Braising pans are the most versatile piece of equipment in the kitchen. They do EVERYTHING! Use your braising pan as a griddle, stock pot, oven, fryer, wok, and steamer. Braising pans are ideal for stir fries, scrambled eggs, chicken fried steak, soups, sauces, and much, much more. The floor of the pan is specifically designed to distribute heat uniformly across the entire surface, eliminating hot or cold areas. The narrow-width footprint saves on expensive hood space. Tilting mechanisms simply removal of liquids. Thermostats range from 100 to 450 degree F.