How to Choose a Iron Frying Pan
When selecting a cast iron skillet, consider its material, craftsmanship, family size, the type of dishes you want to prepare, and your cooking methods. Also, factor in the type of stove in your home or if you plan to use it for camping. Each use case differs, so let’s explore your options.
Select by Material
All frying pans sold at Frying Pan Village are made of "iron".
iron
Advantage:：This is an all-purpose material that retains heat well and can be used for any kind of cooking. The more it is used, the more it absorbs oil and becomes non-stick. It is highly durable and can be used for a longer period of time than pans made of other materials.
Disadvantage: Clear coated iron frying pans need to be cleaned before first use, such as by "oil seasoning" and "oil return" until the oil has absorbed into the pan. Failure to do so may cause scorching and rusting. In general, iron frying pans are slightly heavier than pans made of other materials, but we also have a lineup of lightweight types that are easy for even women to handle.
pure iron
Advantage: This type of frying pan has the advantages of an iron frying pan, but is manufactured with high purity iron for high thermal efficiency. It is the ultimate iron frying pan.
Disadvantage: More expensive than regular iron frying pans.
Choose by Finish
Clear Baked Coating
Iron is a material that rusts easily, so it is rust-proofed before delivery to the customer. Before first use, "oil tempering" is required, and "oil returning" is required until the oil has become accustomed to the pan.
hard-tempered frying pans
Hard tempering is FUJITA KINZOKU's proprietary process that makes the pan oil-accustomed from the start, "scorch-resistant" and "rust-resistant. When the customer receives the product, it can be quickly washed and used immediately.
Select by size
under 20cm
Ideal size for light cooking for one person, such as breakfast, or for outdoor use. Recommended as a sub for larger frying pans.
24cm
This size is ideal for small one-dish dishes for one to two people. An easy-to-handle size that is neither too large nor too small.
26cm
Ideal size for 2 to 3 people. 20cm is also useful when you need one more dish.
28 cm and larger
If you are cooking a main dish for 4 or more people, the 28cm is the best size; use the 24cm or 26cm for the second or third dish, etc. Choose the size that best suits the dish and the occasion.
Choose by Depth
shallow frying pans
If you need to cook a lot at once with a large surface area, go for a shallow type. It is suitable for pan-shaking cooking such as stir-frying.
deep frying pans
It can handle soups, curries, and other soupy dishes. It can also be used for deep frying, so having one can be used for a variety of things.
Other choices
IH stove compatible
With a few exceptions, most of our frying pans are compatible with induction hobs. Please check the detailed product information before purchasing.
Outdoor use
Frying pans used for camping and other outdoor activities must be "durable" and "lightweight. Iron frying pans are especially recommended for cooking over an open fire, which is difficult to adjust.