For bacon and such, I use our rather large frying pan that we purchased at Sam's Club 3 years ago or so. It's heavy-duty, non-stick, has a lid that goes with it, and is very large. I have to use the large dual burner on the stove when using it. It's still in great shape. It was probably $30, if that, and it was made in the US. I also use it for grilled cheese sandwiches and such, and can fit about 4 sandwiches in it at one time.