Best for: searing a nice crust on meats, such as chops and steak (not good for acidic foods, like tomato sauce, as the iron reacts, imparting a metallic flavor)

While they both look almost identical, frypans and skillets each have their own roles to play in the kitchen. Frypans are best used for foods that require lower heat such as eggs, pancakes, and the ever delicate fish. This is because the frypan’s curved edge makes it easier to maneuver the ingredients as you cook.

Frying pans are also useful for toasting nuts and seeds, melting chocolate, and cooking pancakes.

Two-sided Cast Iron Griddle Advantage

Even Heat Distribution: Black cast iron griddles and grill pans distribute heat evenly, ensuring that food is cooked consistently and thoroughly. This feature is essential for achieving optimal searing and browning of meats and vegetables.

ANODIZED FRYING PANS

 One of the main advantages of enameled cast iron cookware is its ability to evenly distribute heat.  This ensures food cooks consistently and prevents hot spots from causing uneven cooking.  Enamel coating also makes cookware easy to clean and maintain because it resists staining and does not require the same degree of seasoning as traditional cast iron.

Cast Iron Soup Pot

    Cast iron Dutch ovens are extremely versatile.   Cast iron Dutch ovens ability to evenly distribute heat makes it ideal for a variety of cooking methods, including braising, braising, frying, and even baking.  The Dutch oven's heavy lid helps lock in moisture and flavor, resulting in tender, flavorful dishes.  Whether you're simmering a hearty stew or baking crusty bread, a cast iron Dutch oven has you covered.

But you'll want to factor in that this material is a lot heavier than stainless steel and can be harder to maneuver and lift. There are certain sauces or foods that aren't recommended to be prepared in a cast-iron skillet. If you're simmering a tomato sauce or other acidic foods, or foods that are more likely to stick, such as eggs or crepes, opt for a skillet that isn't cast iron.

Below is a table of the distinct features of a frying pan:

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3 – Hard-Anodized Frying Pans

This makes skillets the generally larger option between the two, as its overall diameter can usually range between 20cm to 40cm. The generally larger size of the skillet makes it a better choice to feed families or a crowd. Popular skillet sizes are often the 25cm and 30cm ones, especially so for those who enjoy the versatility to cook single meal portions and larger ones.

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