saute pan

plural saute pans · alternative sauté pan

1. A piece of cookware that has straight sides and a large surface area, both of which are ideal for tasks like searing meat or reducing a pan sauce.

   Although a cast-iron frying pan will brown food extremely well (and can serve if you don't want to buy a saute pan), a saute pan has higher, straighter sides and is available in large sizes.

   2002, Deborah Krasner, The Flavors of Olive Oil: A Tasting Guide and Cookbook, page 53