Sauté pans, in contrast, have sides that meet the bottom surface at a right angle. This defined edge leaves the entire bottom of the pan even and flat, making for a much larger surface area. As compared to skillets of the same diameter, a 12-inch sauté pan has 12 inches of usable cooking surface. The sauté pan’s tall sides allow it to hold a greater volume of liquid than a skillet and help prevent spillovers. 

Applications in Home Cooking and Professional Kitchens:

Best for: Scrambled or fried eggs, pancakes, fish, grilled cheese, and any other food that has a high probability of sticking to a typical pan. With nonstick skillets, these foods slide easily from frying pan to plate.

Skillets vs. Pans: Why the Confusion? 

Sure, you could flip a batch of pancakes in a Saute Pan and you could simmer a shallow sauce in a frying pan, but why would you when there's a pan that's meant for the job? Both pieces of cookware are quite versatile and capable of handling several cooking methods. Their key differences, however, will help you choose which one is right for your recipe.

Faster Cooking Times: The application of a bacon press or steak weight can help reduce cooking times by ensuring that heat is evenly distributed and that the meat is in full contact with the cooking surface, leading to more efficient and consistent cooking.

Another reason chefs reach for our Non Stick is for quickly cooking pasta. They’re able to add the sauce into the pan, followed by the noodles, then emulsify it together for a glossy finish. The superior non stick surface of our pans means nothing sticks and all the sauce ends up on your plate, rather than in the pan.

    All in all, a cast iron griddle plate is a versatile tool that can be used on a grill, gas stove, or oven for delicious grilling results.  

Advantages:

Overall, French skillets vs frying pans are versatile kitchen tools that can be used for a wide range of cooking techniques with less oil than deep-frying.

Enameled Cast Iron Cookware Considerations for Use:

Stainless Steel Frying Pans

ANODIZED FRYING PANS

You can still find French skillets in professional kitchens because they provide good heat dispersion during cooking. But other cooks have shifted to frying pans over time because of their perceived durability and sturdiness.

5. Carbon Steel Frying Pans

    Enamel pots are a popular choice for slow cooking and stewing.  Enamel coating not only adds a pop of color to the kitchen but also makes the pot easy to clean and maintain.