Carbon steel frying pan

A great product. My go-to pan. Used it twice- first time the food got stuck to the pan but the second time cooked it on low medium and it came off easily. Following the wash care and storage instructions as specified. Happy with the product.

This pan has excellent construction and is perfect in every way but one. It’s very concave on the bottom. If I had an open flame burner or used it in the oven or grill exclusively, this would not be a problem, unfortunately it is a massive problem because I have an electric range. If I take an infrared thermometer and look at the heat on the pan, it has a hotspot where it makes contact with the range. It’s useless to me outside the oven and grill. If I barely touch it, it wobbles on the glass range. Unlike cast iron, it’s very going to distribute the heat completely which is a pro and a con but especially a con when the bottom is shaped like a flat bowl. Impossible to me to use. If I was fortunate enough to have a gas range it would be perfect. It probably shouldn’t be advertised to anyone else

Best of both worlds

Since discovering these pans, I’m now giving up on coated nonstick pans, as these coatings eventually become very sticky even when heated and oiled.

Misnomer

I'd like to dispel any notion that this product is "nonstick". I have yet to experience these nonstick properties, despite applying additional seasoning to the surface before I ever used it and each time after I use it. All of the food substances that I've cooked in this product never fail to stick. It seems that at least part of the issue is the design of the cooking surface; it is either designed with a cooking surface that is concave upward so that the cooking oil flows away from the center as it heats up, or the cooking surface itself bends upward, in response to heat. In any case, the cooking oil invariably moves away from center of the cooking surfaces, causing virtually every food type that I cook to stick, right in the center of the cooking surface.

Great frying pan

Great frying pan, I have used cast iron pans in the past and there is no comparison to carbon steel.

Great Pan

Just like the 12-inch and 10-inch pans I ordered, this one seasoned beautifully. I conserved energy by seasoning all three pens in the oven at the same time. This pan delivers the same high performance that I have gotten from the other two. I love all three of them.

no frills sturdy kitchen workhorse

Seasoning was easy. The first thing I cooked was eggs. They were kind of hard to flip with a spatula because they were so slippery. Potatoes browned beautifuly, as did onions. I love this pan.

excellent workhorse

this pan exceeded my expectations. the first egg I fried was kind of hard to get on the spatula to flip because the surface of the pan was so slippery. I purchased an 8 inch, a 10-inch, and a 12-inch skillet and saved energy by seasoning all three at the same time in the oven. I had no problems with the seasoning process. subsequent cooking has been effortless, and the surfaces of the pans have not had to be reseasoned. it is a relief not to have to worry about ingesting toxins from non-stick surfaces. instead of donating my non-stick pans to thrift stores, which would entail passing on toxins to bargain hunters, I plan to take them to a scrap metal facility, where the metal can be salvaged.

Beware of Discoloration %26 Hot Handle

I thought I read every detail and so many reviews that I knew what I was getting when I ordered this pan. The weight is nice -- heavier than quality stainless, but lighter than cast iron, which is exactly what I wanted. The exterior design is attractive with the handle at a perfect ergonomic angle. I used cast iron for years and understand the necessity of keeping the carbon steel oiled. What I did not expect was that the black interior finish would disappear and morph into a mottled steel interior instead. I have always washed the pan after it was at room temperature -- using hot tap water, Dawn, and gently applying a sponge with scrubby (no steel wool) to remove anything that is stuck although that is rarely necessary. Then I dry well and oil lightly with sunflower oil. I was shocked when the pan color began to change since I did not expect it. Cooking in the pan is great except that the handle gets very hot so a potholder is necessary. But aesthetically, the interior is not as attractive as it was when it was solid black and similar to a cast iron pan in finish. For me, this detracts from the overall design. I have these pans in a 10" and 12" size as well. All of them are discolored now.

Light and easy to keep clean

Love this pan. It is light and has a cooking surface of 8 inches and is larger than most other brands 7.5 for this size. Did my test cook with an egg (butter in pan) after following instructions for a quick cleaning. The egg was sliding around so much had difficulty in turning it over. Never had this reaction with any other pan.

