de Buyer Mineral B Pro had the best heat retention of the group and a comfortable stainless steel handle.
Cites handle, heat retention
De Buyer carbon steel pan
4 people on record about the De Buyer carbon steel pan (carbon steel pans) across 9 sources: 33 quoted claims , 12 of them raising objections.
How does the De Buyer carbon steel pan score, axis by axis?
Domain authority
5 recommenders, weighted by demonstrated expertise in carbon steel pans. Weighted by expertise in this category, never by audience size.
0.20
Independent consensus
5 independent voices across 9 sources. How many independent voices converge, unweighted.
0.24
Long-term ownership
1 dated ownership report, median 10 years. Volume and length of dated first-hand ownership reports.
0.10
Performance
9 performance claims. Claims about how well it does the job.
0.20
Value
3 claims about price relative to what it does. Claims about what it costs relative to what it does.
0.13
Repairability
no repairability claims yet. Claims about whether it can be maintained or rebuilt.
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Community breadth
2 distinct communities. How many distinct communities converge, rather than one echo chamber.
0.31
Recency of evidence
most recent evidence from 2026. How recent the evidence is. Old evidence is not wrong, just older.
0.51
Objections raised
10 negative claims, mostly use case fit and durability. Weight of negative claims. High is not bad — it is well-documented.
0.50
These are separate measurements, not components of a score. They are never added together, and there is no overall rating — which of them matters depends on what you are buying the thing for. A dash means no evidence on that axis yet, not a low result.
What do people say about the De Buyer carbon steel pan?
Endorsements and objections about the De Buyer carbon steel pan in one list, strongest evidence first. Each timecode opens the source at the second it was said.
Mineral B Pro is heavy, but it retains heat the best.
Cites heat retention, weight (against)
I would start with this guy right here this is an 11in deuer mineral B pro carbon steel this is an easy can't go wrong decision
The speaker earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “I am actually W's first ever affiliate partner so back in I think it was 2019 or so” Kept and labelled rather than dropped — a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
the buyer mineral B is my favorite pan so for those of you that want a straight up answer to which one I personally like more there you have it the video is over the mineral B wins
he decided to give the buyer a try and instantly understood what I meant even with the seasoning process I think
I think in my head I'm thinking this pan is going to work a lot like my favorite mineral B duboet pan
Because of this, you can't use this pan for roasting or broiling, and you can't season it in the oven.
Cites oven safe (against)
The De Buyer Blue Carbon Steel pan gives you great performance at a more reasonable price.
Cites price
Brands like Matfer Bourgeat, made in France since 1814, and De Buyer still forge their pans from a single sheet of steel with no coatings, no rivets, and no weak points.
Cites build quality
It's a solid, affordable option, but don't buy it if you have an induction cooktop because it warped in my induction tests.
Cites induction compatible (against)
It performed great in the egg test, and it's one of the best values.
Cites non-stick surface, price
not like to buy air in the the mineral B that comes with a beeswax coating that comes off really easily and actually helps with the seasoning process process Matt fur was problematic
Cook Culture earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “even though I'm a mineral B seller I sell the product” Kept and labelled rather than dropped — a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
Cites coating, ease of cleaning
of course you know I am a big fan of of the mineral B pen they work extremely well
very versatile pan it works on on gas cooktops electric cooktops induction cooktops and with this stainless steel handle also can go into the oven so very versatile there
The speaker earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “I am actually W's first ever affiliate partner so back in I think it was 2019 or so” Kept and labelled rather than dropped — a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
Cites induction compatible, oven safe, stovetop compatibility, versatility, weight
also a good Jack of all trade size big enough for a riye yet you can still do omelets and eggs in this guy as well this one at 11 in is still a manageable size for maneuverability right at 5 lbs for this guy
the coated handle it would be damaged by the high heat and length of time in an oven seasoning so you want to go with the oven safe Pro handle
both pans have zero issues there's no warping although that has a lot to do more with improper use or user error the rivets are sturdy the handles are perfect with no signs of giving out and the seasoning has been great they really have treated me really really good for the last five ten years or so
Cites build quality, warp resistance
I have the 11 inch model which I find perfect for two people
Cites oven safe, size and capacity
the buyer was going to be more of a personal everyday Pan
I've had no issues at all since I've done that and it works just like the mat for in the oven or the broiler now
with the the buyer I feel it's similar enough to cast iron that it's totally replaced cast iron for me
if I didn't own the buyer and only had the mat for I would still feel the need to own a cast iron pan but if it was the other way around the buyer would fill in that cast iron need for me
I've got an 11in mineral B duboet. Tremendous pan to compare.
