--- product_id: 235256156 title: "Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Induction 20cm Frying Pan Skillet, Oven Safe up to 315°C, Black" brand: "merten & storck" price: "VT28428" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Merten & Storck" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/235256156-pre-seasoned-carbon-steel-induction-20cm-frying-pan-skillet-oven store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Lightweight carbon steel heats up fast Pre-seasoned for instant non-stick power Oven safe up to 315°C for versatile cooking Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Induction 20cm Frying Pan Skillet, Oven Safe up to 315°C, Black **Brand:** merten & storck **Price:** VT28428 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍳 Elevate your kitchen game with the pan that ages like fine wine. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Induction 20cm Frying Pan Skillet, Oven Safe up to 315°C, Black by merten & storck - **How much does it cost?** VT28428 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/235256156-pre-seasoned-carbon-steel-induction-20cm-frying-pan-skillet-oven) ## Best For - merten & storck enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted merten & storck brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Speed Meets Strength:** Lightweight yet durable carbon steel delivers cast iron-level heat without the bulk or wait time. - • **Built to Last & Handle:** Riveted handles ensure a sturdy, confident grip while metal utensils stay safe on the surface. - • **Oven-Ready Versatility:** Seamlessly transition from stovetop to oven up to 315°C—perfect for finishing dishes with flair. - • **Effortless Non-Stick Mastery:** Pre-seasoned carbon steel that gets better with every meal—cook more, stick less. - • **Ready to Use, Ready to Impress:** Ships with protective silicone coating—just wash and start cooking your next culinary masterpiece. ## Overview The Merten & Storck 20cm carbon steel frying pan is pre-seasoned for immediate non-stick performance that improves over time. Lightweight and quick to heat, it offers cast iron durability without the weight. Oven safe up to 315°C and compatible with all stovetops including induction, it features riveted handles for a secure grip and comes with a protective silicone coating for easy setup. Ideal for professional-quality cooking at home or outdoors, backed by a limited lifetime warranty. ## Description Lightweight carbon steel pan with cast iron performance, pre-seasoned for natural nonstick, heats quickly, and is oven safe up to 315C for versatile cooking. Review: Treat it right, it will last forever. Wash it like a regular pan & you'll wish you'd never bought it - This is a carbon steel pan. Not anodized aluminium, not stainless steel, no non-stick chemical coating like teflon. It's carbon steel like the best, and cheapest, woks, and, as with all carbon steel, seasoning is not some trendy, optional, fashion thing, it's been a necessity since carbon steel first got used for woks in china 500+ years ago. They had the advantage of not having dishwashers and brillo pads so were less likely to destroy their pans this way. Instead they used water and bamboo brushes, both of which are available today, though for the most part a wipe with paper towel will do the trick. If you don't want to know about seasoning, then don't buy a carbon steel frying pan or wok. Buy a decent one that you will have to replace every few years. Treat this pan well and your grandchildren will fight over it, abuse it and you'll bin it in a month, if not sooner. And just to be clear, treating it like any other pan is abusing it. Don't, just don't, there are cheaper frying pans out there that last a lot longer than a month. They're not as good as a seasoned carbon steel wok, but they might be just what you need if you, or anyone else who will use this, is how can i put this delicately? ignorant of how to treat a carbon steel frying pan and unwilling to learn (and that doesn't even rhyme with ''duck bit', the phrase that first came to my mind). Review: The perfect pan. - Love it! I’ve replaced my non-stick frying pans. I’ve taken this pan camping, made a full English on the back of the tailgate and use it daily in the kitchen. Works great and heats evenly for omelettes, steaks and everything in between. It’s light, it’s easy to season and goes from hob to oven to table. Hard to beat for the price. Just make sure to only wash in hot water, don’t scrub the seasoning off and don’t put it in the dishwasher! ## Features - Pre-seasoned, Carbon develops a non-stick patina with use: the more you cook the more non-stick it gets - Lightweight and quick heating carbon steel delivers cast iron performance without the weight or the wait - Oven safe up to 315°C - Metal utensil safe - Riveted handles provide a sturdy grip - Ships with a protective silicone coating, just wash and start cooking - Ideal for outdoor cooking and suitable for all hobs, including induction - Hand wash only ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08CYD9137 | | Best Sellers Rank | 86,291 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 207 in Frying Pans | | Brand Name | Merten & Storck | | Capacity | 2 Cups | | Coating Description | Non-Stick Natural Patina | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Smooth Surface Non Induction | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (5,189) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00885837022117 | | Handle Material | Steel | | Has Nonstick Coating | No | | Included Components | 20 cm Frying Pan | | Is Oven Safe | Yes | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Shape | rectangular | | Item Type Name | PFAS Free Carbon Steel Frying Pan Skillet | | Item Weight | 0.8 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Merten & Storck | | Manufacturer Part Number | CC003335-001 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty. | | Material Type | Carbon Steel | | Maximum Temperature | 315 Degrees Celsius | | Metal | carbon steel | | Model Name | Carbon Steel | | Model Number | CC003335-001 | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Universal use for various dishes and cooking techniques | | Special Features | Electric Stovetop Compatible, Gas Stovetop Compatible, Heavy Duty, Induction Stovetop Compatible, Lightweight, Oven Safe | | Specific Uses For Product | Indoor and outdoor cooking in different heat sources | | UPC | 885837022117 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Merten & Storck - **Capacity:** 2 Cups - **Colour:** Black - **Material:** Carbon Steel ## Images ![Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Induction 20cm Frying Pan Skillet, Oven Safe up to 315°C, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GSDMAlUxL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this pan have a curved concave bottom?