Paderno Series 2500 3-quart Stainless Steel Sauce Pot

Three quarts is enough for a pot of rice or polenta, a hollandaise over low heat, or a quart of stock reduced for a sauce, which covers most everyday stovetop work. Paderno builds this one for professional kitchens in Italy, with an aluminum core layered between stainless steel to even out hot spots on the base.

The hollow stainless handles are riveted to the body and stay cooler on the burner than solid handles. Because stainless steel does not react with acidic ingredients, tomato sauces and wine reductions keep their flavor and color.

The lid is sold separately, and the Paderno Series 2500 7.875-inch Stainless Steel Lid (12561-20) fits it. For small reductions and clarified butter, the Paderno 0.75-quart Sauce Pot is the better size.