Saucepans - What to Consider Before Buying a Saucepan
A saucepan is probably used more than any other pan in the kitchen. You will want several saucepans in different sizes and material types. What type of saucepans are right for you depends on what you will be making in them. Do you really make sauces? Or do you use your saucepans for making soups, cooking vegetables, or warming left overs? If you make sauces, then copper saucepans are the best as you can control the temperature more precisely with a copper saucepan. However copper is expensive and harder to maintain, so stainless steel saucepans are a good alternative for making sauces. Stay away from using a saucepan with a nonstick interior when making sauces. On the other hand, if you are cooking vegetables, soups, or mashed potatoes, then a nonstick saucepan is a great choice as it is the easiest to clean. No matter what material you choose for your saucepan you should look for a heavy-duty well made saucepan that will last for years. Also look for saucepans with well constructed riveted handles.
Shop for Saucepans by Material Type
Anodized Aluminum Saucepans - Anodized aluminum saucepans are extremely durable with great heat conductivity.
Copper Saucepans - Copper saucepans provide the best temperature control. Ideal for making sauces.
Enamel Coated Saucepans - Enamel coated saucepans are a great alternative to nonstick. Easy to clean.
Nonstick Saucepans - Nonstick saucepans are the best for cooking vegetables and soups. Easy to clean.
Stainless Steel Saucepans - Stainless steel saucepans with an aluminum or copper core are also great for making sauces.