{"id":3905,"date":"2020-05-11T01:21:15","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T01:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterfood.co\/?p=3905"},"modified":"2023-04-02T00:32:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T00:32:38","slug":"pot-vs-pan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterfood.co\/pot-vs-pan\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Tell The One Big Difference Between A Pot Vs A Pan?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Would you say you know your way around a kitchen?<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re new to cooking or your friends joke that you need to star on your own cooking network television show, there\u2019s always something new to learn in the kitchen! That\u2019s what makes the world of food so exciting.<\/p>\n

If asked, would you be able to explain the difference between a pot vs a pan?<\/p>\n

There is at least one big difference<\/strong> between these two essential cooking utensils. But, we\u2019ll cover all the differences \u2014 great and small. <\/p>\n

Read this article and you\u2019ll be prepared to answer that question (and more!) like a total Master chef!<\/p>\n

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What Is a Pot?<\/h2>\n

\"White<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

There are a few features that we can agree typically make a pot:<\/p>\n

  • A Vessel For Preparing Food In<\/li>\n
  • Usually Rounded (Or Cylindrical)<\/li>\n
  • Deep, Useful For Cooking Soups And Stews<\/li>\n
  • Often Has One Long Handle Or Two Looped Handles<\/li>\n
  • Frequently Comes With A Lid<\/li>\n
  • Good For Holding Liquids<\/li>\n

    Variations of pot names include: saucepan, stockpot, and dutch oven. Normally, a pot size has to do with which name it goes by.<\/p>\n

    <\/h2>\n

    What Is a Pan?<\/h2>\n

    When we are discussing pans, these are the most common features:<\/p>\n

    \"Titanium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

  • Typically made of metal<\/li>\n
  • Used for cooking meals<\/li>\n
  • Usually broad and shallow<\/li>\n
  • May or may not have a lid<\/li>\n
  • Normally has one handle (but can have more)<\/li>\n
  • Doesn\u2019t hold much liquid<\/li>\n

    Variations of pans include: frying pan, skillet, wok, grill pan, roasting pan, sheet pan, and sauciers.<\/p>\n

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    When Does a Pan Become a Pot?<\/h2>\n

    That one big difference between a pan vs. a pot? <\/p>\n

    It lies in the height of the cookware. In the previous section, we mentioned pans are typically broad and shallow. Most of them are under three inches tall (though there are some saute pans that reach closer to four inches).<\/p>\n

    Once a pans\u2019 sides reach over that four-inch mark \u2014 you\u2019ve basically got yourself a pot!<\/p>\n

    Other ways to tell the difference can include the angle of the sides (frying pans generally curve and pots are straight), or if it\u2019s deep enough to boil a box of pasta (then it\u2019s probably a pot).<\/p>\n

    Is your cookware getting old? <\/strong><\/p>\n

    If you have dented, scuffed, or warped pots and pans \u2014 it\u2019s high time you thought about replacing them. Read How To Buy the Best Cookware Set for Your Money<\/a> before you shop!<\/p>\n

    <\/h2>\n

    Why Is It Called a Saucepan?<\/h2>\n

    One exception to the pot vs pan rule \u2014 the saucepan.<\/p>\n

    Some saucepans are deeper than four inches, but they aren\u2019t called a saucepot. Saucepans are the ones you likely grab when you\u2019re looking to fix up a box of macaroni and cheese! They\u2019re smaller than a stockpot and very efficient at boiling water (or other liquids!).<\/p>\n

    They have one long handle and you can cook in them with or without a lid. They have steep sides, making them very good at heating liquids evenly.<\/p>\n

    They\u2019re technically a pot, but the original name that was given to them when they were invented (to cook sauces!) seems to have stuck. <\/p>\n

    Are you in need of a new saucepan? Check out this affordable Non-stick Hard Anodized available on Amazon.<\/p>\n

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    <\/h2>\n

    Saute Pan Vs. Frying Pan<\/h2>\n

    Generally, saute pans are a bit deeper with straighter walls and a lid. You can use them \u2014 as the name suggests \u2014 for sauteing vegetables and searing meats. <\/p>\n

    A fry pan is shallower, with angled sides and no lid. Great for frying up eggs and bacon for your morning meal! Skillets are very similar to frying pans, but often run a bit larger and come lidded. <\/p>\n

    \"Saute<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    And then there are cast iron skillets, which are heavy-duty<\/strong>. You can even use them in ovens for baking! Scientific studies<\/a> show cast iron cookware to be especially beneficial for those at risk of iron deficiencies.  <\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s a durable skillet to add to your kitchen arsenal!<\/p>\n

    \n

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    <\/h2>\n

    What Is a Stockpot?<\/h2>\n

    Stockpots are the big dogs of the kitchen cookware. On the lower end, they hold about eight quarts. But you can buy stockpots up to 40-quarts!<\/p>\n

    You can use either a saucepan or a stockpot for deep frying foods<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    This dishwasher-safe 8-quart stockpot from Cook N Home<\/a> works on every stovetop (including induction) has a lid and is oven-safe up to 500 degrees! And if 8-quarts is too small for you, you can size up to the 16-quart option.<\/p>\n

    \"8-quart<\/a><\/p>\n

    A Dutch oven is a popular variation of the stockpot. They are usually shorter, but they boast thicker walls and heavy tightly-fitted lids<\/strong>. They are favorable for braising meats as well as making hearty soups and stews. You can use them on top of your stove or in your oven! <\/p>\n

    \"Lodge<\/a><\/p>\n

    If you\u2019ve always wanted your own Dutch oven, Click on the image to check out the fun color options on this Lodge 6-quart.<\/p>\n

    <\/h2>\n

    Conclusion<\/h2>\n

    Now that you\u2019ve got the general idea of the big difference between pots vs pans<\/em>, we hope you feel more confident in your culinary skills! <\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re in the market for new cookware to whip up family dinners, you might be interested in checking out the brand T-Fal. They offer many affordable, nonstick products to help you take healthy eating to the next level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Take a look at these Reviews of the Best T Fal Ceramic Cookware Sets for 2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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