de Buyer Mineral B Wood

This de Buyer pans are the ideal pans for preparing the perfect dishes. The pans are made of sheet steel, which heats up quickly and tolerates high temperatures. De Buyer Pans contain a high carbon content. This allows the pans to last a lifetime, provided you take good care of them. All de Buyer pans must first be burned in. Read below how best to do this.

Baking de Buyer pans

Before using a de Buyer pan can be used, you must first burn it to create a non-stick layer. To burn in the pan you need a type of oil, however, olive oil does not work well, it cannot handle high temperatures. Put the pan on the stove and heat it on low heat. Pour a generous layer of oil into the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes. Do not be alarmed by the formation of smoke, this is normal. After 5 minutes you can pour off the oil and dry the pan with kitchen paper, the intention is to leave a small layer of oil in the pan. From now on you can use the pan normally.

How to maintain a de Buyer pan?

During use, the pan becomes increasingly blacker and better protected against sticking. Never wash the pan with detergent after use. Hot water is sufficient to clean the pan. This way, the pan remains slightly greasy and the nonstick coating remains intact. The longer the pan is used, the better the non-stick coating becomes. The pan, if you keep treating it properly, can last your whole life!

De Buyer Mineral B Bois

De Buyer Mineral B Bois pans feature a wooden handle. This makes the pan easier to grip, even when hot. The wood does not conduct heat so the handle stays cool. Also, the wood provides an original look that fits any kitchen.