best 1 quart saucepan under $50?

[madeliner]

This has got to be the most boring post ever but...

I would like to get a 1 quart saucepan with a lid - I dont have enough to get buy comfortably (right now only 2 and 1 has no handle on the top)

I am not fussy, just want a good quality item

any suggestions would be nice.

thanks !

[madeliner]

this is in my amazon cart
$19.95

I so appreciate all the replies, never found a nicer site than this one

[ipsedixit]

Does it really matter? It's a saucepan, after all.

I bought a 1 qt saucepan about 8 years ago at WalMart for something like 9.99, and it's lasted to this day. And I used it probably on average 3-4 times a week, if not more.

[mikie]

I supose it depends on what you cook in it. If you're boiling water for ramin noodles, then anything will do. But, if you have a sauce where temperature control is critical, then perhaps the quality of saucepan is more important.

[ChrisOfStumptown]

I agree.

Among other pans, I have a pair of Update International stainless saucepans. They work very well for 90% of what I do, and they do an acceptable job for the other 10%. I don't think they sell a 1 qt pan but the 2 qt pan with lid is $17 plus shipping online from restaurant supply stores.

If the OP wants a better pan, Bridge Kitchenware has a third off Sitram until the 26th, meaning a 1 qt Profiserie pan w lid for $40 or so which would be my rec for a better pan.

[sal_acid]

Calphalon anododized aluminum is a great pan. Agree on Tramontina too

[Miss Priss]

The Cuisinart Multiclad Pro 1.5 quart saucepan is very nice and is only $30 on Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-MCP19...

[madeliner]

it sure is

[madeliner]

no it doesnt matter but I have 2 already and they were passed down and do the job but the lids were whacked just needed a third and wanted something "nice" - it matters to me

[madeliner]

Thanks all, I'll check them all out!

[Becca Porter]

http://stores.cookwarenmore.com/-strs...

You get an extra 20% off right now. You'll never have to replace it.

[John Francis]

I use the Calphalon Simply Calphalon Hard-Anodized 1-Quart Nonstick Saucepan with Lid. The lid is glass, and both saucepan and lid have soft silicone handles. I'm quite happy with it. Calphalon's price is $30, and I believe that's what I paid at Bed Bath & Beyond.

http://store.calphalon.com/calphalon-...

[GH1618]

Maybe this one, although I haven't used it:

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/cuisina...

[goodthyme]

If you have a Homegoods near you, I would recommend this French made Cuisinart saucepan for you to look at - model FCT19-14:
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-FCT19...

It should be about $20 or less. I purchased a few pieces of various sizes including a 2.25qt and 10 inch fry pan and all were under $30. They are stainless tri-ply, and nifty handle design that's very comfortable and stays really cool.

[Eager6]

I suggest the Tramontina 1-Qt. 18/10 Stainless Steel TriPly-Clad Covered Sauce Pan. $24.97 at walmart. Youll have to order it online, but I think shipping is free to your nearby walmart. I have the 2 qt that I got with the 10 pc set, and this stuff is awesome.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tramontina-1-Qt.-18-10-Stainless-Steel-TriPly-Clad-Covered-Sauce-Pan/11072500

Here's a comparison of the Tramontina Tri Ply vs All Clad:

http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/08/eq...

NEVERMIND: OUT OF STOCK :(

[Ruthie789]

Totally agree on the Tramontina. I have the 16 quart and it was one of my best purchases ever. Tramontina will come back in stock, wait for it, value + quality. America's test kitchen or cook's country tested Tramontina and it rated first.

[w0x0f]

Is it compatible with induction? If you put a magnet against the bottom, does it hold or fall off?

[Ruthie789]

I will have to go and get a magnet and try it out. It is stainless steel so a magnet will stick.

[w0x0f]

All-Clad has a great 1.5 quart at $79.95 (Amazon). Not quite what you spec'd, but worth a look.