Where can I find heavy bottom skillets?

Oftentimes, you'll see a recipe call for a "heavy-bottomed" pot or pan. So what does this mean? And why is it important? Heavy-bottomed pots and pans are thicker at the base, meaning they tend to absorb and distribute heat from a stovetop burner more evenly than a thin pot or pan. read more

Most specialty cookery shops carry them. Amazon and eBay. Garage sales. Walmart, Target, etc if you're not picky about brand. read more

Heavy skillets can hold higher temperatures, keep temp longer, and spread temp more evenly. Light skillets are more likely to have hot and cold spots, heat up quickly, and lose heat quickly as well. Heavy skillets are useful for high temp stir frying, braising, or stewing. read more