STAUBCast Iron 10-inch Fry Pan - Dark Blue, Made in France

Absolutely beautiful and bought for a great sale price: thank you DaSalla's.Some clarification for those who might be confused: There are two general types of cast iron: bare cast iron and enameled/ceramic coated cast iron (enameled/ceramic pans are always more expensive). Obviously, not all cast iron (of any kind) is created equal. If you're looking at Staub, know you're looking at the top of the line for enameled pieces. (For enameled pieces, we American home-cooks tend towards the two big companies: Le Creuset and the slightly less known Staub, both of which are made in France. I like Staub over Le Creuset for many reasons, but you can't go wrong with either.)It should be said that I prefer my simple Lodge, bare cast iron skillet above all other cooking vessels. But for acidic things or cooking for people with food allergies, or when I have people over and want to focus on presentation, I'll reach for this Staub. Only one major complaint about this pan in particular: Liquid and grit can accumulate where the handle meets the side of the pan. No big deal, but kind of annoying sometimes. There's a difference in the performance of cooking between enameled pieces and bare pieces...but this holds true for any time you change the materials of your cooking vessels.This Staub is a cast iron pan that is coated in ceramic (enamel) on all sides + the inside. It is NOT like a Lodge pan, for example: Lodge is a good *bare* cast iron pan (I have a few), but it is very different from an enameled piece, like this Staub. This Staub is whatever enamel color on the outside (I purchased the blue, which is a deep, gorgeous sapphire blue, like the very dark blue of the Mediterranean), and the inside, where your food goes, is black enamel. In this Staub, your food will not contact any bare cast iron. This means that 1. You don't need to clean it right away and you can store food in it without worry about rusting or reaction (you cannot do this with bare cast iron). 2. You can cook acidic things like lemon fish/chicken or tomato sauces without worry of a reaction/rust/metallic taste that you might get with your food and bare cast iron. 3. You will not get any of the added benefit of a little more iron in your diet. 4. Can go from stove top, to oven, to table. 5. You foodie friends WILL admire this pan, it's beautiful and helps in a nice presentation. 6. Because it's cast iron, you'll get a lovely sear (I will admit, *nothing* sears as well as bare cast iron, but Staub is does just fine) 7. It's not "Teflon non-stick", which means it's good for your health/no worries about chemical leaching. Nothing is as non-stick as teflon. Bare cast iron is as close to "non-stick" that you'll get when properly seasoned, then enameled cast iron comes in third, above stainless. You will need to use a good bit of oil or fat and know how to leave food alone for a minute or two while it sears. There's a learning curve when cooking things like eggs and fish, but once you get the hang of it, you'll love it. 8. You can use soap to clean enameled cast iron (you shouldn't with bare cast iron). 9. In theory, you *could* put it in the dishwasher, but please don't. 10. Enameled pieces from any brand are not suitable for campfire use...look into bare cast iron if you'll be using it over an outdoor fire or not cooking over a legit stove where you have lots of control over the flame/coil temp. 11. Buy some Bar Keeper's friend if you need to scrub your enameled cast iron, or your ceramic sink, or your stainless or bathtub...just trust me on this.

I have a Staub enameled cast iron 1 1/4 qt. pot/pan bought 11 years ago and know how well Staub performs. I've used my new Staub fry pan many times the past month for eggs, etc. I use a low to medium heat. I warm or toast bread right along side the eggs. I usually use a fat like butter & oil. Sometimes to clean, I heat water in the pan & use a nylon brush to easily loosen any stuck on food. I threw out an old stick-free coated fry pan along with a smaller fry pan that eggs always stuck to as soon as my Staub arrived.

The pan is excellent. It came new in it's original packaging, with the care and warranty book. Exactly what I ordered.

After trying both the Lodge enameled cast iron skillet and the Cuisinart Chefs Classic Enameled skillet, I ended up sending them back and ordering this pan....what a difference. The difference in quality is very apparent. You get what you pay for! The Lodge and Cuisinart both had incredibly rough interior surfaces. They were NOT non stick and it was impossible to use them for pancakes or over easy/scrambled eggs. Then I received the Staub skillet. It IS NON STICK! Eggs and pancakes just slide right out! It's not as heavy to maneuver as the other two, and cleans up very easily. I have since sautéed potatoes and onions, and used it for several other food items with beautiful results. I did find that when heating up the pan to use, the directions say to heat for 2 minutes; I found heating for 4 minutes when using low heat is the appropriate amount of time. I now have the 13 inch Staub skillet and this 10 inch skillet. My next purchase will be the 12 inch skillet. I have decided that I would rather pay more and get the pan that is of excellent quality, easy to use and clean up, rather than try something less expensive and be disappointed! I highly recommend this brand. It is exceptional and top quality all the way!

Don’t hesitate to get this pan. It’s heavy and solid, easy to clean, cooks evenly. It’s a great investment.

I was willing to pay the big bucks for a proper pan, but this pan is not for beginners! I followed the instructions to the letter but from the very first moment food got stuck, I've had to add tons of oil for the food to cook without sticking, but after the first burn, there was no way to get the burn out and it never ever worked as advertised. I gave it a year hoping that a coat would form on the bottom of the pan as some reviewers indicated, it did, but the food gets stuck anyway. I saw the great 5 star reviews and all I can conclude is this pan is more delicate than for the average cook. I need non stick, frying, sautéing, and this just is not for me. So sad for the huge investment, but Amazon stood by their product and issued a partial refund. I'm very impressed especially since its been a year since I bought it. This is the reason why I will continue to purchase through Amazon.

This pan is absolutely gorgeous which I know is an odd description for a fry pan but seriously, it is. I've had it for about two weeks and fried, sauteed and baked with it. We've used cast iron quite a bit over the last several years and love it. Stunning looks and awesome function - can't ask for more. I bought a Le Creuset to see what I liked better - the Le Creuset is being returned. I'm planning on buying the Staub 12 inch in the next few months as well.

Love this saucepan. People mentioned that food sticks, and as I result I hesitated to buy it. I haven't had that problem at all. Nothing sticks and the little bit that does, simply glides off after being soaked overnight. It's a wonderful heavy-duty pan with a smooth surface which easily goes from burner to the broiler. Very versatile. I have the 12" as well, but I've found this size is more versatile for every day cooking. I use the 12" if I'm browning--for instance large items like chicken legs and thighs and don't want to crowd the pan.

Staub cast iron will never disappoint. It is pricey but you get what you pay for here. This has become my favorite frying pan. It looks great, very easy to clean and is very low maintenance. The thickness of the pan is just right, cast iron has been known to take too long to heat up or heat up unevenly, you will not have those issues with this pan, the thickness of this pan is perfect and it heats up relatively quickly for cast iron and it is not too heavy either.

Fantastic all-around pan, does it all, I make pizzas in it amongst other things, easy-to-clean, looks great, perfect for my induction stovetop. Invest in your quality of life!

I bought this to replace a 9" Le Crueset pan that was lost during a move. It's a beautiful pan but it's too heavy for me. The 9" one was so much lighter, I didn't notice the weight.

I swear this is the best pan ever! takes anything I cook up a notch. Easy to clean. Colour is fantastic!!! Not too heavy either.

bonne qualité