What size saucier do I need?
A 3-quart saucier is the size most cooks reach for: Made In says it makes 2 to 3 servings and leaves room to brown meat for a sauce. Take 2 quarts for one or two, 5 for a family.
Sizes by household
| Cooking for | Size | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 2 people | 2 qt | Caramel, ganache, jam or a small pot of grains (Made In’s 2-quart) |
| 2 to 3 people | 3 qt | Risotto or pasta sauce for 2 to 3; Made In’s 3-quart has a 7-inch floor, room to brown meat |
| Families and batches | 5 qt | Bolognese or a red sauce for a crowd; Made In’s 5-quart has an 8.75-inch floor and a helper handle |
Sauciers are sold by capacity. The flat floor is much smaller than the rim because the sides curve, so compare the cooking surface if you plan to brown meat in it.
Every size we list
| Size | Rim diameter | Height | Sets and pans with it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 qt | 7.87 in | 3.54 in | 2 products |
| 3 qt | 10 in | 4.5 in | 2 products |
| 3.4 qt | 9.4 in | 3.2 in | 1 product |
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Saucier or saucepan?
A saucier has curved sides and a wide mouth, so a whisk reaches every corner and sauces, custards and risotto don't catch where the wall meets the base. A straight-sided saucepan holds a little more for its width and suits boiling eggs or reheating soup. If you already own a saucepan, the 3-quart saucier is the size that adds the most.
Pans we list, measured
Only the makers' own measurements are shown. Tap a heading to sort.
| All-Clad D3 Stainless Saucier with Lid, 2 qt | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | 15.4 in | 2 US qt | Not stated | 6 | 4 | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demeyere Industry 5 Saucier, 2 qt | 7.87 in | Not stated | 5.51 in | 3.54 in | Not stated | 15.35 in | 2 US qt | Not stated | 6 | 4 | Included |
| Made In 3-quart Stainless Clad Saucier | 10 in | 7 in | Not stated | 4.5 in | 3.5 in | 18.25 in | 3 US qt | 3.7 lb | 9 | 6 | Included |
Flat cooking diameters to scale
Volume scale: 0–3 US qt. The blue fill shows three-quarters full, the level the portion columns use.
Estimate liquid portions from capacity using your own fill level, or measure a pan you already own.
Questions before you choose
Can a saucier replace a saucepan?
Often, yes. Made In says its 3-quart saucier can stand in for a saucepan. The curved floor guides the spoon, so sauces, risotto and custards don't catch in the corners, and the wide mouth gives more surface for reducing.
Why is a saucier's cooking floor so much smaller than its rim?
The walls curve out from a small floor to a wide mouth. Made In's 3-quart saucier has a 7-inch cooking floor and its 5-quart an 8.75-inch one, so judge searing room by the floor, not the rim.