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Who here has carbon steel pans?

Posted on 2/1/21 at 10:21 am
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
139208 posts
Posted on 2/1/21 at 10:21 am
Had a few catch my eye but I've never owned any. How do you like them compared to cast iron or non stick?
Posted by offshoreangler
713, Texas
Member since Jun 2008
22579 posts
Posted on 2/1/21 at 10:34 am to
I recently bought a couple Made In carbon steels...done a few cooks...love the look, super light, heats quickly...however I don't notice any real advantage over cast iron other than it being lighter so far.
This post was edited on 2/1/21 at 10:35 am
Posted by Fratastic423
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2007
5990 posts
Posted on 2/1/21 at 10:54 am to
I got a de Buyer 10 inch for Christmas. I was surprised at how quickly it discolors; but have been very impressed with its heat retention and non-stick capability. I find the shape to be a big difference than my cast iron as the sides are angled. Makes it more of a sauté pan compared to my cast iron skillets. It's also lighter but still has enough heft to retain heat.
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
46419 posts
Posted on 2/1/21 at 11:26 am to
I love my De Buyers. Years ago there was a big thread that was mostly positive
Posted by hungryone
river parishes
Member since Sep 2010
11987 posts
Posted on 2/1/21 at 1:09 pm to
I have a DeBuyer crepe pan. I use it for crepes—but I’m sure it would be fine for other stuff. Shape of pan and low sloping sides make it impractical for anything else.
Posted by BigDropper
Member since Jul 2009
8842 posts
Posted on 2/1/21 at 2:10 pm to
quote:

How do you like them compared to cast iron

Carbon steel is lighter and heats faster but doesn't hold heat as good as cast iron. They are also easier to care for than cast iron i.e. easier to wash, season, and re-season. They are relatively cheap and durable.

For this reason, may restaurant kitchens use carbon steel pans.


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