Farberware Classic 2-Quart Open Saucier

 (3 customer reviews)

Love this pot! I have used it repeatedly to cook cream soups and make sauces. The heat transfers beautifully. Without the 90 degree angle around the bottom that you have in a regular pot, heating/thickening is much more uniform.

I recommend this item without reservation.

I also have the 1.5 Q and they are beautiful pans. Non stick pans are not suitable for all situations. I lucked out at the $10 price.

Quality all the way.

My only complaint...the handles a bit on the thin side....but this is minor.

I have used Farberware pots for many years. They used to be made in New York, USA! However, I have learned that in recent years, the entire line of Farberware pots have been made in China. With this 2-Quart Saucier, I enjoyed using it for cooking pasta and for warming up left-overs. (Yes, we still eat left-overs, especially in this economy!) After using this pot about eight times, I noticed that the bottom inside metal, (mind you, it is supposed to be stainless steel) started to develop "spots" that were completely rubbed or peeled off! I cannot replace those metal areas! They are small, but annoying to look at! When I checked my other Farberware pots, which I bought a few years ago, I noticed that they too, have this same spotty problem! Why should that happen?! I worry that the metal areas that show through from underneath those spots, may not be safe to cook with, because perhaps they may emit harmful chemicals into the food (as was the problem with Teflon!) Where can...Read more