[Rewarded Review] A great alternative to teflon pans

This is a well made (heavy) frying pan that can be used in the oven if need be. It should last a life time and has some non stick features, if used properly. Since it is made completely of carbon steel (handle is not insulated) it is oven safe. Follow manufactures directions.

THE WORST PACKED PRODUCTS

The pan is terrific. Substantial weight. Beautifully designed. Cooks impeccably. The company's ability to pack quality products is greatly lacking. I ordered the 10" and 12" pans. They arrived in a box where one piece of the cheapest imaginable tape had been placed down the top of the box. When it arrived, most of the cheap tape was unstuck and the box top was mostly open. The box was too small for the two pans. The metal bottom of the 10" pan was packed scaping the back right top edge of the 12" pan. The finish is now slightly rubbed off at the top of the 12" pan with a few small dots of silver metal showing through as a result of the scraping. Unfortunately, the tiny spots where the finish is removed do not show clearly in a photo. I have never received a quality product that was so carelessly packed. These are great pans, but I would not recommend buying anything that is shipped from this company. Their shipping department clearly has no understanding of how to pack to protect the quality of the products they are shipping. Buy the pans in a store. Do not have them shipped.

The BEST Carbon Steel pans, PERIOD!!!!!

Purchased in January (2024) and can honestly say it was the best decision EVER! I wanted to get away from Teflon and traditional non-stick pans that need to be replaced over time, and dive into Michelin quality options that get better with use…I couldn’t be happier!!!!! Out of the box, this pan (once washed to remove the packing wax) worked as advertised, with the glide test (fried egg on skates) performing like an ice-skating rink! If this pan doesn’t perform as advertised, you’re either a novice to cooking and carbon steel, or you just can’t follow proper care and storage directions! I loved it so much that I love it so much that I gave all my old pan to the Salvation Army and purchased another 10in plus the 8 and 12 as well! I also absolutely LOVE the color transition after each use…it’s truly beautiful! Trust me when I say this…if you treat these pans with the love, care, and attention required, there’s no way they will disappoint!!! Thank you for such an amazing product Merten and Storck!!!!!

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Quality:good

Perfect egg pan

I use the 8" as my egg pan. I heat the pan before adding a tiny amount of oil. Sunny side up eggs slide off the pan. Scrambled eggs stick a tiny amount. I scrape any residue using a silicone skillet. Then I wipe the pan with a paper towel. I never wash the pan. Pan still looks new.

[Rewarded Review] Everything I need from a Fry Pan

This is a relatively heavy, nicely coated, stylish fry pan. Heat is distributed evenly and gradually allowing easy cooking. The size is just perfect for frequent use. I usually use it for sauces, side dishes or frying food for two-three people. The handle is nice and well balanced.It cleans easily. Seriously, what else do we need?

New tool in the toolbox

First time cooking with carbon steel but already finding new uses for it. One is being able to control the temp right away. It does require some maintenance in cleaning, but not as much as cast iron (which i could never get used to) and this pan is much lighter. If you're into cooking it's fun having another technique to cook things. Fully enjoying it!

[Rewarded Review] Super performer Carbon Steel Pan

I have been using various frying pans but they had problems of plenty like rusting, sticking the food, burning, smoke due to sticky food, not easy to clean etc. I got this Merten and Stork 10” Pre-Season Carbon Steel Pan which overcomes all these problems. It’s lightweight, easy to clean, heat up fast, non-stick and durable too. It can be use on stovetop, oven, grill and on open flames. Overall great quality product.

Love it!

Love this pan! It really is non-stick! I watched many videos about how unsafe and harmful the non-stick pans are doing to the earth and all living creatures so I had been looking for substitutes. And this is it!

Love it!

Got tired of throwing out nonstick pans every couple years and decided to get this carbon steel pan, and I have no regrets! Cooked salmon in it the first night and it not only made a delectable crust on both sides (which you don’t get with nonstick) and it didn’t stick to the pan either. It has some weight compared to stainless/aluminum pans, but it’s not so heavy that I won’t reach for it (like with cast iron). Easy clean up and the pre seasoning is convenient. Would recommend!