Every Pan Has a Purpose. Here’s How to Know Which One You Need.

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Finding the right pan for you is a lot like dating.A pan should align with your interests, personality, and (culinary) goals. You may want a low-maintenance relationship with a skillet that understands your disdain for doing dishes. Or, you might be an avid outdoor cook who wants a companion that can keep up with your adventurous lifestyle. Maybe you’re a minimalist, who only wants one pan to do it all in the kitchen (and yes, such a thing does exist).Together, with the right pan, an unstoppable partnership can form. But it’ll take a bit of discernment and introspection, and that’s what this guide is all about. All of the pans here are ones that our kitchen experts have carefully vetted and put through their paces to deem as picks in our dedicated pan guides.Let’s find your perfect match.