De Buyer Mineral B Element Frying Pan / Sauté Pan ""Rustic"", Carbon Steel, 24 cm (10-561424)

Features
Nearly eternal lifespan
Browns very well
The non-stick properties improve with use.
Metal tools compatible

Measurements
Product weight (g): 1500

A professional frying pan with excellent cooking properties and a virtually endless lifespan! Carbon steel pans are a good alternative to Teflon pans and, like cast iron, require a little care. A well-maintained carbon steel pan develops a natural non-stick surface made of fat and carbon, reducing the need for care and increasing non-stick properties. A frequently used carbon steel pan even has the cooking properties of a cast iron pan and the non-stick properties of a Teflon pan! In addition, you can safely use metal utensils with the pan.




The De Buyer Mineral B series has a pre-treatment of a completely natural and chemical-free organic beeswax coating. The coating protects the pan from rust and helps with the pan's break-in. It forms the first cooking surface for the carbon steel, while also improving the pan's non-stick properties. Wash the pan with hot water to remove any storage dust before the first use - most of the beeswax will be removed. The small amount of wax left behind is not a problem but, on the contrary, helps with the pan's break-in. You can also season the pan if you wish - see instructions in the video link below.




High-rimmed carbon steel frying pans follow the shapes of the most traditional French lyonnaise pans. The depth provides a larger volume and less fat splatter. The farmhouse pan is really well suited for, for example, frying potatoes or large quantities of vegetables, but also works well like a wok. Thanks to the carbon steel, the pan does not stick, which is especially convenient when frying potatoes.




Carbon steel is not as porous a material as cast iron, so you can safely fry all ingredients. With ingredients with a high protein content, such as eggs or white fish, it is worth being careful and lowering the temperature considerably. You shouldn't try to keep the carbon steel a bright steel color, as it will change color during use. The pan's interior surface will darken, and when the interior surface is completely black, its natural non-stick surface is at its best.




The carbon steel pan should not be washed in the dishwasher; when washing by hand, hot water is usually sufficient. Food should also not be stored in the carbon steel pan, nor should it be left soaking in the sink to prevent rust. If surface rust appears on the pan, it is not unusable, but the rust can be removed with a coarse sponge or steel wool. After use, washing, and drying, it is a good idea to apply a drop of rapeseed oil to prevent surface rust from forming during storage.




Suitable for all heat sources and cooktops, including induction cooktops. The frying pan can also be used in the oven (200 °C max 10 min)

• Outer diameter at the top edge: 24 cm
• Thickness: 2.5 mm

Compatible accessories

The pressed frame of the carbon steel pan may occasionally warp slightly. To prevent this, avoid placing a hot pan in cold water. Also, using the pan on the stove at full power may cause warping. If warping occurs, first slightly heat the pan and place it upside down on a sturdy surface and tap the center of the pan with a hammer.