Matfer Bourgeat Black Carbon Steel Frying Pan 320 mm

Shipping was real slow. It also appeared that the product that I got was the older version of this and that the new version was not sent. I saw where the maker of this pan made some changes, and most were favorable, but I do not think this pan had those improvements.

This is a Safavieh rug. A lot of these brands on Wayfair are just selling the same Safavieh rugs. Anyway, it's ok, it's polypro, it smells like chemicals when you open it. I live in an apartment with no outdoor area to air it out, and the smell is really overpowering the living room even with all windows open. It has a crazy amount of creasing and ripples in it, almost like it was stored folded up accordion style because some of the creases in the center don't match the direction the rug was rolled when it arrived, so it's obviously not a crease from being shipped rolled up. I don't know if I own enough heavy books to flatten this out, but I have to put furniture on it as is because my apartment doesn't have room to lay out a 6x9 rug with nothing on it but books. ... MoreThis is a Safavieh rug. A lot of these brands on Wayfair are just selling the same Safavieh rugs. Anyway, it's ok, it's polypro, it smells like chemicals when you open it. I live in an apartment with no outdoor area to air it out, and the smell is really overpowering the living room even with all windows open. It has a crazy amount of creasing and ripples in it, almost like it was stored folded up accordion style because some of the creases in the center don't match the direction the rug was rolled when it arrived, so it's obviously not a crease from being shipped rolled up. I don't know if I own enough heavy books to flatten this out, but I have to put furniture on it as is because my apartment doesn't have room to lay out a 6x9 rug with nothing on it but books. Maybe I'll flip my coffee table upside down on it for a few days. The color looks accurate compared with the pictures online.

I wish the dimensions mentioned would tell shoppers what the diameter of the base is rather than rim to rim. The pan is quite small as the sides slope inward quite a bit. In terms of quality I love Matfer Bourgeat and carbon steel pans. It is MUCH easier to season and maintain than cast iron - just scrub as much of the coating off as possible (important if you don't want that chemical-ish taste in your food) and then stir fry a lot of oil, salt, and potato peels or sweet potato peels until nicely seasoned/potato skins are all crispy. No need for any oven methods. I did the stir-frying method twice and it was good to go - perfect for non-stick eggs. In terms of usability it's great, just wish it could be bigger. Our 9 7/8ths inch diameter (rim to rim) pan fits two ... MoreI wish the dimensions mentioned would tell shoppers what the diameter of the base is rather than rim to rim. The pan is quite small as the sides slope inward quite a bit. In terms of quality I love Matfer Bourgeat and carbon steel pans. It is MUCH easier to season and maintain than cast iron - just scrub as much of the coating off as possible (important if you don't want that chemical-ish taste in your food) and then stir fry a lot of oil, salt, and potato peels or sweet potato peels until nicely seasoned/potato skins are all crispy. No need for any oven methods. I did the stir-frying method twice and it was good to go - perfect for non-stick eggs. In terms of usability it's great, just wish it could be bigger. Our 9 7/8ths inch diameter (rim to rim) pan fits two eggs in it.

I love this pen. When properly seasoned it will rival any cast-iron frying pan. It’s much lighter which is also a great advantage. The smooth bottom means it will not scratch the glass on your cooktop. Works with induction cooktops.  5*

My first foray into carbon steel cooking. There is a slight learning curve but the pan is good. After getting acclimated to its use, I find it works well with eggs and other non-acidic cooking. Tomatoes are a big no no!

I ordered a Matfer Bourgeat frying pan and It came in five weeks due to bad weather. The pan looks well made but both the bottom and cooking surface have evident scratches. I seasoned it according to the manufacture recommended procedure and tried to fry two eggs. I'm very disappontmented that both eggs stick to the pan firmly. Up to now I used it 5 times. Each time the things I cooked stick to it and hard to clean.I strongly suggest it no to buy it. It's a wast of money and time. By the way, I have been cooking using carbon steel wok for years.

