De Buyer Mineral B Blini Pan 12cm

This ultra-durable mini blini panfrom De Buyer’s famous Mineral B rangeretains high levels of heat, making it ideal forbrowning small pancakes or tempering spices.

Note: This pan must be seasoned before use, then regularly mantained. Find instructions in our guide.

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De Buyer’sMineral Brangeof carbon steel pans are favouritesin restaurant kitchens becausetheyare intended for frequent and intense use, and only become better, and more stick-resistant, with time.(The pan will go from grey to blackthe darker it is, the more non-stick.) Similar to cast iron, carbon steel is known for being indestructible, able tohold sky-high levels of heat that ensure your food sears and browns to perfection.The Mineral B blini pan has a small size that’s ideal for tempering spices or making individual portions of eggs. The pan is oven safe for up to 10 minutes at 200C; a longer time or higher temperature may cause the handle to discolour. It is suitable for all hobs including induction.

Note: This pan must be seasoned before use, or else it will rust. Once seasoned, it will form a layer that needs to be regularly maintained. Read our instructions on how to season and maintain a carbon steel pan, and why it’s worth it, in our guide.

—BENEFITS—

‘This pan is nothing short of magical. If you’re new to carbon steel or cast iron, it does take some getting used to, but once you’ve developed a layer of seasoningand the best way to do that is to simply cook in ityou’ll see it’s completely worth it. That brown sear you get is just incredible, and manyconsider theresidual flavour that builds up in thispan’s unique seasoning a “secret ingredient”. That’s why it has such a cult status among chefs and avid home cooks.’