De Buyer Mineral B Black Iron Induction Frying Pan 260mm

Name: De Buyer Mineral B Black Iron Induction Frying Pan 260mm
Brand: De Buyer
SKU: DN898
Price: 61.36 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The De Buyer Mineral B is a traditional black iron frying pan made from 99% iron with a small amount of carbon, finished with a natural beeswax coating to protect the surface prior to first use. It is a straightforward, no-frills pan built around a material that professional cooks have relied on for generations — iron that heats quickly, holds temperature well, and improves with use as a natural seasoning builds up over time.

In a busy kitchen environment, black iron pans like this earn their place through consistency. The pan responds quickly to changes in heat, which suits sautéing, searing, and finishing work where control matters. Unlike coated non-stick pans, the cooking surface becomes progressively more effective the more it is used — provided it is maintained correctly. It handles high-heat applications that would degrade synthetic coatings, and it is fully compatible with induction hobs as well as gas and electric ranges.

Practical advantages for kitchen operators include:

Natural seasoning develops over time, improving release without chemical coatings
Suitable for induction, gas, electric, and solid-top ranges
Withstands high cooking temperatures without surface degradation
No synthetic coatings to chip, flake, or replace
Lightweight relative to cast iron, reducing fatigue during service

Iron pans do require some ongoing care — they should not be soaked in water or put through a dishwasher, and they need to be dried promptly and lightly oiled after washing to prevent rust. This is standard practice for any iron cookware and is quickly built into kitchen routine. The 260mm diameter makes it a practical all-round size for single-portion work and smaller batch cooking.

This pan suits professional kitchens where cooks are comfortable working with natural iron cookware and where longevity matters more than the convenience of a disposable non-stick surface. It is well suited to restaurants, hotels, and catering operations that prioritise cooking performance over low-maintenance alternatives. For kitchens needing a larger cooking surface or higher-volume throughput, larger sizes within the Mineral B range are available.

If you are unsure whether iron cookware is the right fit for your kitchen setup or your hob type, we are happy to talk it through before you order.

Frequently asked questions

How do I season the pan before first use?

The beeswax finish protects the iron during storage and transit but is not a cooking seasoning. Before first use, wash the pan with hot water, dry it thoroughly, then heat it on the hob with a thin layer of oil until it begins to smoke — wipe away the excess and repeat two or three times. This builds the initial seasoning layer and is standard practice for any iron cookware.

Is this pan suitable for a commercial dishwasher?

No — black iron pans should not go through a dishwasher. The prolonged exposure to water and detergent will strip the seasoning and cause rust. In a professional kitchen, these pans are best wiped clean while still warm, rinsed briefly if needed, dried immediately, and lightly oiled before storage. Once this becomes routine, it adds very little time to the end-of-service process.

How does this compare to a coated non-stick pan for professional use?

Coated non-stick pans offer immediate release performance and low-maintenance cleaning, but the coating degrades over time — particularly under the high temperatures common in professional kitchens — and pans typically need replacing every one to three years. A well-maintained iron pan like this improves with age and, barring physical damage, can last indefinitely. The trade-off is that it requires more active care and a period of seasoning before it performs at its best.

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