Unbelievable!!!It’s perfection. Period. Cast iron heat without the weight. The weight of Carbon to iron is quite noticeable. Suggestions1. Reach out to Matfer Bourgeat, US. Splendid people to talk pastry or searing. They are proud of their product and they should be.2. Season. Season. Season. Then season again. Not your normal breaking in of metal. This baby is crafted from a piece of perfection! Enjoy the colors. If you are OCD and must scrub every copper crevice in your All-Clad cookware, you may want to take a moment.3. No Acid. For me this is the hard one. So much flavor comes from that instant caramelization of vinegar or juice to fat. And the sizzle. Not here. Sear the best steak. Perfectly craft the crust on a scallop or chop. Some say omelettes and ... MoreUnbelievable!!!It’s perfection. Period. Cast iron heat without the weight. The weight of Carbon to iron is quite noticeable. Suggestions1. Reach out to Matfer Bourgeat, US. Splendid people to talk pastry or searing. They are proud of their product and they should be.2. Season. Season. Season. Then season again. Not your normal breaking in of metal. This baby is crafted from a piece of perfection! Enjoy the colors. If you are OCD and must scrub every copper crevice in your All-Clad cookware, you may want to take a moment.3. No Acid. For me this is the hard one. So much flavor comes from that instant caramelization of vinegar or juice to fat. And the sizzle. Not here. Sear the best steak. Perfectly craft the crust on a scallop or chop. Some say omelettes and that’s it. Then why buy a luxury pan and not take it out for a drive.4. The length of the pan’s arm is a bit tricky in smaller CA kitchens or here in urban Atlanta. Then Matfer added a label of a medallion on the top that isn’t very oven friendly. There’s limit to time andtemperature. This is a great size pan to see if the Carbon kick is in you. Next, save up for a blue Carbon baking sheet. Don’t hold back there. It’s worth every penny.(I know that DeBuyer has a line that’s more oven friendly. I also think that Matfer has since released a professional line that’s retailer exclusive, soon I’m sure, to be more available and may be the perfect combination of precision and performance.)

Cast Iron over this bad boy.

I purchased this because I heard they were lighter than cast iron. This thing is a beast, super heavy! The flat cooking surface is smaller than expected and the handle is extremely uncomfortable and is not pleasant, while holding such weight. I didn't even cook with it, which is why I gave it 2 stars. I presume it would be amazing on the stove/in the oven, but I'm going back to a nice comfy cast iron skillet.

I would buy this again

Carbon steel pans require seasoning several times & several used to become non-stick. Now that the two pans that I bought have been seasoned & used a few times the non-stick surface is starting to develop. The weight of the pans is somewhere between my stainless steel & my cast iron pans of similar size & this is something to consider. Check the weight of the pan you order just to be sure it's okay with whoever will be using it. This one is a little too heavy for my wife to use. I do 99% of the cooking so this is not an issue for us. I'm enjoying these pans & liking them more with each use. When I ordered the pans I didn't have correct measurements for the cooking surface so talked to the people at Matfer Bourget & they were very helpful. Culinary Depot is easy to ... MoreCarbon steel pans require seasoning several times & several used to become non-stick. Now that the two pans that I bought have been seasoned & used a few times the non-stick surface is starting to develop. The weight of the pans is somewhere between my stainless steel & my cast iron pans of similar size & this is something to consider. Check the weight of the pan you order just to be sure it's okay with whoever will be using it. This one is a little too heavy for my wife to use. I do 99% of the cooking so this is not an issue for us. I'm enjoying these pans & liking them more with each use. When I ordered the pans I didn't have correct measurements for the cooking surface so talked to the people at Matfer Bourget & they were very helpful. Culinary Depot is easy to work with, their prices are good & I'm happy with their service.

Perfect Pan for Home Cook - Great Delivery Timing

I've wanted a black steel fry pan for years. I saw a video on Youtube rating the Matfor Bourgeat fry pans as about the best available and I made up my mind to go for it.As a pretty avid home cook I buy quite a few knick-knacks online from Webstaurant. They offer Matfor Bourgeat, but only in quantities of 6. I headed off to a few other sources including Amazon but, ultimately, got onto Ebay and found your listing.You made this easy for me. Thanks very much! I ordered on Sunday with estimated delivery on 8/25. I got the pan an hour ago - a couple days in advance!I will be ordering a larger pan soon, perhaps the 11.25", and I'll be getting it from you.Again, Many thanks!!!