My All Clad saucier pan was a result of an incredible amount of indecision on my part. I couldn't decide if I wanted a frying pan, a roasting pan, or a sauce pan. And you know what? This pan works as all of them!
Its in between size and shape make this saucier pan perfect for warming up leftovers, making a sauce, and even sauteing a small piece of fish or meat. I bought it when I was cooking mostly only for myself and it has worked wonders. I had never been a big brand name convert when it comes to culinary tools. I can't speak of the difference between this stainless steel pan and All Clad's copper core line, but it is clear that the solid construction means the pan conducts heat very evenly. I can walk away from it for a minute or two over high heat and nothing will be scorched or burned.
My only regret? This pan is my only traditional stainless steel pan (as in not a non-stick pan) and I'd like it to be bigger! I'd love to be able to sear a few chicken breasts and then add a sauce and throw the whole thing in the oven. But for side dishes and meals for one, this 2 quart size can't be beat.
• Find it: All-Clad Stainless Steel Saucier, 2-Qt., $114.95 at Amazon
Related: Good Question: Why Are All-Clad Pots and Pans So Expensive?
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I have a cuisinart 1.5 quart saucier and I totally live on it. I do stir-fry, frying, roasting, noodle cooking... everything I need to do in kitchen.. and it only cost me 20 bucks!
I have the same pan - 2 quart All Clad saucier and I love the way it conducts heat! I also mostly cook for 1 person and the size is nice for that.
I have the 3 qt All Clad saucier. It's not really a replacement for a skillet, but I like it much more than a straight-sided sauce pan for moist cooking that requires more attention than just "heat and serve" (especially if browning is involved)
Be careful what you wish for. I have a 28cm ScanPan stainless steel frying pan and it JUST fits in my oven, and its my only oven proof frypan
I cried when I accidentally ruined the finish on my Calphalon saucier, only to discover that it was discontinued. I love the shape of the pan - the depth, the curved bottom and sides, and the volume. I continue searching for a suitable replacement.
I have the 4 qt version of this, I think they call it a simmer / saute pan, though. I, too, had been thinking of getting a frying pan, but then I realized that more often than not, when I'm cooking I want something with high sides -- such as when I want to pour pasta into the pan I cooked the sauce in. It's perfect because it can function as a fry pan and a saucier. I absolutely love it.
I can't decide whether to get the 2 qt saucier or 2 qt saucepan. Right now I have an 8,10, and 12 in fry pan and the 4qt saute/simmer pan which basically is a big saucier. This would be my only small pan, prob used for cooking rice, grains, etc. Any suggestions?