Cites build quality
And thanks to its hollow design and heat-dispersing cutout, this handle stayed cooler than all the other ones I tested.
Cites ergonomics
1:00 objects
Then, they recommend adding what they describe as a "thin layer" of oil. However, their instructional video shows them using far more oil than I expected—probably close to a half cup.
Cites maintenance (against)
After the pan cooled, I wiped away all the oil and heated the pan again for 2 minutes to dry any remaining moisture. Sure enough, after cooling, the pan was sticky and gummy.
it's also really pricey it comes in at 90 dollars currently which is a heck of a lot more money than I paid for years ago at sixty five dollars
Cites price (against)
I love how this thing performs and it feels
Cites maintenance, weight
the the buyer was a lot easier to season for some reason in my opinion
that's where I personally stand that the buyer is heavier and it has some of that weight and density to it even now compared to the larger mat for 12 inch plus Pan
the buyers still really Hefty but it's still lighter than an equivalent cast iron pan with the same size
this pan can be used for anything it's completely oven safe and Broiler safe unlike the buyer mineral B with that stupid coating on the handle
Cites handle (against), oven safe (against)
the buyer does have cons and it's related to the mineral B model and the coated handle which limits its use in the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit at no more than 10 minutes or so
but up front I just have to say that both pans are amazing and you really can't go wrong with either or
de Buyer Blue Carbon Steel is thinner and lighter, so it doesn't hold heat as well, but it heats up fast.
Cites heat retention (against), heating speed, weight
It's heavy, and the seasoning doesn't adhere well to the slick surface at first, but it performed well across every test.
Cites seasoning durability (against), weight (against)
so it's not like the the buyer mineral B that I have seasoned in the oven but the epoxy handle you can get blistering in the oven too you need to be very very careful with that the mat for no problem
Cook Culture earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “even though I'm a mineral B seller I sell the product” Kept and labelled rather than dropped — a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
Cites handle (against), heat resistance (against)
the coated handle it would be damaged by the high heat and length of time in an oven seasoning so you want to go with the oven safe Pro handle
The speaker earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “I am actually W's first ever affiliate partner so back in I think it was 2019 or so” Kept and labelled rather than dropped — a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
Cites oven safe (against)
the regular series mineral bees have a coated strip style handle with a decorative Medallion uh very nice tactile feel to it and I think they look really nice
The speaker earns commission on this. Stated in the source: “I am actually W's first ever affiliate partner so back in I think it was 2019 or so” Kept and labelled rather than dropped — a paid endorsement is still evidence, and you should be the one to decide what it is worth.
Cites appearance, handle
I seasoned My Pan in the oven for about an hour and the coating on the handle actually just burnt off and the rubber B logo fell off
Cites coating durability (against)
Most carbon steel skillets have oven-safe handles, but some, like De Buyer Mineral B, have epoxy coated handles that are only safe in the oven for short periods.
Cites oven safe (against)
So I know how the dubay is going to work. I've cooked lots of crepes in it and I have a crepe pan specifically. I know how dubet does that.
Cites versatility
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I recently got the de Buyer Mineral B carbon steel pan, which isn't oven-safe because of its epoxy-coated handle. So I had to season it on the stovetop.
I have the 11 inch model which I find perfect for two people
we are comparing it to a many old I don't know, probably had this for 10 years. uh 11in Dubai Mineral B.
Owned 10 years