de Buyer MINERAL B Carbon Steel Egg & Pancake Pan - 4.75” Diameter - Naturally Non-Stick Finish - Made in France

I bought this pan MOSTLY because it's just so darn cute and it looked like it would the perfect size for an egg or two. By the way, it IS the perfect size for JUST an egg or two (at the most). You really can't cook much more than two large eggs in the pan and even two eggs are a bit crowded, but they will fit. Raw carbon steel and raw cast iron pans are far superior over any other non-stick pan on the market. I know, this is bold statement, and there are folks out there that would not agree with me, but carbon steel and cast iron pans with not only last a lifetime but can be handed down for generations. I'd like to see another non-stick pan that could come close to that duration. Simply put, there isn't one. Yes, carbon steel and cast irons pans require a little up front work, since they need to be seasoned, but this can be easily accomplished in an oven or on the stove-top. This little pan is no exception, it will require seasoning before it's used. Take the time to learn to season these types of pans. Given a LITTLE bit of patience and time the non-stick properties of a proper seasoning will be better then replacing plastic coated "non-stick" pans over and over and over again. I've seen a few reviews that state this pan is too small to use on gas stove-tops. This simply isn't true. We are using ours quite happily on our gas stove. Having said that, there are probably SOME stoves that this pan is too small for so be careful of that. I'd suggest measuring the diameter of the flame ring on your stove before buying this pan. The outside, bottom of the pan is about 10mm [4 inches]. The flame ring of your burner should be at least bit smaller than this for proper heating. Another comment I've noticed in some reviews is the cooking surface is stamped with a two b's. This is true of my pan as well. I'm not sure why someone at de Buyer thought this would be a good idea, but I agree with the other reviewers that this is less than ideal at best and at worst, a potential area for food to stick. I seasoned my pan any way and sure enough my morning eggs were sticking to that area without fail. I thought of sanding the area to make it flat again, but that damage quite a bit of the seasoning I had just applied a few days before. Instead, I used the "flat" side of a small ball peen hammer and lots of gentle taps to flatten the b's smooth again. This took about 2-3 minutes (5 at the most). Yes, I have to build up the seasoning again but that will happen with regular day to day cooking. Even the third day after flattening the b's the eggs are sticking less. I've been cooking on cast iron and carbon steel pans for many (many) years and I love them. It takes a bit time to make them non-stick, but once this happens you don't have to use special (plastic) utensils to move your food around. Nearly all of my utensils are stainless steel and wood and yes, I use the stainless steel utensils in my pans a LOT. If you want an cute pan for cooking an egg, this one perfect for that. You could probably cook a few small breakfast sausage links or a single sausage patty in this pan, but I haven't tried that yet. If you're thinking of cooking a burger in this pan, I'd be careful of the size burger you intend to cook, but it is possible. This is a great little pan that I would certainly recommend to anyone.

I love this cute little pan. It makes perfect eggs for sandwiches: a bit big for muffins and just right for toast. I find it to be much easier to use than rings, and like all de Buyer pans, it's an amazing pan. It conducts heat, retains heat, and seasons nicely. The compact size exceeds the design limits for most stoves. It's not an issue for induction, as the technology involves a smooth flat surface that only heats the pan on top. Gas has grates with holes/spaces, and this can barely fit flat, but moving a cm can see it lean/fall into the flame. Additionally the flame on most burners has a diameter equal to or greater than that of this pan, which leads to flames along the sides. Coils/electric disks don't have the issue of balance, but they too have a heat source that may be too big. So, I love this pan, and I can make it work on my range. If I had an induction cooktop, it would work much better.

