 A medium depth skillet or pan which typically has straight sides, a long handle and a cover. It is generally made of a metal with a thick ground base that allows temperature changes to occur rapidly as the level of the heat applied to it changes, either increasing or decreasing for the best heat conduction. A typical size is a 5 quart capacity however, other sizes are also available. The higher, straight-sided pan makes it easier for sautéing, frying or steaming greater amounts of foods, allowing sufficient space for turning and stirring of the contents. |