De Buyer Carbone Plus Oval Cast Iron Frying Pan

The De Buyer Carbone Plus oval cast iron frying pan is a unique piece, essential in a professional kitchen for its design and functionality. Its wide oval surface allows for cooking generous portions and the location of the front handle makes it an indispensable piece for use in salamanders . Thanks to the excellent heat retention and distribution of iron , it is a Perfect pan for cooking at high temperatures with great efficiency, sealing food quickly and retaining all its flavor.

Its 36 cm length , oval design and the greater height of its straight walls provide an ideal surface for cooking both larger portions and larger or whole pieces of meat or fish. The firmly riveted handle allows for comfortable handling, especially when placing it in the salamander for browning or gratinating.

De Buyer carbon steel (iron) pans are characterized by:

1. Handcrafted in iron.
2. Without using chemicals or foreign coatings neither heavy metals ,
3. With use, they acquire a patina that makes them non-stick in a natural way .
4. Ideals both for browning or roasting meats and for sautéing vegetables or making fried eggs.
5. Suitable for all heat sources including induction.
6. They can be used in the oven (they can be put in the oven at 200 °C for ten minutes).
   
7. It's a heavy duty pan, that gives you back that weight with flavor, and it will last you a lifetime !

What is the difference between the Mineral B and Carbone Plus De Buyer pans?

• Carbone Plus pans are not treated with natural beeswax , so they leave the factory without the coating that protects them until they are received. Mineral B pans do receive this treatment (Mineral pans are given a coating of beeswax at the factory).
• Carbone Plus cast iron pans are designed for professional and very intensive use . When used constantly, this use is enough to cure them naturally and in a very short time.
• They are designed to speed up and facilitate work when cooking and plating, during services in professional kitchens .
  

As you can see, apart from their design, the main difference is in the beeswax treatment that is not applied to these pans and that is used in the Mineral B iron pans , specially designed for better use in the home kitchen.

How to season your De Buyer Carbone Plus oval pan

If you purchase the De Buyer Carbone Plus oval frying pan for professional use, no seasoning is necessary, as constant and intensive use is sufficient to season it and create the patina that gives it its natural non-stick properties.

If the pan is for domestic use , it is advisable to double season it as follows:

1. Wash the pan gently with a soft sponge and a little soap, and dry it thoroughly.
2. Place a generous amount of potato peelings in the pan and cover with water.
3. Turn the heat to medium and let the water boil for approximately 15-20 minutes. This will provide the organic component that is missing from the beeswax treatment.
4. Carefully remove the potato skins and water, rinse the pan with water and dry thoroughly.
5. Put vegetable oil in the pan and heat it over medium heat until it is very hot, until it smokes and leave it on the heat for about 5-10 minutes.
6. When done, remove the pan from the heat and drain the oil.
7. Being careful not to burn yourself, spread the remaining oil in the pan over the entire interior surface to prevent rusting.

Note: Since the Carbone Plus pan is not treated with natural beeswax from the factory, it may be affected by environmental humidity, causing rust to appear at certain points. This is not a defect of the pan, but is inherent to the material it is made of (almost 100% iron) and can be easily fixed.

Characteristics:

• Oval carbon steel frying pan (composition: 99% iron + 1% carbon).
  
• 36 cm frying pan.
• Without natural beeswax treatment.
• Frying pan for professional use and very intensive use.
• Oval design with high, straight walls.
  
• Front handle for comfortable use on salamanders.
  
• Riveted iron handle. Epoxy resin coating on the handle.
• Suitable for all cooktops, including induction.
• Oven safe with limitations. Maximum 10 minutes and at a temperature not exceeding 200 °C.
• Excellent heat retention and distribution. Ideal pan for browning, sautéing, searing, searing, frying and roasting.
• Always hand wash and dry immediately. Not dishwasher safe. Do not soak.
• Apply a coat of oil before storing to prevent rust.
• Measurements: 36 cm x 26 cm. Height: 4.6cm. Total length: 50.3 cm.
• Weight: 2.39 kg.

Why we like the De Buyer Carbone Plus Oval Cast Iron Skillet

1. It is a large frying pan, with a large surface area and high, straight walls, perfect for very intensive use, suitable for professionals.
2. It is ideal for cooking at high temperatures very efficiently.
3. The handle is located at the front for comfortable use on the salamander.
4. Iron has great heat retention and provides excellent temperature distribution.
5. It is the professional sister of the Mineral B. Just as wonderful, but more difficult.

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