Skillets are a home cook essential—perfect for making everything from pork chops to scrambled eggs. And when it comes to skillets, there are several varieties including cast iron, stainless steel, and nonstick. So what type of skillet should you own and what are they best for?
Stainless Steel Skillet
If you were to own one skillet, let it be a stainless steel one. Stainless steel doesn’t chip, rust, or react with food and it heats up food pretty quickly and evenly. Try cooking stir-fries, vegetables, and meat in them. You can also get a pretty food crust on foods with this skillet.
Cast Iron Skillet
Cast iron skillets are made from iron which heats slowly, but evenly, keeping everything hot. It’s best for searing a crust on meats like chops and steak. However, acidic foods like tomato sauce shouldn’t be cooked on it.
Nonstick Skillet
Made from aluminum which heats up and cools down quickly, this skillet is coated in layers of nonstick polymer known as PTEE, and it’s best for cooking fragile foods like eggs, fish fillets, breaded cutlets, crepes, and pancakes.
