r/cookingcollaboration

My mom used to cook a lot of meals in her electric skillet and I never really questioned it growing up, but now that I live alone I’m starting to think about it more. I keep wondering why she didn’t just use a regular pan on the stove because that’s what I’ve always done. I recently came across an electric skillet and now I’m tempted to get one, but I don’t want to end up with something I won’t use. I’ve seen people mention how they’re good for making full meals in one place and that sounds convenient, but I’m not sure how different it really is from a normal pan. I’ve also noticed that a lot of the same styles show up across different suppliers, which makes me wonder if they all work the same or if quality varies a lot. I guess I’m just trying to understand what makes electric skillets special before I commit. For those who use them, what do you like about them and do you use them often?