From the manufacturer
Around 200 years ago....
de Buyer was producing cutlery in a small smithy in Val d’Ajol from metals mined locally. Working with culinary professionals to develop its industry knowledge and produce ‘true’ utensils, we aim to stay ahead of the curve and make products that will last a lifetime.
MINERAL B CARBON STEEL PAN
The carbon steel MINERAL B fry pan: a 100% natural material with protective beeswax finish. It is coating-free (no PFAO or PTFE). No added chemicals and handcrafted in our factory in France. The fry pan reaches high temperatures and quickly sears food, therefore preserving vitamins and nutrients. Ideal for searing, browning, and grilling.
Seasoning: the more you use it, the darker it gets and the more nonstick it becomes.
THE ORIGINAL CARBON STEEL - HANDCRAFTED IN FRANCE - MADE TO LAST SINCE 1830
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Hand riveted...just like the Eiffel TowerThe rivets have been thoughtfully rendered out of the very same quality carbon steel as the pan, they will not loosen over time. The rivets will expand and contract at the same rate as the pan, so that the integrity of your Mineral B product is kept intact. |
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| Customer Rating | (143) | (153) | (276) | (336) | (280) | (621) |
| Price | Unavailable | $82.05 | $14.99 | $53.00 | $36.40 | $37.80 |
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| Color | Gray | Gray | Silver | Silver | Silver | Silver |
| Item Dimensions | 17.4 x 12.5 x 1.75 inches | 1 x 15.75 x 2.06 inches | 1.75 x 16 x 16 inches | 18 x 2 x 18 inches | 16 x 2 x 16 inches | 1.75 x 19.75 x 19.75 inches |
| Material | Alloy Steel | — | Alloy Steel | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Size | Large | 7 lbs | 32cm | Large | Medium | 40cm |
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2020
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12.5" Mineral B Paella pan as a "wok"
By Ron DLC on March 7, 2020
I bought the 12.5 paella pan and using it as a "wok". Here is how i seasoned my pan. Clean pan with dishwashing soap and warm/hot water. Scrubbed the pan with a scouring pad to remove the bees wax. Fill with water and half a cup of salt and bring to a boil. Removed water and scrub again with soap and scouring pad. Dry pan. Place on stove on high heat for 20-30 (depending on your stove) minutes until all parts of the pan turn blue color. This is called blueing steel. Let pan cool. Rub pan lightly with canola oil using paper towel. Key word here is lightly. You want a very thin layer of oil. If oil start to bead wipe with paper towel. Stop until smoke appear. Repeat wiping pan with oil 3-5 times. Now slice up some ginger and onions and cook them with 1/4 cup of oil to add "flavor" to the pan. Cook until ginger and onions turn black. Did the egg test after the 3rd time using the pan to stir fry and the egg did not stick. Very happy with the pan. This pan replaced my teflon coated wok and my teflon frying pans. To maintain the pan, clean with warm water and scrub with a soft brush. Lightly coat pan with oil before putting away....Side note: the bottom of the pan is in a beautiful blue color after blueing the steel. I like this color so before i use the pan i wash the bottom of the pan with soap and water to remove the thin oil coating. This will keep the bottom of the pan turning brown/black. :)
By Ron DLC on March 7, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2018
- MINERAL B Round Carbon Steel Paella Pan 12.5-Inch with Stainless Steel Handles
- MINERAL B Round Carbon Steel Fry Pan 8-Inch
I will x-post the review in both product sites hoping it is useful to others.
I bought them because I wanted to try a higher-quality carbon steel set of pans, and these turned out after a somewhat exhaustive web search.
I was disappointed.
- removing the beeswax finish is a pain. Mild soap and water don’t do it, not entirely
- Seasoning the pans via traditional oven methods does not work. I believe the smoothness of the surface makes it difficult for the oils to stick to it
- The seasoning, as per manufacturer’s instructions, is hard to do (doesn’t seem to adhere) and appears to peel off by barely looking at it
- Everything sticks to them. I tried various temperatures, oils, quantities of oils, and regardless of the choice, things stick to them.
- The price is considerably high for carbon steel pans.
- The handle on the skillet is coated with a silicone layer that limits its heat resistance to 10 minutes in an oven set, at most, at about 200 F. This is ridiculous.
Overall, I concluded that my trusty, cast iron and carbon steel pans made by Lodge are far superior. They have a strong, beautiful seasoning, almost nonstick, they take roughly any source and level of heat and they sell for a fraction of the price.
After a lot of effort, I managed to get a nice-looking seasoning on the paella pan. At the end of my first attempt sautéing veggies on it, a couple of chunks of the seasoning broke off.
I added pictures of these De Buyer pans with my Lodge skillets for comparison.
These De Buyer pans probable work well for restaurants that give them a heavy use but, for residential, they might not work. At least, not for me.
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High quality feel, sturdy, difficult to season
By Dave Cort on February 24, 2018
I bought these two pans:By Dave Cort on February 24, 2018
- MINERAL B Round Carbon Steel Paella Pan 12.5-Inch with Stainless Steel Handles
- MINERAL B Round Carbon Steel Fry Pan 8-Inch
I will x-post the review in both product sites hoping it is useful to others.
I bought them because I wanted to try a higher-quality carbon steel set of pans, and these turned out after a somewhat exhaustive web search.
I was disappointed.
- removing the beeswax finish is a pain. Mild soap and water don’t do it, not entirely
- Seasoning the pans via traditional oven methods does not work. I believe the smoothness of the surface makes it difficult for the oils to stick to it
- The seasoning, as per manufacturer’s instructions, is hard to do (doesn’t seem to adhere) and appears to peel off by barely looking at it
- Everything sticks to them. I tried various temperatures, oils, quantities of oils, and regardless of the choice, things stick to them.
- The price is considerably high for carbon steel pans.
- The handle on the skillet is coated with a silicone layer that limits its heat resistance to 10 minutes in an oven set, at most, at about 200 F. This is ridiculous.
Overall, I concluded that my trusty, cast iron and carbon steel pans made by Lodge are far superior. They have a strong, beautiful seasoning, almost nonstick, they take roughly any source and level of heat and they sell for a fraction of the price.
After a lot of effort, I managed to get a nice-looking seasoning on the paella pan. At the end of my first attempt sautéing veggies on it, a couple of chunks of the seasoning broke off.
I added pictures of these De Buyer pans with my Lodge skillets for comparison.
These De Buyer pans probable work well for restaurants that give them a heavy use but, for residential, they might not work. At least, not for me.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2016
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MARIA ANGELES UA.
Medidas CONFUSAS
Reviewed in Spain on January 20, 2020Verified Purchase
Richard
Sturdy, quality material and looks awesome!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2021Verified Purchase
Hansel Dunlop
The real deal
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2018Verified Purchase
The real deal
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2018
It's the perfect multi use pan. The initial season I gave it was a bit rough. But I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and the natural non-stick coating is already amazing. And just keeps getting better.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2018
Because it doesn't have a single long handle It can go in and out of the oven. I even used it to cook a turkey crown for Christmas lunch.
It's a very solid pan that heats up quickly and holds a high heat well. I can use it over my largest burner and fry steaks for four people at once. Or use it to steam and fry enough pot-sticker dumplings for 4 people.
Very happy with this purchase.
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CashStrapped
This is a lovely pan to own - sturdy and robust
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2016Verified Purchase
Russ
Lovely
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2021Verified Purchase
