Saucier

Characteristics:

A round pan with high sides, a bowl-like shape, and a long handle, a saucier is excellent for making liquidy recipes that require lots of stirring. Unlike a straight-sided saucepan, food won't get trapped in corners and overcook or burn. The saucier's broad surface area makes it good for sautéing foods, as well as for making soups and sauces. While they come in sizes ranging from 1 to 5 quarts or more, a 3- to 4-quart size will likely be very versatile for making soups and larger batches of sauces. Look for a saucier made of heavy, conducive metal, such as clad stainless steel.

Use it for:

Sauces, risotto, sautéing, soups, custards, rice, oatmeal

Used for recipes like:

Heating the milk mixture for Potatoes Au Gratin

One to try:

All-Clad Stainless Steel 3-Quart Saucier

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