This de Buyer frying pan is an ideal pan for preparing the perfect dishes. The pan is made of sheet steel, which heats up quickly and tolerates high temperatures. Thanks to the wood on the handle, you can always grab the pan and move it around. De Buyer Pans contain a high carbon content. This allows the pans to last a lifetime, provided you take good care of them. Like all de Buyer pans, the pan must first be burned in. Read below for the best way to do this.