Shallow pan

A shallow pan is oval or rectangular shaped, with short sides. While some shallow pans do not come with lids, others have them. They are made from materials such as stainless steel, cast iron, or aluminum. Buy wholesale shallow pans from manufacturers on Alibaba.com for multipurpose use, from frying to baking and roasting.

Features of a shallow pan

Most shallow pans are made from heavier-gauged materials than normal pans to resist bending while cooking under maximum heat and to provide an even distribution of heat. For example, a shallow roasting pan is mostly made of heavy gauged material to resist bending while being loaded with heavy turkey or chicken meat while roasting. Some shallow pans have handles on both sides that offer its safe transportation from the oven or stove to the countertop. The strong handles on both sides can withstand heavy weight and allow safe carriage from the oven or stove to the countertop for serving. However, some shallow pans have one handle or none. The pan heats up faster and controls heat applied to the food.

Uses of a shallow pan

The flat base and shallow depth of the pan make it ideal for light snacks such as cookies and cakes. The heavy gauge material used in making a shallow fry pan allows heat to penetrate and get retained in the pan; therefore, it is ideal for light frying foods that need even distribution of heat, such as omelets and pancakes that need quick and even cooking. For the juiciest meat and chicken roasting, a shallow pan will give you the results that will leave you craving for more. A shallow pan is ideal for foods that do not need longer heating. A shallow frying pan enhances browning by forming a crispy crust on meat and chicken and crunchy vegetables. Food gets cooked evenly on both sides because food in the shallow pan can easily be flipped and turned. Shallow pans can be used in various cooking methods, such as searing, browning, and sauteing. A shallow baking pan can be used both in the oven and over the stove. A shallow roasting pan can roast meat, small cuts for small ones, and larger ones for large pans.

Choosing shallow pan

There is a variety of shallow pans to choose from, depending on need. Tart pans have removable bottoms and come in various shapes and sizes. The pans are used in the oven and are made from stainless steel or aluminum. Frying pans, including those with non-stick surfaces, have sloping sides and are used for sauteing, frying, and searing foods. Skillets and saute pans are pans with flat bottoms, low sides, wider bases, and high sides, respectively, and are often made of cast iron, stainless steel, or aluminum. They are also used for sauteing, frying, and searing foods.

Grill pans have ridged surfaces that mimic the effects of grilling food on a barbecue. They are made of cast iron and are used mainly for grilling meat, vegetables, and even sandwiches. Crepe pans have a flat, smooth surface and low sides. They come in the non-stick form and are designed to make crepes and omelets. A griddle is a cast iron shallow pan with a large, flat, shallow pan, mostly used in cooking over the cookstove. The large shallow pan is specifically made to cook large quantities of food, such as chicken, burgers, and pancakes.