Brown in a pan (4)
I believe the answer is:
sear
'brown in a pan' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for sear that I've seen before include "Dried up, parched" , "Cook (quickly at great heat)" , "Scorch or burn the surface of" , "Make very hot and dry" , "Scorch, brand" .)