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Merten & Storck 10" Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan Skillet for
$34.99.
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Merten & Storck 10" Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan Skillet for
$34.99.
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Features:
- Lightweight, pre-seasoned carbon steel pan with excellent heat control, natural nonstick performance, oven- and induction-safe, and ready to cook right out of the box.
- Arrives pre-seasoned with natural oils for immediate nonstick performance
- Works seamlessly with induction, gas, electric, ceramic stovetopsβand also performs great in ovens, grills, and campfires.
- Sturdy steel handle is riveted for maximum strength, giving you a secure, comfortable gripβeven when cooking over open flame or lifting heavy meals.
- Tough surface resists scratches from spatulas, tongs, and other cooking tools.
Top Comments
Community Reviews
This pre-seasoned carbon steel skillet is valued for fast heating, light weight, and strong everyday performance once the seasoning is built up. It can handle eggs, burgers, and quick searing well, and the smoother surface is described as easier to clean than cast iron. The main cautions are that it needs proper preheating and seasoning, can stick or rust if neglected, and the thin steel may warp or bulge on some stoves, especially with too much heat too fast. A practical carbon steel pan if you are willing to learn its care.
Common Questions (5)
Thin carbon steel can warp if heated too fast, especially on induction or electric. Slow preheating on the lowest setting helps, and gas users report no warping; the 8-inch size is also reported as more stable than the 10-inch.
Use several thin coats of seasoning oil, then preheat the pan before adding oil or butter for cooking. Grapeseed or avocado oil are commonly used, and the pan tends to get more non-stick with repeated use, especially if you avoid too much heat too quickly.
Yes, but many users prefer hot water, scraping, and a chainmail scrubber to preserve seasoning. Soap is usually reserved for heavier cleanup or after acidic foods, followed by drying and a light re-oil.
The 10-inch size is reported as too large for eggs, while the 8-inch fits 2 large or 3 eggs better. For eggs, preheat first, use enough butter or oil to coat the cooking surface, and wait until the eggs release before moving them.
The handle can get hot, so a silicone sleeve or towel is useful. Some gas-stove users report the handle staying cool, but heat transfer depends on the stove and how hard the pan is heated.
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But I have hard time maintaining and using these pans. First, they rust easily. I tried seasoning with avocado oil and olive oil, and got these pretty well covered, but eventually the food gets stuck requiring washing, and it's not easy with these pans. Second, the pan heats up very quickly, and cools down quickly as well, so it's hard to maintain temperature consistently. I'm probably not doing something right... But never had these issues with cast iron (also did seasoning) or steel pans
Always preheat your pan for the leidenfrost effect then cook to make it less stick.
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Make sure to not be afraid to remove anything stuck during cleaning, meaning get a metal spatula and scrape the s*** out of it if needed. It's a workhorse, dont br afraid. Coat with oil and warm it up afterwards.
Non-stick eggs every morning. Not an omurice style, but non stick enough for regular fry and scrambled.
This is one like I use:
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But I have hard time maintaining and using these pans. First, they rust easily. I tried seasoning with avocado oil and olive oil, and got these pretty well covered, but eventually the food gets stuck requiring washing, and it's not easy with these pans. Second, the pan heats up very quickly, and cools down quickly as well, so it's hard to maintain temperature consistently. I'm probably not doing something right... But never had these issues with cast iron (also did seasoning) or steel pans
Irregardless of what people like to say, they also need to be cleaned with soap ALOT in the beginning if you want an actual coat of seasoning and not just carbon build up.
If I must use soap, I use Dr. Bonner's Castile Soap (which is made of fats and oils and no perfume).
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As for non-stick, season and then heat the pan up hot before using oil. I saw a YT video that explained that the pores need to be open before the oil can seal them for the nonstick property. You can use better high smoke oils and very little to do this before cooking.
When I clean, I just heat and using water/steam to clean off with a chainmail scrubber. I don't cook acidic sauces in it. Sauces and soups for the most part are reserved for stainless steel sauce pans and pots.
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