All-Clad LTD Butter Warmer

This 2-cup butter warmer makes clear why All-Clad's LTD cookware is so popular among contemporary cooks. It is not only ideal for melting butter but also has dozens of other uses, such as preparing small amounts of sauces, warming glazes, and making caramel. Because the aluminum core extends up the sides, foods cook uniformly, even though the pot is 2-1/4 inches deep (4-1/2 inches in diameter). And because the interior is nonreactive, lemon butter and other acidic foods won't taste metallic. Its polished 18/10 stainless-steel handle is riveted to the pan for strength, grooved on the top and rounded on the bottom for comfort, and holed in the end for hanging on a hook or peg. The long handle stays cool on the stovetop but won't be harmed by an oven's heat. LTD cookware carries a lifetime warranty against defects and should be hand washed. --Fred Brack