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Both skillets and frying pans feature flared sides, flat bottoms, shallow depths, and no lids. When you need to flip food, high sear, grill meat, or shallow fry, then the skillet or frying pan is an excellent vessel for the job.

Bread Baking: Dutch ovens are favored for baking artisanal bread due to their ability to create a steamy environment that results in a crispy crust and a soft interior.

The sides of a French skillet are taller than those of a typical frying pan, with sides about 2 inches steep (depending on the dimensions of the skillet). While they are usually straight, some French skillets have slightly rounded or sloped sides.

Enamel cookware, particularly the iconic potjie pot, offers a blend of tradition, durability, and aesthetic appeal. This article delves into the features, applications, and benefits of enamel potjie pots for sale, highlighting their timeless elegance and versatility in the kitchen.

You can put a copper pan in the oven if you’re making a dessert like a tarte Tatin, but remember that copper can’t take the high heat of cast iron or stainless, so most manufacturers don’t recommend temperatures above 450 °F.

In our tests, we put copper skillets through the same heating evenness and sauté performance tests as stainless steel pans, which are also uncoated. We also cook foods that require controlled heat, including risotto, a gooey banana tarte Tatin, and melted white chocolate. All the copper pans perform well, Fisher says.

Here are two recommended copper pans from CR’s tests.

    One of the most popular types of Dutch ovens for outdoor cooking is the round cast iron Dutch oven.  This classic design features a deep round pot and tight-fitting lid, perfect for cooking stews, soups, and roasts over an open fire.  The Round Cast Iron Dutch Oven shape distributes heat evenly, ensuring food is cooked to perfection every time.

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Bacon Press: A cast iron bacon press is a heavy, flat weight with a handle, designed to be placed on top of bacon strips or other meats as they cook. It helps to prevent curling and ensures even cooking by applying consistent pressure to the meat.