** A: No it has a flat bottom and a slight curved sides. Go on Amazon and zoom in on the pan. **Q: Is diameter listed measured at base or rim?** A: rim. **Q: What is the thickness of the pan?** A: Sorry I can't be technically precise but it isn't a thick and heavy pan like cast iron. It's more like a regular frying pan weight-wise. **Q: what is it pre seasoned with? can the seasoning scratch off with use of metal utensils?** A: You can scratch any carbone steel pan with metal utensils but it is very easy to re seasoned back , the are not delicate teflon coating... The are a so many videos on YouTube regarding carbon steel pan to learn from. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Treat it right, it will last forever. Wash it like a regular pan & you'll wish you'd never bought it *by S***L on 31 May 2024* This is a carbon steel pan. Not anodized aluminium, not stainless steel, no non-stick chemical coating like teflon. It's carbon steel like the best, and cheapest, woks, and, as with all carbon steel, seasoning is not some trendy, optional, fashion thing, it's been a necessity since carbon steel first got used for woks in china 500+ years ago. They had the advantage of not having dishwashers and brillo pads so were less likely to destroy their pans this way. Instead they used water and bamboo brushes, both of which are available today, though for the most part a wipe with paper towel will do the trick. If you don't want to know about seasoning, then don't buy a carbon steel frying pan or wok. Buy a decent one that you will have to replace every few years. Treat this pan well and your grandchildren will fight over it, abuse it and you'll bin it in a month, if not sooner. And just to be clear, treating it like any other pan is abusing it. Don't, just don't, there are cheaper frying pans out there that last a lot longer than a month. They're not as good as a seasoned carbon steel wok, but they might be just what you need if you, or anyone else who will use this, is how can i put this delicately? ignorant of how to treat a carbon steel frying pan and unwilling to learn (and that doesn't even rhyme with ''duck bit', the phrase that first came to my mind). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The perfect pan. *by L***S on 4 June 2025* Love it! I’ve replaced my non-stick frying pans. I’ve taken this pan camping, made a full English on the back of the tailgate and use it daily in the kitchen. Works great and heats evenly for omelettes, steaks and everything in between. It’s light, it’s easy to season and goes from hob to oven to table. Hard to beat for the price. Just make sure to only wash in hot water, don’t scrub the seasoning off and don’t put it in the dishwasher! ### ⭐⭐⭐ Not so great after extended use *by R***N on 5 November 2024* Firstly, I'm a great fan of cast iron pans (have several), but their only downside is weight. I love cooking Spanish Tortilla (that's with eggs not the flat things you buy in supermarkets), particularly Delia's recipe. The problem is that I like to finish off by putting the pan under the grill to ensure the top of the egg mixture is properly cooked, and then reverse the pan with a plate on top so that the tortilla drops on to it. Cast iron is simply too heavy (and gets extremely hot) to do that, so I decided to get a carbon steel pan which I'm informed works pretty much the same but without the weight. I did have an old pan that did the job well but it was looking a little jaded so my wife threw it out. And yes, it is a lot lighter, plus the handle is at least twice as long as that on any of my cast iron pans, which makes it a lot easier to handle. I did note that one reviewer stated that the handle doesn't get hot, but I didn't find that when using for any extended period. For example this is quite a small pan so cooking egg and bacon for four people took some time, by the end of which I was having to wrap a T towel around the handle. I've now used it several times and am finding it suitably non-stick, although I do use a little oil with it. It is now beginning to get that brownish look as shown on the manufacturers website (worth going to for information on care for your pan). As mentioned it is quite small (20cm) and I would have gone for a 22cm if possible, however that was my fault for not measuring the old pan first. So apparently a happy bunny, so why did I knock off a star? Well as you can see in the photos of the pan, it comes with a dark grey appearance (or coating). The website states that it should be washed with warm soapy water before first use, to remove the 'protective wax glaze', so I did. However on first use it looked as if some of the dark grey coating was flaking off, which I'm assuming is the pre-seasoning. If that's what it was, then I wouldn't have expected some of it to come off on first use, especially since it inevitably gets into the food you're cooking. I'm also assuming that it isn't the 'wax glaze' since washing didn't remove it. The care instructions make no mention of this happening. I've now used the pan several times and am happy with the results now. I've yet to try cooking Delia's tortilla but will fairly soon. If you buy, don't forget that the pan should be slowly heated up prior to cooking and allowed to cool naturally before putting away (i.e. don't pour cold water into it to soak). I don't wash it (I never have with cast iron either, the principle is that anything left on the pan will be burnt to death by the intense heat when you next heat it up) but wipe it down, spread a very small amount of oil on it, and heat it for a short time before putting away. Edit: it's now been in use for several months, and I have to say that the 'non-stick' didn't last long. Having used it a fair bit, I was finding fried eggs sticking badly to the pan, resulting in a messy yolk while trying to lever the egg off the pan. In the end I decided to scrub the pan to remove as much stuck on debris and existing coating as possible and re-season myself. I've now been through the process three times using sunflower oil (low smoke point) and performance has been improved although not entirely non-stick. I do find I'm using more oil than I expected for frying eggs. In other words I still find my cast iron pans more reliable. ## Frequently Bought Together - Merten & Storck Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel 8" Frying Pan Skillet, Fast Heating, Naturally Nonstick, Induction & Oven Safe, High-Heat & Open Flame Compatible, Perfect for Searing Grilling & Camping - Lodge Silicone Hot Handle Holder - Dishwasher Safe Hot Handle Holder Designed for Lodge Cast Iron Skillets 9 Inches+ w/ Keyhole Handle - Reusable Heat Protection Up to 500° - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/235256156-pre-seasoned-carbon-steel-induction-20cm-frying-pan-skillet-oven](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/235256156-pre-seasoned-carbon-steel-induction-20cm-frying-pan-skillet-oven) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*