Demeyere Atlantis Stainless Steel Saucier 3.5-Qt

Beautiful pot. Heats evenly and cleans easily. Like others, the lid is a bit of a disappointment, but not enough to warrant a lower rating. My assumption is that the people at Demeyere know what they're doing, and that a saucier lid should not be tight fitting. I purposely ordered the larger version so I could use it for more than sauces and custards, but now intend to purchase the smaller saucier (when my budget allows), as this one is a tad unwieldy for smaller quantities.

I am learning as I go. Buying pans and realized this was the better of the Demeyere line, depending on whom you spoke to. I am pleased about that because I am buying very slowly, on sale and do not mind mixing brands. I could not seem to find a set I liked with the quality and what I wanted in it. I did not want to compromise myself. I have done enough of that in my life. Pans are for making amazing food for people to enjoy. I don't want to buy just "okay" pans at this age. I'm living now for the first time in many years and it feels great. I might buy all Atlantis. Looking at a 5.5 quart right now. Have many pans that are not Demeyere. But for stock pans I might do Demeyere?

3.5 qt is large and awesome

I received the 3.5 qt Atlantis saucier somewhat begrudgingly as part of a set. At the time, I thought it would always be the piece I never wanted but only had because it came in the set. Wow was I wrong!!! This item has become my favorite, by far. I cook for 2 people and use this virtually every day. At first I thought it's large size was awkward, but in fact the size is perfect for soup and stew batches, boiling pasta, stir frying, you name it. It performs beautifully on my induction range and cleans up beautifully as well. I loaded up on the flat bottom Atlantis saucepans and dutch ovens with my initial purchase, but I love this huge saucier so much I am ordering the 2.75 qt now as well.

5*stars saucier with a terrible lid.

The way to cook simple and fast is allways to me, much more easy in a big saucier. It can be the only one pan, if the case allows. This Demeyere Atlantis saucier has the shape to cook easy, and the ability of heat retention to cook slowly, and well made over any other. I used commonly a rounded saucier sauté pan from Matfer Bourgeat: 2.5mm of cooper lined with stainless steel, and honestly, my people as my wife, my daughter, and the lady who help us to cook every day, they prefer the Demeyere Atlantis. Please don’t interpret me wrongly, aluminum and cooper are different movies, cooper is very fast, and detailed for a pan. But all around believe me from the pleasure to cook, until the act of cleaning. Demeyere Atlantis saucier is over all others.The one really ... MoreThe way to cook simple and fast is allways to me, much more easy in a big saucier. It can be the only one pan, if the case allows. This Demeyere Atlantis saucier has the shape to cook easy, and the ability of heat retention to cook slowly, and well made over any other. I used commonly a rounded saucier sauté pan from Matfer Bourgeat: 2.5mm of cooper lined with stainless steel, and honestly, my people as my wife, my daughter, and the lady who help us to cook every day, they prefer the Demeyere Atlantis. Please don’t interpret me wrongly, aluminum and cooper are different movies, cooper is very fast, and detailed for a pan. But all around believe me from the pleasure to cook, until the act of cleaning. Demeyere Atlantis saucier is over all others.The one really problem is the lid. A masterpiece of saucier with a simple non matching inestable lid, is a combination that until now, I can’t understand.

Best Ever.

This is a big pot and very versatile. Some have said it needs a helper handle but I don't think so. Use two hands! I'm partial to Demeyere Atlantis. I have this one, a regular pan, the stock pot with pasta colander and a frying pan. They are all I use. They heat fast, evenly and clean up lickety split.I have a few copper pots and several All Clads - all awesome, but these shine above. If I had my own restaurant I would use these for most dishes.Last remark needs to be said: the lids...They seem flimsy, but a lid simply needs to seal, not be bullet proof. You will find the lids that come with these pots and pans are more than adequate to cover and have the added benefit of being light.I have six Demeyere Atlantis products now and they are the only cookware I ... MoreThis is a big pot and very versatile. Some have said it needs a helper handle but I don't think so. Use two hands! I'm partial to Demeyere Atlantis. I have this one, a regular pan, the stock pot with pasta colander and a frying pan. They are all I use. They heat fast, evenly and clean up lickety split.I have a few copper pots and several All Clads - all awesome, but these shine above. If I had my own restaurant I would use these for most dishes.Last remark needs to be said: the lids...They seem flimsy, but a lid simply needs to seal, not be bullet proof. You will find the lids that come with these pots and pans are more than adequate to cover and have the added benefit of being light.I have six Demeyere Atlantis products now and they are the only cookware I will buy from now on. But I wish they made a paella pan. LOL. I know. Not their culture!Buy it! You will not be disappointed.

