4 QT Stainless Steel All-Purpose Pan

$169.00

19 Reviews

4 QT Stainless Steel All-Purpose Pan

Name: 4 QT Stainless Steel All-Purpose Pan
Brand: Misen
Price: 169.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)

4‑Qt Stainless Steel All‑Purpose Pan

$169.00

A true one-pan meal machine: Wide enough for spaghetti noodles and deep as a sauté pan, with rounded saucier-like corners that make stirring easy.

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Combines the floor space of a skillet with the high sides of a sauté pan
Rounded corners for easier stirring, scraping, and sauce-making
5-ply stainless steel construction for excellent heat retention
3.0mm thickness for even heating with fewer hot spots
Generous capacity for one-pan meals, pasta, and braises
Stay-cool ergonomic handle for comfortable stovetop cooking

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Oven Safe up to 800°F

Induction Compatible

Dishwasher Safe

Lid Included

Dishwasher safe
Oven safe up to 800°F / 426°C
Induction compatible
Before cooking on stainless steel, always preheat empty pan on medium-high for 3-4 minutes, or until a splash of water forms round balls that bounce around the surface of the pan.
For best results, cook with oil or butter.
To remove stubborn stains, apply Bar Keeper’s Friend or baking soda then rub with a soft sponge or cloth.
Visit our Help Hub for more on how to use and care for this pan.

Total Length: 22.2 in. / 564.5 mm
Handle Length: 9.15 in. / 232.3 mm
Handle Width: 3.94 in. / 100 mm
Diameter: 11.02 in. / 280 mm
Cooking Surface Diameter: 9 in. / 228.6 mm
Lid Diameter: 11.61 in. / 295 mm
Height (body): 2.64 in. / 67.1 mm
Lid Height: 1.65 in. / 42 mm
Total Height (with lid): 4.43 in. / 112.5 mm
Weight (body): 4.28 lb / 1.94 kg
Lid Weight: 1.44 lb / 0.65 kg
Total Weight (with lid): 5.72 lb / 2.59 kg
Steel: 3.0 mm, 5-ply Stainless Steel + Aluminum
Country of Production: PRC

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Why It’s Great

From Red Sauce to Pot Roast

The floor space of a frying pan, the depth of a sauté pan, the curved sides of a saucier. Spaghetti boiled in one piece. Sauce that doesn’t spatter. That’s why we call it All Purpose.

Rounded Corners: We Meant to Do That

Saucier-like curved walls are made for stirring and scraping, and so nothing scorches in the corners you can't reach.

Handle Stays Cool Despite the Heat

An ergonomic, stay-cool handle means you're not reaching for a towel or an oven mitt every time you need to move the pan.

Why 5-Ply?

5-ply means a pan that performs (and looks good).

Three layers of steel and two of aluminum, bonded at 3.0mm thickness for even heat. No hot spots, no warping.

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Homemade lasagna in a Misen stainless steel baking pan topped with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves, with a served slice on a plate

Easy-Peasy Clean-sy

Throw it in the dishwasher and watch a movie.

We tested it. And tested it again. And again. Our Stainless Steel won’t warp and is virtually indestructible, so you can chill on the cleaning routine.

Questions?

Not at all! Throw them in the dishwasher, let them soak overnight, sear on high-heat — our stainless steel cookware can take anything and truly lasts a lifetime.

Stainless Steel is not nonstick, however, there are ways to make the surface temporarily nonstick before each cooking session.
To do this, heat the pan over medium heat for 2 minutes, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and swirl it around the pan. When you see smoke turn off the heat. Let the pan cool down and wipe out any excess oil. Your pan is now temporarily seasoned and should remain nonstick until you wash it with soap!

Definitely!

Use Bar Keeper's Friend, (baking soda will also work!), water, and a lightly abrasive sponge.

