Saute pans have higher sidewalls than frying pans, which makes them better suited for cooking foods in more liquids without the risk of the liquids spilling over. A frying pan is ideal for shallow frying meats and vegetables with very little liquid. Despite its name, many chefs prefer sauteing foods in a frying pan over a saute pan because its sloped sides make it easier to toss foods.

A frying pan is the best nonstick cookware for quickly heating up. An oven-safe skillet is a great option if you like thicker and deeper cooking tools.

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Once you've decided which frying pan material you need, the next step is to figure out the pan size. Frying pans come in different sizes, with 8-, 10-, and 12-inch being the most popular sizes across the industry. The smaller the pan size is, the faster it heats up and evenly distributes the heat, but the faster it will lose its heat. While it may seem like a larger pan size is always better, some foods, such as eggs, benefit from cooking in a smaller, more contained space. We have listed the most common commercial frying pan sizes below and what they are best for:

Cast Iron

    For those using A cast iron griddle plate on a gas stove, the process is similar.  Preheat the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and add a small amount of oil to the pot.  Once the cast iron griddle plate is hot, carefully place the food on the baking sheet and let it cook, turning as needed to ensure even cooking.

The flared sides also prevent steam from accumulating, hastening cooking by preventing mushy food.

The heft and price tag of enameled cast iron pans can be a potential deal breaker for some.

Related: What To Cook With Your Roasting Pan

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