Worth: $59.99 - $56.24 (as of Feb 05, 2025 00:32:39 UTC – Particulars) Merten & Storck has engineered cookware with exacting precision since 1873. The Carbon assortment is manufactured from black carbon metal, a flexible, dynamic materials that heats ultra-fast, is half the burden of forged iron, and is simply as sturdy. Pre-seasoned to get you began instantly, Carbon develops a naturally nonstick patina layer over time that makes it splendid for grilling juicy burgers, flavorful rooster, and so extra far more. This grill pan options excessive grill ridges that carry meals out of fat and a pouring spout for straightforward transfers and mess-free draining. The light-weight design makes it excellent for tenting and out of doors cooking. Carbon performs on all warmth surfaces and may stand as much as open flame and grill cooking. Hand wash solely. PRE-SEASONED: Ships with a protecting silicone coating, simply wash and begin cooking. NONSTICK OVER TIME: The extra you employ it, the higher the non-stick patina will get. HEATS QUICKLY & EVENLY: Light-weight and fast heating carbon metal delivers forged iron efficiency with out the burden or the wait. SAFE FOR OUTDOOR COOKING: Made to face as much as hardest situations, this pan is even protected for grills and open flame cooking. ULTRA-DURABLE HANDLE: The riveted metal handles supply a sturdy and cozy grip. VERSATILE COOKING: Oven protected as much as 660°F and appropriate for all stovetops, together with induction and protected for out of doors cooking. HIGH GRILL RIDGES: Filter and carry meals out of fat whereas permitting grease to empty. METAL UTENSIL SAFE: Carbon was constructed for contemporary kitchens, so it’s ultra-tough and endlessly sturdy. HANDY POUR SPOUT: The straightforward pouring spout retains makes transfers simpler and draining sooner. EASY TO CLEAN: The non-stick patina makes it straightforward to wipe away messes. Hand wash solely.
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Clients admire the saute fry pan’s high quality, cook dinner time, and ease of cleansing. They discover it sturdy, cooks evenly, and is simple to wash with cleaning soap and water. The pan has repute and is a praise to any kitchen. Nevertheless, opinions differ on stickiness and warmth distribution.
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Alexander and Lindsey –
Excellent product
I love this pan. After my latest non-stick frying pan only lasted a year (why is my new pan not working?), I decided I was tired of having the newest thing in my kitchen be replaced so frequently. I decided it was time to look into other options. I hate cast iron pans. My husband has one for our kitchen, and I hate it. I feel like it never gets clean, and it is so heavy, and its handle gets hot. In looking for alternatives, I found this. While there are a lot of similarities to cast iron, I actually love this pan. We have gotten all three sizes now for our kitchen.When you clean it, you don’t use soap. You just use the hottest water your sink gets to and a brush. I feel like this cleans easier than cast iron, because the surface is very smooth. After washing, we set it on a lit burner until it is dry. Either then or before we cook, we will put a little oil on it and rub it in with a paper towel.It is heavy, but not quite as heavy as cast iron. Our biggest pan is heavier than I like, but the two smaller ones are pretty manageable.The handle can get hot, but it is a longer handle than cast iron, so it takes longer to heat up. The littlest pan of our three almost always gets a hot handle, while the biggest one rarely does.My highest recommendation is for the middle sized pan. Its handle doesn’t usually get too hot and its weight is more manageable. We have been using these pans now for 6 months and they do a great job being non-stick. I haven’t had any issues with them scratching (although I guess I use plastic spatulas), and I foresee them lasting for a very long time. I would highly recommend these.
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Justin K. –
It’s everything they say, in context.
