in my pan vs on my pan

Both "in my pan" and "on my pan" can be correct depending on the context. "In my pan" is used when referring to something contained inside the pan, like food or ingredients. "On my pan" is used when referring to something placed on top of the pan, like a lid or a utensil.

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in my pan

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something contained inside the pan, like food or ingredients.

Use "in my pan" when talking about something that is inside the pan, such as food being cooked or ingredients being mixed.

Examples:

I have some vegetables in my pan ready to be cooked.
There's a delicious stew simmering in my pan.
I found a recipe online and all the ingredients are in my pan.

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It'll be like old times. I brought my pan-flute.
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I'm not part of Pan's brigade.
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So everything Lisa told us pans out.
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There's a cut here in this pan, but then it becomes a pan again.
So they call grandma, and grandma says, "My pan was too small!"
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Alternatives:

in the pan
inside my pan
within my pan
within the pan
contained in my pan

on my pan

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something placed on top of the pan, like a lid or a utensil.

Use "on my pan" when talking about something that is on top of the pan, such as a lid covering the pan or a utensil resting on it.