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Raco Contemporary Stainless Steel 20cm Covered Saucepan 3.8Ltr review

3.8L volume. 1.5kg weight. Priced at $110.

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We conduct two performance tests on the saucepans. We time how quickly one litre of water can be brought to a boil, and we assess the evenness of cooking and sticking of food when cooking scrambled eggs.

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We time how long it takes one litre of water to come to a boil.

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We assess evenness of cooking and sticking of food when cooking scrambled eggs.

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We assess how comfortable the saucepan is to hold and pour from without dripping, taking into consideration the weight, balance, handle and rim. We also assess condensation build-up during cooking (steam vents, splattering and rattling lids). In addition to this, we comment on how much effort is required to clean the saucepan.

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We measure how long it takes for one litre of water (starting at 21°C) to come to a boil.

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$110
Base thickness (cm)
0.5
Stated volume (L)
3.8
Weight (kg)
1.5
Country of origin
China
Website
raco.com.au
Dishwasher safe View more details.

Whether the saucepan can be put in the dishwasher. Handwashing is generally recommended.

Yes (handwashing recommended)
Oven safe View more details.

Whether the saucepan is oven safe, and if so, what temperature it can withstand.

Yes (up to 200°C)
Suitable for induction cooktops View more details.

All of the saucepans we've tested can be used on induction cooktops.

Yes
Steam vents
No
Measurement grading View more details.

Measure marks on the inside of the saucepan will tell you the liquid level in litres.

No
Glass lid
Yes
Lip or spout View more details.

A shaped lip or spout can make pouring from the saucepan easier.

Lip
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