Sauté pans are the ones to reach for when you want to sear, sauté, scramble, or stir-fry, and even roast or bake. They make it easy to turn out a wide variety of meals and add intense flavor to your dish. While it’s worth investing in heavy-duty ovenproof pans sauté that conduct heat well and won’t warp over high heat, the price and quality range is quite large. Here’s a selection of durable and reliable sauté pans that offer the best bang for your buck.
All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Nonstick Essential Pan
Available at Williams-Sonoma.
Cooks Standard Stainless-Steel 11-Inch Covered Deep Saute Pan
$54.87, available at Amazon.
Mauviel M’Heritage Copper 3-Quart Saute Pan with Lid
Available at Amazon.
Le Creuset Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Saute Pan with Lid
$145.00, available at Amazon.
All-Clad Copper Core 5-Ply Bonded Saute Pan with Lid
$229.99, available at Amazon.
GreenPan San Francisco Saute Pan, 10-Inch
Available at Amazon.
Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Saute Pan with Helper Handle and Cover
$52.99, available at Amazon.
Swiss Diamond Nonstick Square Saute Pan with Lid
$189.99, available at Amazon.<
