Saucepans are round cooking utensils, having a relatively long handle , and usually a tight fitting cover. Its sides may be either straight or flared and deep (the standard shape) or as shallow as 3 inches. It has a cast iron handle with strong heavy duty rivets.
Saucepans are found in various sizes ranging from 1 pint to 4 quarts. These are made from various materials including aluminum, anodized aluminum, ceramic, copper, enameled (cast iron or steel), glass and stainless steel. The basic aspect to be considered, while looking for a sauce pan, is a tight-fitting lid (for steaming foods or cooking grains and rice), as well as a handle that must be cool.
Depending on the style, the versatile saucepan has a multitude of uses including making soups and sauces, boiling vegetables and other foods, braising and even sautéing. |
