Tramontina 80116/009DS Gourmet Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Braiser, 3-Quart

Last updated: January 26, 2023

Tramontina 80116/009DS Gourmet Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Braiser, 3-Quart
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Overall Take

For extra strength and durability, this braiser is made from a combination of 18/10 stainless steel, aluminum core and magnetic stainless steel. It's safe to use on all cooktops, even induction models. If you prefer to cook your dish in the oven, you'll find the pan is safe in temperatures as high as 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

In our analysis of 49 expert reviews, the Tramontina Gourmet Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Braiser, 3-Quart placed 8th when we looked at the top 13 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Sauté or brown vegetables, poultry, beef or fish with Tramontina’s tri-ply clad 5-qt covered Braiser. Part of the company’s exclusive gourmet collection, a series of premium products engineered and manufactured with the finest design, materials and workmanship, tri-ply clad cookware outperforms similar products within the market and delivers the best quality and value to the cooking professional and enthusiast alike. Providing exceptional performance, distributing heat quickly and evenly without hotspots, this cookware heats from all sides and not just the bottom! combining the impeccable beauty and durability of premium 18/10 stainless steel and designed to withstand repeated usage, even in the most demanding kitchens, this NSF-certified cookware is ideal for home and professional cooks who want the utmost in quality and performance. Constructed of a satin finished 18/10 stainless interior cooking surface, an internal layer of pure aluminum for optimum conductivity and a magnetic stainless steel exterior, the full clad process makes this Tramontina cookware a valuable investment which will prove its worth each time it is used. The premium stainless steel construction allows you to use this cookware on any cooktop, including induction, and from there transition beautifully from stovetop, to oven to table. As an added detail, it features riveted, precision cast stainless steel handles and a mirror-polished stainless steel lid. Dishwasher and oven-safe (up to 500 f or 260 c). Made in brazil, assembled and packaged in USA. Lifetime warranty.

Expert Reviews


What experts liked

What really makes this braiser stand out among the other is the design. It has a beautiful polished finish on the outside, and two riveted cast stainless steel handles on the sides.

What experts didn't like

Our Expert Consultant

Julie Chernoff
Culinary Expert

Julie Chernoff is a long-time member of Les Dames d’Escoffier (past president of the Chicago Chapter, and current co-chair of the LDEI Legacy Awards Committee), the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ) and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

Chernoff is the dining editor of Better, a lifestyle website and print magazine. Her journalism started in the test kitchens of Weight Watchers Magazine. She holds a BA in English from Yale University and is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy. She has spent the last few decades styling, photographing, teaching, developing recipes, editing, thinking and writing about food.

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