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Scott B.
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4 QT Stainless Steel All-Purpose Pan
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 minutes ago
Nice Pan
I'm very happy with this pan. I've used it almost daily since I received it. It fits nicely between a smaller ceramic non-stick pan I have, and a larger 12-inch straight sided stainless steel skillet. I prefer stainless steel to the ceramic non-stick (must better searing) and this stainless all-purpose pan is a lot easier to cook with. It's the perfect size for preparing meals for two-four people.
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Paul Y.
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4 QT Stainless Steel All-Purpose Pan
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
Exactly what I wanted
Been using Misen's stainless steel skillets but wanted something bigger with higher walls.
Great for one pot meals. Happy with the purchase.
I've had product issues with previous orders but Misen customer service always came through and made things right so I had no concerns with making another purchase.
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Jesus L.
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4 QT Stainless Steel All-Purpose Pan
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
Legitimately my favorite pan
Along with my cast iron, this is my favorite pan. I can do basically anything I want with just those two pans alone. It's rare for an item to work exactly as I expected it to in my mind before I purchased it but this one is actually so perfect.
Excellent mix of utility (spacious, well designed - almost like a roomier saucier), good quality (you can feel the thickness of it, holds heat pretty well for SS) and pleasant to use (easy to wash, still looks like it's brand new minus a few small scratches even though I've been using it every day for a month, sometimes twice a day). The only potential drawback is that it is a bit heavy, especially with food in it. It has a helper handle which is nice, but if you're not very strong or prefer something lighter, this might not work out for you. I personally like the weight and I wouldnt say it's TOO heavy either.
Could not recommend this pan more and I plan on recommending this to people in my life!
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Doug P.
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4 QT Stainless Steel All-Purpose Pan
I recommend this product
Product Standouts even heat distribution, premium materials, stay-cool handle, easy to clean, well-priced
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
Great all around pan
Use as a fry pan, a wok, simmer pork hocks,
Fry bacon, make chili, and the fact it steel and cleans up like a teflon pan! The only mistake you can make is NOT to buy one ! Great pan at reasonable price!
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W. D. M.
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4 QT Stainless Steel All-Purpose Pan
I recommend this product
Product Standouts premium materials, even heat distribution, comfortable to hold
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 months ago
Happy customer
Perfect pan. Quite big (4qt). Excellent build quality. My new favorite…
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The 4 QT Stainless Steel All-Purpose Pan is built for the weeknight jobs that usually require two pieces of cookware. It is wide enough for spaghetti noodles, deep like a sauté pan, and the rounded, saucier-like corners make stirring and scraping easier when you are reducing sauces or finishing pasta in the pan.

Its 5-ply stainless steel construction and 3.0 mm thickness are designed to deliver even heating with fewer hot spots, which helps when you are searing, simmering, or building a pan sauce without scorched patches. A generous capacity also makes it practical for one-pan meals, braises, and bigger batches that would feel cramped in a skillet.

For cooking comfort, the pan includes a stay-cool ergonomic handle and comes with a lid, so you can cover to control splatter, hold heat, or gently cook down ingredients. It is induction compatible, dishwasher safe, and oven safe up to 800°F (426°C), which makes it easy to move from stovetop to oven when a recipe calls for a finish under high heat.

If you are building out a cohesive set, browse the broader stainless steel cookware lineup to match this pan with other stainless pieces, or explore the full cookware assortment to compare shapes that specialize in different tasks. This all-purpose profile is a strong middle ground when you want skillet-like floor space plus higher sides for stirring and sauce-making.

For best results on stainless steel, preheat the empty pan on medium-high for 3 to 4 minutes, or until a splash of water forms round balls that bounce across the surface, then add oil or butter before cooking. For stubborn stains, Bar Keeper’s Friend or baking soda with a soft sponge or cloth is recommended, and the stainless steel pan care tips page has more guidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About stainless steel all-purpose pans

What kinds of meals is a 4 QT all-purpose pan best for?

This pan is designed for one-pan meals that need both surface area and depth. It is wide enough for spaghetti noodles, deep like a sauté pan, and has rounded corners that help with stirring, scraping, and sauce-making as you combine ingredients in the same pan.

Is this pan compatible with induction cooktops?

Yes. The 4 QT Stainless Steel All-Purpose Pan is listed as induction compatible, so it can be used on induction along with other common stovetop types. It is also designed to retain heat well thanks to its 5-ply stainless steel construction.

Can it go in the oven, and how hot can it safely get?

Yes. The pan is oven safe up to 800°F (426°C), which is helpful for recipes that start on the stovetop and finish in the oven. The included lid can also be used for covered cooking when a recipe calls for it.

How should I preheat stainless steel to reduce sticking?

Preheat the empty pan on medium-high for 3 to 4 minutes, or until a splash of water forms round balls that bounce around the cooking surface. Then add oil or butter before adding food. This is the recommended method on the product page for best results.

What is the recommended way to remove stubborn stains?

For stubborn stains, apply Bar Keeper’s Friend or baking soda, then rub with a soft sponge or cloth. The pan is also dishwasher safe for everyday cleanup, but the gentle scrub method is the suggested approach when marks need extra attention.