Tools of the Trade Belgique Stainless Steel Sauteuse Pan, 4 Qt.

Tools of the Trade Belgique Stainless Steel Sauteuse Pan, 4 Qt. Review

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The meat and potatoes of any culinary collection, this stylish sauteuse features a broad cooking surface for amazing braising and saut?ing, while the signature bell-shaped stainless steel body enhances heat and moisture circulation for evenly heated and tender results. Limited lifetime warranty.

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Tools of the Trade Belgique Stainless Steel Sauteuse Pan, 4 Qt. Customer Review


I have several pieces of the Tools of the Trade Belgique series from Macy's. This is the first piece I've bought with the new silicone handles. They're nice and comfortable, but I miss the copper bottoms that these pans used to have.

Still, this one has an encapsulated aluminum core, covered by thin but mirror-perfect 18/10 stainless steel, giving it a nice heft. The bell shape is for heat preservation, and it's also good for fitting a big serving spoon in to stir. The pan is versatile for solids, good for rice and pasta dishes, all the way to soups. This is a pleasant size to cook in, and the thick bottom means you can brown food and then add sauce to braise, boil or steam. You can finish off what you start on the stove in the oven, but it's only safe to 350°F. Slow-roasting and gentle baking is the way to go. The metal is thin, especially the lid and sides, so be careful; you've got to keep things moist to avoid scorching in the oven, and you don't want to drop this pan or bang it around in the dishwasher.

It's becoming my new casserole pan, and a real bonus is the oven-ready lid, so there's no need to use aluminum foil if you want things to stay moist. The lid has two little drain holes to let out excess moisture, though the pan can be awkward to strain grease into a sink, for example.

Sauteuses generally cost much more; Macy's seems to have folded the once independent Belgique items into their bargain line. They're not really the same as the older Belgiques, but much better than the rest of the Tools of the Trade. Next up for this pan: round lasagna!

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