Our top picks come from Made In, All-Clad, and Misen. When building out your cookware collection, it’s important to snag a skillet for searing and a Dutch oven for stewing, boiling, and deep frying.

Whether you're using a deep fryer, a stock pot, or just a sauce pan, there are many ways to fry up your food. However, there might be some question as to the exact differences between certain methods.

Frying pans are the workhorses of the kitchen, and if you’re like most home cooks, you probably own more than one—and more than one type. That makes sense because not every skillet is appropriate for ...