Vermicular Frying Pan + Glass Lid Bundle | 28cm

Precisely manufactured to be as thin as 1.5 millimeters and under 3.2 pounds, Vermicular’s Deep Sauté Pan is half the thickness of other cast-iron skillets on the market—making it one of the lightest we’ve tried. Durably designed, it features a heat-resistant enameled surface and a wooden handle that stays cool to the touch. The pan cooks more like stainless steel than cast iron thanks to its thin walls and base, which are made with a proprietary blend of molten metal that helps it heat up much faster than thicker, heavier cast iron pans. (This innovation is no surprise—Vermicular is known for meticulous craftsmanship rooted in improving traditional Japanese cookware.) This skillet also offers the desirable nonstick and cleaning benefits of enameled cast iron: Vermicular coats the skillet’s durable interior with layers of enamel to distribute heat evenly and evaporate excess moisture in as little as three seconds. These properties make it ideal for cooking, fluffing and serving rice or grains.

This is the perfect skillet for sautéing, searing or stir-frying: A deeper pan means more volume for poaching or frying fish, eggs, shrimp, tempura and more. Its taller walls prevent ingredients from slipping out when making stir-fries or pasta sauces and make it a great choice for braising any cut of meat. Plus, this pan comes with a glass lid equipped with an easy-to-grab, self-standing handle that keeps the lid clean and your countertop dry.