The 10 Best Braiser Pans You'll Use for Every Meal

For anyone looking for fantastic quality that won't take up too much kitchen space, we love Le Creuset's smallest size of braizer pan - ideal for cozy date night dinners. 

Cooking for a crowd? This will take care of every member of the family with ease. The enameled interior is easy to keep clean and requires no seasoning, handy for the low maintenance home chef. 

Cast iron devotees looking for more depth - and perhaps a little more protection from splatter with a decent lid - will appreciate this sturdy and super affordable Old Mountain pick. 

We love this braiser not only for its reasonable 3.5 quart size, able to accommodate family dinners as well as holiday gatherings, but also for the domed lid that can safely fit larger chunks of meat without squishing them! 

Need a hand? Or a handle? Those who are used to doing most of their stovetop cooking in a frying pan will appreciate the addition of a good solid handle to this braiser from Bruntmor. 

If cast iron and even enameled cast iron still feels just a little too daunting, this aluminum option is a durable and super easy to clean alternative. It's even dishwasher-friendly! 

Cuisinart never fails to serve up a great budget-friendly pick, and their Everyday Pan is no exception. At 11.75 inches wide and 2.75 inches deep, it certainly checks the braiser box for us, too. 

Another affordable enameled cast iron option is this under $80 pick from Tramontina that keeps things simple and straightforward. It's also oven safe up to 450°F. 

A lesser-known name in cookware, Puricon nevertheless offers up a durable option coming in at under $60. This one requires regular maintenance seasoning, but once you get the hang of it, this pan will last for ages. 

At nearly 5 inches deep and over 12 inches wide, KitchenAid's braiser easily integrates into a stainless steel lover's kitchen and is oven safe up to 500°F.