Buy our Winning Large Saucepan: http://amzn.to/2uI5SlxBuy our Best Buy Large Saucepan: http://amzn.to/2w7D21JBehind the Testing: http://cooks.io/2vVFwAvFull testing details and ranking chart: http://cooks.io/2vVN9HlWe tested 10 large saucepans to find the best one (listed in alphabetical order):All-Clad Stainless 4-Qt Sauce PanCuisinart MultiClad Unlimited 4 Quart Saucepan with CoverLe Creuset Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Saucepan with Lid and Helper Handle, 4-QuartOxo Stainless Steel Pro 3.5 qt. Sauce Pan + CoverScanpan CTX 4 qt Covered SaucepanSimply Calphalon Nonstick 4-Quart SaucepanT-fal Initiatives Nonstick Saucepan with Glass Lid, 3-Quart, GrayTramontina Gourmet Domus Tri-Ply Base 4 Qt Covered Sauce PanTramontina Gourmet Tri-Ply Clad 4 Qt. Covered Sauce PanZwilling J.A. Henckels Aurora 5-ply 4-qt Stainless Steel SaucepanMost of us use a large saucepan daily, so it’s important to own one that performs flawlessly and will last for years. But how much does high quality have to cost?Why we love carbon-skillet skillets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-suTmUX4VbkWhy a saucier might be your next favorite pan:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKIHghgpYbAWINNING TRAITS OF A GOOD LARGE SAUCEPAN- Solid construction and durability- Moderate, balanced weight that doesn’t feel too heavy to lift when full- Lid fits well without fuss; lid handle is easy to grasp and stays cool- Handle is secure- Clear interior visibility- Light interior finish- Steady, even cooking- Easy cleanupWHAT WE TESTEDWe tested 10 large (3- to 4-quart) saucepans with lids, rating them on performance, ease of use, cleanup, and durability. Results were averaged. All saucepans were purchased online.RATING CRITERIAPerformance: We prepared simple rice pilaf, browned butter, made crème anglaise, and blanched green beans in each saucepan, rating and averaging the results. We weighted performance more heavily than other categories.Ease of Use: We evaluated each saucepan’s shape, weight, balance, handle design, and lid, as well as how easy each was to lift, pour from, and maneuver.Cleanup: We washed each saucepan and lid by hand after use, noting if any trapped food or required more-thorough scrubbing.Durability: We subjected each saucepan to thermal shock by heating it and then plunging it into ice water and then checked for warping. We also struck each saucepan against concrete three times, noting any dents, scratches, or loosening of handles.ABOUT US: Located in Boston’s Seaport District in the historic Innovation and Design Building, America's Test Kitchen features 15,000 square feet of kitchen space including multiple photography and video studios. It is the home of Cook’s Illustrated magazine and Cook’s Country magazine and is the workday destination for more than 60 test cooks, editors, and cookware specialists. Our mission is to test recipes over and over again until we understand how and why they work and until we arrive at the best version.If you like us, follow us:http://americastestkitchen.comhttp://facebook.com/americastestkitchenhttp://twitter.com/testkitchenhttp://instagram.com/testkitchenhttp://pinterest.com/testkitchen
