The classic sauce pan is a versatile essential found in a variety of sizes in every well- equipped kitchen. With high, straight sides and a smaller surface area, the sauce pan holds heat well and limits evaporation. Because of its shape, this pan is ideal for making sauces, heating liquids, cooking food in liquids and reheating. Can be used with or without its lid to control evaporation. All-Clad COPPER CORE cookware combines the exceptional culinary performance of copper with the strength and easy maintenance of stainless steel for precise heat control