Matfer Bourgeat Black Carbon Steel Frying Pan, 9 1/2"

Pictures show residue left from throwing bacon on the dry pan, having only seasoned it 2 times. Another shows after i cleaned it, everything wiped off no problem in the sink. some of the seasoning wore off, i shouldve seasoned it 3 times. Then how the pan evenly heats pancakes, my stove does not heat evenly but this pam distibutes it great! Im gonna start off with the "negatives" because thats what i think people are here to see. If you dont season it good 2 or 3 times, its not gonna be non stick. Also depends on what you cook, if you arnt cooking very fatty foods like steaks and bacon, you NEED to season it at least 3 times before using. Its anoyying yes but most people are looking to get rid of teflon and unknown ceramic pans, thats the trade off. Now the great thing is once its seasoned this pan is probably the best pan ive ever had. I seasoned the pan 2 times, 500 degrees with avacado oil which has around 550 smoke point. I still should have and will season it a 3rd time but i wanted to test how it held up with 2 and i know id cook steak and bacon ect. Well i threw bacon into this newly seasoned pan dry, and unsurprisingly it stuck a little. But after a minute of searing it was easy to pull off and any residue was very easy to push off the pan. Then i threw eggs in and because of the bacon bits sticking the eggs were sticking slightly too, but i didnt brake a yolk and again none of the egg bits that stuck a little stayed on the pan. For cleaning i let it cool a little then just used a non abrasive scruber and a little dish soap and everything wiped right off! Make sure you dry the pan and throw a little oil on it so it wont rust. Oddly some of the eggs from the firet cook seemed to wear off the seasoning a bit, another reason to season it again. You need to take care of this pan for the first few uses or it will stop being non stick. shown in the picture with the pancake, this pan distibutes heat insanely well! My stove heats 1 side a little more and i could see it in the cooking but its way more even than an aluminum or stainless pan. Its is totally non stick if you treat it right as i said before, even without butter the pancake didnt leave residue on the pan, and i still need to season it one more time! Overall great pan, wish i got one sooner.

This is not my third Matfer pan, and for good reason. This pan is flawless, simple, elegant in that austere French way, and—when properly seasoned—easily outperforms my other pans, which includes a 5-ply stainless, and a disappointing Hexclad). It's heavy for its size, but I welcome the trade-off for having more consistent heat distribution and retention. Their product support is impressive: a robust Q&A, and you can subscribe to get technical tips and product information. They clearly want you to appreciate how to use the pan correctly and get the most out of it. I'm not a huge fan of the potato skin/salt/oil method of seasoning, preferring to barely coat the pan with oil and bake in 500dF oven for an hour, then repeat when cooled. Is this pan better than other cabin steel pans you'll see out there? Look at the quality of the weld on the handle, the thickness of the pan body, and the absence of any rivets on the business side of the pan. Hard to beat.

Read about carbon steel pans in Cook's Illustrated. Sounded like something to try. Got this pan (should have gotten smaller, and will) to test it out. Yep, it is heavy. Not as heavy as the same size cast iron, but a lot more than the non-stick Cook's Essentials Anodized Aluminum. First it needs to be seasoned, and not like you would a cast iron pan. The directions that come with it are iffy, almost badly translated French. So, I will add here the directions from Cook's Illustrated and hope they weren't copyrighted. First though, the pan and using it. Very nice, cooks great. Really is non stick after seasoning and clean up is a swipe. Going to have to get used to that. Seared the steaks perfectly and finished the cream sauce without at hitch. Yep, gotta get you some. INITIAL SEASONING: First you'll need to remove the new pan's wax or grease coating (used to protect the metal from rusting in transit). Use very hot water, dish soap, and vigorous scrubbing with a bristle brush. Dry the pan and then put in on low heat to finish drying. Add 1/3 cup oil, 2/3 cup salt, and peels from two potatoes (these help to pull any remaining wax or grease from the pan surface). Cook over medium heat, occasionally moving the peels around the pan and up the sides to the rim, for 8 to 10 minutes. (The pan will turn brown) Discard the contents, allow the pan to cool, and wipe with paper towels. You are ready to cook. (If you experience sticking, repeat once. This method will work on any carbon-steel skillet.) MAINTENANCE: Avoid soap and abrasive scrubbing. Simply wipe or rinse the pan clean, dry it thoroughly on a warm burner, and rub it with a light coat of oil. If you accidentally scrub off some of the patina, wipe the pan with a thin coat of oil and place it over high heat for about 10 minutes until the pan darkens ( it will smoke; turn on an exhaust fan). BLOTCHY IS OK: As soon as you season and start cooking in a carbon-steel pan, it changes from shiny silver to brown and blotchy. The blotches are a sign that the pan is building up a slippery patina, which will help it become increasingly nonstick. The blotches and nonstick capability may initially wax and wan, but with use, the pan's cooking surface will gradually darken and become more uniform in color.

I love cooking and was looking for pans I can safely use on my gas stove top, put in the oven and use on my 100 year old Rayburn wood stove! I am weeding out all plastics, Teflon and non-stick surfaces, and noticed lots of very good reviews for the Matfer steel pans. I started with a small pan, followed all the starter seasoning instructions and cleaning after every use very carefully and so glad I did. I was so very happy with this pan I bought another. When I can afford a third I will add to my collection. Nothing sticks! The cooking results are excellent. I'm very happy! Tip, I purchased heat proof slip on silicon handles, cause they get hot and the pans are heavy. Follow the cleaning instructions every single use. No detergents, dry thoroughly and oil lightly when dry. I use rice bran oil. My pans are nearly black now, which is how they are supposed to be after correct use and cleaning/storing.

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Seasoned it on the stove (following the video guide by Serious Eats) and it turned beautifully dark in just a day! Food did not stick, except when I used soy sauce the first time. It’s my first time using carbon steel and I have high hopes and good experiences so far. It’s on the heavy side but more manageable than cast iron. The bottom surface is very small though, much less space than a 10 inch Lodge skillet.

Its a Joy to cook in, once it is seasoned, its the best non stick pan. Best for stake lovers. I personally try to cook as much possible in this. Wok will be a nice addition to our kitchen. Its going to last a life time. Absolutely worth the investment.

This is my third matfer bourgeat cookware and as expected is of high quality. Highly recommended! Have provided photographs of before and after seasoning …