A Braiser is commonly known as the best vessel for braising, a technique that uses liquid and plenty of time to turn tough cuts of meat and fibrous vegetables into tender, flavorful dishes. With its wide, shallow base and domed lid, it’s like a cross between a Dutch Oven and a skillet. But a braiser is not just for braising, this versatile every day pan can be used to make a variety of recipes from one pot meals to appetizers and even dessert.
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Casseroles and One Pot Meals
A braiser is a great option for making comforting one pot meals and bubbling casseroles. The main ingredient can be layered on top of vegetables, grains, rice or pasta to create a meal that cooks all at the same time. Start by searing the meat or vegetables on the stovetop, then add liquid and the starch, and finish the dish in the oven. Bring it straight to the table to double as a beautiful serving dish. The bonus is that you only have one dish to clean up at the end of the meal.
Get the Recipe: Soy and Cider Braised Chicken
Breads and Desserts
With its shallow depth and generous surface area, braisers are the perfect shape for making breads such as biscuits, focaccia, cinnamon rolls and deep dish pizza. Or try using it for desserts like cobblers, crisps, brownies, bread pudding, a giant skillet cookie and even pancakes. With excellent heat distribution properties, our braisers will ensure that baked goods are uniformly browned and cooked to perfection, and the smooth interior surfaces will make cleanup a snap.
Get the Recipe: Gouda, Ham and Biscuit Casserole
Appetizers, Snacks and Salads
A smaller braiser is the ideal size and shape for your favorite appetizers, snacks and salads. Cheesy nachos, pull-apart bread, toasted sandwiches, meatballs and potato skins are just some of the recipes you can make in this versatile pan. Or use it to compose a beautiful salad, like a Cobb, niçoise or Panzanella bread salad. Not only can braisers go from stovetop to oven and under the broiler, but you can also store the pan in the fridge. The superior heat and cooling retention of our braisers will keep your dishes warm or cold for serving at the table.
Get the Recipe: Game Day Nachos
Shallow Fry and Steam
The wide base also has plenty of room to shallow fry things like crab cakes, fish and chicken filets, sausages or tofu, while the curved, contoured shape of a braiser makes it easy to flip and stir-fry. The result will be foods with a perfect sear and crispy, golden brown exterior. This purpose-driven shape is also great for steaming vegetables to crisp-tender perfection. The steam will condense on the inside of the lid to continually baste the food as it cooks.
Get the Recipe: Sundried Tomato Broccolini with Lemon Pistachio Gremolata
