Fissler Intensa 4-Quart Stainless-Steel Casserole

This 4-quart casserole is sized a bit lower than the stew pot and works especially well for browning and stewing larger portions of food. The construction is polished 18/10 stainless steel with a matte interior for even heat distribution and scratch- and corrosion-resistance. Adding energy efficiency and heat retention, the base holds an extra-thick 6mm aluminum core and has a slightly concave shape with expansion joints so that it sits perfectly flat on any burner when hot. Want something to top that? Well, the lid has a few tricks of its own. It features Fissler's ThermoStar temperature indicator that changes color for at-a-glance reading, a pouring rim that allows liquids to be drained or held back with a simple 90-degree twist, and its own holder in the side handle that drips all condensation right back into the pot. Stay-cool melamine keeps the handles comfortable in high heats, and a convenient measuring scale is imprinted on the inner wall. The pot also goes safely into the dishwasher and is suitable for all range types. How's that for thoughtful design? --Kara Karll

Product Description
The Intensa cooking system offers fascinating, modern European design and a multitude of innovative functions that make work in the kitchen so much easier. The line is constructed from beautifully polished 18/10 stainless steel, a scratch-resistant matte interior, and high heat-resistant melamine handles. Intensa has won five prestigious design and innovation awards: Red Dot, Le Grand Prix de l'art de vivre, Design Plus, Rheinland Pfalz Preis, and the IF Communication Design Award. Intensa is the only cooking system with the innovative ThermoStar temperature indicator built into the lid. The indicator changes color to tell you exactly what is happening inside your pot, significantly reducing time and energy, and giving you total control over the cooking process. Durable and high-heat resistant melamine handles are comfortable to hold and the side handles feature integrated lid holders, allowing for easier, mess-free cooking. With the lid up, condensation drips back into the pot, and keeps countertops clean. The internationally patented pouring function built into each pot enables hot water or juices to be poured out with the lid on. A turn of the lid at 90 degrees seals the lid, providing the best conditions for gentle, vitamin-friendly cooking using little or no water. Intensa is designed to maximize precious space in the kitchen, being conically-shaped to allow for all pieces of the same diameter to be stacked inside each other without wedging or scratching. The fully encapsulated CookStar all-stove base, which is comprised of a pure aluminum core and high-quality 18/10 stainless steel, ensures that the base that will never separate or warp. The energy-saving base also provides quick optimal heat distribution, diffusion, and storage without any hot spots. Safe for induction stoves and warming drawers. Features dripless pouring rim and interior measuring scale. Dishwasher-safe. Limited lifetime warranty. Made in Germany