DE BUYER5614.32 Mineral B Element Round Country Frying Pan, 32 cm Diameter

I was tired of buying new coated (teflon etc.) pans and watch them break down in few weeks. (Admittedly partly because I like to use quite much heat when cooking and this can damage aluminium + teflon pans very quickly...)Initial seasoning was a breeze although I've later noticed that the result is better if not done with full heat on, there is enough heat when oil starts generating smoke. I've had best results when applying very small layers of oil/fat to hot pan, let it smoke out and repeat few times. After properly seasoned nothing sticks to it! Note that I didn't use the method De Buyer suggests in their instructional video, personally I think the bottom of the pan should be pitch black and totally smooth after seasoning.The only drawback with the pan is that the seasoning can wear out quickly when using specific ingredients (I used vinegar), you know when the seasoning needs to be done again when everything starts sticking to the pan :) Good thing is that restoring the non-stick state takes only few minutes.Normally pan just becomes less sticky over time (until you throw in the magic ingredient again).

Good heavy pan, once seasoned does an excellent job at cooking.Bear in mind cooking tomatoes or other acidic food removes some of the patina but it cam be seasoned again.Due care is required but is not excessive. Give it a try!!

this size (32cm) is suitable for cooking four portions at a time. Made beef steak (tenderloin, flat iron, short loin and rib eye), beef fried rice, salmon fillet and an array of other sort of things. All perfect. The initial seasoning following manufacturer's protocol seems not working very well. But the condition of the pan improved during usage. Haven't cook any acidic food in it (tomatoes, lemon chicken, etc) so do not know the consequence. The colour (especially at the bottom) darkens with usage. So it may look quite old after only a few weeks. However it is just the most attractive thing in this pan for me: unlike non-sticky pans, it improves with use. The trick to cook delicate food such as fish in it is to use low heat, that's all.Highly recommend it.

Solid one, and beautiful, But it is very heavy

Amazing pan once you’ve properly seasoned it, bought a 32cm lid and use it for everything now!

Really non-stick, this is exactly what I am looking for ! However when i tried to cook eggplant it turns black? Not sure if this is normal

good

Excellent purchase. Amazon.co.uk is a good company to deal with. Good packaging to Australia . I recommend De Buyer products.

Świetna solidna patelnia do smażenia i duszenia, która posłuży wiele lat.

Tolles Produkt, sehr groß, passt perfekt auf die große Platte auf dem Herd. Durch den hohen Rand passt ordentlich was rein. Wichtig: gut einbrennen, oft benutzen, nie mit Spüli reinigen.

Deze pannen zijn top, Nooit meer teflon en/of anti aanbakpannen

Fabricada con chapa de hierro gruesa lo cual coge mucha temperatura y aguanta mucho el calor.Requiere de cuidados para que no se oxide como fregarla y secarla bien y untarle aceite,con estos cuidados puede durar años y años,lo único malo que tiene es que pesa bastante.

This is what it looks like after seasoning for ard 8-10 times using flaxseed oil and salt + potatoes skin method. I have been using Chinese wok made of cast iron . The disadvantage is that it is heavier and takes a longer time to heat up. But it is great for stewing and more stable. This pan is lighter in weight; higher side wall compared to normal pan and hence oil won't splatter that easily and much easier to heat it up. Hence this pan is great for people that likes to stir fry; just like a Chinese wok. This wok is being used most of the time in the kitchen . Only so call disadvantage is that the handle won't allow the pan to be placed in the oven.