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Default Saucepans with metal lids

Julie Bove wrote:
> "DavidW" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I have an old stainless steel saucepan of 20cm diameter (about 2.5
>> to 3 litre) that's developed a leak through a few tiny holes in the
>> base. I didn't think this could ever happen, but there you go. I'm
>> looking for a replacement, but the only ones about that size I can
>> find have glass lids. Are any even made now with metal lids? It also
>> needs to have one long handle so it can be poured with one hand, not
>> two short handles on opposite sides.

>
> You might try Ebay if you are wanting the exact same thing that you
> have. Yes, it will likely be used.


Good idea. I've already looked in few second-hand shops (Salvation Army and the
like). There are a few pots and pans in them. They probably have what I want at
times, but I'd have to be pretty lucky to show up when they do.

> I just bought a big stock pot with a
> metal lid. Some of my newer pans to have the glass lids. I have no
> issues with them.


There are new larger pots with metal lids but all the places I've been have only
glass lids for my size.