Is There Really A Difference Between Sautéing, Searing, And Pan Frying? - Chowhound

Longhua Liao/Getty Images Though it may not always seem like it, cooking is a science, and as such it has its fair share of jargon. If you're new to the kitchen, figuring out the difference between a dozen similar-sounding terms can be quite the challenge. For example, it's easy to confuse sautéing, searing, and pan frying since they all take place on the stovetop and require some sort of heat. Despite their…