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Kitchen Tools

Sauté Pan

Used in:

Sauté pans have narrower edges and are taller than normal fry pans.

They are great for:

  1. Sauteing vegetables
  2. Finishing pasta
  3. Shallow frying
  4. Preparing meals in sauces
  5. Preparing any meal that has more volume

Read more about cooking techniques here.

How to select the best sauté pan?

  • Best is to choose a large pan (12”).
  • Best is to choose a professional grade, NSF-certified pan- it will last a lifetime in most households.
  • Best is to buy pans made from stainless steel with aluminum-clad bottoms for best performance, heat distribution, and durability.
  • Best is to buy pans that are ovenproof – can be placed in the oven giving you even greater versatility.

General info about pans here.