MINERAL B is de Buyer's best-known pan: thick white carbon steel (99% iron, 1% carbon) finished with a beeswax coating that protects it from rust and makes seasoning easier. It sears, grills and browns beautifully and gets more non-stick every time you cook.
Why it works
- Beeswax finish for easier seasoning and better non-stick from the first use
- Thick base that will not warp
- Lyonnaise-style flared sides slide food onto the plate
- Riveted handle with a French-style curve
- All cooktops including induction; flash oven use only
- No synthetic non-stick coating, so it handles high heat and metal utensils
- Builds a natural non-stick patina with use: the more you cook in it, the better it gets
- High heat browning and caramelisation for a proper sear
- Made in France
How to season
Pour about 1mm of oil into the pan and heat it until the oil starts to steam. Tip the oil out into a heatproof container and wipe the pan with paper towel. Seasoning is at its best after cooking red meat in the pan around 10 times. The more you use it, the darker it gets and the less it sticks. Once it is well seasoned, it is ready for delicate food like eggs and fish.
Care
Season before first use. After cooking, deglaze, rinse in hot water, dry thoroughly and wipe with a thin film of oil. Store somewhere dry. No detergent and no dishwasher.