de Buyer (Debuyer)'s Mineral B Element is a robust, durable pro iron pan with a bees wax base for anti-oxidation protection, favoured seasoning, and improved non-stick qualities. The more the pan is used, the better the performance. The darker it becomes the better it is for natural nonstick properties.
The omelette pan has a rounded shape to easily cook omelettes and to slide them onto a plate without any problem. Perfect for delicious omelettes, crispy outside and soft inside.
- Mineral B utensil in heavy quality iron coated with organic beeswax: protective finish against oxidation, facilitates seasoning.
- Enhanced non-stick qualities when used for the first time.
- Undeformable thick skirt. Excellent caramelization of food.
- Natural non-stick properties: gradual seasoning.
- Riveted handle curved in French-style: easy handling; ergonomic.
- Tip: preheat using a little fat.
- Season when first used.
- Care: deglaze, rinse with warm water, dry and oil lightly. Store in a dry place.
- Do not use detergents or put in the dishwasher.
- Suitable for all cook tops including induction.
Imported from France, de Buyer (Debuyer) cookware has been the benchmark of French Cookware for over 180 years. Discover a wide range of cookware from Mineral B carbon steel frying pans, to Prima Matera copper copper cookware and world class Mandolines.
de Buyer 9-Inch Mineral B Omelet Pan $69.95
de Buyer
$69.95
This carbon-steel pan from iconic French company de Buyer has rounded sides that are just the right shape for turning or rolling French-style omelets, then gently sliding them out of the pan when done. And it is by no means limited to omelets: The round sides that help with rolling an omelet are also nice for sautéing and flipping any food. Each Mineral B pan has an all-natural beeswax coating that protects against rust and provides a foundation for seasoning. Over time, your pan will transform from its original gray to mottled blues and oranges before developing a lustrous, fully blackened patina. As the seasoning builds, the surface also becomes smoother and more nonstick.
Before you use your de Buyer carbon-steel pan for the first time, clean it with very hot water and rub down the entire surface to remove excess beeswax. Heat oil in your carbon-steel dish on the stovetop—enough to cover the bottom—until it starts to smoke, then discard the oil and rub the cookware down with paper towels. Before the cookware develops a fully blackened patina, we recommend adding a little more oil or butter to start, and ensure the pan is fully preheated and evenly coated in fat before adding ingredients.
In case of stubborn, stuck-on bits of food, scrub the pan with kosher salt moistened with oil, which will simultaneously season the pan. We also recommend wiping a thin coat of neutral oil across the pan’s surface for storage (with use and time as the patina improves, this will become unnecessary).
- Net Weight: 2.9 pounds
- Dimensions: Diameter: 9 inches, Depth: 1.5 inches
- Use: Suitable for oven cooking for 10 minutes at 400°F; compatible with all cooktops, including induction
- Care: Hand-wash only
- Place of Origin: France
Historic French cookware company de Buyer equips each of their Mineral B pans with an all-natural beeswax coating that protects against rust and provides a foundation for seasoning.
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SaveComments We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Credit: Joe Lingeman
My foray into carbon steel began shortly after moving into a new apartment last year. I hadn’t bothered to bring our worn-out nonstick skillet, thinking that a brand-new kitchen surely warranted a brand-new pan or two. Or three? (Also, I live in Germany, where a working kitchen isn’t a given — even if you’re moving into a newly constructed building. We ended up spending six weeks without a kitchen at all, but that’s another story.) Looking for a versatile pan to kick off my
new equipment haul, I figured I’d start with another nonstick skillet. I wandered into my favorite local kitchen store and was promptly distracted by a display of de Buyer carbon steel cookware. In particular, the 24-centimeter (9.5-inch)
Mineral B Omelette Pan caught my eye. Sleek, purpose-built, and favorably priced, I liked both how the pan looked and how it felt in my hand. Turns out, I also like how it looks on my cooktop,
because, of course, I bought the de Buyer that day. Made in France since 1830, I knew there was no going wrong with this brand. Bonus: I also love how their pans are sold in paper bags (which you should keep, by the way, as they’re wonderful for protecting the pan while not in use). Speaking of protection; much like cast iron, carbon steel requires a bit of care. Don’t be intimidated by the need to season your pan, though, because it’s totally worth the effort. De Buyer has a guide on how to properly season their Mineral B products (just click on “user manual”), but it’s pretty straightforward in terms of heating a thin layer of oil, letting the pan cool, and repeating the process several times. Although this is technically an omelette pan, I use it for so much more than just eggs. The size is Goldilocks-level “just right” for crisping bacon, reheating
leftovers, and more. And because carbon steel conducts heat so efficiently, I can count on my Mineral B to turn out even caramelization whether I’m working with shallots or steaks. In fact, these pans conduct heat so well that I highly recommend pairing yours with a de Buyer
handle grip to protect yourself from burns. I think I used my Mineral B exactly once before I went back to the store to grab a neoprene grip, which lives permanently on the handle of my omelette pan.
All told, if you’re looking for a pan with nonstick qualities without the delicate nonstick coating, look no further than carbon steel. I’m clearly partial to the de Buyer Mineral B line, but you don’t have to take my word for it — de Buyer’s nearly 200 years of cookware production experience speaks for itself. Do you have a carbon steel skillet you love? Tell us about it in the comments!