Finally, another theory suggests that French soldiers created these skillets during World War I to prepare food while on patrol without hinting at their location by smoke from burning.

    There are a few key steps to remember when using a cast griddle pan.  First, it's important to season your pan properly before using it for the first time.  This involves coating a cast iron grill pan with a thin layer of oil and heating the cast iron grill pan in the oven to create a non-stick surface.  Once seasoned, the skillet can be used to cook a variety of foods, from meats and vegetables to sandwiches and more.

Though stainless steel started in the 1930s and continued after World War II, stainless frying pans were only mass-marketed in the 1950s. Companies concentrating on cookware produced the first stainless steel frying pans.

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Versatility

The French skillet is a frying pan and a sauté pan rolled into one. You can fry foods in the skillet and sauté or cook with a light sauce that requires more room.

The occasional pouring spouts also make skillets ideal for reductions as you can easily pour it out without manually scooping. Not forgetting that skillets are often the outdoor enthusiasts’ favourite companion thanks to its almost indestructible and robust nature.