Inspired by this thread (So what do you use a 3 1/2" skillet for?), what is the smallest pan you own, and what do you use it for?
The smallest pan I own is a 6.5" cast iron skillet. I use it to make breakfast for one, sausage and eggs. I cook the sausages first, 4-5 breakfast links, then I wipe it out with a paper towel and cook two eggs in it. Also the perfect size for omelettes.
I have one non-stick that’s 7.5" across the top, with 5.5" of cooking surface. Perfect for two fried eggs. I have another non-stick that is 7.5" top and bottom. Works well for sausages.
We have a black cast iron pan that is abut 3 inches diameter and 2 inches high, with a cast iron lid. We use it as a salt pig.
We have a non-stick pan that’s 4 1/2" across the top, maybe 3 3/4" at the bottom, that gets used for frying a single egg for a breakfast sandwich.
If ovenware counts I have a set of 2" corningware-ish ramekins.
I inherited a butter-melter that’s 1" tall by 1” across with a 4” handle; Mom would set it in a pan of water a la a double boiler but an unsophisticated cooker such as myself holds it directly over the flame.
I have a little 4 x 4 square nonstick skillet. I use it for making Japanese rolled omelets.
I have a ~3" cast iron pan. It’s pretty great for frying one egg.
I have two of these mini cocottes.
Put two slices of prosciutto in the bottom of each, add two eggs, sprinkle with s&p and a little cheese. Bake for about twenty minutes, serve with toast and fruit.
5.5 cast iron that I like for reheating leftovers that I want to add a little crust/crispness to. Also works well for a small egg mess for myself.
I have a non-stick frying pan that has about a 6-7" cooking surface. It’s just for my grilled cheese sandwiches. Nothing else is allowed in there! I used to make my grilled cheese in our larger pan that we also use for browning hamburger, etc. Once my sandwich started to taste onion-y from the pan :mad: I decided I wanted my own pan.
I have a Turkish coffee boiler, about 5 inches diameter and 5-6 inches tall.
Makes great coffee.
I have a 5" non stick skillet that I use almost exclusively for making crumpets.
Ours is a 6 1/2 inch cast iron skillet. It is Rhiannon8404’s egg pan. It is to be used for no other purpose, ever.
I have a little saucepan that has maybe 3.5 inches of cooking surface, maybe less. I use it to boil water for oatmeal, and to fry eggs.