de Buyer Mineral B Pro Carbon Steel Country Fry Pan 12.5 in
- 12.5" diameter, 9" cooking surface
- Carbon steel, high sides
- Oven-safe cast stainless main handle, helper handle
- Neoprene handle sleeve included, not oven safe
- Beeswax coating, seasoning required
- Gas listed as compatible
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A deep carbon steel pan that builds a natural nonstick seasoning and handles searing, simmering and deep frying, plus a sleeve for the hot handle. It must be seasoned before use and hand washed.
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ASIN: B0GD8LDGKVCategory: Skillets
Overview
Not a coated nonstick pan, the de Buyer country fry pan is bare carbon steel with high sides that develops its own slick seasoning with use. A cast stainless handle goes in the oven, a helper handle aids lifting, and a neoprene sleeve guards hands on the stove.
High sides make this pan a sauteing and frying workhorse, and the seasoning only improves with cooking. The bundled sleeve makes the hot handle safer. Seasoning takes a first session, and the sleeve must come off before the pan goes into the oven.
Who it's for
Cooks who enjoy cast iron style care but want a lighter, faster-heating pan get a durable workhorse. Anyone wanting zero seasoning or dishwasher cleanup should choose a coated pan.
Pros and cons
- Builds natural nonstick seasoning
- High sides contain splatter
- Oven-safe stainless handle
- Helper handle for lifting
- Must be seasoned first
- Sleeve is not oven safe
- Induction use not listed
Performance notes
Food release comes from polymerized oil seasoning, which builds with each cooking session on the bare carbon steel. Carbon steel heats quickly and responds to burner changes, useful for searing. High sides hold oil for deep frying and contain splatter while stir frying.
Specifications
| Brand | de Buyer |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 12.5" diameter, 9" cooking surface |
| Construction & materials | |
| Coating Description | Washable protective beeswax, natural nonstick seasoning |
| Material Type | Carbon steel |
| Handle Material | Cast stainless steel, oven safe; helper handle |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Gas |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Fry pan, neoprene protective handle sleeve |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Sauteing, simmering, deep frying, stir frying |
| Additional Features | Oven safe (sleeve not oven safe) |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the de Buyer Mineral B Pro country pan bundle?
One carbon steel country fry pan with helper handle and one protective neoprene sleeve for the pan handle.
How do I season the de Buyer Mineral B Pro pan?
Hand wash with hot soapy water to remove the beeswax and dry. Heat gradually to med-hi, coat all sides with a thin layer of high smoke point oil, heat for 10 mins or until smoky, cool, drain and reheat for 2 mins.
Can the de Buyer handle sleeve go in the oven?
No. The neoprene sleeve is not oven safe, though the cast stainless steel handle is.
Is the de Buyer Mineral B Pro pan coated nonstick?
No. It is bare carbon steel with a beeswax finish that becomes naturally nonstick once seasoned.