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In this article, we'll explore the different types of frying pans and the materials they are made from, as well as their uses, benefits, and drawbacks.

Large Cast Iron Skillet And Extra Large Cast Iron Skillet

Sizzle Pan Material

While cast iron skillets take longer to heat up than other frying pan materials, they heat evenly and consistently with no hot spots. They are great at retaining heat and can be taken from the stovetop to the oven or grill and then to the table for service to keep the food warm. A well-seasoned cast-iron skillet is naturally non-stick and can withstand very high temperatures without warping or getting damaged. Cast iron requires frequent maintenance, but the benefit is that it can last a lifetime with routine seasoning and using proper cleaning techniques.

Stainless steel is a versatile material and holds heat well. Many stainless steel skillets are safe to place in the oven (make sure there aren't any plastic parts, though), which is handy when a recipe calls for searing fish or meat and then placing it in the oven to finish cooking. This saves time because you don't have to transfer the ingredients to another dish to bake or roast in the oven. This is, of course, also useful in terms of clean-up being that you don't have to dirty up another receptacle.

    When repairing enamel cookware, it's important to address the problem promptly to prevent further damage.  A common way to repair enamel cookware is to use food-safe epoxy or an enamel repair kit.  These kits often include a special adhesive that can be used to fill in chipped areas and restore the Enamel cookware's smooth surface.  

Large Enamel Pot

Routine maintenance of enamel pot

Can You Put Non-Stick Pans in the Dishwasher?