De Buyer Frying Pan Mineral B Pro - ø 20 cm - without non-stick coating

This is the pan that improves with every use. No coating that flakes after a year, no throwaway mentality - the De Buyer Mineral B Pro Frying Pan of ø 20 cm is a pan you buy for life. Made from carbon steel, protected with beeswax, and ready to build a personal patina with you that enhances every frying and roasting session.

Small in size, big in character. This 20 cm pan is the perfect size for a fried egg with crispy edges, a fluffy omelette, or a steak for one. It heats up incredibly quickly, retains heat well, and sears meat like only steel can: with that delicious, golden-brown crust that you never truly achieve in a non-stick pan.

Why choose carbon steel?

Carbon steel is the material that professional kitchens have used for generations - and for good reason. It behaves like cast iron but is lighter and heats up faster. With the Mineral B Pro, you choose a pan free from PTFE, PFAS, and artificial coatings - just pure steel, protected by beeswax and your own seasoning.

• Better with every use - The natural patina builds up as you use the pan more. The more you fry, the smoother the surface becomes.
• Incredibly quick to heat up - Carbon steel conducts heat quickly and efficiently, so you can start frying immediately.
• Superior searing - No steam, no moisture, no soft crust: the Mineral B Pro gives meat and fish that wonderful Maillard reaction you seek.
• Free from PTFE and PFAS - No synthetic coating, so no worries about harmful substances at high temperatures.
• Made in France, lifetime guarantee - De Buyer has been producing pans in France for over 185 years. This pan will last into the next generation.
• Universally usable - Gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, induction, oven, and barbecue: it feels at home everywhere.

Seasoning: do it once, benefit for a lifetime

Before you use it for the first time, season the Mineral B Pro - and that is more of a kitchen ritual than a chore. Wash off the beeswax with warm water, heat the pan over medium heat, rub it with a thin layer of oil (peanut or flaxseed oil works perfectly), and let it smoke briefly. Do this a few times and the pan will have built up a first, golden patina. From that moment on, it gets better with every omelette, every fried egg, and every steak. That’s not romantic nonsense - that’s just how carbon steel works, and it works beautifully.

The result? A pan that feels like an extension of your hand after a year. Personally seasoned, personally patinated, and perfectly tailored to your cooking style.

💡 Cookinglife Tip: In the first weeks, start with richer preparations like fried eggs, steak, or sautéed vegetables. These help build the patina faster and more evenly. Avoid acidic ingredients like tomatoes or lemon juice in the first weeks - they can damage the young patina.

Clever design, thought through to the last detail

The riveted handle made of cast stainless steel is securely attached - no loose screws, no wobbly feeling. The cold handle ensures you can safely lift the pan, even when it has just come off the stove. And thanks to its oven resistance, you can move it straight from the fire to the oven: ideal for dishes that you start on the hob and finish under the grill or in a hot oven.

The round shape and flat cooking surface give you plenty of control while frying. The low raised edge makes tossing and turning easy, whether you’re flipping an omelette or stir-frying mushrooms.

Maintenance: less than you think

A carbon steel pan requires different maintenance than you might be used to - but it’s really not a drama. After use, let it cool slightly, rinse it with warm water (no soap, and definitely not in the dishwasher), dry it immediately, and rub it with a thin layer of oil. Done. The whole process takes maybe two minutes. And every time you do this, you protect the patina and ensure it performs even better next time.

Think of it as caring for a good knife: those who handle it well will enjoy it for decades. That’s sustainable buying in the true sense of the word.

Specifications

• Collection: Mineral B Pro
• Type: Frying Pan
• Material: Carbon steel with beeswax protection
• Diameter: 20 cm (200 mm)
• Total length (incl. handle): 36.7 cm (367 mm)
• Height: 35 mm
• Weight: 1158 grams
• Capacity: approx. 800 ml
• Colour: Silver/steel grey
• Handle: Riveted cast stainless steel - cold handle
• Non-stick coating: No synthetic coating - natural patina
• PFAS-free: Yes
• Dishwasher safe: No - hand wash recommended
• Oven safe: Yes
• Heat sources: Gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, induction, oven, barbecue
• Pouring edge: No
• Lid included: No
• Country of origin: France
• Warranty: Lifetime on material and manufacturing defects

In the packaging

• De Buyer Frying Pan Mineral B Pro - ø 20 cm

The pan that elevates your frying skills

The De Buyer Mineral B Pro ø 20 cm is not a pan you buy and forget. It’s a pan you get to know, that rewards you for good use, and that only gets better with time. Whether you fry an egg every morning or occasionally prepare a steak for yourself - this pan makes a difference. Not by promising you an easier life, but simply by giving you better results.

Add the De Buyer Mineral B Pro ø 20 cm to your kitchen - and discover what cooking with real steel can do for you.