How thick is this on the bottom? I am so tired of wimpy bottomed pans--I always have to use a diffuser to keep tomato or creamy sauces from sticking.
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The bottom doesn't appear thicker than the sides--maybe 1/8 of an inch? - quite solid but not exceptionally weighty. We use it in the oven rather than the stovetop, and anything that sticks cleans off easily. But I suspect you might need at least a 1/2 inch thick bottom (like 1950's Guardian Service pans) to safely do away with a diffuser.
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It is comparable in thickness to my All-Clad pots. I haven't experienced any warping issues.
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I can't tell you the thickness because I don't have a gauge to measure it. However, this pan does not burn my stews or sauces.
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I bought 2 of these as gifts so I never looked. I have Le Cruset they are they best.
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You can put less water in it and that way it will be thicker, to spoon over a baked potato. I used it as a sort of creamy, cheesy pasta sauce. It worked out well. :)
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The bottom stays flat. I think that my pans that get concave do so because they are cheaper or lower quality. I throw away concave pans.
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inside where the butter is, is glazed , the bottom is not... has to to with evaporation to keep butter cool and soft.I love this dish........
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Liner is like paper thin. I put my liner on the bottom of the oven which has the element beneath the pan so you cannot see it. I'm planning to just use my cookie sheet instead. We made a claim to the company, but they said they couldn't do anything about it. Please do not take a chance for the price. We think using a cookie sheet is a great idea; you wash it just once in a while.
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The bottom outside surface is completely smooth. It appears to be ridged but when you run your hand across it, it is smooth. I've been very very happy with this pan.
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A magnet definitely sticks to the bottom. I've had this griddle over 2 years now, and I absolutely love it. I accidentally left a burner on and had a grease burn on the bottom that would not soak off. I used Barkeeper's Friend. and it looks brand new.
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Hi...I own two of these and love them. The Calphalon 5 qt tri-ply stainless steel dutch oven heats very fast. I've used it to cook curry chicken, brown stew chicken and even rice and I've never had food stick to the bottom. Here's the trick with stainless steel pots....if cooking meats, add about a tablespoon of oil to the pot before you add the meat, allow the oil to get very hot. Because the pot has a very thick bottom, it does take about 4-5 minutes to get very hot on medium heat. It is a wonderful pot....use the same utensils that you would have used in your nonstick to protect the interior from scratches. Give it a try!
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Just use a good quality liquid dish soap, (some are a lot better than others) and good"Hot" water to rinse with. I haven't had any problem. Also, I don't empty and wash every time it gets low.Just add some more butter and smooth it. I'm alone, so, if have several people making a mess you have a different problem.
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It does not have the thick bottom layer. I use it for beer brewing and heat it with a banjo style burner which disperses the heat evenly over the pot's surface.
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The bottom part is too thin, I always burned what ever Im cooking in it. Unless you turn the heat to low. Using it for simmering is fine, not for frying or sauteying.
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This more of a sauté pan a little deeper but the bottom is flat. I have the 12 inch frying pan as well. Check to see if your stove is level, and some of the burner grates maybe be a little out of wack. Hope this helps.
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I bought this for my daughter-- not sure which one. I have a 24 count pan by Wilton here at home, which is 2" on top and 1" on bottom but that is not the name of this pan--you are asking about Excellant brand...my other daughter, who does not live here, may be the one who has that brand but she is working all week end. I could ask her-- it seems that normally the top is widest on all my pans and the 24 count my other daughter has.
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I'm not sure you even need a diffuser with your Le Creuset, since cast iron is known for its even heat distribution. However, I use mine mainly for cooking rice in a 2.5 qt Calphalon stainless steel saucepan. I was having trouble with the rice sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. The diffuser measures 6-3/4 inches across, and my 2.5 qt. saucepan measures 7-3/4 inches across, so it is slightly smaller than my pan, but it does help. The rice does not stick as much. So, I guess it depends on how wide your dutch oven is. I think if my dutch oven were much larger than my diffuser (say one inch ) I would probably look for a wider diffuser. Hope this helps! I'm not sure you even need a diffuser with your Le Creuset, since cast iron is known for its even heat distribution. However, I use mine mainly for cooking rice in a 2.5 qt Calphalon stainless steel saucepan. I was having trouble with the rice sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. The diffuser measures 6-3/4 inches across, and my 2.5 qt. saucepan measures 7-3/4 inches across, so it is slightly smaller than my pan, but it does help. The rice does not stick as much. So, I guess it depends on how wide your dutch oven is. I think if my dutch oven were much larger than my diffuser (say one... » Read More I'm not sure you even need a diffuser with your Le Creuset, since cast iron is known for its even heat distribution. However, I use mine mainly for cooking rice in a 2.5 qt Calphalon stainless steel saucepan. I was having trouble with the rice sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. The diffuser measures 6-3/4 inches across, and my 2.5 qt. saucepan measures 7-3/4 inches across, so it is slightly smaller than my pan, but it does help. The rice does not stick as much. So, I guess it depends on how wide your dutch oven is. I think if my dutch oven were much larger than my diffuser (say one inch ) I would probably look for a wider diffuser. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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You just push up from the bottom of the pan let them rest until cool. If I found out I have not sprayed it enough and a little stuck. Just used a regular kitchen knife it slide under and loosen. Have made tons with these pans and no problems!!
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The bottom is flat. I also have a flat top stove. I just used this in the last hour to fry up a half dozen sliders and for the grandkids and they came out excellent. I have been using this consistently since Mother's Day and am very satisfied. I purchased 5 pans, one for myself and one for each of my children's families and they all rave about it. I feel it is the best I could find for the price. Hope this helps.
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The bottom is thicker but it's not heavy n sides R thicker than the cheaper pots I really like them.