Griddle pan vs. Large frypan?
I used to have a Lodge cast iron griddle that fit over 2 burners but the middle wouldn't get hot properly so I put it in the closet.
Instead I bought 2 separate stainless steel demeyere brand griddles with a shallow lip around it: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31QS7WXC5QL.jpg
The more I think about it, is there anything that these stainless griddles could do that I can't do with a 12-13 inch frypan.
I'm considering buying 2 frypans instead.
Can someone help me please?
Best Answer
Handling flatbreads, pancakes, crepes, patties.... and other flatfood will be more awkward with a deeper pan, you will need to lift (and probably damage) the food more to get a tool underneath it.
Evaporation can be quicker with a very shallow or completely flat pan or griddle, due to less possibility of steam gathering up in the pan itself (compare to the pathological case of sauteing in a stockpot). But the pans you bought are already very shallow.
The visual impression of the actual cooking will be far more mundane if frypans are used (if that didn't matter in cooking, Teppanyaki would never ever have been invented).
Also, cooking a 14+ inch long piece of food whole will be difficult.
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Is a griddle pan the same as a frying pan?
The key difference between a griddle and frying pan is seen in their structure and cooking methods applied while using them. Typically, a frying pan has a round shape and raised walls, while a griddle is rectangular/square and has low /no walls.What is the point of a griddle pan?
A griddle has a smooth and flat surface, perfect for cooking breakfast foods like bacon, sausages, pancakes, home fries, french toast, and eggs. You can also use a griddle to make grilled cheese sandwiches, quesadillas, and anything else that you would usually cook on a frying pan.What difference does a griddle pan make?
Unlike a regular frying pan, a griddle pan, where the pan's base has raised ridges, will provide beautiful char marks; unlike the oven, it'll flash-fry steaks and veg in no time.Are griddle pans healthier than frying pans?
Grill pans guarantee foods with minimal fat content and low calories. Also, grilled food has less calorie content compared to fried foods. You, therefore, keep fit and manage your weight more easily. Minimal fat intake lowers cholesterol levels in the blood, which improves cardiovascular health.Equipment Review: The Best Traditional \u0026 Enameled Cast-Iron Skillets / Pans \u0026 Our Testing Winners
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