de Buyer Inocuivre
Two worlds come together: copper and stainless steel. Impossible? Not at all, and it works brilliantly. The Inocuivre series from de Buyer combines the superior conductivity of copper with the durability of stainless steel.
A perfect material mix of copper and stainless steel
The solid walls, up to 2 mm thick, are made of 90% pure copper and 10% stainless steel. Copper provides optimal heat conductivity and allows for precise cooking, with exact temperature control. Its heat conductivity is about nine times higher than that of aluminum and even twenty times better than that of stainless steel. Temperature changes are immediately transmitted to the interior. The thin layer of stainless steel on the inside provides comfort, durability, and hygiene. The stainless steel prevents a reaction of the copper with food and allows for easy and thorough cleaning of the cookware. With proper cleaning, no residues remain inside. This perfect material mix makes every cooking enthusiast's heart beat faster.
Manufacturing is the highest art
It is not quite easy to permanently bond two materials that react so differently. It cannot be done without complex manual processes. The stainless steel is rolled onto the copper pipe material with a weight of over 400 tons. Only then is the material shaped, polished inside and out, and provided with handles. The final quality control ensures that only flawless items leave the factory. And nothing escapes the careful and meticulous eye of the ladies at de Buyer, as we can attest from our own experience. We owe these masterpieces to the care, engineering skill, and pioneering spirit of the de Buyer family. Long-lasting joy is guaranteed. Pots, saucepans, pans & sauté pans The de Buyer Inocuivre series offers you cookware in many different sizes and shapes. The range includes cooking and roasting pots with diameters of up to 28 cm and a capacity of 8 liters, five saucepans from 14 to 24 cm in diameter, and low roasting pans. You can roast and braise in the various pans or sauté pans. A special highlight is the copper wok and the copper roasting dish.
Handles made of stainless steel, cast iron & brass
Previously, the copper cookware at de Buyer was divided into three different series: Inocuivre, Inocuivre First Classe and Inocuivre VIP. The series only differed in the selection of handle material. The basic shape and size were identical. These series have now been combined into one series. So, once you have decided on the sizes and shapes, you still need to think about the handle material:
- Brass handles (formerly de Buyer Inocuivre VIP series) Brass is a classic material for handles. Shiny golden yellow, it is a very nice combination with copper. One small disadvantage is the thermal conductivity of brass. This means that the handles heat up more than the other variants.
- Cast iron handles (formerly de Buyer Inocuivre First Classe series) Beautiful in appearance, robust and resistant. These handles heat up less than the brass handles, but they don't stay completely cool. However, the combination of cast iron and copper is visually unbeatable.
- Stainless steel cast handles (formerly de Buyer Inocuivre series) Visually somewhat cooler, but these handles occupy the top spot in terms of handling. The polished and ergonomically shaped handles only heat up very close to the body. In the handle area, only a slight warming occurs, so that they always remain grippable even for heat-sensitive vegetables. Visually, we really like the stainless steel cast handles in combination with copper. But as is well known, tastes differ.
Ovenproof but not suitable for induction
Very good and possibly not so good news. The de Buyer Inocuivre series is heat-resistant up to 400 degrees Celsius. So, you can safely braise dishes in the oven. However, if you own an induction hob, you cannot use the Inocuivre series. Copper is not magnetic and therefore does not work on induction hobs. But don't be sad, because the de Buyer Prima Matera copper series was specifically designed for use on induction hobs.
Important instructions for use
The bottoms of the entire cookware are not completely flat, but curved inward. This is necessary for highly conductive materials such as iron, aluminum, and also copper, as these materials expand when heated. The bottom becomes flat when heated. Therefore, the curvature is not a material defect. Excessive heating without liquid inside can lead to overheating. The bottom then bulges outward and the cookware rotates on the stove. You can easily prevent this by adding some oil, water, or similar to the cookware. This dissipates the heat and prevents overheating.
The Inocuivre series from de Buyer offers professionals and ambitious hobby chefs a passionate cookware for the highest demands, including WOW effects.