The Saucepan Le Creuset 3-Ply Stainless Steel 18cm is designed for recipes that benefit from close heat control and precise handling, including sauces, reductions, creams and small portions. Its 3-Ply construction combines stainless steel with an aluminum core from base to rim, helping heat move more evenly throughout the piece.
The long handle supports everyday stovetop use, while the lid follows the preparation from cooking through serving. Internal capacity markings, a drip-free rim and steam vents in the lid add practical detail, making cooking easier and serving cleaner.
The 3-Ply line brings together different material layers to combine durability and heat conduction in the same body. In daily use, that matters in delicate recipes, especially when reducing liquids, maintaining a stable texture and avoiding concentrated heat in one spot.
The stainless steel gives the piece a solid, technical presence, while the aluminum core helps heat travel more broadly across the pan. In a saucepan of this format, that behavior is especially useful because the preparation often calls for constant attention, stirring and heat adjustment throughout the cooking process.
This saucepan suits different kinds of preparation and can adapt to varied kitchen routines, from quickly warming a sauce to controlled cooking for more delicate bases. The 18cm diameter works well for smaller recipes, supporting portions and preparations that are best served while still hot.
These details support both cooking and serving, especially when a recipe moves from stovetop to table in the same piece.
The stainless steel finish works well in technical kitchen settings and also in table compositions where the cookware becomes part of the service. The internal markings help with recipe control, and the drip-free rim supports more precise pouring.
Because it is also suitable for the dishwasher, this piece fits frequent use well, whether for quick everyday cooking or for stages of more elaborate recipes.
Yes. It is compatible with induction, as well as gas, electric, ceramic, radiant, grill and oven use.
Yes. The product information confirms oven use.
The saucepan has an 18cm diameter, 18cm width, 11.3cm height and 20.5cm depth.
This format is suitable for sauces, reductions, creams, liquids and small portions, especially when the preparation calls for more precise heat control.
It means the piece combines stainless steel with an aluminum core in a multi-layer structure from base to rim to help promote more even heating.
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