No, most professional chefs do not use non-stick cookware, especially non-stick fry pans. Before knowing why, let’s understand what non-stick cookware is. Non-stick cookware refers to utensils with surfaces from which the food simply slides off.

Typically, a layer of Teflon makes up the non-stick surface of a non-stick fry pan.

Restaurants don’t have non-stick pans as they do not match the basic demands of a busy kitchen. For a chef who has to send a dish out every two minutes, non-stick cookware is not a viable option as it wouldn’t last longer than a week. 

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.

Cast Iron

No, a frying pan and a skillet are not exactly the same. Both are made of stainless steel, but their main difference lies in the height of the sides. Fry pans have lower sloping sides for easier flipping, while French skillets hold higher straight sides for more food or liquid.

If you were to buy only one of these skillets, it should be stainless steel. Stainless steel is your everyday hero. There's a reason why stainless steel cookware sets are so coveted. It can cook everything and doesn't need any special treatment. No time to wash? It's ok to leave stainless steel soaking in water.

    One of the primary functions of a cast iron round dutch oven is braising. By slowly cooking meats or vegetables in liquid over low heat, the Dutch oven tenderizes tough cuts of meat and infuses dishes with rich, complex flavors. Whether simmering a hearty beef stew or braising a succulent chicken in wine, the black cast iron dutch oven excels at transforming humble ingredients into culinary masterpieces.

Stainless Steel

As the market shifted towards non-stick PTFE-coated pans, the design of frying pans began to change. Stainless steel frying pans with non-stick coatings are now readily available.

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