Techniques
Equipment
Tip
Beginner
under a minute

Choose a frying pan as your single most versatile pan

If you can only have one pan, prioritize a frying pan because it can handle the widest range of everyday cooking tasks.

For a minimal kitchen setup, a frying pan is presented as the most universal pan for "everything" compared with other single pieces. Pairing it with a lid further expands its use.

The short version

  • A frying pan is a strong default choice when building a basic kitchen.

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