Do you believe it's worth it to purchase a "saucier" pot instead of relying upon

[no_hypocrisy]

a standard sauce pot?

I really don't make a lot of sauces and gravies, but I'm persuaded that the rounded bottom of a saucier is better than the saucepan.

But, OTOH, I have used common sense in the past and have used cooking utensils like wooden spatulas to stir into the bottom edges of saucepans and have avoided burning (as well as cooking on low heat and regular supervision).

Not to mention that sauciers are rather expensive, even on Black Friday. The best price I've seen is $139.

Don't get me wrong. I don't view sauciers as a "magic pot" where anything cooked in it will be a culinary delight.

Please give me your thoughts. No wrong answer(s).

[marble falls]

1. Nah. What's the cost, $150-$160? More than a 2 gal SS stock pot.

[bucolic_frolic]

2. This is not my kind of saucy /nt

[Turbineguy]

3. Maybe if you make veloutes.

[usonian]

4. I have a small AllClad (anodized exterior) and a larger Calphalon like the above.

No idea where or when I got them.

Calphalon is always cheaper than AllClad and seems identical for home use (starts flame war ... )

I favor mass, in order to even out temperature fluctuations. Woks are the same shape but all I have seen are thin, for that "dragon fire" effect. Exception is the Staub "Perfect Pan" or Wok, $100 for the 6.5 inch size, regular price.

My main problem is getting heat low enough. I use propane, which cooks hot, and a low flame goes out with the slightest breeze. I consider a diffuser a waste of energy, and keep a one-burner electric gizmo on hand for simmering.

[justaprogressive]

5. Of course there is a right answer

Unless you're scheduled to begin a Julia Child French Cooking class, you don't need it!

HTH!

[tishaLA]

6. I've had this same internal discussion

IMO even if you don't make sauces, they can be a great option -- they're a natural for things like polenta and risotto, for example, but I rarely make either of those, so I've managed to restrain myself so far. If I ever have too much money, maybe after a few of the other kitchen toys I covet.

[no_hypocrisy]

7. Done! Thank you!