Stainless Clad Saute Pan Uses: Searing to Simmering
By Made In Cookware - UK | Published: 2026-10-23
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to use your stainless clad saute pan for searing, simmering, and everything in between. Get practical steps and avoid common mistakes.
Quick answer
Use your stainless clad saute pan for high-heat searing and gentle simmering by controlling temperature and using the right fats.
Why stainless clad works for both searing and simmering
The 5-ply construction in Made In's Stainless Clad Saute Pan distributes heat evenly across the surface, so you get consistent searing without hot spots and steady simmering without scorching. The generous surface area also builds more flavour when browning meats or reducing sauces.
A note on heat management
Stainless steel requires preheating before adding oil or food. Rushing this step leads to sticking. For simmering, lower the heat once the liquid reaches a gentle bubble; stainless retains heat well, so a too-high flame will cause evaporation and burnt flavours.
How to sear and simmer in your stainless clad saute pan
- Preheat the pan dry: Place the empty pan over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Drop a water droplet on the surface; if it beads and skates, the pan is ready. Common mistake: adding oil to a cold pan causes sticking.
- Add oil and sear: Add a high-smoke-point oil (like avocado or grapeseed) and tilt to coat. Place protein in the pan and do not move it for 2-4 minutes until a brown crust forms. Checkpoint: if the protein sticks, it is not ready to flip. Wait another minute.
- Deglaze and build sauce: After searing, remove protein and add a splash of wine, stock, or vinegar to the hot pan. Scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon.
- Simmer gently: Add liquid for your sauce or braise. Bring to a gentle bubble, then lower the heat to medium-low. Cover with the lid to retain moisture. Common mistake: boiling instead of simmering toughens meat and evaporates liquid too quickly.
- Finish and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid and let it reduce over medium heat for a few minutes.
Product facts
- Stainless Clad Saute Pan: Made in Italy, 5-ply construction, compatible with gas, electric, and induction hobs, lifetime warranty. The 5-ply build gives you even heat for searing and steady heat for simmering, and the induction compatibility means it works on nearly any hob.
Stainless Clad Saute Pan
