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de Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Cookware

Name: de Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Cookware
Brand: de Buyer
Rating: 4.62 (13 reviews)

$45–$110

4.6 Stars / 13 Reviews

A foolproof pan.

Go on and turn up the heat: These French-made pans are made from extra-durable, induction-compatible carbon steel. They come with a beeswax layer, which—fun fact—protects against oxidation during shipping and speeds up seasoning. And they’re total all-stars when it comes to searing your salmon fillet, caramelizing onions, or making a fried egg so perfect you'll want to frame it (but will hopefully eat it atop toast instead). The best part? The more you use these, the slicker they become.

Hot tip: These pans are safe up to 400°F.

Photography by Ty Mecham & James Ransom

Details & Materials +-

Made in:

France

Made of:

Carbon steel

Size:

Fry Pan, 8”: 8.00” D x 16.50” L (with handle) x 4.75” H; 3lbs.
Fry Pan, 9.5”: 9.50” D x 18.75” L (with handle) x 5.50” H; 4lbs.
Fry Pan, 11”: 11.00” D x 22.25” L (with handle) x 6.25” H; 5lbs.
Fry Pan, 12.5”: 12.50” D x 23.00” L (with handle) x 6.50” H; 7lbs.
Skillet, 9.5”: 9.50” D x 21.25” L (with handle) x 7.00” H; 5lbs.
Crêpe Pan, 9.5”: 9.50” D x 19.00” L (with handle) x 4.00” H; 3lbs.

Maker:

de Buyer

Care & Notes +-

Hand wash only. After use, wash immediately with hot water—do not use dish soap, as that will strip away the natural non-stick surface the pan will cultivate over time. Dry immediately with a towel. Store in a dry place.

To remove beeswax coating: The beeswax is used to prevent the pan from rusting and to save time when seasoning. Prior to first use, clean the pan with very hot water to remove the beeswax from the entire pan. If at first use, you notice any wax residue, use a paper towel to wipe your hot pan clean, or heat your pan on a baking sheet in the oven at 200°F; when pan is hot, wipe clean. This protective layer prevents rust and ensures a smooth and even surface upon which to apply your seasoning.

To season: Cover the bottom of the pan with flavorless oil and heat on medium heat for 5 minutes. Let the pan cool before draining the oil, and then wipe clean with paper towels. Repeat the process a second time and your pan is ready for use. After this process, the pan will acquire a natural nonstick property and darken over time. After cooking, wash the pan in hot water, wipe with a soft sponge and dry thoroughly. Do not use dish soap and do not remove the black layer that forms at the bottom of the pan; it will make a solid film and create a non-stick surface. Dry thoroughly to prevent rusting and store in a dry area. The pan will darken with use, creating a naturally nonstick surface.

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de Buyer

France

De Buyer’s come a long (long) way from their early 19th century beginnings when they manufactured farm tools and cookware to use on hearths (*hearths*, not stoves, mind you). Now, 200 years later, they’ve perfected their trade and their pan game. Every single piece they design comes with a thin layer of beeswax and seasons like a dream with love and time.

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All reviews come from Verified Purchases

5.0 Stars

New Favorite Pans!

These pans are amazing. Loved my first three so much that I purchased the smallest one within a week! Perfect balance between iron durability and heat retention and nonstick surface. I’m hooked

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Submitted on: 12/9/2020 Reviewed by: Bri Option: Fry Pan, 8"

5.0 Stars

Best pans for the money

The de Buyer Mineral B series are some of the best values in carbon steel cookware. They take a little extra care, like cast iron, so know what you're buying.

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Submitted on: 11/2/2020 Reviewed by: Ryan M. Option: Wok, 12.5"

5.0 Stars

Use this pan almost everyday & love it.

This is a great pan -- I use it almost everyday for my one egg omelet with variations. Almost immediately, it developed a nonstick surface but it has only gotten better with time. It may be my imagination but I think my eggs taste better in this pan verses the nonstick pan I was using before. I highly recommend it.

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Submitted on: 9/17/2020 Reviewed by: Julie Option: Crêpe Pan, 9.5"