The main difference between a skillet and a pan is their shapes. A skillet has shorter, curved sides, while a sauté pan has straight, vertical sides.

On the other hand, the French skillet is excellent for frying large quantities of food or making stews and sauces that require simmering. These dishes are challenging to cook in a frying pan, which cannot hold excess moisture, and the food may easily fall out of the pan. Examples of such meals include risotto and paella.

Modern copper pans—including ours—tend to be lined with stainless steel, which makes for a more durable pan than the more traditional (but much higher-maintenance) tin-lined copper pans.

A frying pan is ideal for cooking foods using high-heat cooking methods like frying, scrambling, sauteing, searing, and browning with little to moderate amounts of fat.

The geometry of a pan can affect how easily moisture is driven off of food, and how rapidly a sauce will reduce. It's often claimed that the sloped sides of a skillet help moisture exuded by cooking meats evaporate more rapidly, allowing you to sear more efficiently. And this is true, but only given the same cooking area. In other words, a 12-inch skillet with a 10-inch cooking area will sear foods more efficiently than a 10-inch sauté pan. The corollary to this, of course, is that, given an equal amount of food that needs searing over super-high heat (some steaks, for example), the large surface area of a sauté pan does not offer any significant advantages over a skillet—you'll still have to cook in just as many batches.

Once the pan has cooled, hand-wash the pan in warm water with mild dish detergent and a sponge. Use the rough side of the sponge or wooden spatula to scrape off stuck-on food bits. Never use steel wool or other abrasive scrubbers to clean the pan, as this can scratch the metal.

As cast iron cookware manufacturers, we know that enameled pots are an essential cooking tool in the kitchen. However, even the highest quality enamel pots can show wear or damage.

They can also be found in a variety of materials. On the other hand, frying pans are a fantastic tool for frying, blistering, and browning food due to their flat bottoms and lack of a top. They’re ideal for high-heat grilling and frying, as well as shallow and deep-frying. There are also aluminum and stainless steel alternatives.

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)

One of the drawbacks of copper frying pans is that they require special care and maintenance to keep them looking their best. They must be regularly polished and treated with a special solution to prevent discolouration and tarnishing.

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Slow Cooking: Dutch ovens excel in slow cooking methods, allowing flavors to develop and meats to become tender over long periods of low heat.

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    The features of a cast iron Dutch oven are also worth noting.  Its durability and heat-retaining properties make it ideal for slow cooking and long stewing.  Dutch Oven Material distributes heat evenly, ensuring food cooks evenly and without hot spots.  Additionally, a Dutch oven can be used on the stovetop, in the oven, or even over an open flame, making it a versatile tool in any kitchen.