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Matfer Bourgeat Black Steel Paella Pan, 15 3/4"

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Matfer Bourgeat Black Steel Paella Pan, 15 3/4"

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Great paella pan

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017

It looks well made with nice even weight (about 7lbs). For the size and weight though, I wish the handles were thicker in diameter, but they will probably do fine. I will update review after I season it and start using it.

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I used it over the weekend with great results. You will need goo gone or similar product to remove the glue residue left by the barcode label. Follow the recipe on the label on how to season it (skin of two potatoes + 1/3 cup oil + 2/3 cup salt) and will become practically nonstick. As you see from the last picture, it becomes darker and more nonstick after each use.

Wash it with warm/hot water, a rough pad and coarse salt. Dry it well and oil it.

46 people found this helpful

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Disappointed - Warped badly

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2019

Very disappointed. I have a Matter Bourgeat 11" fry pan that I love, but this one warped badly.

I purchased it for a Christmas dinner this past year and after a quick seasoning I made paella on the stove top for the family.

There's is a two quarter gap now between the sides and the middle. It was past the time of return so I've just lived with it, but for this price it should not warp.

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Disappointed - Warped badly

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2019

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Very disappointed. I have a Matter Bourgeat 11" fry pan that I love, but this one warped badly.

I purchased it for a Christmas dinner this past year and after a quick seasoning I made paella on the stove top for the family.

There's is a two quarter gap now between the sides and the middle. It was past the time of return so I've just lived with it, but for this price it should not warp.

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33 people found this helpful

Great paella pan

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017

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It looks well made with nice even weight (about 7lbs). For the size and weight though, I wish the handles were thicker in diameter, but they will probably do fine. I will update review after I season it and start using it.

Update:
I used it over the weekend with great results. You will need goo gone or similar product to remove the glue residue left by the barcode label. Follow the recipe on the label on how to season it (skin of two potatoes + 1/3 cup oil + 2/3 cup salt) and will become practically nonstick. As you see from the last picture, it becomes darker and more nonstick after each use.

Wash it with warm/hot water, a rough pad and coarse salt. Dry it well and oil it.

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46 people found this helpful

Perfect Paella Pan

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2018

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This pan is extremely well made and sturdy. It cooks evenly too, even on the grill.
If you're looking for a great paella pan, this is it.
I bought it as a replacement for my old pan and couldn't be happier.
After using it from stovetop to oven, and twice on the grill, I've been pleased with the evenness of the heat distribution and the durability of the pan. It cleans up nicely too.

15 people found this helpful

aitchy (pittsford NY)

Great paella or big frying pan

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017

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this is a big pan, I use it on our gas grill. I really like working with carbon steel pans they require a special maintenance technique but really are non stick and don't leach chemicals into my food. Also while heavy and good at holding and distributing the heat well they are not as heavy as cast iron--which is a blessing for my arthritic hands.

19 people found this helpful

wideopenseasTop Contributor: Cooking

Not just paella!

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2018

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This pan works great for large portions of paella but we use it for a lot more. We sear steaks, chops, veggies, etc stovetop then pop it in the hot oven to finish cooing. We use it to fry larger dinners. Whenever we are having guests, this pan is out in full force. It is sturdy, cleans well and as long as it is oiled in between uses, it is surprisingly non-stick. We are very happy with this purchase!

9 people found this helpful

Great, big pan!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019

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I absolutely love this pan!
It’s huge; sized to cook for at least 6-8 people, nice even cooking for a perfect soccarat on the bottom of the pan of an epic paella, not hard to clean after cooking.
**This pan is NOT pre-seasoned, so for delicious results, make sure you do just that. They have simple instructions on the tag to season it up, but you could also toss in other veggies/peels; it’s a process to do, but worth it.

The only hassle was getting that manufacturers shipping micro thin plastic coating off of the pan; I followed the instructions on the tag for removal, but it was still a pain.

9 people found this helpful

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020

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The bottom of the Black Steel Paella Pan, 15 3/4" is convex, not flat. This does not change when the pan is heated. This pan is not warped, it arrived this way. When cooking the hot oil will flow to the outer edges and the items in the center will scorch unless you constantly redistribute the oil.

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5 people found this helpful

An enthusiast of life

Produces Perfect Paella!

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2021

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Paella has some regional variations, but every Spanish paella has one thing in common: the bottom layer is a slightly crispy rice. Two things are important to achieve this delectable layer: technique (not stirring after the mixture fully combined) and the right equipment (a ‘proper’ paella pan)

I avoid specialty kitchen equipment that has only a single function. I make paella a few times a year so I couldn’t justify owning a pan that I’d use infrequently. I use this pan almost daily for pan frying and sheet pan recipes. And, not only is it perfect for paella, it’s great for roasting vegetables, meat, and fish. The pan has a slightly textured bottom that keeps food from becoming saturated with oil, which creates that nice, crispy shell. The pan is heavy and distributes the heat so there are no hot spots so no burned food.

The pan comes two sizes: a big one that holds enough to feed a professional football team, and a smaller one for those of us who cook for a family and an occasional group of friends. Everything is a matter of trade-offs; choose the size that best fits your needs.

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Perfect pan not just for paella!

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2021

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I bought this pan after doing some research and also considering it was recommended by America’s Test Kitchen. Long story short, this is one of the best pans I have ever purchased and would definitely recommend it (and not just for paella). If seasoned properly it is no stick and will cook anything.
So, I have read some posts about how to properly clean and season the pan.
1) I used Barkeepers Friend and Dawn to lightly clean the protective coating off the pan prior to seasoning (worked like a charm). Dry thoroughly and NEVER let the pan air dry!
2) Please watch YouTube Uncle Scott’s Kitchen channel: Matfer Bourgeat Black Steel Pan: Seasoning and Cooking; follow this process and it will turn out perfectly (DO NOT use flaxseed oil!).

After seasoning the pan do not use soap to clean it. Wash the pan with warm water (can scrub with salt if needed) and wipe completely dry. Put pan back on the burner and heat till smoking, turn off heat and rub lightly with oil. Let cool and store.

Awesome pan. Wonderfully seasoned now and heavy duty

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2017

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Awesome pan. Wonderfully seasoned now and heavy duty. Very happy with it. Works better on the grill for even heat distribution than on indoor burner due to size.

14 people found this helpful

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