What Is The UK’s Best Saucepan?
In this guide we’ll look at the best saucepan set for the UK market.
We’ve compared size, cooking features, durability and cost
to give you our top recommendations.
Saucepan Reviews
Saucepan Buyer’s Guide
The saucepan is a humble kitchen essential, but when it comes to choosing a new single saucepan or a set, the choice can be overwhelming. Depending on your own personal needs, the best saucepan will be different for everyone.
Whether you are buying your first saucepan or upgrading your current set, this buyer’s guide will help you to work out exactly which type of saucepan will help you to cook meals like a pro.
Material
Many saucepans will be made of stainless steel. However, varying qualities of stainless steel are available to suit all budgets and cooking requirements.
Magnetic grades of stainless steel will often be compatible with induction hobs.
Some saucepans will be coated with a non-stick material. This not only makes it easier to wash the pans after use, but can also reduce the amount of oil required so that you can cook more healthily.
Design
Design features can range from pouring lips to lids that aid draining, and even to saucepans that are safe inside the oven.
Design can also affect the way the saucepan looks. Choose from a range of colours, textures, sizes and lid designs to find a saucepan that matches your kitchen décor and your personal taste.
Capacity
You may want a small saucepan for your morning bowl of porridge, or a larger pan to allow you to cook casseroles for dinner parties. From a small one litre milk pan up to a large two litre pan suitable for everyday meals, there is a size available to suit every occasion.
Durability
Saucepans vary in durability. For a pan that is likely to be used every day, it’s worth investing in a saucepan that has reinforced construction to withstand regular cooking and washing. This may include selecting a product that has a non-stick layer or a heavy base.
Saucepan FAQ
What is a saucepan and how does it work?
Traditionally saucepans were designed to be used on the stove or hob to heat food up. They are smaller than a stockpot but deeper than a frying pan.
Modern saucepans are often designed to suit induction hobs, or for use in the oven. A non-stick coating makes the cooking process easier, as well as reducing the energy required for washing up.