“I love this pan!
I have a large & a small cast iron pan, and both are now nicely seasoned & non-stick - but the large cast iron pan is very heavy. This 28 cm carbon steel pan is an ideal size for a full fry-up for one person, or just the meat for two people. It's heavy enough to heat up & sear meat - but more manageable and not as heavy as the cast-iron pan.
I have another De Buyer carbon steel pan - a crepe pan - and it took me a while to figure it out, but once that one got seasoned fully, it is great for pancakes & mince patties, etc, being fully non-stick with just a tiny bit of fat or oil (I use ghee or coconut oil for cooking, but any high-temperature oil or fat would work as well). I've had that for over a year, with no problems.
After that experience, I spent a bit of time seasoning my Carbone Plus frypan (follow the instructions on the website), and now it too is perfect for browning meat, or stirfry cooking, or eggs.
You will still need some fat or oil, but not much (as long as you look after the pan & rub it down after use & cleaning), but it's way superior to any non-stick coated pan.
And while it is better to look after your pan, my experience with the cast-iron pans suggests that you don't need to be too fussy - if you do get minor rust spots, just rub them off (with a light scourer or steel wool if needed) & oil the pan, then wipe off all the excess oil before putting it away.
Repeat the seasoning process if you manage to destroy the surface.
This pan will last forever if you treat it well - very solidly made, nice long handle for lifting & staying cool - and good for all your cooking needs except for braising with wine or tomatoes or other acidic liquid.”
“Beautiful, heavy-duty frypan, built to last a lifetime. Careful with the handle on the Carbone Plus, they aren't *quite* oven safe above 200C - it can chip if you knock it against anything.”
“After I purchased the frying pan I seasoned it well and it turned out perfect, nice and black and looks great. Have used it a number of times already and nothing sticks to it. Getting better with every use. More than happy with my purchase. Would recommend this product.”