This review is of the 10 inch frying panpros:It really comes with all the promises that they make. It is pre-seasoned, really. It is just as good as nonstick as long as you use oil, not butter only, to cook anything. It is lighter than cast iron by a good bit. It is heirloom quality. You could dent this pan or even fold it in half and still heat it back up, bang it back into shape re-season it and it will still work. If the rivets got damaged you could grind them off and re-rivet the handle and it would work just fine.The very first try out of the box I cleaned it up and I heated it up to very hot to burn off any contaminants that might have been on it and then I proceeded to fry not one but 6 eggs with less coconut oil and butter than I use in my normal Teflon pens (I combine the two because butter keeps the oil from beating up and spreading evenly across the pan surface). Not only did the eggs not stick, I mean I didn’t even have to use a spatula for any small stuck areas, it simply slid around in the pan like a brand new ceramic. Not only did it perform perfectly but it also flipped all six eggs, perfectly. Because of the taller sides and steeper angle of the sides I didn’t think it would work but again to my amazement it worked perfectly. Can’t really say enough positive about my experience so far.These cons are not really cons in context. But to provide a good context you need to know that carbon steel is substantially heavier than stainless steel or aluminum but on the plus side much lighter than cast iron even “lighter built” cast iron. The handle is a very heavy duty steel handle (and here’s the only thing I can say that’s negative about the pan is that the handle is not really that comfortable to hold, but I knew what the shape was going in and that’s on me) and probably didn’t need to be that heavy duty, but it is and it does get hot is if its under heat for quite a while or at high heat. I’m going to make some slide on wooden covers but that’s because I can. The pan heats up way faster than our cast iron stuff and does hold its heat for quite a while. The texture is very smooth compared to cast iron and I’m very happy with it.If you’re looking for a way to buy once and own forever. Looking for a way to get away from repurchasing ceramic and eating ceramic and Teflon when they break down then I can’t recommend anything better than this pan for its shape and consistent durable construction, this company For availability and price. I’m not excited about having to re-season and pay attention to that process. But everything has a pain, pick your pain. I’m no longer interested in wondering if I’m eating Teflon or having to repurchase 30 to 40 dollar pans every couple of years or as soon as my children or others who use the pans cause a scrape.
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KFeld –
Great pans!
I did a lot of research before settling on these pans. They were highly rated by several independent reviewers and they are very reasonably priced. I bought the 8″, 10″ and 12″ pans. They are beautifully-made. We washed them in warm, soapy water and put them on the stove. They are extremely solid and well-made–they feel very solid in my hands but are not too heavy, like our cast iron pans. They are fabulous for making eggs, risotto, chicken, etc. Nothing sticks to them. They heat up quickly and evenly. Cleaning them is extremely easy–warm water and soap, dry them off and add a little vegetable oil. I can see why chefs love them. They belong in every kitchen. You will not be disappointed.
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I shop on Amazon –
I have been using this carbon steel pan for more than a year now and my favorite thing about it is its size. I have bigger carbon pans, and an even bigger cast iron pan, but for light simple jobs such as cooking for one or two people, this one is the most handy.It’s light. It holds heat well and gives foods a fantastic sear. It’s durable, I’m not afraid to use any utensils on it, metal included. In my experience, the pan works best for giving vegetables a bit of char, and will handle just about any meat. Burgers, steaks, bacon and chicken are my favorite to do on the pan but it’ll handle a lot more.The nonstick properties are great. Treat it like a cast iron. A light bit of oil will make sure your eggs do not stick. Over time, the seasoning will build up and give it even better non stick properties. I don’t own a single Teflon non stick pan at home because I believe alternatives like carbon steel are healthier. This serves perfectly as my go-to non stick.It is carbon steel. So you have to take care of it. This means washing with light soap or water only unless there is gunk stuck on there, then use a brass scrubber. Do not submerge in cold water immediately after you use it. You’ll probably warp or crack the metal. Don’t leave it sitting in standing water to prevent rust. This thing also shouldn’t go in the dishwasher. Treat it as you would a cast iron.
I really like this pan. I bought it to replace some old Teflon pans which are possibly bad for your health. You have to be careful because it heats up fast and can get quite hot so I use it on low to medium heat on a gas range. It cleans up easily and I always dry it thoroughly right away so it doesnât think about rusting. The stainless steel handle is very nice but I did buy a smaller version with the regular handle and it works just as well so If you want to save some money, go for that one. Either way, you canât go wrong with these excellent fry pans.
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Was very surprised to have this pan warp on an induction cooktop after using about 8 times. Followed instructions, did not immerse in water or add cold water, did not use in dishwasher (despite advice on listing on Amazon that suggested it could be put in a dishwasher) etc.A lot of money to spend on an item that warped this way. Have reached out to Merten (not covered by Amazon because we did not use for a few months after we got it so too late) and will update this based on response from them.UPDATE: Merten, after getting copies of invoice and photos of warped pan, have replaced the pan. Still no idea why pan warped though.
