
It was another feature I use regularly and had me wondering, “Why doesn’t every frying pan come with one,” especially since it can’t possibly be too costly to produce.Ĭeramic surface: This unique cooking surface is a bit of a double-edged sword. Steamer basket: Speaking of which, steaming in a skillet is totally fast and super easy, so it makes sense that a steamer basket would fit snugly in the pan. As mentioned earlier, the high sides are great and mean less spillage, as well as ample vertical berth for steam to build for fish and veggies. If I were running a household of four or more I might find myself dragging the 12-inch fry pans out as this would be on the small side. It’s a great size: There are plenty of 10-inch frying pans, so this wasn’t a revelation, but for a single fellow like me, or even when cooking for myself and a guest, this pan is an ideal size to use for almost anything from meats to vegetables, sides, and more. But when you need a quick second to grab other ingredients or tend to another pot or pan, it’s very nice to have. The spoon does jut out over the base of the pan and so, I assume, over time the heat might damage the wood if you left it there for extended periods.

The pan’s handle, which arrives with a notch to hold the specially designed wooden spatula, serves as both storage and a temporary spoon rest while you’re cooking. Not so with the Always Pan which allows you to do a bit more than with your typical fry pan including safely make sauces or even soups with unusually high sides (nearly three inches) or steam foods like fish and vegetables with a custom insert.īuilt-in spoon rest/storage: I don’t know why every pan doesn’t have one of these. It’s also light and easy to handle but feels solid and well-constructed, so I wouldn’t worry about it breaking.ĭesigned for multi-purpose use: Though you can do a lot more than just fry with frying pans, most aren’t crafted with multiple cooking methods in mind. You could absolutely keep this pan out on the stovetop with the lid on and it wouldn’t look out of place.


It sports an understated modern aesthetic and is available in four warm hues, each with a matte finish: Charcoal (grey-black), spice (light salmon), sage green, steam (ivory), and lavender (new). The look and feel: It’s hard not to notice about this pan is how darn good it looks which I’m sure accounts for a healthy portion of its popularity.
