“There are a few things to consider when you’re buying cookware, including how you cook, durability, and price,” says Lance Nitahara, an assistant professor at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, N.Y. “On the low end of the price scale are nonstick and cast iron; copper is on the high end. But each does a different thing.”
Below, you’ll find advice on how to choose the right frying pan for how you cook, plus highlights of top-performing pans from CR’s tests, listed alphabetically and not by rank. You can see how all the pans we test perform in our frying pan ratings and learn more about the different types of pans in our cookware buying guide.
. This is typically done using a spray gun, although a brush or roller can also be used depending on the size and location of the repair. It is important to apply the enamel in thin, even coats and to allow each coat to dry completely before applying the next. This will help to ensure that the new enamel is smooth and even and will blend seamlessly with the existing enamel.