De Buyer Mineral B Round Carbon Steel Fry Pan 11" / $61.62 and 12.5" / $61.07

Or buy the 12.5inch pan for several pennies less right now.

Am still waiting on the professional line to be in stock because the folks have exposed wire burners. But both these pans are great if you have gas.

12.5" has a loop helper handle, the 11" does not. They both seem to be priced the same when discounted on amazon.

deets on all debuyer pans, including the bottom inside dimensions (smaller than you'd think).
https://www.debuyer.com/en/products/min ... nd-fry-pan

docgui wrote: ↑ Or buy the 12.5inch pan for several pennies less right now.

Am still waiting on the professional line to be in stock because the folks have exposed wire burners. But both these pans are great if you have gas.

I'm sorry, but can you explain the difference between the two lines and why one is better for electrical stoves? Does your rationale apply to smooth tops, or just electronic stoves with coil element burners?

Thanks,
Cal.

5 rivets though

Thanks @docgui updated the post with the 12.5". I'm going to stick to the 11" since it's likely a better size for my use

calvados.boualrd wrote: ↑ I'm sorry, but can you explain the difference between the two lines and why one is better for electrical stoves? Does your rationale apply to smooth tops, or just electronic stoves with coil element burners?

Thanks,
Cal.

The pro details: https://www.debuyer.com/en/products/min ... eel-handle
Looks like a thicker pan which should do better on non-gas stoves since there's some potential issues with permanent warping if you're not using gas

Here's a video going over the issue:


This guy has some good reviews on carbon steels pans (though the sound effects might be annoying...)

BlueFyre wrote: ↑ The pro details: https://www.debuyer.com/en/products/min ... eel-handle
Looks like a thicker pan which should do better on non-gas stoves since there's some potential issues with permanent warping if you're not using gas

Here's a video going over the issue:


This guy has some good reviews on carbon steels pans (though the sound effects might be annoying...)

Oh crap...I hope not! I have a Mineral B 12" on route, and I have a flat top electric stove!

Thanks,
Cal.

I have the mineral b pans. They wont warp on a flatop. I have had thinner carbon steel woks that have warped on me though.

I bet the people with warping problems probably have lodge carbon steel pans.

mineral B are either 2.5mm (smaller sizes) or 3mm (larger sizes) thick.

the "pro" is the newer version of the "french collection", both have stainless steel handles. Same pan as mineral B; same thickness.
pro = normal handle
french collection = eiffel tower looking handle

I'm looking to move into a cast iron pan or carbon steel for general cooking tasks. Which would you say is easier to maintain? this or say a lodge cast iron skillet

My rational is based on my folks use case. They rarely fry food in oil and use cheap induction and old exposed coil electric elements. Carbon steel in general doesn't season as well on either compared to gas and the uneven heating can create deformed bottoms. Glass tops are generally a bit better but I have personally seen some carbon steel pans turn into spinners.

A thicker material makes both these issues less of a concern but adds weight to the pan. As an aside though de buyer in general uses thicker material so runs into less issues than thinner and cheaper pans.

Edit: Am going to buy one for them to try. At this price it's a no brainier.

Crunchytut wrote: ↑ I'm looking to move into a cast iron pan or carbon steel for general cooking tasks. Which would you say is easier to maintain? this or say a lodge cast iron skillet

It's the same process to maintain. Basically clean it right away, avoid using soap or heavy abrasives when possible and season again with a bit of oil once in a while.

docgui wrote: ↑ My rational is based on my folks use case. They rarely fry food in oil and use cheap induction and old exposed coil electric elements. Carbon steel in general doesn't season as well on either compared to gas and the uneven heating can create deformed bottoms. Glass tops are generally a bit better but I have personally seen some carbon steel pans turn into spinners.

A thicker material like on the pro line makes both these issues less of a concern but adds weight to the pan. As an aside though de buyer in general uses thicker material so runs into less issues than thinner and cheaper pans.

My guess is people with issues warping may have a thinner pan. I have a mineral B which I've had no issues with. These people are likely putting a cold pan on max to season or something.

neutral wrote: ↑ It's the same process to maintain. Basically clean it right away, avoid using soap or heavy abrasives when possible and season again with a bit of oil once in a while.

The no soap thing is a myth. The polymerized seasoning doesn't wash away that easily. It's fine to use mild dish soap. Just don't ever soak it.

So I had order one and if you don't have gas use the oven method to season..... I didn't and had to nuke it and start over. Bartenders friend and steel wool to clean most of it, and an over night soak in Vinegar to get the stubborn bits. I wonder if just soaking would have worked. I re-seasoned and tested with hamburgers and the initial 3 coat seasoning at 400F didn't take. So I added another layer at 450F which did the trick.

Last tip is to use a nylon scrubber, so it doesn't have swirl/scrub marks if you want that pristine seasoned look and wash and scrub a couple of times. The beeswax, if not scrubbed clean off, will create a mottled seasoned look like burned drops of oil.

Deal dead

contva wrote: ↑ Deal dead

I've been watching these for about a week and they'll keep going in and out of stock for the sale price. Just give it a day or two.

karlb wrote: ↑ mineral B are either 2.5mm (smaller sizes) or 3mm (larger sizes) thick.

the "pro" is the newer version of the "french collection", both have stainless steel handles. Same pan as mineral B; same thickness.
pro = normal handle
french collection = eiffel tower looking handle

That looks cool.

gshrfd wrote: ↑ That looks cool.

Sure does! I picked one up when it was on sale for 65$ last week. Be on the lookout for them. Only downside is it's hard to hold since it gets thin near the top.