News — DifferenceBetweenPotAndFryingPan

Sep 27, 2011 – Pots usually have two small handles located on opposite sides of the pot. Pans, on the other hand, tend to have just one long handle. For the serious cook, another major difference between pots and pans is their purpose in the kitchen. Chefs use pots mainly for liquids, such as making soups or boiling water for pasta. The distinctions seem to be less well defined than one might think. Apparently, a pan is a pot, a least according to these definitions. pan/noun 1. a container . Your Guide to Different Types of Pots and Pans, And When...