De Buyer Frying Pan Set Mineral B Element 3-piece - ø 20, 24 & 28 cm - without non-stick coating

Three pans. Every size you need. And one-time investment in something that grows with you for years. The De Buyer Mineral B Element Frying Pan Set is not an ordinary cookware set - this is how serious home cooks equip their kitchens. With diameters of 20, 24, and 28 cm, you always have the right pan at hand, whether you are frying an egg, searing steak, or roasting a large portion of vegetables.

No synthetic non-stick coating, no hassle with Teflon that starts to peel after a few years. This is 100% natural sheet steel, finished with beeswax - and the more you use them, the better they get. That’s not marketing talk. That’s chemistry.

Why this set completes your kitchen

• Three perfect sizes in one go - The 20 cm pan for an omelet or sauce, the 24 cm for everyday use, and the 28 cm when cooking for more people or searing a large steak without crowding.
• Made in France, forever - De Buyer has been producing since 1830 in the Vosges. You feel that level of craftsmanship as soon as you pick up the pan - the weight, the balance, the thickness of the steel.
• PFAS-free and completely natural - No harmful substances, no chemical coatings. Just steel and beeswax. Good for you, good for your food.
• Suitable for all heat sources - Gas, electric, halogen, induction - and even oven-safe up to 200 degrees Celsius. From stovetop to oven: these pans follow you everywhere.
• Gets better with time - Sheet steel pans build a natural patina with each use. After a few months, they fry non-stick-like, all by themselves.

The secret of sheet steel: the patina that changes everything

Many people know cast iron, but sheet steel is just a bit different - and for many applications, even better. The material is lighter than cast iron, heats up faster, and responds directly to temperature changes. That makes it perfect for frying meat over high heat, for roasting vegetables with a nice brown crust, or for the classic French omelet that slides out of the pan in seconds.

The beeswax with which each pan is finished protects the steel during transport and storage. Before you fry for the first time, heat the pan briefly with a splash of oil - and then the real work begins. With each frying session, the fat penetrates deeper into the steel, and gradually a dark, smooth patina forms that literally becomes part of the pan. This is the moment when a De Buyer truly becomes yours.

That is also why so many professional chefs - from Parisian bistros to Amsterdam restaurant kitchens - swear by sheet steel. Not because it’s easy, but because the results are simply better.

Three sizes, endless dishes

The strength of this set lies in the combination. The 20 cm pan is your little hero: ideal for a fried egg, a handful of mushrooms, a quick sauce, or a mini-omelet. The 24 cm pan is the daily worker that you use for almost everything - from chicken thighs to pasta with sautéed vegetables. And the 28 cm pan lets you shine when cooking for the family or searing a beautiful côte de boeuf over high heat, with that delicious, crispy crust that only sheet steel can give.

Together, they ensure one thing: that you always have the right pan at hand. No improvisation, no too-small pan where everything is steaming on top of each other. Just the right size, the right heat, the right result.

💡 Cookinglife Tip: Using the pans for the first time? Rinse them with warm water, dry them well, and heat them over medium heat with a bit of oil. Let the oil lightly smoke, wipe it in with a kitchen paper, and let the pan cool down. This "seasoning" is the first step towards your own perfect patina. Repeat this two or three times for optimal results - after that, you’ll be cooking like a professional.

Maintenance: honesty pays off

We are open: sheet steel pans require a bit more attention than an ordinary frying pan. They do not go in the dishwasher - that would damage the patina you have built with so much love. Cleaning is done with warm water and a soft brush or sponge, possibly with a little soap if really necessary. Then dry them immediately and rub a thin layer of oil over them for storage.

Does that sound like work? Maybe a bit. But it’s also a small ritual that connects you with your tools - and with every meal you prepare with them. Once you switch to sheet steel, you won’t want anything else.

Specifications

• Collection: Mineral B Element
• Brand: De Buyer
• Number of pans: 3 (ø 20 cm, ø 24 cm, ø 28 cm)
• Material: 100% natural sheet steel with protective layer of beeswax
• Color: Silver (steel color)
• Non-stick coating: None (build-up of natural patina)
• PFAS-free: Yes
• Heat sources: Gas, electric, halogen, induction
• Oven safe: Yes, up to 200 degrees Celsius
• Dishwasher safe: No - manual cleaning
• Weight: 1103 g (20 cm) / 1484 g (24 cm) / 2243 g (28 cm)
• Height: 33 mm (20 cm) / 35 mm (24 cm) / 42 mm (28 cm)
• Country of origin: France
• Includes lid: No

In the package

• De Buyer Mineral B Element frying pan ø 20 cm
• De Buyer Mineral B Element frying pan ø 24 cm
• De Buyer Mineral B Element frying pan ø 28 cm

Once you know how good a steak can taste from a pan that is truly made for you - not from coating, but from use, from repeated frying, from your kitchen - you understand why this set is so special. This is not a purchase you forget. This is the set that will still be in your kitchen in ten years, better than ever. Take the step to sheet steel and discover what is possible in your kitchen.