Danestress Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I a minimalist with a small kitchen and a small sink. I want one large sauté/fry pan, not non-stick, that I can cook four pieces if meat in. I have an ok dutch oven and I have smaller pans. I am not sure I can wash up a 14 inch pan, though that would be ideal. What would you want for everyday, hard use? I don't know if slopes or straight sides would be ideal. I know there is no one pan that would be ideal for everything, but space is an issue. I would love one without a long handle, but most of them have long handles, so there must be a reason people want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I use my huge cast iron skillet more than anything. I can't remember if it's 15"? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00063RWUM It will last forever. You can pass it down to your grandchildren. :) You don't submerge it to wash. I use a nylon brush and water right after I'm done cooking, then throw it back on the eye to dry. No soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 If I were the one buying it, I would look for something that comes with a lid for increased functionality. I have a cast iron pan like zoobie linked but find that I don't use it much due to its weight. But that's just me... it IS a nice pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Not recommending this particular one, but what about one like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 You can also look up 'braising pans'. They often have short handles, flat bottom, and higher sides than a traditional fry pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 If I were the one buying it, I would look for something that comes with a lid for increased functionality. I have a cast iron pan like zoobie linked but find that I don't use it much due to its weight. But that's just me... it IS a nice pan. My Lodge Cast Iron is 12" diameter. That is the largest I want to lift (need 2 hands for it) but this pan does EVERYTHING. The more you use it, the better it gets seasoned and does not stick. There are universal lids available from Williams Sonoma - or at least that is where I got mine years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Try googling "paella pan." All the ones I've seen are huge, and have two small handles instead of one long one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 2nd the cast iron. I have a 10" (or maybe it's 12" ??), and it works great. I fry up chicken in it all the time as well as stir fry, rice/roni,frying bacon, etc. etc. It has tall lip so I can put the biggest lid for my pots on it when I need something covered. I've been using cast iron for 25yrs and love it. If I start to have problems with sticking (which is rare) then I just re-season the pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have had several "everyday" pans. They are much deeper than a regular frying pan, so you can do skillet suppers, but you can still do pancakes and such in them. Straight or sloping sides hasn't made much difference for me, but the sloping ones usually slope in such a way that you can "scoop" up them but they also hold sauces and stews just fine. Mine have been non-stick, but they make similar stainless ones. Here's a selection - they are called "everyday pans" by the manufacturers, and they really are just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Oh gosh. I accidentally read the title of this thread as "I want one large, all purpose MAN." :eek: There I go, with my mind in the gutter again. :blush: Sorry. Please carry on. The pan stuff is interesting, too! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Oh gosh. I accidentally read the title of this thread as "I want one large, all purpose MAN." :eek: Don't we all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Oh gosh. I accidentally read the title of this thread as "I want one large, all purpose MAN." :eek: There I go, with my mind in the gutter again. :blush: Sorry. Please carry on. The pan stuff is interesting, too! :) I have a very functional man already, and only have space for the one, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I have a very functional man already, and only have space for the one, unfortunately. Probably you should just stick with getting a new pan, then. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Not recommending this particular one, but what about one like this? That looked so deep in the photo, but the sides are actually less than 3 inches. It does look like a great option, and the price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Another vote for cast iron here... it's so well used that it is practically non-stick at this point. I love, love, love it and nothing compares. I've tried others and always come back to it..... Things I love about it... stovetop to oven even heating because of it's heft, so it's hard to burn things easy to clean, easy to season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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