DiamondClad 5 Quart Nonstick Sauté Pan

I cook a lot, and I know what I’m doing. I have had every sort of pan, tried so many brands. This looked like a good comparison to try out as an alternative to the very expensive Hexclad. I was very excited about the ratings and especially the size and sturdiness of the pan. The very first time I seared a large batch of short ribs I was so excited about it fitting! But after two sides I noticed that even the slightest bit of brown from the fat edge was sticking and burning to the bottom of the pan! Like I said, I cook a lot, my ribs weren’t burnt. This pan pattern seems to hold, even when oiled, every scrap of food in place and it burns on and cannot be washed off. I still use it because of the size, but it’s got burn spots now so I am very disappointed and now those spots are even less nonstick. I wish I had spent the extra to try the Hexclad now. I can’t return this and can’t afford a replacement for some time. I also bought the roaster pan, and now I’m aware of the flaws, I am very cautious with what I make in it.