Would this double as a good skillet being wider and shallower for frying fish, burgers, steaks etc.? If so, use with or without lid?
1813887
I have used this as a skillet to cook a burger without a lid and it came out fine
1813888
I have used it for frying without the lid but never for steaks. I would use a cast iron or grill for steaks and burgers. Hope this helps.
2166891
Hmm. I've never used a lid for it. If I were, I'd use a standard fry lid. It would cover, so keep heat and oil in, but it wouldn't seal for, say, simmering. The pan is designed more for stir fry or sauté or light cooking, not for boiling I think. Picture shaking the pan to flip the food :) It's more for quick cooking, not to leave it on the heat and walk away. Cheers!
1694786
No. The skillet does not come with a lid. You would probably have to use a lid from a big stock pot. It is 17-inches across so keep that in mind if you go that route.
275890
I would say that yes you could - in theory. I have noticed that the enamel (?) chips off pretty easily. I think the grill might really annoy it. Hunt around and find an old NON-LODGE deep skillet with lid in just plain cast iron and you'' never have that problem. I hate the Lodge finish.
1410101
Use it for smaller side dishes such as potatoes, rice and for making small portions of gravy & chutneys. The smaller size somes up to pressure quicker per ratio of food to be cooked. It can be used without the pressure lid as a regular stainless fry pan.
1404180
I am not sure. I have never tried to do that since I have a fry daddy. But I really love this skillet! I use it almost every day.
1903267
No its not its just like the inside of the bottom skillet. I might add that the top makes a great shallow pan for making omlets.
433539
Not really.....I cook with a skillet 2x daily and it is so much easier to get under the water now. I really like it being tall
1095369
Most fry pans do not come with lids and none of the other Zwilling glass lids fit very well. I've been using a (non-glass) lid from an old All Clad pot that works fairly well or a much bigger lid from the 5qt Saute pan that over hangs a lot. Neither is a great solution.
453893
mine was sold without lid. size works but heating is not consistent. not a chef so i fake it. i doubt that a pan this size would come with lid.
686170
I do not own a Calphalon skillet either. Best bet would be to measure the skillet at your local store and compare to the lid measurements.
2088362
I purchased this for my T-fal professional 12.5 inch nonstick skillet. Since the lid is smaller than the pan, there is a very small gap but the lid does not fall in. That would be okay except that the lid is not flat. The center glass part is positioned lower than the outer metal edge. Since the T-fal pan is rather shallow, the lid basically rests on top of the food.
181085
no, but is a very good set. would recommendwell, you got me thinking about the lids, so i took a look at the set and lid for the fry pan does actually fit the larger skillet.
1254829
I bought Cuisinart 722-20 Chef's Classic Stainless 8-Inch Open Skillet, so I am not sure of the size skillet you are referring to. I find that the sides on this small pan work well when I toss veggies as I cook or reheat them...so long as the pan is not to full. The sides of my pan are about 2 inches deep and contoured with a lipped edge. Hope that helps.
912228
Haven't used mine yet, but I got it to do just that. Yes, with a cast iron skillet or one that a magnet sticks to, you can sear, deep fry or boil. Got mine to use on my lanai for frying fish and steaks without all the grease and smoke in the house
948355
I wouldn't imagine it would be any different than using any other metal skillet. May be a better idea to query the cooktop manufacturer and/or Hamilton Beach.
2142106
Cook's Illustrated/ATK prefer this pan, yes. The handle is a bit skinny for some users. It both cooks very well and cleans up nicely with Barkeepers Friend. Great skillet.