Le Creuset Signature Stainless Steel Saute Pan with Lid, 3 Qt.

This is the sauté pan for cooks who want a hard, aggressive sear without worrying about coating wear - the Signature Stainless Steel Saute Pan is built to handle high heat and metal tools indefinitely.

The tri-ply construction sandwiches a full aluminum core between two layers of stainless steel, so heat spreads evenly from edge to edge instead of concentrating in the center. At 3 quarts, this is the smaller of Le Creuset's stainless saute pan sizes - suited to weeknight portions rather than big batches.

Here's what makes it work day to day: the wide, shallow shape browns meat and vegetables faster than a deeper pot; the tight-fitting three-ring lid traps moisture for finishing a sauce; laser-etched fill lines take the guesswork out of measuring liquid.

Specs & details:
- Capacity: 3 qt.
- Tri-ply stainless steel with full aluminum core
- Titanium-infused stainless exterior resists scorching and discoloration
- Three-ring stainless steel lid with steam vent
- Laser-etched interior capacity markings
- Oven-safe to 600 degrees F
- Dishwasher-safe

Use it with: metal spatulas and tongs (fully safe on stainless), plus a splash of wine or stock for deglazing after a sear

It's a good fit for smaller households or anyone who wants stainless durability in a compact size. For entertaining or larger batches, our 4-quart Signature Stainless Steel Saute Pan holds more.

The titanium-infused exterior is a newer addition to Le Creuset's stainless line, designed specifically to resist the blue-tinted discoloration that plain stainless steel develops at high heat.

We check every piece against the manufacturer's current line before it goes on our shelves, so the size and finish you order is the size and finish you get.

Hand-selected by our Greenville team for cooks who want a hard-searing pan that won't wear out. Available for local pickup at our Buncombe Street shop.

Q: Can I use this at high heat without damaging it?
A: Yes, stainless steel is built for high-heat searing and won't degrade like a nonstick coating can.

Q: Why does stainless steel sometimes discolor?
A: Standard stainless can develop blue or rainbow tinting from overheating; Le Creuset's titanium-infused exterior on this pan is designed to resist that discoloration.

Q: Does food stick to stainless steel?
A: Some sticking is normal with stainless and is part of how you build fond for pan sauces. Preheating the pan properly and using enough fat minimizes sticking for most foods.

Q: What size should I get if I cook for a family of four?
A: Consider the 4-quart version in this same line if you regularly cook larger portions or entertain.