Braisers

Buy high-quality braisers for your favourite dishes

Juicy stews with meat and vegetables are best served in a good braiser. These braisers consist of special materials so that dishes, such as stew, stir-fry, coq au vin and ratatouille, turn out well. You can buy high-quality braisers with or without lids, which will support you cooking more professionally at home.

What’s the difference between classic skillets and braisers?

You can distinguish between a braiser and a customary skillet very easily. Below, we have put together the most important properties of a braiser for you.

High rim and large diameter

Similar to a saute pan, braisers have a higher rim. Two dishes that are typically prepared in it are stew or stir-fry. Braisers also have plenty of space. For this reason, high braisers usually have a diameter of 28 cm or larger.

Braisers with a lid

It is worth buying a braiser with a lid. Some recipes require that a braiser is covered and the aromas do not escape. The condensation drips back into the pan so the dish remains juicy. Lids are usually made of glass

Heat retentive material

While meat and fish are often seared briefly and sharply in a conventional skillet, dishes in a braiser cook for hours in steam. This means it’s even more important that the heat is sealed well, benefitting both the dish and your electricity bill. Braisers are often made from cast iron but can also be found in stainless steel or aluminum.

Do you buy a braiser or a braising saucepan?

The alternative to a braiser is a braising saucepan. The main difference between them is the capacity. If you cook regularly, it is worth buying a braising saucepan with a large capacity. A braiser also has very good frying properties. This means that meat and vegetables can be fried directly in the braiser before simmering.

How can you use a braiser in the kitchen?

Meat can be quickly seared directly in the braiser before further cooking, so that the roasting aromas develop well. The seared food braises in the liquid, which in turn develops steam in the braiser. In this way the braised food cooks in the steam without you having to cook it in the classic way.

Which material is best suited to a braiser?

High-quality, stable braisers can be made from different materials. It is important that you can sear your food well and that the braiser distributes heat evenly. There are essentially three materials:

1. Cast iron braisers

Braisers were, and are traditionally made from, cast iron. Cast iron transmits heat very well. While cooking, the cast iron holds the heat and transfers it evenly to your food. It is also practical that the pan can be used to serve your food directly.

2. Aluminum braisers

Aluminum transmits heat faster but cannot store it as well as cast iron. The advantage to braisers made of aluminum is that they are much lighter and easier to handle. They also usually fit better with usual kitchen cookware and equipment. Many aluminum braisers have a non-stick coating that prevents the food burning.

3. Stainless steel braisers

Stainless steel braisers stores heat very well and are also suitable for the oven. The stainless steal material is scratchproof and tough, with the right handle. They are also suitable for the dishwasher.

Buy induction-compatible braisers

Do you own an induction range and are looking to buy the right braiser for it? Our product assortment has many of the right cast iron, aluminum and stainless steel braisers that are suitable for induction stovetops. Simply check the item’s specification in the technical data.

Are you looking for a high-quality braiser with or without a lid for your kitchen? Then we hope you enjoy browsing our wide selection of braisers.