First, anyone who complains about these or any other carbon pans not being non-stick or rusting doesn’t know how to cook. Sorry to be blunt but it’s the truth. It’s not magic - it’s carbon steel. If you season it properly and oil it properly, it WILL be non-stick and will NOT rust. So if that’s not the case for some people, it means they’re not doing either of the above correctly and most likely don’t have a grasp of temperature control while cooking. So my advice to anyone reading reviews is to disregard any poor reviews about rust or things sticking. If that’s a concern of yours, go with Teflon and save yourself a headache. That being said, for carbon steel pans, reviews that are valid should be around thickness, hot spots, weight, size, etc. This is a high quality carbon pan that won’t warp because the steel is relatively thick compared to some others. The size is interesting. Not an every day pan for me, but it’s been fun experimenting with eggs - keeps the size uniform for breakfast sandwiches. I haven’t tried pancakes yet but could see doing it on occasion. Also for frying up some hot peppers and single portions of other. vegetables Overall a very well made pan. You just need to know how to cook with and care for carbon steel.

This is a very nice little pan. It's a de Buyer iron pan that will require the same care as their bigger pans. Just keep in mind that this pan is tiny....good for sautéing 3 or 4 garlic cloves. It's a great pan, but realize it's very small.

Beautifully made item. Hefty, solid feel - thicker than most carbon steel pans (not as thick as cast iron, though). Seasoned it before use, and tried making a sunny side up. With a lot of oil, it will not stick. I have yet to reach that stage where the seasoning is thick enough to make it almost non-stick, given a minimum coating of oil. I realized though that this would comfortably fit a medium size egg at the most. Given that limitation, I found that I reach for the bigger (5") non-stick version of this pan (Choc Line), more often as it does not require re-seasoning after use. YMMV

Never deal with these people. This little skillet is toy sized and forget a refund. They aren't selling gold here, and there are thousands of superior options. Amazon should vet their vendors, they are now tarnished in my eyes

SEASON THE PAN. DON'T PUT THE PAN IN A DISHWASHER. This is a small, perfect, little pan. ONCE SEASONED, and used correctly, it is very non-stick. If you have a psychological need to run every dish, pot, pan, utensil, through a high-temperature wash in a machine, this is not your pan. If you don't know how to cook, and aren't willing to learn, this is not your pan. If you cook meat, eggs or veggies until they're destroyed, just go eat at Bob Evans or Arby's, and don't waste time and money buying this pan, or any good cookware, except as gifts or decorations. Included photos are of seasoned pan.

Excelente mi sartencito. Me gustó, es elegante, El huevo estrellado sale perfecto, muy bonito. Calentar suficiente para que no se pegue.

My favourite brand. First egg was successfully fried

Nach dem Einbrennen nutze ich diese Kohlenstoffstahl-Pfanne zum Rösten von Gewürzen für die indische Küche. Top! Das Einbrennen erledigte ich mit Leinöl, das sich aufgrund seines niedrigen Rauchpunkts optimal dafür eignet. Jedoch folgte ich nicht den Anweisungen des Herstellers, sondern ließ mich vom Verfahren der „Pfannenhelden” (Google hilft weiter …) für Eisenpfannen inspirieren. Vorteile: eine perfekte Patina als Antihaftschicht und keine Rauchentwicklung und kein penetrantes Stinken wie sonst beim Einbrennen auf dem Herd! Mein Procedere beim Einbrennen im Backofen: • Vorab: Der Griff ist mit einem Kunstharz (Epoxidharz?) beschichtet. Bei hoher Temperatur im Backofen verdampft das Harz offenbar. Der Griff verliert also seine Beschichtung – für mich kein Problem, zumal die Pfanne dann später auch im Ofen einsetzbar ist. • Um die Bienenwachsbeschichtung (Korrosionsschutz vor der Benutzung) zu entfernen, die Pfanne für eine Stunde in heißem Spülwasser einweichen, dann mit einem Schwamm gründlich reinigen. • Zum Trocknen die Pfanne in den kalten Backofen geben, den Ofen bis 100 °C aufheizen. Bei erreichter Temperatur die Pfanne entnehmen, den Ofen ausschalten und abkühlen lassen. • Die Leinölflasche gut schütteln. Etwas Öl auf ein Küchentuch geben und die Pfanne damit einreiben – als späteren Rostschutz am besten auch außen und den Pfannenboden. Mit einem frischen Küchentuch das Öl wieder abwischen. Das in den Unebenheiten der Oberfläche verbleibende Öl reicht völlig aus. (Vorsicht: Mit Leinöl getränkte Tücher neigen zur Selbstentzündung – daher in einem luftdicht verschlossenen Gefäß oder in der Toilette entsorgen!) • Die Pfanne auf den Rost des Backofens stellen. Den Ofen bis 250 °C aufheizen. Nach Erreichen dieser Temperatur eine Stunde warten, dann den Ofen ausschalten. Die Pfanne im geschlossenen Ofen abkühlen lassen. • Die vorigen zwei Schritte (Einölen und Einbrennen) noch fünf Mal wiederholen, gerne auf mehrere Tage verteilt. Fertig! Tipp zur Benutzung: • Vermeiden Sie säurehaltige Speisen – und natürlich auch Spülmittel – in der Pfanne, da sich hierdurch die Patina auflöst und ein neuerliches Einbrennen nötig werden könnte.

