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Read the story →Thin pans run hot and cold in patches. A heavier pan is more forgiving, and forgiveness is what a weeknight needs.
A heavy-bottomed pan holds its temperature. When you add cold ingredients, it does not crash and steam; it keeps searing. That single quality is the difference between browned and grey.
You do not need a full set. One good skillet, one saucepan, and one heavy pot will carry you through almost everything, and they will last for decades if you treat them well.
Heat the pan before the oil, the oil before the food, and give things room. Crowding is the enemy of color, and color is flavor.
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