Curious if I can use this 10 quart sauce pan as a 'substitute' for a braising pan? I like the 10 quart capacity, and it has a lid. Any ideas?
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It is a great sauce pan, and I use it all the time. But I would not substitute it for a braising pan.
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I have used it to make beef stew. It has a nice, heavy bottom and does a good job browning meat. I especially like it for pasta since it has a handle.
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Yes, this is a good gauge steel pan, with a steel handle. Oven safe and a good depth.
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Mine has a heavy triple layer bottom with an aluminum layer the middle. It takes a high heat very well. No warping. I keep it clean clean with a Scotch Bright green pad, as suggested by some lady on the internet. She says stainless steel is the best. Al. is definitely no good. I tried that. Enameled cast iron chips.
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I have the 3-qt pan, and it is heavy duty. (I initially bought it to pop corn on the stovetop but found it too heavy, for me, to do that. It's now my go-to pot for soups requiring an immersion blender.) I've never used it for braising, but because it's so well constructed, it could be used for that.
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We have not used it in this manner so we really don't know but suspect it might be too deep to easily turn the meat.
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You can braise in it, but if you don't have a braising pan, buy a braising pan. You will likely get more alternate use from it than from a 10 qt. sauce pan. When full, this pan will weigh around 28 lb. and if you need to move it, that's 28 lb. at the end of a handle. You'll likely need help. Still, if you're a soup lover, or make stocks in large quantities, or chili for the masses, the pans in this line are very nice- good values. So, I hope that is of some help to you in making your decision.
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I think the lid will too large for a 1.6 quart saucepan. It will cover the pan, but the lid will extend far beyond the size of the pan.
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Lids aren't included with most sauté or frying pans. You can purchase almost any brand of 10" lid separately or use a 10" lid you already have - it has no effect on the heating/cooking characteristics of the pan itself.
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Sorry Julia: I haven't needed one, but the (metal) lids to my old Duncan Hines and Revere 3-quart saucepans fit perfectly on top. Perhaps you could find one in glass for a newer 3 quart pan.
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According to the website only the 10 quart model can be used for pressure canning and this is the 8 quart model. http://www.fagoramerica.com/cookware/pressure_cookers/splendid_line/splendid
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First off do you know what a Aebleskiver is? Check it out on Wikapedia I did. I think understanding why & how a pan was designed helps to know what you can do or not do. But that doesn't mean wa can't be inventive either. No there is no lid that I'm aware of. The pan it self is not designed to use a lid in the first place. If your experiementing to see if you can do it. Good luck & I'd love to hear if you do. Amazon has Aebleskiver cook books that may help with what ever your trying to accomplish. I hope I've helped in one way or another.Take care & God bless. Kathy in WA State
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I saw that too, and it does, technically, fit, but it sits on top, not into the saucepan as I would expect... is that okay? I'm wondering if that even WORKS?
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I do not believe this pan comfortably holds 2 or more quarts. The pan can sit surrounded by water however boiler is used for cooking delicate ingredients that have a tendency to seize or separate over direct heat. You would not want to cook that high or fast. Also water that surrounds would boil out over onto your stove and/or into your pan. I'm not sure this is the type of pan you are looking for.
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You could use this for any of your recipes, seeing that it's misleading.... it's only got a 6 quart capacity! I just received mine, and measured it. Yep, only 6 quarts will fit in it.
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Hello, B. Hetland. The size pressure cooker you choose should depend on how you intend using it. When I purchased my first pressure cooker I also was looking at the 6 & 8 qt. After researching, I decided on the 8qt, and was very pleased with the decision. You see, the qt capacity is to the brim of the pressure pan. However, it should not be filled past 2/3 full--and with some foods, not past 1/2 full, this means that in an 8qt cooker, the most you can put into it will be less than 6 quarts for the 2/3 full and, and for the 1/2 full rule, only 4 qts. I like to cook in large batches, so about 6 months ago I decided to also get a 10qt [Fagor]. Pressure cookers are extremely versatile appliances. In addition to cooking under pressure, they can also be used as regular saucepans, replacing other cookware. If you really get into using it frequently, and for its many applications, the larger 8qt size will give you more options, because it will accomodate a greater variety of inserts. Here is one that I have found extremely useful: Wolfgang Puck Stainless Steel Dessert Maker Insert. This is also available brand new at eBay for a very reasonable price. I understand your concern for space limitations, and while the 8qt does have a larger footprint, I think you will be happy with that choice in the long run. I too have limited space in my kitchen, I managed to make room for 3 pressure cookers [6, 8 & 10 qt]. Because these are the pans I use most often, one is always "on display" on the cooktop. I also have a 4qt Presto, which I recently put with our camping gear. Because you are new to pressure cooking, you will probably be looking for useful information on how to get the most from your new pressure cooker. I recommend this cookbook: Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes The author also has a website with discussion forums www.missvickie.com
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hi, i use my all clad 6 quart stock for boiling pasta and boiling potatoes. i am sure this pot would work just fine for braising.
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The skillet has a three quart capacity with liquid coming to 1/4 " from the top of the pan. My experience is that you can cook with 2 to 2 1/2 quarts of liquid comfortably without worry of boil over.
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The 2quart saucepan lid does fit the frying pan slightly. It kind of sides down into the pan a pit so if you use it to cover a sauce for example, the sides of the lid are going to be covered in sauce when you remove it.
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That is what I use it on. This is my favorite go to pan now. I even use it for canning. You can not go wrong purchasing this pot.
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I use my dish pan for canning because I need a flat bottun ,it heats more even12 qt.is what it is usable, it isn't to the brim. d. swindle
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If you look closely at the image Amazon posted, it gives a true picture of what you receive - so no worries there. The stock pot, the sauté pan, and the two sauce pans all have glass lids; the two frying pans do *not*. However, if needs be, the lid of the large sauce pan will fit the smaller frying pan; and the lid of the sauté pan will do well enough for the large frying pan (the lid sits nicely just a bit below the edge of the frying pan). None of the lids have vent holes, but they still sit securely if you want to shift the lid slightly for venting. Hope that helps. It's a very good set and I like it a lot. If you look closely at the image Amazon posted, it gives a true picture of what you receive - so no worries there. The stock pot, the sauté pan, and the two sauce pans all have glass lids; the two frying pans do *not*. However, if needs be, the lid of the large sauce pan will fit the smaller frying pan; and the lid of the sauté pan will do well enough for the large frying pan (the lid sits nicely just a bit below the edge of the frying pan). None of the lids have vent holes, but they still sit securely if you want to shift the lid slightly for venting. Hope that helps. It's a very good set... » Read More If you look closely at the image Amazon posted, it gives a true picture of what you receive - so no worries there. The stock pot, the sauté pan, and the two sauce pans all have glass lids; the two frying pans do *not*. However, if needs be, the lid of the large sauce pan will fit the smaller frying pan; and the lid of the sauté pan will do well enough for the large frying pan (the lid sits nicely just a bit below the edge of the frying pan). None of the lids have vent holes, but they still sit securely if you want to shift the lid slightly for venting. Hope that helps. It's a very good set and I like it a lot. « Show Less
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Yes, mine does. The pan is a 2 qt sauce pan with the addition of a small handle opposite the long handle. It is handy because it can get heavy with the water and the contents of what you are cooking. I love mine.