Skillets / Frying Pans
Frequently Asked Questions
A cast iron skillet can be used for searing, frying, sautéing, roasting and baking. Its heat retention makes it useful for both stovetop and oven cooking.
A 12 inch cast iron skillet provides a generous cooking surface suitable for family meals, steaks, vegetables, breakfast foods and one-pan recipes.
A deep skillet provides extra capacity for braises, sauces, one-pan meals and recipes containing more liquid. The lid helps retain heat and moisture.
Cast iron is naturally suited to oven cooking. Check the individual product specifications when a skillet includes lids, handles or accessories made from other materials.
The terms are commonly used interchangeably. Both generally refer to a cast iron pan with a broad cooking surface suitable for frying, searing and other high-heat cooking methods.
