Although “skillet” is in the name, these vessels are not made of cast iron but instead of stainless steel, just like frying pans.

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Q:What are the disadvantages of using stainless steel frying pans?
A:The disadvantages of using stainless steel frying pans include their tendency to heat unevenly and their poor heat conductivity, which may require longer cooking times.

While saute pans are designed to retain moisture and help steam vegetables, French skillets are better suited for frying and cooking dishes that require larger surface areas.

    One of the main features of a cast iron skillet is its flat, smooth surface, which makes it perfect for cooking a variety of foods.  Whether you're grilling a steak, grilling vegetables, or making pancakes, the even heat distribution of a cast iron skillet ensures your food cooks evenly and develops a delicious crust.  Plus, the cast iron skillet 's large surface area allows you to cook multiple foods at the same time, making it perfect for preparing meals for groups or extended families.

Pans are measured according to the diameter of the lip, not the diameter of the cooking surface. Most home burners can only comfortably fit a pan of around 12 inches in diameter. Because of its straight sides, a 12-inch sauté pan will also have a large, 12-inch-wide cooking surface (about 113 square inches). A skillet, on the other hand, loses at least an inch on each side, making the effective cooking area only 10 inches wide (about 79 square inches). This means that, given a skillet and a sauté pan of equal diameter, the skillet will have 30% less cooking area than the sauté pan. That's not an insignificant amount.

 In addition to their beauty, enamel pots are also known for their durability.  The enamel coating not only prevents stains and scratches, it also helps distribute heat evenly for thorough, consistent cooking.  This makes enamel pots a reliable and long-lasting addition to your kitchen cookware collection.