De Buyer Grill Pan Mineral B Element - ø 32 cm - without non-stick coating
PFAS-free carbon steel that lasts a lifetime
No coating, so the pan gets better with every use
Suitable for any stovetop and in the oven: from searing to slow cooking
Made in France, with a lifetime warranty
Place a thick ribeye on the heat. You hear it sizzle. You smell it. And then - those beautiful grill marks that you only get with a pan that truly does its job. The De Buyer Grill Pan Mineral B Element ø 32 cm is exactly that pan. No coating that peels off after a year, no PTFE, no PFAS - just carbon steel that improves with every use. This is the Grill Pan you buy for life.
Why This Grill Pan Is Different from the Rest
Most grill pans have a non-stick coating that eventually fails. You know the drill: after a few years, the coating starts to flake, and you throw the pan away. With the Mineral B Element, it works the other way around. The more you use it, the better it gets. The pan naturally builds up a layer - the so-called patina - that becomes stronger and more effective with each use. Smart buying, long enjoyment. It's that simple.
- PFAS-free and safe - No synthetic coatings, no harmful substances. Pure carbon steel protected with a layer of beeswax.
- Improves with use - The patina that builds up ensures that your food releases more easily. You invest in something that grows.
- Universally applicable - Gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, induction, oven, and even the barbecue. This pan fits on everything.
- Made in France - De Buyer has been producing pans in the Vosges for over 185 years. Lifetime guarantee on material and manufacturing defects.
- Family size - With a diameter of 32 cm, you can grill steaks, chicken fillets, and vegetables in large portions at once.
Carbon Steel: The Choice of Professionals
Carbon steel is the material that professional chefs have been using for generations, and that's no coincidence. It heats up rapidly and retains that heat well. That's exactly what you need for that perfect sear on a steak or the crispy edges of grilled courgette. The ridges of the grill pan do the rest: they keep the fat away from your food and create those characteristic grill marks that leave everyone at the table speechless.
The pan is protected upon delivery with a thin layer of beeswax - a completely natural substance that protects the steel during transport and storage. Before you use the pan for the first time, season it with oil over low heat. That sounds more exciting than it is, and it's exactly the moment when you and your new pan become friends.
From Induction to Barbecue: No More Excuses
One of the strongest features of the Mineral B Element is its versatility. You can use it on any stove - including induction - and you can slide it straight into the oven to let something cook gently. But it gets really fun when you place it on the barbecue. The pan can easily handle the heat of a barbecue and gives you the control that you never have with direct fire. Searing a thick pork chop on the barbecue and then letting it cook slowly in the oven? Go ahead. This pan follows you everywhere.
And the weight of nearly three kilograms? That's not a disadvantage - that's quality you can feel. Heavy pans retain heat better and provide more stable results. When you lift that pan, you immediately know: this is something to keep.
Maintenance: Less Work Than You Think
Carbon steel and the dishwasher are not friends - that's true. But the alternative is surprisingly simple. Rinse the pan after use with warm water (without aggressive soap), dry it immediately, and rub it with a thin layer of oil. Done. The whole ritual takes less than two minutes and ensures that your pan lasts for decades. The more you use it, the better the patina and the easier cooking becomes. There's really no reason to leave it in the cupboard.
💡 Cookinglife Tip: Season your pan by placing it empty over medium heat until it starts to smoke. Then rub a thin layer of high smoke point oil (like sunflower oil or peanut oil) over the entire inside and let it soak in. Repeat this two to three times for an optimal starting patina. You'll notice the difference immediately with the first use.
De Buyer: Craftsmanship from the Vosges
De Buyer is no newcomer. The French brand has been around for over 185 years and still makes its pans in the Vosges, in eastern France. That's craftsmanship that doesn't fade away. The lifetime guarantee on material and manufacturing defects is not a marketing trick - it's a promise that De Buyer can keep because they know how good their pans are. You buy a grill pan, but you actually get a culinary tool that can be passed down from generation to generation.
Specifications
- Collection: Mineral B Element
- Type: Grill Pan
- Diameter: 32 cm
- Total length (incl. handle): 55.5 cm
- Height: 5 cm
- Weight: 2,822 grams
- Material: Carbon steel
- Non-stick coating: None (natural patina)
- PFAS-free: Yes
- Colour: Silver
- Shape: Round
- Suitable for gas: Yes
- Suitable for electric: Yes
- Suitable for halogen: Yes
- Suitable for ceramic: Yes
- Suitable for induction: Yes
- Oven safe: Yes
- Suitable for barbecue: Yes
- Dishwasher safe: No
- Hand wash: Yes
- Country of origin: France
- Warranty: Lifetime on material and manufacturing defects
In the Package
- De Buyer Grill Pan Mineral B Element - ø 32 cm
If you've ever thought that grilling at home can't compare to a restaurant - then you haven't worked with the right pan. The De Buyer Grill Pan Mineral B Element ø 32 cm gives you the control, size, and material to truly grill. Add it to your kitchen and taste the difference for yourself.
