Demeyere Silver7 Covered Sauté Pan

The Silver7 is simply astounding. Definitely for the person who values performance and longevity. I took both saute pans and did a few tests.

Boiling Water
The Silver7 took about 30 seconds longer to boil, though the bubbles were dispersed more evenly towards the edge of the pan

Searing
I didnt time the preheat.. but took both to Leidenfrost.. about 400F I think.. anyhow, both pans sear well, the Silver7 went darker faster though. Probably because it has a thicker base.. more potential heat energy stored up.

Sauteing
I threw a mirepoix into both pans with a little drizzle of EVOO, Silver7 cooked the onions to translucent a bit faster. Otherwise, same result.

Fit and Finish
Both pans are tremendous. Incredibly sturdy stay-cool handles, well-fitting lids.. but the Silver7 takes it up a notch. DOUBLE WALLED LIDS. Are you kidding me Demeyere?! You probably don’t think you need this, but you do. Trust me. I’m pretty sure I could simmer something for an hour and not need a mitt.

There are so many things to like about this pan. Because of the silver in the pan, it heats up quicker than my All-Clad. I had to turn the heat down so the pan wouldn't get too hot. This saves energy! The double walled lids are amazing. I had the lid on the pan for 30 min. and I could still take the lid off without oven mitts--it stayed that cool. I really like the design of the pan - modern and beautifully shiny. I can't wait to add more pieces to my collection.

I liked the 3qt version of this pan so much that I decided to give the 5qt a go so I could brown all the meat in one batch for the sake of time. I made use of the Demeyere one pan Creamy Chicken Thighs recipe and the pan worked great. Any residue stuck to the pan from browning released completely with no effort. Heating was even (I have a radiant heat surface) and the higher sides kept splatters well contained. No pot holders needed as the heat did not transfer to the handles or lid.Pan held the heat long after it was removed from the heat source. Clean up was super easy (I used an e-cloth dish sponge). Because this is a large, heavy pan, it may not be favored by some home cooks. However, the way it performs will far exceed any negative aspect of size and weight concerns. I highly recommend this saute pan as well as the 3qt as well as any piece in the Silver 7 line for all-around performance.Don't let the price be your deciding factor. Read the product description to truly appreciate the value. Note: I am not paid for reviewing this or any other product. My love for cooking led me to educate myself on the best value: time & money, and I've found that Demeyere truly delivers,ALL things considered. I use both the 3 and 5qts frequently depending on what & how much I'm cooking.Made in Belgium. Excellent warranty by the way.

I have been a big demeyere fan and have owned pieces of atlantis for quite some time. With this new line, I was not disappointed! I love the new feel of this line and it heats up food quickly and more evenly. Excited to build more of my collection!

The most amazing saute pan I've ever used. Heats up quickly, the food cooks evenly and gets hot without burning... amazing! I love this little guy and can't wait to buy the full collection.

This is an excellent pan but it is heavy. It cleans easily, however there are already a few stains. I hand wash it after letting it cool.

Expensive, yes. Impressive, even more so. Bought this as a very nice holiday gift for my girlfriend, start taking notes gents. Used it a few times already and we are both blown away by it's ability to distribute heat evenly. This pan probably costs more than the her cheap stove with four of the equally tiniest gas burners I have ever seen on a camp stove, let alone a kitchen oven. Even with the small burner on medium flame, still small at maybe 5 or so inches, the 5 quart pan ,some 11.5 inches, heats evenly all the way out to the edges with no hot or cold spots. The pan does a great job fending for itself with distributing the heat in the copper and silver, a better conductor than copper. Despite the technology, the first time I was concerned throwing in a handful of meatballs in a large pan with a small flame. We were both stunned when they all cooked evenly, regardless of where they were in the pan. We didn't have to move them around from the outside to the inside or anything silly like that. The pan gets hot and stays hot for a while which for some will include a learning curve on getting used to this pan, think like cast iron vs thin clad or non stick pans.

The long cast steel handle on the pan doesn't get hot, it will get a little warm, and maybe if doing a lot of searing under high heat it will get hot, but nothing we have noticed of concern yet. The small grab handle on the opposite end is big enough it is actually useful and easy to grip. It helps balance the pan in all directions when moving the pan if it is full of food or water. It will get warm, but nothing a hand towel or small oven mitt cannot handle with ease. If you are doing something quick, you can sometimes get away with using your bare hand.

The double wall lid is just as amazing. The handle doesn't get hot when using on a stove top. It is really impressive.

Shaking the pan for cooking, vs tossing with tongs or something else, is ill advised. Due to the 10 pound punching class this is in, it is a very heavy pan, but would show in your arm and grip strength in a few evenings. Not to mention, it has vertical walls.

Cleaning is a snap, no rivets. Soak in water with soap and hand wash for best results.

With all that amazing stuff said, waiting for a coupon or a sale is advisable due to the price.

I am very pleased with this product , heats evenly and cleans easily

Added to my working collection. I only buy Demeyere

Absolutely thrilled with my six new pieces of Demeyere silver7. It's amazing! Fast! So easy to clean!!

The pans are beautiful, and they cook food nicely. Cleaning them is a real problem. Food comes off easily and the pan looks clean -- until it dries and you see it is discolored. This necessitates a lot of scrubbing, rinsing, and drying before the discoloration is gone.

We have only used it once - but it is a heavy - evenly heating - very nice pan. Highly recommended

The fact that we continue to add individual pieces to our existing Demeyere Silver-7 (6) piece set speaks volumes. Caught the 3 qt Saute Pan on sale which is rare. This cookware has outstanding performance especially when coupled with an induction cook-top. Boils water in less than 1 minute and maintains an even temperature regardless of the setting. Food cooks & looks much more appealing than when we use other cookware.

Also I cannot stress enough how easy the cleanup is - soap, water and a little Barkeepers friend with a non scratch pad makes it a pleasure and the pans look brand new even after 2 years of daily use. So far our Demeyere cookware has lived up to the companies marketing hype. Highly recommended.

Love the way the Demeyere pieces are made and the incredible conductivity of the metal - this is by far the best match for a induction cook top.

Really nice pan.

This is a very substantial pan. I have tentatively started grabbing it for things I want to brown. I just love it. It is heavy, but I'm now using it so often I am considering also buying one of the smaller iterations.

We have been enjoying the Demeyere Proline frying pan for years. But I wanted a deeper skillet for braising. I got the 3 qt Silver 7 in the Sur la Table store last year at a good price. It can fit six medium chicken thighs. I also use it for browning 1 1/2 pounds of meatballs at one time. They release easily from the pan when each side is properly browned. Then, after draining off the fat, you can still fit a 24-28 ounce jar of sauce in there, too. It browns very evenly, and uses less heat. If there is any discoloration inside, I use Barkeepers Friend. I like that there are no rivets to clean around, and the handles are welded nicely. Yes, it is heavy (I call it The Cabonger), but that is why it works.