De Buyer Steak Pan Mineral B Element - ø 24 cm - without non-stick coating
The more you use it, the less food will stick to the bottom.
Cooks at high temperatures, so your steak gets a nice crust
No chemical coating: pure sheet steel with a layer of beeswax.
Place a beautiful ribeye in the pan and hear... nothing. No sizzling, no crust, no Maillard reaction sending that characteristic aroma into the kitchen. That's what happens when you use the wrong pan for steak. The De Buyer Steak Pan Mineral B Element - ø 24 cm solves that. This is a pan built for one mission: to sear meat at high temperatures to a deep brown, crispy crust with a juicy heart. No tricks, no coatings - pure steel and craftsmanship from France.
Why this steak pan changes everything about your meat preparation
Most pans are compromises. They are okay for eggs, okay for sauce, and just okay for meat. The Mineral B Element is no compromise. This is a pan with a distinct character - designed for those who understand that a good steak requires extreme heat, dry conditions, and a pan that can handle it without complaint.
- Low edge, maximum crust - The low side of just 30 mm ensures that moist steam can escape quickly. No steamed steak, but a crispy, deep brown crust like you would serve in a good restaurant.
- 3 mm thick carbon steel - This is not thin tin that warps as soon as it gets hot. The thick steel distributes heat evenly and retains that heat, even when you place a cold steak in the pan.
- Without chemical coating - Pure carbon steel, finished with a layer of beeswax. No PFAS, no synthetic materials - just honest material that you can use on any heat without worry.
- Better with every use - The natural non-stick layer develops on its own. The more you cook, the smoother the surface becomes. This pan gets better with age, not worse.
- Suitable for all heat sources - Gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, and induction: the Mineral B works everywhere. And want to pop it in the oven? That’s possible too, up to 200 °C for a maximum of 10 minutes.
- Made in France - De Buyer has been producing pans in the Vosges since 1830. That’s not a marketing story - it’s a tradition you feel as soon as you hold the pan in your hand.
Carbon steel: the silent hero of the professional kitchen
Restaurant kitchens almost never work with non-stick pans for meat. They work with carbon steel - and that’s no coincidence. Carbon steel withstands temperatures where a non-stick coating has long since failed. It responds quickly to heat but retains that heat when you place meat in it. And perhaps most importantly: carbon steel imparts flavour. Those caramelised bits at the bottom - the so-called 'fond' - are the basis of every good pan sauce you make after cooking.
The Mineral B Element has a base diameter of 180 mm - ample space for a beautiful ribeye or two thin steaks for an evening for two. The total weight of just over 1.3 kg gives the pan a solid, pleasant feel without being unnecessarily heavy. This is a pan you handle with confidence.
Seasoning: one-time effort, a lifetime of enjoyment
Before you use it for the first time, you need to season it. That sounds complicated, but it’s quite simple: wash the pan briefly with warm water and a bit of dish soap (only the first time), dry it well, place it on medium heat, rub the surface with a thin layer of oil, and let it absorb. After this ritual, the pan is ready for use - and with each subsequent use, you build that protective layer further.
After that, maintenance is simple: after cooking, just wipe it with kitchen paper or rinse with warm water (no dish soap), dry it well, and optionally lightly oil it. Dishwasher? Never. But that’s not a disadvantage - it’s a different way of caring for a tool that rewards you with every meal you prepare with it.
💡 Cookinglife Tip: Only place your steak in the pan when it’s really hot - so hot that a drop of water evaporates immediately. Pat the meat dry with kitchen paper for the best result. A dry surface and a blazing hot pan are the secret behind that perfect crust. Season afterwards and let the meat rest before slicing - that way, the juices stay where they belong: in the meat.
Who is this pan made for?
The Mineral B Element is ideal if you regularly cook for yourself or with someone special and truly want to enjoy a good piece of meat. Whether you want to make a weekday meal that tastes like a weekend dinner, or you just want to finally understand why your steak at home never tastes like it does in a restaurant - this is the pan that makes that difference. No magic, just science: high heat, the right material, and a pan that can handle it.
And for everyone who loves honest cooking without unnecessary bells and whistles: a pan without a coating is not less, it’s more. More control, more flavour, more character - and a pan that still performs better after ten years than on the first day.
Specifications
- Brand: De Buyer
- Collection: Mineral B Element
- Type: Steak pan
- Diameter: 24 cm (base diameter 18 cm)
- Total length: 44 cm
- Height: 30 mm
- Thickness: 3 mm
- Weight: 1306 grams
- Material: Carbon steel
- Non-stick coating: None - natural carbon steel with beeswax
- PFAS-free: Yes
- Colour: Silver/steel
- Heat sources: Gas, electric, halogen, ceramic, induction
- Oven safe: Yes, up to 200 °C (max. 10 minutes)
- Dishwasher-safe: No - hand wash recommended
- Shape: Round
- Suitable for: 1 to 2 people
- Country of origin: France
In the package
- De Buyer Steak Pan Mineral B Element - ø 24 cm
Ready to take your steak to the next level? The De Buyer Steak Pan Mineral B Element is the honest, sustainable choice for anyone who truly wants to cook - without fuss, without chemicals, and with a result that makes you smile every time. Add it to your kitchen and taste the difference for yourself.
