u/Maastricht-Treaty

Saucier size advice

Hi everyone, I’m looking to splurge on two copper sauciers online and would really appreciate some sizing advice.

They come in four sizes: 16cm (1.1qt), 20cm (2qt), 24cm (3.4qt) and 28cm (5.5qt).

I mainly cook for myself or the two of us but occasionally for four to six people.

I’ve loved small pans for finishing off a glace or beurre blanc but only used larger ones for béchamel.

I’m also looking for a second saucier mainly for pasta risotto and caldoso and the 24cm seems perfect for that.

I’m leaning towards the 16 and 24cm but I’m wondering if the 24cm is too big for my needs, especially since I’d likely want to use it for making larger quantities of velouté or béchamel.

Any input is appreciated!

Edit: update! decided to go for the 16cm because I’ll mostly be doing sauce-work and not looking to make more than two to three small servings.

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u/Maastricht-Treaty — 4 days ago

Which Saucier should I buy e.dehillerin vs de buyer?

Hi everyone, I’m moving into a new flat and I’ve decided to invest in a copper saucier.

I’m a bit new to this so I’d really appreciate any help. I already have a copper frying pan from De Buyer, bought from E. Dehillerin in Paris.

I’m curious to know how new E. Dehillerin pans compare to De Buyer’s, especially considering the significant price difference. If you were to splurge on a pan, which would you recommend?

Open to other suggestions too!

(Picture 1 is E. Dehillerin and picture 2 is De Buyer)

Thanks!

u/Maastricht-Treaty — 5 days ago