La recomiendo 100%, sartén de muy buena calidad. Es pequeña pero va genial para fritura de huevos y tortilla.

je suis ravie de cet achat , il est arrivé rapidement , et pourtant envoyé un jour plus tard que l'autre poêle mais comme livré par la poste plus rapide que l'autre par colis privé. Sinon la poêle est super , qualité au top , fabrication française .... Je l'ai bien passé sous l'eau très chaude en frottant avec une éponge pour enlever le plus gros de la cire d'abeille et culottée en suivant les instructions de la notice et le lendemain j'ai fait des mini crêpes de blé noir et c’était nickel.. Des la première crêpe ça n’accrochait pas , j'ai pris une petite spatule en bois pour la raclette et hop j'ai fait toutes mes mini crêpes sans souci , je suis ravie. Je reviens après plus d'un mois d'utilisation pour faire un petit point: toujours aussi bien n'accroche pas je l'adore. Cependant pour ceux qui voudraient se lancer et qui n'ont jamais eu de poêle en fer et qui hésitent a cause des commentaires négatifs je voudrais donner quelques conseils : premièrement pour ceux qui disent qu'elle a fini à la poubelle car elle rouille .... eu ouiii c'est du fer donc si passée au lave vaisselle ou laissée à tremper trop longtemps elle rouille c'est logique mais pourquoi la jeter? Cela m'est déjà arrivé et il suffit de bien la frotter pour enlever la rouille , bien la sécher et huiler c'est tout. L'avantage avec les poêles sans revêtement c'est justement qu'on peut les frotter très fort voire même avec un paille de fer pour rattraper les dégâts et si jamais cela fait partir le culottage ( ça m'est arrivé car mon mari a cru bien faire en la frottant très fort...) eh bien la aussi rien de dramatique il suffit de refaire la procédure du début pour la culotter. Ensuite pour l'histoire de la cire d'abeille qui a fumé et laissé un film.... alors la cire d'abeille qui est présente sur la poêle quand on la reçoit doit être enlevée avant le culottage ( bien lire la notice) , c'est la première chose à faire il faut passer la poêle sous l'eau très chaude et la frotter avec l'éponge pour en enlever un max , et ensuite on passe au culottage ( la cire est présente dessus et dessous , l’intégralité de la poêle en fait) Pour le culottage en lui même c'est aussi bien expliqué sur la notice ,il suffit de mètre un millimètre d'huile au fond de la poêle et faire chauffer à feu vif et couper le feu des que ça fume.( bien respecter la quantité d'huile) Et enfin pour la cuisson pas de feu trop fort , c'est la que ça accroche , pour les crêpes par ex je mets le feu pas loin du mini. Voila j’espère que tous ces conseils auront pu aider quelqu’un.