Again, the straight sides of a sauté pan allow you to fit a higher volume of liquid into the same amount of oven space. Straight sides also make the liquid less likely to splash out as you move the pan around or transfer it into and out of the oven. It also allows the lid to fit more tightly, minimizing evaporation. This extra volume is a great boon when you're performing tasks like shallow-frying a pan full of meatballs in a half inch of oil, or braising a dozen chicken thighs in white wine.

Enamel Pots Color

white cast iron skillet.

Restaurant Dining: Sizzling steak plates and platters are a popular choice in restaurants, where they are used to present sizzling entrees directly to the table, creating a memorable and visually striking dining experience for patrons.


Enameled cast iron cookware has become a popular choice for home cooks and professional chefs alike. This type of cookware offers the durability and heat retention of traditional cast iron, while the enamel coating provides a nonstick surface that requires no seasoning. Whether it's a pan, pot, or skillet, enamel-coated cast iron cookware is a versatile addition to any kitchen.
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There are various hypotheses as to how this cookware got the name “French Skillet”: