- Is the Alva Black Angus pan oven safe?
- Yes. The pan is oven safe, so you can finish a steak or frittata under the broiler. Use an oven mitt, since the handle heats up.
- Does it work on induction cooktops?
- Yes. The carbon steel body is induction compatible, and it also works on gas, electric and ceramic glass.
- How is it different from a bare carbon steel skillet?
- It comes with a factory non-stick coating, so it releases food without seasoning it yourself. Bare steel can take harder scrubbing and very high searing heat, but needs seasoning and upkeep.
- Can I use metal utensils on it?
- No. The non-stick coating scratches, so use silicone, wood or plastic tools and wash it by hand with a soft sponge.
- What size is the cooking surface?
- It is an 11-inch round pan, wide enough for two steaks or a large sauté. It is a full-size skillet rather than a small egg pan.
- Is it dishwasher safe?
- No. Hand wash it and dry it promptly to protect the coating and the steel.
- Where is the Alva Black Angus Carbon Steel Frying Pan 11-inch cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $87.20, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Alva Black Angus Carbon Steel Frying Pan 11-inch?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, The Home Depot, Nordstrom, Lowe's.