De Buyer Inocuivre Mini Copper Saucepan with Brass Handle 10cm
Product Description
The De Buyer Inocuivre 10cm mini saucepan is a small copper pan built for precise, controlled cooking at the stove. Constructed predominantly from copper, it conducts heat rapidly and evenly...
Specifications
- Colour
- Copper
- Diameter
- 100
- Dimensions
- 52(H) x 100(W)mm
- Freezer safe
- No
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Product Description
The De Buyer Inocuivre 10cm mini saucepan is a small copper pan built for precise, controlled cooking at the stove. Constructed predominantly from copper, it conducts heat rapidly and evenly across the base and sides, giving the cook a high degree of control over temperature — a quality that matters when reducing sauces, warming small portions, or finishing dishes to order.
In a kitchen environment, copper responds faster to heat adjustments than most other materials, which makes it well suited to tasks that require accuracy rather than brute output. The brass handle is a traditional complement to copper cookware and stays cooler than the pan body during normal stove use, though care should be taken during prolonged cooking sessions. At 330g, the pan is light enough to handle with one hand throughout service.
Practically, this size works well for:
- Individual sauce portions and reductions
- Warming small quantities of stock or cream
- Oven-to-table presentation where appearance matters
- Mise en place and pre-service prep
It is worth noting that the Inocuivre range is not suitable for induction hobs. It performs well on gas and conventional electric ranges. Copper cookware also requires a degree of care in cleaning — abrasive scourers should be avoided to preserve the finish, and the pan should be dried promptly after washing.
This pan is best suited to professional kitchens where individual plating, tableside service, or sauce work is part of the offering. It is not intended as a high-volume cooking vessel — for larger batch work, a bigger pan from the same range would be the more practical choice.
If you are putting together a set or want to discuss which sizes best fit your kitchen's workflow, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Copper construction delivers rapid, even heat distribution across cooking surface
- Brass handle provides a secure, traditional grip during stove work
- Suitable for gas and conventional electric heat sources
- Lightweight 330g build allows easy single-hand handling during service
- Compact 10cm diameter suited to individual portions and small reductions
Operational Benefits
- Fast heat response gives precise control when finishing sauces to order
- Even temperature distribution reduces risk of scorching delicate preparations
- Oven-to-table suitability supports clean, professional plating presentation
- Small footprint fits easily into mise en place setups on busy stove lines
- Durable copper construction holds up well with careful, routine kitchen use
Specifications
- Colour
- Copper
- Diameter
- 100
- Dimensions
- 52(H) x 100(W)mm
- Freezer safe
- No
- Material
- Copper
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
- Warranty
- 1 Year
- Weight
- 330g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No — the Inocuivre range is not compatible with induction heat sources. It performs well on gas and conventional electric ranges, which remain the most common setup in professional kitchens using copper cookware.
- Given its 10cm diameter, it is best used for individual sauce reductions, warming small quantities of stock or cream, or oven-to-table presentation. It is not designed for batch cooking or high-volume output — for larger service volumes, a bigger pan from the Inocuivre range would be more appropriate.
- Copper benefits from gentle cleaning — avoid abrasive scourers, which can damage the surface finish. The pan should be washed promptly after use and dried thoroughly to prevent watermarks. With proper care, copper cookware of this quality gives consistent performance over many years of regular use.