frying pans

Shallow cooking vessels

Frying pans are shallow cooking vessels with long handles, used for frying, searing, and sautéing food over direct heat.

The flat bottom and low, flared sides allow moisture to escape and make flipping easy.

Frying pan is synonymous with skillet, though regional preferences vary.

Out of the frying pan into the fire means escaping one danger only to face a worse one.

Related

cast-iron · saute · carbon steel · sear · heat distribution · deglazing · fond · ceramic coating · stainless steel · sizzle · oil splatter · braising · pans · griddle · Dutch oven · patina · grease · burner

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cooking method/depth

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Large cooking vessels

steamers · double boilers · Dutch ovens · saucepans · cauldrons

heat application

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Containers for freezing water portions

salad bowls · mixing bowls · storage containers · cooling racks

heat application style

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Clams or cooking vessels

water baths · rice cookers · tea kettles · percolators

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Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G