I wasn't sure what a saucier was when I first got this pan. I would say it's a cross between a pot and a sautÃ© pan. One thing that caught my eye about his pan was the gorgeous bottom. I have cooked two things so far in this pan- some stuffing to go with turkey breast, and some penne pasta with mushroom sauce and peas. The finish inside this pan- is amazing. The food and utensils just glide around in the pan so effortlessly. Cleaning is an absolute breeze. Food and sauces don't dry or congeal to the inside of the pan. I already own a Rachael Ray pan set that I really like, but this one is far superior, and I will definitely purchase it when this set wears out.