Merten & Storck Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Black Frying Pan, 12-inch

I'm loving this pan - Great performance in cooking and cleaning! Nice and large for any size dish I'm trying. Super easy to clean then lightly add a tiny bit of oil before storing. Really appreciate the lighter weight but it is taking a slight learning curve for timing. Nice length of handle and I haven't needed a potholder to maneuver the pan as it stays cool. Looks great too just sitting on the stovetop. Hope you enjoy yours too

I'm new to carbon steel pans, but very familiar with cast iron. The care for both are basically the same, and cooking is similar but the heat will change more rapidly in the thinner and lighter carbon steel. This pan has performed flawlessly. A little oil and butter and a fried egg slid around in the pan like non-stick. This pan came pre-seasoned and it works great. Easy to clean with mild soap and hot water. For many things, the pan will just need to be wiped clean. I have purchased 2 others from different makers, 1 pre-seasoned and one that did not come seasoned. So far, the Merten %26 Storck has been my favorite. Carbon steel cookware is indestructible and can be passed down through generations, just like cast iron. Throw the non-stick stuff in the garbage and learn to use carbon steel, much better cooking results! That's why the pros use this stuff.