de Buyer MINERAL B Pro 11″ Carbon Steel Fry Pan
$99.95
French-made carbon steel with a cast stainless steel handle. 11″ overall with an 8.3″ cooking surface, and a naturally non-stick finish that develops with use.
Description
de Buyer has been making carbon steel cookware in France for around two centuries, and the Mineral B line is the pan most often named when professional cooks are asked what they actually use. The Pro version upgrades the handle to cast stainless steel, which stays cooler than the iron handles on the standard line and looks considerably better on a pass.
The cooking surface is unusually smooth from the factory. That makes the first few seasonings slower to take hold than on a textured pan, but the finished patina is more even and releases better once it is there. It is worth the patience.
One genuine limitation, and it applies to all carbon steel: acid strips seasoning. A long simmer with tomatoes or more than a squeeze of lemon will take you back several layers. Deglaze with wine and get it out of the pan quickly, or use stainless for acidic work.
Best for: cooks who want professional-grade equipment and are willing to learn its rules.
Specifications
| Size | 11″ (28 cm) |
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| Cooking surface | 8.3″ |
| Material | Carbon steel |
| Handle | Cast stainless steel |
| Weight | 3.42 lbs |
| Capacity | 1 litre |
| Origin | Made in France |
| Finish | Naturally non-stick after seasoning |
Additional information
| Size | 11 inch |
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