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The de Buyer Mineral B is a 3mm-thick carbon steel skillet made of 99% iron and 1% carbon, with a riveted epoxy-coated steel handle. It has no factory nonstick coating: it builds a natural patina through seasoning, and the darker it gets, the more nonstick it becomes. The 11-inch pan weighs 4.8 lbs and gives an 8.3-inch cooking surface, so it sears and browns like cast iron but responds faster to heat changes and is lighter. It suits cooks who want a durable pan for high-heat searing, grilling and oven work and who accept the upkeep of seasoning.
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Lowest price we've seen: $104.95 on Nov 2 at Sur La Table. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 2.
Owners of de Buyer carbon steel pans generally praise the searing performance and the durable build, and many say the pan becomes effectively nonstick once well seasoned. The common complaints are the seasoning work, rust risk and a hot handle.
This 11-inch fry pan is made of carbon steel, a blend of 99% iron and 1% carbon. It is built for frying, grilling and searing, and it can brown food through the Maillard reaction, where the natural sugars in food caramelize.
The pan has no artificial coatings. It develops a natural nonstick surface as it is seasoned over time, and the darker it becomes, the better the nonstick performance. A beeswax coating finishes the body. The handle is epoxy-coated steel and is riveted to the pan.
