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A chef’s pan is usually quite wide with sloping sides, although the side can also sometimes be straight. Though nothing can create the unique smokey taste of cooking over an open flame, a grill pan does create beautiful sear marks on your food. It is basically a heavy pan with ridges across the cooking surface.
Unlike induction cooktops, halogen stovetops are compatible with all kinds of cookware. Overall, halogen hobs are quite convenient, practical, and easy to clean. You basically get the convenience of electric cooking combined with speed and precision of gas hobs. Furthermore, heat is evenly distributed across the cooking surface so you never have to worry about hot spots appearing.
When he’s not testing the latest home products, he’s spending time with his family, cooking, and doing house projects. Connect with Andrew viaemail,LinkedIn, or thePrudent Reviews YouTube channel. If you’re looking to buy only one saucepan, I recommend going with a larger size (3- or 4-quart).