Seasoning Mineral B Pan
Is the strategy for seasoning a mineral B pan the same as as standard cast iron pan? Is the oiling/baking step necessary? Or do you just let the cooking process season it gradually?
This is the pan in question: http://www.debuyer.com/en/products/mineral-b-element-round-fry-pan
Best Answer
Per the manual for your MINERAL B pan, you should season it as follows:
Seasoning: preparing your frying pan
Pour about one millimeter of oil -just to cover the bottom of the pan- and heat it until smoke appears. Next, thrown away the oil in a pan and wipe your pan with paper towels . The more the pan is used, the better the performance. The darker it becomes the better it is for natural nonstick properties.
The manual continues on with use and care instructions.
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How do you season a mineral B pan?
To cook with your pan simply heat it on a low heat for a few minutes before adding oil or butter. The iron is an excellent conductor of heat and will therefore distribute the heat throughout the whole pan and maintain the heat for a longer period of time.How do you use a mineral B pan?
You can use a pair of tongs to hold a few layers of paper towels to rub on the oil. Repeat the whole process a few times so the color of the pan turns darker. I usually repeat the process 3 to 4 times, until the surface turns to a dark brown. I will then use the pan for cooking to naturally build up the patina.How many times should you season a de Buyer pan?
Mineral B and Blue Steel Pans: Once food is cooked, deglaze your pan by pouring some liquid onto it (wine, water\u2026). After deglazing the pan, clean it with warm water. If residues remain, you should use an abrasive sponge. Dry the pan immediately and slightly oil it to avoid rust.How to correctly season de Buyer Mineral B cookware.
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Answer 2
In general carbon steel pans should be treated just like cast iron. The only difference I would note is that carbon steel is thinner and is not as warp resistant as cast iron. That said, carbon steel is more malleable and can be pounded flat with little risk or cracking, which cannot be said for cast iron.
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