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Commercial Grade Carbon Steel Country Fry Pan Engineered for High Volume Sautéing, Frying & Simmering
The de Buyer MINERAL B Pro Carbon Steel Country Fry Pan is engineered for demanding kitchens where superior heat control and long lasting durability are essential. Made in France and featuring a generous cooking surface with an integrated helper handle, this professional carbon steel pan excels at sautéing, simmering, frying, roasting, and high heat searing while developing a naturally non-stick cooking surface through regular seasoning.
Technical Specifications & Engineering Data
| Specification Metric | Commercial Field Tested Data |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Brand | de Buyer |
| Model / Series Line | MINERAL B Pro 568032 |
| Material Composition | Carbon Steel |
| Finish / Coating | Protective Beeswax Finish, Naturally Seasoned Non-Stick Surface |
| Exact Physical Dimensions | 12.5" Diameter, 9" Cooking Surface |
| Capacity | 1.7 L |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 400°F |
| Cooktop Compatibility | Gas, Induction |
| Oven Safe | Yes |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Care Requirement | Hand Wash Only |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Additional Handle | Integrated Helper Handle |
| Country of Origin | Made in France |
Core Operational Features
Professional Carbon Steel Construction: Built from premium carbon steel for exceptional heat conductivity and rapid temperature response, allowing for consistent searing, sautéing, frying, and roasting in demanding cooking environments.
Naturally Non-Stick Performance: The pan develops a durable seasoned cooking surface over time, creating a natural non-stick finish that improves with continued use while eliminating the need for synthetic coatings.
Ergonomic Helper Handle Design: In addition to the primary stainless steel handle, the integrated helper handle provides enhanced stability and control when lifting or transferring heavier meals from stovetop to oven.
Protective Beeswax Finish: A washable beeswax coating protects the pan prior to first use and supports the seasoning process required to build long term cooking performance.
Versatile Professional Cooking: The deep country pan profile offers additional capacity for preparing sauces, simmering dishes, stir frying vegetables, browning meats, and handling larger ingredient volumes with ease.
Professional Applications
Ideal for sautéing vegetables, simmering sauces, frying, roasting, searing steaks, preparing crispy fried foods, browning poultry, and cooking larger family style or restaurant portions. The generous depth and helper handle make it particularly well suited for recipes that require frequent tossing, stirring, or transferring.
Why Professionals Choose It
Professional chefs value the de Buyer MINERAL B Pro series for its outstanding heat responsiveness, exceptional durability, and ability to develop a naturally non-stick cooking surface through seasoning. The combination of premium French craftsmanship, carbon steel performance, and ergonomic handling makes this pan a dependable choice for high performance commercial and home kitchens alike.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash only using warm water and a soft brush or sponge. Dry immediately after cleaning and apply a light coat of cooking oil to maintain the seasoned surface and help prevent oxidation. Do not place in the dishwasher or soak for extended periods. Regular seasoning will continue to enhance the pan's natural non-stick performance and long term durability.