Use of traditional copper sauteuse pans

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I have been given a set of very thick and heavy tinned copper sauteuse pans, 5 in all, ranging from large down to small. I have no idea what they are used for. They don't come with lids but I have copper lids with gunmetal handles that came with a set of Leon Jaeggi saucepans that were a wedding present forty years ago.

If anyone has a definitive answer for their use in an old fashioned professional kitchen I would appreciate it.



Best Answer

A sauteuse pan is a very versatile pan. If you have no lid, it's a great pan for sautéing and browning. With a thin layer of oil you can cook vegetables, scallops, latkes, etc. If you have lids that fit you can braise in these. You can also use to cook pasta, stews, etc. Copper is good conductor, so these should heat evenly. I also sometimes use a pan like this for pâte à choux. They sound like really nice pans.




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How to cook on copper pans?

How to Cook in Copper
  • Have Everything Ready. Copper is well known as the high performance metal on which to cook. ...
  • Cook with Med-Hi Heat. ...
  • Use Wooden or Silicone Utensils. ...
  • Do Not Preheat Copper Pots. ...
  • Skip Searing in Copper Pans. ...
  • Copper in the oven? ...
  • Skip the Scrubbing. ...
  • Polish Often.


  • Why is copper used to make cooking pots and pans?

    In the world of metals, copper is one of the best heat conductors. It heats up very quickly, so unlike cast iron, there's no need to preheat copper cookware. In fact, it's recommended that you do not heat up an empty pan.

    Can we use copper vessel for cooking?

    See? Helping hand. And while we have you, a rumor we'd like to dispel: Copper is 100% safe to cook in, so long as it is lined with another, non-reactive metal (and most copper cookware is). Most commonly, you'll find linings made of nickel, tin, or stainless steel.



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