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The commercial brand of stainless-steel frying pans was introduced in America by Lifetime Stainless Products in 1951. Since the pans were composed of metal instead of steel, they offered a less expensive alternative to high-quality frying pans.
Another thing to keep in mind when shopping for a pan is the amount of space you have available. If you have a farmhouse kitchen with ample drawer space and a pot rack, for example, you can justify picking up one (or more) of each. For more compact kitchens, however, a smaller multi-material set will allow you to do a lot with a little.
Picture a piece of cookware with a large flat bottom — one with short sides, a long handle, and the perfect shape for cooking up a tasty seared steak. What comes to mind?
There are no distinguishable differences between skillets and frying pans. The only difference is the name of the cooking device. Pan is a general term given to a variety of cooking vessels. With that, a frying pan is a shallow cooking vessel used to fry up foods.