Why this saucepan earns its place
This 14cm mini saucepan is the smallest of the group here, with a 140 mm diameter and 1 litre capacity. It is a compact copper pan for small batches, precision work and places where a lighter, neater saucepan makes more sense than a larger one.
The Inocuivre brief is all about thermal performance, and this pan follows that closely. De Buyer says the 90% copper construction delivers excellent thermal performance, with even temperatures and rapid heat-up, which is exactly the sort of behaviour you want when a sauce needs close attention.
The brass handle gives the pan a more elegant finish, and the manufacturer is clear that the range is suited to oven-to-table presentation as well as cooking. That makes this a practical pan with a more polished look than a basic kitchen saucepan.
