Pinuccia - the 4qt Chef Pan
Pinuccia - the 4qt Chef Pan
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- Crafted in solid copper for superior heat conductivity
- Hammered for increased strength and lasting beauty
- Internally coated with practical, scratch-resistant stainless steel
- The lid features The Pasta Queen’s signature pasta crown
- Made in Italy
Details
Details
Height: 4 in
Diameter: 9.5 in
Capacity: 4 qt
Lid: Included
SKU: 99148
Materials
Materials
Material: Solid, hammered copper
Lining: Stainless Steel
Knob: Solid bronze, silver plated
Handles: Stainless Steel
Use & Care
Use & Care
Ovensafe (°F): 500.0
Cleaning Instructions: Handwashing recomended
Stovetop: Gas recommended - no induction
Learn more about this Ruffoni
The Limited Edition 4qt copper Chef Pan
Pinuccia, the Limited Edition 4qt copper Chef Pan lined with easy-to-care for stainless steel, is designed to be your partner-in-crime for preparing the most amazing pasta sauces, but thanks to her versatile size and shape, she’s also ideal for browning vegetables, simmering stews, and thickening soups and reductions. Don’t forget to bring Pinuccia to the table to make "scarpetta" by mopping up all the sauce with bread when no one's watching!
Crafted in solid copper for superior heat conductivity, hammered by our master artisans for increased strength and lasting beauty, and internally lined with practical, easy-to-care-for stainless steel. The stainless steel handles are decorated with delicate leaves and the lid is topped with a solid bronze, silver-plated knob in the shape of a crown, filled with Nadia's favorite pasta.
Made in Italy.
IDEAS FOR USE
Getting the most out of your Ruffoni Chef's Pan
There's a reason they call it the "Chef's" pan: taller than a frying pan, but lower than a stockpot, with a wide opening and gently rounded sides, this shape is a cookware wonder, the perfect tool for infinite recipes.
Sauté vegetables with one hand thanks to the high rounded sides, brown chunks of meat on the wide bottom then simmer gently into rich stews, or toss pasta to coat it with its thickened sauce.
While practical and versatile, the Chef pan really shines when making risotto: its wide base ensures a steady absorption of broth, so that all flavors are absorbed while water evaporates quickly, and the rounded sides ease stirring and prevent stubborn grains from getting stuck in the corners. Explore combinations of flavors, from porcini mushrooms and truffle to seafood, all kinds of cheese and vegetables.
Choose this convenient kitchen workhorse for a novice home chef's present or treat yourself: it's the perfect starting point for a copper collection that will grow over the years!
USE AND CARE FOR THE OPUS CUPRA COLLECTION
Taking care of your Ruffoni the right way
Cooking
Recommended for use on gas stovetops, open flames (wood, charcoal, barbecue) and in the oven - electric cooktops also possible. Use a burner that is similar in diameter to the cookware, never heat the pot empty and do not exceed 230 C (450 F). To avoid scratching or dulling the polished surface, do not use knives, sharp kitchen tools, corrosive detergents and metal scouring pads.
Washing and Polishing
Hand-wash with a soft sponge and mild detergent, and dry immediately with a soft cloth.With use, copper develops a rich patina over time that many love and cherish. To restore a polished shine, use a good copper polish (like Ruffoni Cleaner) or salt with lemon juice/vinegar.
Silver care
The silver-plated finial will naturally tarnish over time: use a silver-polishing cloth to restore its shine, or to polish more thoroughly remove from the lid by twisting the special screw - rotate the screw, not the finial, to prevent damage to the lid. Always hand-wash as dishwasher use would accelerate the silver tarnishing.