Customer reviews for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan

de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan

de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan : Made of 99% iron, the organic Mineral pan is the natural choice of conscientious cooks. With its 2-3mm thickness, this pan performs outstandingly well at high temperatures to quickly seal in vitamins and nutrients. The shape of saute pans used in the French countryside with a wide surface and sloping sides to promote steam evaporation for perfect caramelizing and crisping of meats and vegetables. The more you use these Mineral pans, the better they perform, as these pans darken naturally and become nonstick over time. Free of PFOA and PTFE coatings, these pans naturally enhance the flavor of steaks, seafood, omelettes and more, by sealing in flavors under high heat. De Buyer takes a proactive approach toward ecologically-responsible cookware with the creation of the Mineral pan. Available in 10" and 12" Dia. Made in France. Safe for all heat sources, including induction. Founded in France in 1830, de Buyer is the manufacturer of the blue-steel French crepe pan used by chefs around the world. The name de Buyer is renowned as a premier European supplier of top quality utensils and cookware. Product Features 99% iron, organic pan is the preferred pan of conscientious cooks the environment Ecologically-responsible pan is 100% recyclable Seals in juices, resulting in carmelization (the Maillard reaction) Performance improves over time, the more the pan is used the darker it becomes for all-natural nonstick cooking Identical shape of saute pans used in the French countryside, this pan is ideal for carmelizing onions and searing vegetables and meats Steel handle is triple-riveted for durability Large 12" pan includes helper handle
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56 out of 58(97%)customers recommend this product.
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Customer reviews for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
Review 1 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Most versatile pan

PostedMay 30, 2012
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popeye5634
fromLynn MA
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Crowd Pleaser
Exceptional is an understatement ! This pan can be used for many tecniques . Deep fryer , searing ,sauces and graveys
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Review 2 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

A Go-to Pan

PostedNovember 22, 2011
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Five8ts
fromCentral Texas
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I purchased the de Buyer fry pan set and then decided to get this sauté pan. I have not been disappointed. Its materials have the same non-stick & health-conscious qualities as the fry pans - that's important to me; and the versatility of this pan's size and shape makes it a go-to item for lots of cooking chores. They're going to make great Christmas gifts!
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Review 3 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Exceeds expectations

PostedAugust 16, 2011
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CincinnatiBoddhisattva
fromCincinnati, OH
Performs beautifully, handles high heat well, durable, quickly builds up a natural nonstick 'coat' like cast iron, but without cast iron's reactivity to acid foods - nothing discolors or tastes funny. Everyone should have cookware this good. Between this saute pan and my DeBuyer 12" fry pan I can cook just about anything.
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Review 4 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Kitchen Asset

PostedJune 29, 2011
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Miggs
fromLincoln, CA
This saute pan is magnificent. It cooks quickly, searing meats & veggies giving them a carmelized taste that adds great flavor to recipes. I can make a fast, tasty pot of soup in one pan. It's very close to being like a WOK, so great for stir fry too. I like the material this pan is made of as it's very easy care, just rinse. The fact this pan is seasoned makes it a "no-nonsense" pan I can use with no fuss and no food sticking problems.
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Review 5 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

A real classic

PostedJune 27, 2011
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pickEeater13
fromGalesburg, IL
Gave as a gift to my husband- our neighbor & fellow foodie has quite a few of these pans- I asked him which one he would pick if he could only have one de Buyer pan and this is the one he suggested for my husband- he has used it almost everyday since I gave it to him and he is most impressed- very heavy weight and will get better with age as it becomes more seasoned.
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Review 6 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

better than hoped !

PostedMarch 21, 2011
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Tranquil
fromDurham, NC
If one can love a pan, I love this one. At 82 years of age, I have found a pan that I would not want to cook without. I was a bit worried that it would be too heavy for me, but I have no problem moving it about. After the recommended seasoning, it is stick-free and cooks beautifully. Because it is deep, family size meals can be cooked in it with no problem tossing and turning ingredients, and a meal started on the cook-top can be moved to the oven to finish. I don't have the storage space for it, so I leave it on the cook top, at hand for something as small as an egg to be fried or as large as turkey legs to be braised. Bravo De Buyer!
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Review 7 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Great pan

PostedJanuary 30, 2011
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chefZ
fromScottsdale, AZ
Gets hot quick and maintains high heat for hot sear
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Review 8 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Love the high sloping sides

PostedDecember 16, 2010
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Evic
fromBloomfield, NJ
Will prevent too much spatter when frying or sauteeing. I like the heaviness of the pan. Really sturdy! Also , it can go from range to oven very easily. The long handle w slot for hook makes for easy use & storage, too.
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Review 9 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Nice wok

PostedJune 2, 2013
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Jackie70819
fromSan Francisco, CA, USA
Gender:Female
My Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I tend to cook meals that are:Healthy
Cooking Idol/Inspiration:Family
Very good wok. Foods cooked by this wok taste much better than non-iron wok. The only drawback is that it produces more smoke. But for the better tasted foods, it is still worth it.
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Review 10 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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4 / 5
4 / 5

