The Best Saucepans for Boiling Water, Steaming Rice, and Yes, Making Sauce
Briefly

Saucepans, often overlooked compared to other cookware, are vital kitchen tools used almost daily for various cooking tasks including oatmeal, noodles, and sauces. When selecting a saucepan, factors like material, ply construction, and nonstick coating need consideration. In product testing, the All-Clad D5 3-Quart Stainless-Steel Saucepan emerged as the top choice due to its 5-ply construction that enables quick and even heating, excellent durability, and high-quality heat retention, making it ideal for preparing delicate liquids like caramels and custards.
"The best saucepan will come in handy for your once-in-a-while béchamels—but it is something you will use almost every day you cook."
"Saucepans are true kitchen workhorses, ready to get to work for your morning oatmeal, instant noodles, steamed rice, even just heating up that jar of grocery store marinara."
"The All-Clad D5 stainless steel saucepan came out on top in product testing against 23 other models, due to its hefty 5-ply construction for even heating."
"The saucepan's clad core goes all the way up the sides, providing even heat retention all around, perfect for working with delicate liquids like caramels and custards."
Read at Bon Appetit
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