We Tested 8 Carbon Steel Pans—and Our Favorite Is Only $30
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如果您喜欢做饭，那么您很可能已经知道拥有两个quality nonstick skilletand a reliable铸铁锅in your kitchen. A carbon steel skillet combines the benefits of both pans, making it a heavy-duty workhorse that's surprisingly slick and easy to clean.Chefs have heraldedthis lesser-known pan for years, now it's time home cooks get in on the secret. To help you do so, we tested eight pans from leading brands to find the best one. Read on for our findings.
How We Tested
Carbon steel pans combine the durability of a cast-iron skillet with the functionality of a nonstick pan, so we wanted to find a pan that would conduct heat evenly on both the stovetop and in the oven while maintaining a completely slick surface. An important note: Just like cast iron, carbon steel pans require seasoning—the more you season them, the more nonstick they become over time. Although we did assess each pan's nonstick capabilities, we kept in mind that they wouldn't be as slick on the first use as they may be on the 100th use. Some of the pans we tested arrived pre-seasoned, some we seasoned ourselves. We ran each pan through three culinary tests specifically designed to evaluate heat conductivity, versatility and nonstick functionality. We also took extensive notes on ease of use, care and cleaning.
The Best Carbon Steel Pans
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最佳总体：Merten＆Storck 12英寸碳钢黑色煎锅
优点：It's the cheapest and most nonstick on the list.
缺点：Like all carbon steel pans, this piece must be washed by hand.
这锅彻底的印象s in every category. It's lightweight, easy to maneuver, and completely nonstick. It seared chicken thighs to golden perfection, baked a moist, chewy skillet cookie, and scrambled eggs without leaving any residue behind. It came pre-seasoned, and we didn't need to add any additional seasoning, oil, or butter while cooking. It washes easily with hot water, but we could've thoroughly cleaned it with a dry cloth since nothing stuck to the pan during our testing. The Merten & Storck pan is compatible with all stovetops, oven-safe, and even safe to use over an open flame. Not only is this pan functional and versatile, but it's also the most affordable on our list.
最好的不粘：用10英寸的蓝色碳钢煎锅制造
优点：符合人体工程学的手柄使操纵非常容易。
缺点：不建议烹饪酸性成分，因为它们可以将涂层剥离在锅上。
Made In's carbon steel skillet passed all of our tests and was particularly useful for scrambling eggs, thanks to the completely nonstick surface. Our testers loved the ergonomic handle, which made this pan one of the easiest to hold and maneuver. The lightweight body and balanced handle made transferring it from stovetop to oven seamless. This pan produced golden, crispy chicken skin and moist, chewy skillet cookies. It's oven-safe up to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit and is easy to clean with hot water and a scrub brush.
Best Splurge: Smithey Hand-Foraged 12-inch Carbon Steel Skillet
优点：Each pan is handmade and completely unique.
缺点：It needs some seasoning before it becomes completely nonstick.
圣Smithey手工铸造的碳钢的煎锅unning pieces of cookware that are just waiting to become family heirlooms. Each piece is handmade and unique, which makes this carbon steel pan an impressive gift for your favorite home chef. It boasts a large cooking surface with gently sloped sides and a long handle. It warmed up quickly and transferred heat evenly and consistently throughout the entire pan. Though the pan comes pre-seasoned, it could benefit from additional seasoning—while it passed all three of our tests, we did notice that some egg residue stuck to the pan. It was very easy to clean with hot water.
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de Buyer Mineral B Pro 11-inch Fry Pan
This pan passed all of our tests and was completely nonstick throughout the cooking process. It comes coated in a protective layer of beeswax, so be sure to scrub that off and season it properly before first use. We found that our seasoning was adequate, and not only was the pan totally slick on the first use, but it also continued to get more nonstick with each subsequent test. It's durable, functional and we love how easy it is to clean with just some hot water and a scrub brush. Unfortunately, it was one of the heaviest and most cumbersome to handle.
Misen 10-inch Carbon Steel Pan
This heavy-duty pan is durable and conducts heat quickly and evenly. Chicken thighs browned nicely and the pan easily transferred to the oven to bake up a perfectly chewy chocolate chip cookie. We liked that the pan came equipped with a removable silicone handle, which kept it cool and slip-free while on the stovetop. The nonstick functionality worked nicely, though some bits of egg did stick to the surface. This pan comes coated in beeswax for extra protection, so make sure to scrub it off and season it before your first use.
Lodge 12-inch Carbon Steel Skillet
Lodge的碳钢炊具是预先调的，因此我们在烹饪时没有添加任何额外的油或调味料。尽管锅是重型的，并配备了易于抓地力的超长手柄，但它并不像我们希望的那样不粘。我们的一批测试鸡蛋被卡住了，用水和刷子花了很多肘润滑油才能清洁它。
Matfer Bourgeat 12-inch Carbon Steel Pan
This pan passed both our chicken and cookie test, but fell short on the egg test. While it's a sturdy, durable pan that transfers heat nicely, it was not as slick as we'd hoped. We also found it more challenging to clean than some of the others.
oxo黑曜石碳钢10英寸煎锅
这个锅有大的烹饪表面和深角的侧面，非常适合烹饪大批量。但是，我们没有发现表面像其他一些一样光滑，在我们的鸡蛋测试中，大量残留物粘在锅上。