Mario Batali 4-Quart Risotto and Saucier Pan, Persimmon Review

I got this pan in penne (ugly yellow, but it's growing on me) while it was deeply discounted. I would have liked to get a 4-6 qt dutch oven from Staub, Le Creuset or even Batali but this was relatively free.

I like the brushed brass look of the knob on the lid better than either the plastic Le Creuset or the chrome Staub. The enamel on the penne seems somewhat matte as opposed to glossy. Some may prefer this but some may think it looks cheap/unfinished. The interior enamel looks like on the Le Creuset (glossy white). One serious complaint I have is that this pan did not sit flat fresh out of the box. For glass top stoves this means uneven heating. For this reason I rated it only two stars on a scale where Le Creuset is 4 and Staub is 5. If it didn't wobble I'd give it 3.5 stars.

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Product Description:
Combining old-world charm with modern-day accents, this 4-quart saucier pan works great for braising meats, poultry, seafood, or vegetables, and, with a greater surface area, it also reduces liquids more rapidly. Its rounded sides facilitate the traditional C-shaped flipping motion, making the pan ideal for rapidly sauteing vegetables or browning small pieces of meat or poultry. The cookware's durable cast-iron construction provides exceptional heat retention, while its porcelain-enamel interior and exterior requires no seasoning, cleans easily, and comes in a variety of classic colors for a beautiful presentation on virtually any dining-room table. Self-basting spikes on the interior of the pan's close-fitting lid ensures continuous, natural basting, and the cast stainless lid knob makes for easy lid removal. Oven-safe up to 500 degrees F and safe for use on gas, electric, and ceramic-top ranges, the pan comes equipped with a long handle plus a helper handle to ensure safe transport to and from the oven. Though dishwasher-safe, washing the pan by hand is recommended for best results, and a booklet with Italian recipes from Mario Batali's cookbook, Molto Italiano, is included. The 4-quart pan measures 19-1/2 by 10 by 6-1/2 inches and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

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