Oster Ambrose 4.5-Quart Forged Aluminum Non-Stick Saute Pan with Glass Lid - Matte Grey

Oster Ambrose 4.5-Quart Forged Aluminum Non-Stick Saute Pan with Lid

Forged aluminum is the difference between a pan that sits flat on the burner in year five and a pan that rocks. The Oster Ambrose saute pan is forged rather than stamped, 4.5 quarts and 11.2 inches across, with a non-stick interior, a glass lid, and a cool-touch handle that has a hang hole so it can live on a rail instead of in a cabinet.

What's Included

• 1 x 4.5-quart / 11.2 in saute pan
• 1 x glass lid

Key Features

• 4.5-Quart Capacity: A half-quart more than most pans in its class. Straight sides mean it holds liquid - it braises, simmers and builds sauces, not just sears.
• Forged Aluminum Body: Forged, not stamped. It heats fast and evenly and resists the warping that makes a cheap pan wobble on the burner.
• Non-Stick Interior: Less oil, cleaner release, easier cleanup.
• Glass Lid: See the simmer without lifting the lid and dumping the heat.
• Cool-Touch Handle with Hang Hole: The plastic handle stays cool on the stovetop, and the hang hole means it can hang from a rail or a hook.
• Lifetime Limited Warranty: Oster backs the Ambrose line with a lifetime limited warranty.

Specifications

• Brand: Oster
• Model: 985122348M (MPN 137751.02)
• Capacity: 4.5 quarts
• Diameter: 11.2 in
• Weight: 4.1 lb
• Pieces: 2 - pan and glass lid
• Body: Forged aluminum with non-stick interior
• Handle: Plastic, cool-touch, with hang hole
• Lid: Glass
• Color: Matte grey
• Induction: NOT claimed - the retailer spec field states non-induction cooktops. Do not use on induction.
• Oven Safe: Not published, and the handle is plastic - do not put it in the oven
• Care: HAND WASH
• Warranty: Lifetime limited warranty

Perfect For

Weeknight one-pan dinners, braised chicken and pork, shallow frying, stir-fries with sauce, chili and curry for four, and cooks who want a large lidded pan without buying a full cookware set. The hang hole makes it a natural for small kitchens with a pot rail and no cabinet space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does it work on induction?
A: No - and this needs saying clearly, because the sources contradict each other. Target's marketing description claims induction compatibility, but Target's own structured specification field says non-induction cooktops. When a marketing paragraph and a spec field disagree, the spec field wins. Do not buy this for an induction cooktop.

Q: Is it dishwasher safe?
A: No. Hand wash. That is what the retailer spec sheet says, and it is what we would tell you anyway for a non-stick pan.

Q: Is it oven safe?
A: No oven rating is published, and the handle is plastic. Treat it as stovetop cookware.

Q: Is it really 4.5 quarts?
A: Yes. Be aware that the retailer listing for this pan contains two data errors - a spec field that says 20 ounces (impossible for a 4.5 qt pan) and a description paragraph that says 3 quart. Both are vendor copy-paste mistakes. The title and the SKU are 4.5 quarts.

Q: Is it PFOA-free?
A: We make no chemical claim. Oster's Ambrose 12-inch fry pan carries an explicit California Prop 65 PFAS warning, and we cannot confirm that this pan is exempt. If chemical composition matters to you, check the box label before use.

Q: What is forged aluminum?
A: Aluminum that is pressed into shape under high pressure rather than stamped from a thin sheet. It is denser and much more resistant to warping - it is the reason this pan will still sit flat in a few years.

Care & Use

Hand wash. Use wood, nylon or silicone utensils only - metal utensils will destroy a non-stick surface.

Cook on low to medium heat. Do not preheat empty on high, and do not use under a broiler.

Let the pan cool before washing - cold water into a hot aluminum pan is how pans warp.

Why Choose Oster?

Oster has been an American kitchen brand since 1924 and backs this pan with a lifetime limited warranty. We have flagged the induction contradiction and the copy errors in the retailer data plainly above, because you deserve to know what the sources actually say rather than the most flattering version of them.

Shipping & Warranty

Backed by Oster's lifetime limited warranty. Ships fast from CurbGo with tracking.