ProBond Forged 3.5qt Braiser w/ lid

Hestan ProBond Forged 3.5 qt Braiser with Lid

A braiser is the pan you grow into, and this is a beautiful one. Wide and shallow with low, gently curved sides, it gives you the broad surface area to brown a whole batch of meat in one go, then the depth to nestle it into liquid and let the oven do the slow work. Sunday short ribs, a tray of chicken thighs, a pan of greens braised down with garlic — this is their home.

The details

Hestan cold-forges the ProBond braiser in Italy from clad stainless steel with a ProCore aluminum center, a construction the company rates for noticeably greater heat conductivity than ordinary clad cookware. In practice that means you can build a hard sear on the stovetop, then trust the pan to hold a low, steady temperature through a long oven braise. The lid traps moisture so meat stays tender and sauces concentrate slowly.

The two-toned finish pairs a polished rim with a brushed body, and the sealed rims keep aluminum fully encapsulated, so there is nothing to pit or peel after years of acidic tomato and wine reductions. Flush rivets and a clean-pouring rim make it as practical as it is good-looking, and it goes from oven to table without apology.

It is induction compatible, oven and broiler safe to 600°F, and dishwasher safe when the braise is done.

Why we love it at Berry + Basil

• Wide, low profile browns more meat per batch than a tall pot, so braises start with better flavor.
• Cold-forged clad body with an aluminum core holds a steady, even temperature for long cooks.
• Lid locks in moisture for fork-tender results and slow-reduced sauces.
• Encapsulated rims resist pitting from wine, tomato, and other acids.
• Oven and broiler safe to 600°F, induction ready, and handsome enough to serve from.
• Dishwasher safe and made in Italy.

Use it for

Braised short ribs and shanks, chicken thighs, coq au vin, ragù, risotto, paella, braised greens and beans, and oven-to-table serving.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 20.5 in. length, 10.87 in. diameter, 4.88 in. height with lid, 2.75 in. height without lid
• Capacity: 3.5 quart
• Weight: 4.27 lb. with lid
• Material: cold-forged clad stainless steel with pure aluminum core; made in Italy
• Care: dishwasher safe; metal-utensil safe
• Safety: oven and broiler safe to 600°F; induction, gas, electric, ceramic, halogen compatible
• Warranty: Hestan Limited Lifetime
• Brand: Hestan
• Item number: 31569

Brown, deglaze, cover, and walk away — dinner takes care of itself.