2. The History of Braising Pans
The “Brat” Pan was invented in Europe
The Braising Pan was improved upon and introduced in the U.S. by Fred Groen in the early 1960’s
In 2003, DI Foodservice introduced the Eclipse Ergonomic Braising Pan

3. Tilting Braising Pan What is a Tilting Braising Pan?
It is the most versatile piece of equipment in the kitchen
Braises, grills and wet roasts food products.
Use as a kettle, steamer, shallow pan fryer or holding cabinet

4. Braising Pan Versatility
Cook pancakes and eggs for breakfast
Cook soup and grill hamburgers for lunch
Cook pasta & sauce and steam vegetables for dinner
Make pudding for dessert

5. Eclipse Ergonomic Manual Tilt Braising Pan Models
Manual-Tilt, Open Frame, Narrow Footprint Design
30- and 40-Gallons
2” TDO
Refit in the field with Casters, Flange or Bullet Feet accessories
Electric and Gas

6. Eclipse Ergonomic Electric Tilt Braising Pan Models
Electric-Tilt, Open Leg, Narrow Footprint Design
30- and 40-Gallons
2” TDO
Refit in the field with Casters, Flange or Bullet Feet accessories
Electric and Gas

7. Table Top Tilting Braising Pan
Table Top Manual-Tilt Model
10-Gallon
Electric Only
Optional Stand and Drain Cart

8. Tilting Braising Pan Features/Benefits
Heat transfers evenly over the entire cooking surface with fewer hot spots
Unique heat transfer fins on gas models
Flat heating elements on electric models
Fast heat-up and cook times
Adjustable vent cover lets you check food without losing heat

9. Tilting Braising Pan Features/Benefits
Manual-tilt ensures smooth tilting action with less turns of the crank
Precision temperature control
Dependable electronic ignition
3” radius interior, no tight 1”corners to clean.

10. New features of the Eclipse Tilting Braising
Field inter-changeable, easy to install casters, bullet or flange feet.
Factory-installed faucet bracket makes it easy to add a faucet at customer’s site.
Moveable side faucet bracket allows you to move the faucet bracket to either side as desired.

11. New features of the Eclipse Tilting Braising
Fully adjustable counterbalanced cover will hold the cover open at multiple open positions.
Water-resistant control box houses gears and electric motor.
Manual override for electric motor conveniently placed at the top of the control box for easy access.

12. New features of the Eclipse Tilting Braising
30 gallon
Width reduced from 49 inches to 39 inches
Depth from 36.5 inches to 40 inches
40 gallon
Width reduced from 59 inches to 48 inches
Height remains at 38 inches for both Gas & Electric Models

13. Field interchangeable accessory Casters, Bullet or Flange Feet

14. Fully adjustable counterbalanced cover hinge

15. Moveable faucet bracket
Bracket is shipped detached. The bracket can be easily mounted on either side of the pan in pre-drilled side mounts.

16. Manual tilt control box

17. Electric tilt control box with manual override

18. 3” radius interiors have easy to clean curves

19. Sell accessories

20. Inside Groen Gas Braising Pans

21. Inside Groen Gas Braising Pans

22. Inside Groen Electric Braising Pans

23. Inside Groen Electric Braising Pans
front view

24. Braising Pan Manual Tilt Mechanism
Unique design requires fewer turns of hand crank to operate tilt mechanism

25. Braising Pan Electric Tilt Mechanism
Tilting controls located on slanted front surface of control box.
Mechanism is fully enclosed in a water-resistant housing.
Manual override relocated to the top of the control box.

26. Product Applications
Braising, grilling and wet roasting quick browning and simmering of meats and poultry
Kettle cooking soups, chili, stews and sauces
Steam cooking fresh or frozen vegetables and seafood
Shallow pan frying eggs and pancakes
Holding hold any prepared food

27. Summary
The Groen Braising Pan is one of the most versatile, labor-saving, time-saving and energy-efficient pieces of cooking equipment available