Staub Braiser 40511-477 Braiser Saute Pan, 9.4 inches (24 cm), Double Handed, Cast Iron, Enameled Pot, Shallow Type, Sukiyaki, Induction Compatible, Japanese Product vs The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji López-Alt (Hardcover)
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#3 in Chef Knives
Staub
Staub Braiser 40511-477 Braiser Saute Pan, 9.4 inches (24 cm), Double Handed, Cast Iron, Enameled Pot, Shallow Type, Sukiyaki, Induction Compatible, Japanese Product
$185.66
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Pros
- +Fabulous gift
- +Versatile
- +Buy it for life
“A Staub enameled cast iron braiser would be a fabulous gift. ... really versatile, and truly a buy it for life purchase.”

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J. Kenji López-Alt
The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji López-Alt (Hardcover)
$28.12
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- +Helps understand cooking
- +Shows multiple methods
- +Explains why different methods have different results
- +Tickles engineer brain
“'The Food Lab' is a great cookbook that helps you understand cooking. It doesn't just show you how to do it, but shows you multiple methods and tries to explain why different methods have different re”