Pans

Buy pans from the ZWILLING online store

Cast iron or stainless steel, with or without a coating: today you can buy pans in different styles, shapes and designs. Which is the right pan depends on which dish you want to prepare. Here we bring you pans from the ZWILLING online store and give you succinct advice on buying our products and general information.

Which pans can I buy for my kitchen?

There are a wide variety of pans. Here are the most popular types of pan.

Skillets and frying pans

A skillet is an allrounder and an integral part of any professional kitchen. You can use it to prepare classic dishes such as fried potatoes or fried eggs, you can braise meat or roast nuts and kernels. Good skillets have a coating that prevents the food burning and guarantees optimum heat distribution.

Braisers

A braiser is a skillet with a high rim. It also has a matching lid. You can prepare braised dishes in a braiser and gently cook meat and vegetables.

Crepe pan

A crepe pan is a speciality pan for making thin pancakes. A pusher and a spatula also come with a crepe pan, to shape your pancakes correctly.

Saute pans

You can place a saute pan directly onto the table from the hob, so the food can be enjoyed hot. It can be easily picked up with the handles on each side. Saute pans usually have a lid, to keep the heat in the pan for longer. You can cook, braise or fry your food in a saute pan.

Griddles

Typically these pans have grooves on the base of the pan, which leave a pattern on the grilled food. The food to be cooked only partially touches the base of the pan, which retains the nutrients and flavors well and lets the fat run off. You get an authentic grill effect especially if you prepare meat on the grill pans.

What should the pans be made of?

There are many different options when it comes to what the pan is made of. Aluminum, stainless steel or cast iron pans? The advantages of each pan at a glance.

Aluminum pans

Aluminum pans are comparatively lightweight and easy and comfortable to handle. This material conducts heat very well and is ideal for preparing delicate dishes. Alu-pans are generally coated using different techniques. If the pan base is ferromagnetic, aluminum pans can be used on an induction hob.

Cast iron pans

Cast iron pans are extremely robust and very durable. Cast iron stores heat outstandingly well and ensures full flavor in the food. Cast iron can be used on all types of hob, including induction hobs and the quality of the material is impressive.

Stainless steel pans

Stainless steel stores heat extremely well and is at the same time very heat resistant. With the right handle, these pans can also be put into the oven. Stainless steel is scratchproof, odor and taste-free.

Coated pans for gentle cooking of your food

There are several different coating systems for pans. Coatings ensure that meat, fish and vegetables cook evenly and do not burn quickly. Also, you need less fat or oil when frying on a non-stick coating, so low-calorie cooking.

Find the right pan or induction hob pan for your home in the ZWILLING online store.