De Buyer Prima Matera Copper Sauté-Pan with Stainless Steel Lid (Induction)

Unique and sophisticated, the Prima Matera De Buyer Low Copper Casserole (induction) is a copper piece, an iconic material in French gastronomy, that will make you enjoy cooking. This roasting pan combines tradition and innovation, with a design and manufacturing process, partly artisanal, that make it a unique tool with which you can create your best culinary masterpieces.

ThisShallow Casserole d copper pot with stainless steel lid will allow you to cook all kinds of stews very efficiently over low heat, with exceptional results. Thanks to the high thermal conductivity of copper, you will achieve fast and even cooking, not only on the base but throughout the entire body of the casserole.

Ideal for your meat, fish, legume, or vegetable stews, it is perfect for cooking risottos, soupy or drier rice dishes, roasting, oven baking, confiting, stewing, and even baking pies, cakes, or delicious quiches.

What distinguishes the Prima Matera De Buyer collection (induction)

In 2010, De Buyer created the first and only line of solid copper utensils in the world compatible with induction, representing a technological revolution for this iconic material in French cooking. De Buyer’s most elegant collection consists of unique pieces with timeless design and is distinguished by:

• Its exceptional composition. It is the only collection worldwide made from a material composed of 90% copper and 10% 18/10 stainless steel.
• . It is compatible with all cooktops, including induction. Its special ferromagnetic stainless steel base allows use on any heat source, including induction cooktops.
• It is also oven safe.
• . The 90% copper exterior guarantees excellent thermal conductivity, higher than iron and multilayer stainless steel, for perfect cooking control and wonderful results. The perfect heat transmission and guarantee of constant temperature make it a material with extraordinary performance in the kitchen, even at low heat.
• The 10% 18/10 stainless steel interior is food safe and does not alter the properties of copper.
• Its elegant design, which perfectly combines tradition with innovation, classic materials with extraordinary finishes.
• The Prima Matera line is manufactured in France and requires more than 18 steps, including stamping and hand polishing of the copper, following an ancient artisanal tradition that makes each utensil a unique piece.
• . The handles and grips are made of cast stainless steel and are cold-riveted. Its modern design with French curvature is not only elegant but ergonomic, providing great comfort when handling the pieces.
• The lid, made of stainless steel and slightly domed, fits the pot perfectly. The riveted handle is cast stainless steel. Its exterior finish is bright polished.
• The collection is distinguished by its high-quality mirror finish, with the production code engraved on the bottom.
• The stainless steel interior facilitates cleaning, which should always be done by hand. Prima Matera pieces are not dishwasher safe.

The Prima Matera De Buyer Low Copper Casserole (induction) is available in the following sizes, all with stainless steel lids:

• Low casserole 20 cm, with stainless steel lid:
• Dimensions: 20 cm diameter x 6 cm height. Diffuser base: 17.5 cm.
  
• Capacity: 1.8 liters.
• Weight: 1.9 kg.
• Thickness: 2 mm.
• Low casserole 24 cm, with stainless steel lid:
• Dimensions: 24 cm diameter x 6.8 cm height. Diffuser base: 22 cm.
  
• Capacity: 3.1 liters.
• Weight: 2.51 kg.
• Thickness: 2 mm.
• Low casserole 28 cm, with stainless steel lid:
• Dimensions: 28 cm diameter x 9.2 cm height. Diffuser base: 25 cm.
  
• Capacity: 4.9 liters.
• Weight: 3.12 kg.
• Thickness: 2 mm.
• Domed casserole 28 cm, with stainless steel lid:
• Dimensions: 28 cm diameter x 10 cm height. Diffuser base: 20.5 cm.
  
• Capacity: 4.9 liters.
• Weight: 3.12 kg.
• Thickness: 2 mm.

Note: The pieces should be heated gradually and never used at high heat (maximum 3/4 of the induction cooktop’s power). Thanks to copper’s high thermal conductivity (higher than iron or multilayer stainless steel), higher power is not needed. To avoid thermal shocks and burns, allow them to cool after use before cleaning or handling.

Why we like the Prima Matera De Buyer Low Copper Casserole (induction)

1. It is a beautiful piece, for a lifetime, and induction compatible!
   
2. Its heat transmission is exceptional, ideal for cooking with great efficiency.
   
3. Meats, fish, legumes, rice... everything you cook in it will have wonderful results.
4. Its manufacturing is partly artisanal, making each casserole a unique piece.
5. The handles are cast stainless steel and riveted.
6. The lid is as beautiful as it is practical and fits perfectly, just like the pot in your kitchen!

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