De Buyer Steak Pan Mineral B Element - ø 28 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.
You know that feeling: you place a beautiful steak in the pan, and instead of that delightful sizzle, you hear... nothing. The pan isn't hot enough, the moisture has nowhere to go, and your steak is stewing instead of grilling. Frustrating. Never again. With the De Buyer Steak Pan Mineral B Element - ø 28 cm, you sear meat as it should be - at high temperatures, with a crust that crackles and a heart that remains juicy.
Why this pan makes a difference for your steak
This is not a pan with a chemical layer that you have to treat carefully after two years. This is pure carbon steel - 3 mm thick, made in France, and designed to last for decades. De Buyer has been making pans for professional chefs and serious home cooks since 1830. The Mineral B series is their answer to the question: what do you use when you really want to fry?
- Perfect crust, guaranteed - The low rim (only 30 mm) allows moisture to escape rapidly. No steamed steak, but a deep brown, crispy crust as it should be.
- The more you cook, the better it gets - No wearing non-stick coating, but a pan that performs better with each use. The natural patina that builds up is your best cooking layer ever.
- Pure steel, zero chemicals - No PFAS, no PTFE, no synthetic coating. Just steel and a thin layer of beeswax for protection. That's it. So simple, so good.
- Suitable for all heat sources - Gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, and induction. This pan fits on any stove in any kitchen.
- Made for 5 to 6 people - With ø 28 cm, you can cook multiple steaks at once, without crowding in the pan.
Carbon steel: the silent hero of the professional kitchen
Carbon steel is what restaurant kitchens have been using for centuries - and not without reason. The material heats up quickly and evenly, retains heat excellently, and can take a beating. That 3 mm thickness of the Mineral B ensures a stable bottom temperature: when you place that meat in, the pan doesn't drop in temperature. That's exactly what you need for that perfect Maillard reaction - the chemical magic behind every brown, flavourful crust.
The low rim is not a detail, it's a design choice. With a high rim, steam collects around the meat. With this steak pan, that moisture disappears immediately. The result: dry, intensely cooked meat with texture and flavour that stays with you for a long time.
Seasoning and maintenance: do it right once, benefit for years
Yes, you need to season this pan before first use. That sounds like work - and it is, just for a moment. But it's the most rewarding cooking ritual you'll ever perform. Heat the pan over medium heat, rub it with a thin layer of oil with a high smoke point (peanut oil or sunflower oil work well), let it smoke and cool down. Repeat this two to three times. After that session, the pan begins to build its own non-stick patina - and it only gets better.
After use, wash it by hand with warm water and possibly a bit of soap. Dry it immediately - carbon steel and prolonged moisture are not friends. Lightly rub it with oil before storing. Simple, and with a bit of discipline, you have a pan that your children can still use.
The beeswax layer that the pan comes with protects it during transport and storage. That disappears during the first seasoning - that's normal and exactly the intention.
Need to use it in the oven? No problem
Thick ribeye or entrecôte that you first sear and then let rest in the oven? Perfect. The Mineral B is oven safe up to 200 °C, for a maximum of 10 minutes. Ideal for that technique where you brown on the outside and finish at the right temperature inside. Do keep in mind: the handle also gets hot in the oven, so always have an oven glove handy.
💡 Cookinglife Tip: Always let your steak come to room temperature before placing it in the pan - at least 20 to 30 minutes out of the fridge. A cold steak lowers the pan temperature too quickly, and that's exactly what you want to avoid. And don't use oil in the pan itself - oil the meat instead. This prevents the oil from burning before the meat is cooked.
Specifications
- Brand: De Buyer
- Collection: Mineral B Element
- Type: Steak pan
- Diameter: 280 mm (ø 28 cm)
- Base diameter: 220 mm
- Total length: 500 mm
- Height: 30 mm
- Thickness: 3 mm
- Weight: 1700 grams
- Material: Carbon steel
- Non-stick coating: None - natural patina build-up
- PFAS-free: Yes
- Colour: Silver (natural steel)
- Heat sources: Gas, electric, halogen, ceramic, induction
- Oven safe: Yes, up to 200 °C (max. 10 minutes)
- Dishwasher-safe: No - always wash by hand
- Suitable for: 5 to 6 people
- Country of origin: France
In the package
- De Buyer Steak Pan Mineral B Element - ø 28 cm
If you ever want to truly understand why professional chefs dislike cheap coated pans - use this pan once for a steak. That hard, deep brown crust, those juices that stay inside, that sound when the meat hits the hot bottom. That's how cooking should be. Order the De Buyer Mineral B Steak Pan and discover for yourself why this is the pan you want to have in your kitchen forever.
