For the serious or about to be serious chef a splayed saucepan is an indispensible piece of cookware. Splayed saucepans have a small bottom which allows for extremely quick heating making is a perfect addition for those on the move. Mauviel has a copper splayed pan that adds to the heat conductivity as copper is the best conductor of heat in any kitchen; at least until a new material is created.

The splayed pan is ideal for reductions, in fact that is what their intended use is. The large opening allows for faster evaporation. The more air that is allowed in, the faster the evaporation process. Coupled with the small base and copper construction, the Mauviel copper splayed sauce pan is the perfect addition to any kitchen, professional or amateur. The pan is made from a copper thickness of 2.5mm is super thin and further adds to the heat conductivity making sauces preparation a breeze. The splayed pan not only works great for sauces but side dishes as well.

Vegetables cook a bit faster with the small bottom but will need a lid to help seal in the heat. The wide top, while great for reductions will allow valuable heat to escape and render longer cooking times. Purchasing a copper cookware item will be more expensive up front. Copper is a widely used and widely respected cookware material. It does cost extra, but with the proper care and use will last several lifetimes. This versatility and longevity reduce the price of a piece of copper cookware to be competitive with other materials like non-stick and stainless steel.

Copper cookware adds to the aesthetics of a kitchen bringing color and atmosphere to your most visited room in the house. Mauviel has been manufacturing copper cookware since 1830 and has a tradition of more than 800 years. The company is one of the most highly respected copper cookware companies in the world held in high esteem by professional chefs and home cooks alike. To add to the hearty construction, Mauviel has added a riveted cast iron handle to the splayed copper saucepan. The handle is curved for ease of use and comfort making it suitable for use in the oven or on the stove.

Available sizes are 6 1/2 inch diameter 1 quart Mauviel Splayed Copper Saucepan, 7 7/8 inch diameter and 1 3/4 quart, and 9 1/2 inch diameter and 3 quart capacities.