Good Saucier Poor Lid

Beautifully piece of equipment. I've cooked with it frequently and it's the perfect size when serving up mashed potatoes or other sides for a small group of people. It also excels in cooking liquid dishes as it's easier to stir the bottom of the dish due to the sloped sides of a saucier. Unfortunately the "perfect fit" lids is a completely false advertisement. This lid is a repurposed lid from their sauce pans and it does not fit the saucier well and slides around. That's unacceptable for something this expensive and is deceptively marketed.

Like enameled cast iron

This is a beautifully made saucier; perfectly shaped for sauces. The build quality, like all the Demeyere lines, is exceptional. For these reasons, I give it 5 stars. Some complain about the lid. I see no issue. Unlike a typical lid, this fits below the top level of the pan. When using this pot, the things you'll notice immediately will be the weight and the slowness to heat/cool. To me, it is very similar to cooking with enameled cast iron. Unfortunately, this does not match my cooking style - which tends to prefer a more reactive pot for cooking.The bulk of my cooking is done with the CopperCore line from All Clad, as they heat/cool much faster. But, the line is limited. When I need something outside that line, I go with Demeyere. I purchased a Industry 5 stew ... MoreThis is a beautifully made saucier; perfectly shaped for sauces. The build quality, like all the Demeyere lines, is exceptional. For these reasons, I give it 5 stars. Some complain about the lid. I see no issue. Unlike a typical lid, this fits below the top level of the pan. When using this pot, the things you'll notice immediately will be the weight and the slowness to heat/cool. To me, it is very similar to cooking with enameled cast iron. Unfortunately, this does not match my cooking style - which tends to prefer a more reactive pot for cooking.The bulk of my cooking is done with the CopperCore line from All Clad, as they heat/cool much faster. But, the line is limited. When I need something outside that line, I go with Demeyere. I purchased a Industry 5 stew pot [which is fantastic] and noticed the slower heating/cooling as compared to the All Clad. The Atlantis line is even slower. Hard boiling eggs for 9 minutes, then running cold water in the pan for 1 minute still left the inside of the pot warm [when touching through the water].Overall, I prefer the Industry 5 series over the Atlantis based on my style of cooking. But, if you tend to cook low/slow, the Atlantis line is really exceptionally well made cookware.

Made for cooks who cook well.

This is one of my favorite shapes. A saucier is invaluable if you make sauces and gravy, or if you make pastries. The conical shape is ideal for gentle reduction in moisture/volume and condensing flavors. Atlantis sauciers are awesome to work with because if you are like me, and can get distracted, it is so forgiving. I don't burn my pastry creams and caramels. I scald milk, instead of overflow it. Well worth the investment.Demeyere Atlantis. I love this stuff! It has all the best parts of high-end (copper) cookware and it’s easy to clean! In addition to being technically sound (it cooks well; heats evenly and is responsive to temperature changes), it has bonuses that help to justify the price.No rivets - no cleaning around those annoying little screw heads. ... MoreThis is one of my favorite shapes. A saucier is invaluable if you make sauces and gravy, or if you make pastries. The conical shape is ideal for gentle reduction in moisture/volume and condensing flavors. Atlantis sauciers are awesome to work with because if you are like me, and can get distracted, it is so forgiving. I don't burn my pastry creams and caramels. I scald milk, instead of overflow it. Well worth the investment.Demeyere Atlantis. I love this stuff! It has all the best parts of high-end (copper) cookware and it’s easy to clean! In addition to being technically sound (it cooks well; heats evenly and is responsive to temperature changes), it has bonuses that help to justify the price.No rivets - no cleaning around those annoying little screw heads. Comfortable stay-cool handles – easy to grip and lift. Looks good – shiny exterior stays that way.

Scratches easily

The handle stays cool. The handle on the lid stays cool, which is very nice. But these are the only good things I can say about it. The lid doesn't quite fit, but perhaps that's by design. Not a big deal. The pan is big enough to require a helper handle, but again - not that big a deal. My biggest problem with this pan is that it scratches very easily. I don't use any metal utensils and yet somehow the pan got a lot of scratches after a couple weeks of use. It is scratched more than All-Clad and Mauviel copper pans that I have had for more than two decades. Other than that the pan is ok, if overpriced for the quality. I've had it for months now and I still use it, but I regret the purchase.

Top in class saucier

This is a great saucier for making soups or sauces or the like. Sauciers are similar to sauce pots but the curved bottom makes it a bit easier to whisk. The Atlantis line is one of the best stainless steel cooking lines and this saucier certainly matches. One thing that I really like about this line is the rivet-less design which makes cleaning a lot easier.