MINERAL B Carbon Steel Fry Pan

I had been in the hunt for a healthier alternative to my Teflon coated non-stick pans when I ran into these here on Amazon. I was rather skeptical of the non stick ability many claimed possible with the De Buyer Mineral B pans. Reading the existing reviews, it seemed that all stressed proper seasoning and in between use care. Instead of jumping on the Green Earth or Bialetti pan bandwagon, which seemed to be plagued with poor quality, I decided to read up a bit on the seasoning process. I visited a few forums, watched a few you tube videos and placed my first iron pan order. Though not directly recommended by De Buyer for this particular pan, I followed instructions to boil potato skins for 15-20 minutes before starting the seasoning process. I usually would follow the manufacturers specific instructions but the information for pre-seasoning with the potato skins came from a very respected chef on a popular forum who also fancies the De Buyer product. After the boil process I seasoned my new De Buyer pan with peanut oil using the method dictated on the De Buyer website. The process was completely painless and the pans are better than expected. It has now been several weeks since my first Mineral B fry pan purchase, the 10.2" model. I was so infatuated with the original pan that I have now purchase nearly the entire set of the Mineral B line. They are truly non-stick when seasoned properly. They cook like a dream. They heat up so quickly and when I change the heat setting on my stove they seem to adopt the new temperature much quicker than my previous pans. I had a little trouble getting used to not using soap to wash these; instead rinsing with very hot water and wiping/lightly scrubbing out as necessary. The process is just so different than what I was used to but after doing it for a while I find it easier. If you are the type of person that needs a pan to look perfectly clean and spotless, these are not for you. I say this as the interiors darken with age and they blue a bit on the outside. This keeps them from looking brand new for very long (though I think they look even better as they get more use). If you have trouble following directions or would prefer a "maintenance free" pan, this pan more than likely isn't for you either. They do require a simplified method of maintenance but require salt purifying from time to time and should be oiled after each use (again, painless but a tiny bit more work that the average Teflon pan). Also, these pans and the entire line as a whole are rather heavy. If weight is a concern, these pans are probably out of the question. If however you are looking for a healthier alternative to other non stick pans with durability to boot and don't mind a bit more time in the kitchen, these high quality pans are right up your alley. On another note, I have found my favorite amongst the Mineral B line-up. They are the De Buyer Mineral B Country Chef pans. I bought both the 9.4" ( De Buyer Mineral B Element Country Chef, 9.4" ) and the 12.6" ( De Buyer Mineral B Element Country Chef, 12.6" )versions and they are by far my most used pans of the set. They are similar to a deep wall skillet but with the volume and practicality of a saute. The smaller version works very well in place of a saucepan and the larger is perfect for stir fry dishes and meals for larger groups. Well worth looking into. Enjoy!

I've been using French enameled cast-iron frying pans for many decades, but I recently decided to try a De Buyer steel skillet after an old Le Creuset started to pit and spall on its cooking surface. I am so glad that I did! I got the smallest 7.9" model as a cheap test. It totally passed! The instructions say to first rinse it in hot water to get rid of any excess beeswax residue. Then you must season the skillet with oil before you use it. I seasoned it once with some flax seed oil to a light brown color, and then I fried my first egg. I was anticipating that the skillet would require several seasonings to build up a non-stick surface, but no! It cooked a perfect over-medium fried egg for me the first time. I have since fried eggs and sausage patties in it, and the seasoning is a nice dark brown now. Compared to my old favorite Le Creuset, this de Buyer Mineral B pan seasoned quicker and weighs much less. It heats up faster and requires less heat than the cast iron to cook the same thing. The quality of its non-stickiness is at least equal to my old favorite, which is to say, about perfect. Cleanup is just as fast and easy, and the price is right, especially compared to French enameled cast iron. The only drawback of this pan is its relatively small size, but I knew that when I bought it. The next size larger would be more practical and useful for most people. Still, for the mornings when I cook breakfast just for myself, this is the pan I use. I still have and love my old 28 cm Staub cast iron pan, but my smaller frying pans are now this one and a 24 cm/9.5" De Buyer Carbone Plus model that I just ordered. These pans ought to last a lifetime or two if properly cared for. If I had the past forty years to do over, I would ditch the cast iron and go with steel skillets like this one. DeBuyer Mineral B Element Iron Frypan, 7.9-Inch Round

Ich habe kürzlich die De Buyer Pfannen gekauft und bin absolut begeistert! Die Qualität dieser Pfannen ist einfach unschlagbar. Hier sind einige Gründe, warum ich sie jedem empfehlen würde: Hochwertige Materialien: Die Pfannen bestehen aus erstklassigem Kohlenstoffstahl, der eine hervorragende Wärmeleitfähigkeit bietet. Das bedeutet, dass die Pfannen gleichmäßig und schnell erhitzen, was zu perfektem Braten und Kochen führt. Langlebigkeit: Diese Pfannen sind extrem robust und halten bei richtiger Pflege ein Leben lang. Ich schätze besonders die solide Verarbeitung und das Gewicht, das Stabilität und Zuverlässigkeit gewährleistet. Antihaft-Eigenschaften: Nach dem Einbrennen entwickelt sich eine natürliche Antihaft-Schicht, die sogar besser funktioniert als viele moderne Beschichtungen. Das Einbrennen war einfach und die Pfannen wurden schnell zu meinen Lieblingskochutensilien. Vielseitigkeit: Ob Braten, Schmoren oder sogar Backen - die De Buyer Pfannen meistern jede Aufgabe mit Bravour. Sie sind für alle Herdarten geeignet, inklusive Induktion, und sogar ofenfest. Einfache Reinigung: Die Reinigung der Pfannen ist unkompliziert. Ein wenig warmes Wasser und ein weicher Schwamm reichen aus. Auf aggressive Reinigungsmittel kann man komplett verzichten, was die Pfannen zusätzlich schont. Fazit: Wer auf der Suche nach erstklassigen Pfannen ist, die sowohl Hobbyköche als auch Profis begeistern, ist mit den De Buyer Pfannen bestens bedient. Sie bieten ein herausragendes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis und werden mit Sicherheit viele Jahre treue Dienste leisten.

I'm so happy with this little pan! It's off a superb quality. But you need to be aware that it needs to be properly "seasoned" to be non-stick. It took me a while to build up enough of good seasoning layer, but now the pan is so non-stick that eggs are rolling around freely on it when cooking. No more need for a Teflon nonsense, which is quite frankly a scam. Just watch some YouTube videos about how to season and use a carbon steel pan and it will last you a lifetime. And you will pass it onto you children.

Después de 6 meses de uso ocasional, puedo decir que por fin aprendí a cocinar con esta sartén. Sin duda, cuando no tienes experiencia, piensas que no sirve porque todo se pega, pero es un proceso de prueba y error. No se rindan, vale la pena. En esta ocasión estoy cocinando con una pequeña cantidad de aceite de oliva extra virgen, a una temperatura baja para que el aceite nunca llegue a quemarse. Aprende a usarlo y será tu sartén favorita.

You can’t go wrong with carbon steel when it comes to cooking. Heavy as h…, so the extra handle is really useful. Once seasoned, nothing sticks, and it’s safe to use dishwashing liquid. Just remember to dry it off afterwards to avoid surface corrosion.

Great Pan and cooks really well! It is heavy, almost like cast iron, but is super durable and I am waiting to see it's color change, as it almost looks like a stainless steel pan when new - so it's surprising it will move to a black with good use. The rest is the same - seasoning and taking care of iron pans.. a few extra steps but worth the care!