a stainless steel pan - I've only ever used nonstick and I will NEVER go back!!!!!!!! This pan is absolutely amazing!!!!! The size is perfect (large enough to fit pretty much anything, but not so big that it's awkward). There's definitely a learning curve if you've been using nonstick only (i.e. warm the pan on med-low, drop water and if it dances/bubbles the pan is ready, then add oil/butter, adjust heat as needed, if food is sticking then you need to WAIT because it's not don yet). Now that I've got the learning curve down, this is HANDS DOWN my all-time favorite pan that I've used in my 10+ years of cooking. I bought some Barkeepers Friend to give it a good shine every now and then - but honestly, the markings from cooking give it character, and the pan gets "seasoned" every time I use it. This pan lets flavors shine through on their own in a way that I've never tasted before, and the searing is a thing of beauty. I love, love, love this pan so much! I named it Ol' Faithful :)

I like the quality of this pan. The ten inch size is just right for me. I have only two complaints. First, it is a little hard to pour cooked food from the pan into a bowl, partly because of the weight of the pan and partly because of the shape of the handle. (I have weak hands, so many others might not have these problems. I just scoop the food out with a spatula or a large spoon.) Second, the area around the attachment of the handle, inside and out, is a little difficult to keep polished, even using Barkeepers Friend and plenty of elbow grease. This, however, is more cosmetic than anything else. Apart from these minor problems, I find the pan heats up quickly and evenly on my gas stove. I have enjoyed cooking a number of dishes in it. Except for the areas around the handle attachment, it cleans up very nicely, and continues to look almost like new. It is an attractive piece of cookware, as well as being a useful addition to my kitchen.