Threw the old non-stick pan away

PostedApril 19, 2013
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ManOfkitchen
fromSan francisco
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Kitchen Diva/King
I tend to cook meals that are:Healthy
Cooking Idol/Inspiration:Family
First start to use my de Buyer Saute Pan for few days. Secend is threw the old non-stick pan away from kitchen windows. Luckly without heard any screech.
Recommend some goods: Clean it for hot water, or with gentle scrub. After that must wipe it dry or up side down for natural dry.
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Review 11 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

iron skillet replacements

PostedApril 15, 2013
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Chula
fromCUPERTINO, CA
Gender:Female
My Cooking Level:Beginner
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Leftover Lover
I tend to cook meals that are:Comfort
Cooking Idol/Inspiration:Family
I am very pleased with my choice of the large scale iron pans. The overall quality of the pans was excellent. They look and feel well made and will stand up to my "hard wear and tear" that I give my pans. The instructions were informative and easy to understand. I am sorry to let go of my iron skillets, however, because these are lighter in weight, and just as easy to keep clean, I will do so willingly.
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Review 12 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Great all purpose chef's pan

PostedApril 12, 2013
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Amosw
fromWisconsin, USA
Gender:Female
My Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I tend to cook meals that are:Healthy
Cooking Idol/Inspiration:Mom
I'm changing over all my pans to eco friendly choices. I loved how this one performed on all levels. The cleanup was really easy. It will be one of the first ones I grab.
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Review 13 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Best addition to my kitchen in years

PostedApril 9, 2013
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Werlkj
fromIdaho Falls, ID, USA
My Cooking Level:Expert
I wish they'd made these pans years and years ago. They're really that good! The only thing that would improve them is a handle that is an inch shorter and at a more horizontal angle, and a universal lid suggestion (if not lids themselves.) These pans are made to be hung.
Thankfully, I have lids that work, but it's only because of having entirely too many lids already The key is trying to remember which ones actually work.
I suspect the long angled handles will prevent these from fitting into everyone's oven, a nice attribute for finishing sometimes. Nitpickers may not like the tiny plastic (looks like silicone) button at the end of the handle imprinted with the de Buyer logo, possibly not fully ovenproof at super high temperatures. I don't think it matters at all and is a nice little design feature.
Despite the few drawbacks, I absolutely adore these pans.
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Review 14 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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4 / 5
4 / 5

cooks beautifully!

PostedApril 1, 2013
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marmar14
fromGrass Valley, CA
Gender:Female
My Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I tend to cook meals that are:Healthy
Cooking Idol/Inspiration:Mom
Although these pans are quite heavy, and are a llittle difficult for me to lift,, they do perform beautifully in cooking. i love being able to cook in something similar to my cast iron frypans, as the results are comparable,, but these pans do not stick! Glad i purchased them!!
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Review 15 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Love it!

PostedFebruary 6, 2013
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Grammie06
fromIndependence, KS 67301, USA
Gender:Female
My Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Kitchen Diva/King
I tend to cook meals that are:Hearty
Cooking Idol/Inspiration:Grandma
Good quality; does what is stated in the catalog. Just wish there was a lid to fit!
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Review 16 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

best pan I have purchased in the last 45 years

PostedFebruary 4, 2013
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tjakko
fromPortland, OR, USA
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Professional Chef
The most versatile pan that becomes none stick with proper preparation and care. however this is a pro level product and you need to understand how to treat it and care for it.
My Favorite Branddepends on the product
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Review 17 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Huge

PostedJanuary 30, 2013
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ChiefSgurgola60
fromCortland, NY
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Expert
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I tend to cook meals that are:Healthy
Cooking Idol/Inspiration:Mom
I have to say the product was so much bigger than I expected. You could feed an army with the size of this pan. The handle is very long. It is so long it actually reaches over the burner next to it making it difficult on safety issues. The quality is exceptional.. Any prosumer chef would love the mineral pans. You won't go wrong.
My Favorite BrandAll-Clad
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Review 18 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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4 / 5
4 / 5

Panz

PostedJanuary 29, 2013
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fredziffel
fromEdmond, OK
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Beginner
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Calamity
I tend to cook meals that are:Quick and easy
Cooking Idol/Inspiration:Mom
Heavy-grade pans, they will last longer than I will, maybe my daughter will get them when I go to The Big House.
A bit difficult to get the factory "oil" off, but finally did.
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Review 19 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Great Multi-Use Pan

PostedJanuary 17, 2013
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ak1981
fromKS
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Intermediate
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I tend to cook meals that are:Healthy
Cooking Idol/Inspiration:Jacques Pepin
Once seasoned this pan is fantastic and can be used for whatever. It is deep enough to fry in for sure and it heats very evenly and maintains temperature very well. Angled sides make this usable for wok purposes as well. It is very heavy so make sure and use the second handle. Otherwise a great purchase for the price.
My Favorite BrandLodge, Rocky Mountain Re-Tinning
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Review 20 for de Buyer Mineral Pan, Saute Pan
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Addition

PostedDecember 31, 2012
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Jimani
fromLynchburg, VA, USA
Gender:Male
My Cooking Level:Advanced
When I'm in the Kitchen, I become: Cooking Enthusiast
I tend to cook meals that are:Hearty
Added the de Buyer 12" Saute pan to my de Buyer collection. Also good for braising because of high sides; helps contain spatter. Love these pans and find myself using them exclusively.
My Favorite Brandde Buyer
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