Alexander and Lindsey –
Excellent product
I love this pan. After my latest non-stick frying pan only lasted a year (why is my new pan not working?), I decided I was tired of having the newest thing in my kitchen be replaced so frequently. I decided it was time to look into other options. I hate cast iron pans. My husband has one for our kitchen, and I hate it. I feel like it never gets clean, and it is so heavy, and its handle gets hot. In looking for alternatives, I found this. While there are a lot of similarities to cast iron, I actually love this pan. We have gotten all three sizes now for our kitchen.When you clean it, you don’t use soap. You just use the hottest water your sink gets to and a brush. I feel like this cleans easier than cast iron, because the surface is very smooth. After washing, we set it on a lit burner until it is dry. Either then or before we cook, we will put a little oil on it and rub it in with a paper towel.It is heavy, but not quite as heavy as cast iron. Our biggest pan is heavier than I like, but the two smaller ones are pretty manageable.The handle can get hot, but it is a longer handle than cast iron, so it takes longer to heat up. The littlest pan of our three almost always gets a hot handle, while the biggest one rarely does.My highest recommendation is for the middle sized pan. Its handle doesn’t usually get too hot and its weight is more manageable. We have been using these pans now for 6 months and they do a great job being non-stick. I haven’t had any issues with them scratching (although I guess I use plastic spatulas), and I foresee them lasting for a very long time. I would highly recommend these.
Justin K. –
It’s everything they say, in context.
This review is of the 10 inch frying panpros:It really comes with all the promises that they make. It is pre-seasoned, really. It is just as good as nonstick as long as you use oil, not butter only, to cook anything. It is lighter than cast iron by a good bit. It is heirloom quality. You could dent this pan or even fold it in half and still heat it back up, bang it back into shape re-season it and it will still work. If the rivets got damaged you could grind them off and re-rivet the handle and it would work just fine.The very first try out of the box I cleaned it up and I heated it up to very hot to burn off any contaminants that might have been on it and then I proceeded to fry not one but 6 eggs with less coconut oil and butter than I use in my normal Teflon pens (I combine the two because butter keeps the oil from beating up and spreading evenly across the pan surface). Not only did the eggs not stick, I mean I didn’t even have to use a spatula for any small stuck areas, it simply slid around in the pan like a brand new ceramic. Not only did it perform perfectly but it also flipped all six eggs, perfectly. Because of the taller sides and steeper angle of the sides I didn’t think it would work but again to my amazement it worked perfectly. Can’t really say enough positive about my experience so far.These cons are not really cons in context. But to provide a good context you need to know that carbon steel is substantially heavier than stainless steel or aluminum but on the plus side much lighter than cast iron even “lighter built” cast iron. The handle is a very heavy duty steel handle (and here’s the only thing I can say that’s negative about the pan is that the handle is not really that comfortable to hold, but I knew what the shape was going in and that’s on me) and probably didn’t need to be that heavy duty, but it is and it does get hot is if its under heat for quite a while or at high heat. I’m going to make some slide on wooden covers but that’s because I can. The pan heats up way faster than our cast iron stuff and does hold its heat for quite a while. The texture is very smooth compared to cast iron and I’m very happy with it.If you’re looking for a way to buy once and own forever. Looking for a way to get away from repurchasing ceramic and eating ceramic and Teflon when they break down then I can’t recommend anything better than this pan for its shape and consistent durable construction, this company For availability and price. I’m not excited about having to re-season and pay attention to that process. But everything has a pain, pick your pain. I’m no longer interested in wondering if I’m eating Teflon or having to repurchase 30 to 40 dollar pans every couple of years or as soon as my children or others who use the pans cause a scrape.
KFeld –
Great pans!
I did a lot of research before settling on these pans. They were highly rated by several independent reviewers and they are very reasonably priced. I bought the 8″, 10″ and 12″ pans. They are beautifully-made. We washed them in warm, soapy water and put them on the stove. They are extremely solid and well-made–they feel very solid in my hands but are not too heavy, like our cast iron pans. They are fabulous for making eggs, risotto, chicken, etc. Nothing sticks to them. They heat up quickly and evenly. Cleaning them is extremely easy–warm water and soap, dry them off and add a little vegetable oil. I can see why chefs love them. They belong in every kitchen. You will not be disappointed.
I shop on Amazon –
I have been using this carbon steel pan for more than a year now and my favorite thing about it is its size. I have bigger carbon pans, and an even bigger cast iron pan, but for light simple jobs such as cooking for one or two people, this one is the most handy.It’s light. It holds heat well and gives foods a fantastic sear. It’s durable, I’m not afraid to use any utensils on it, metal included. In my experience, the pan works best for giving vegetables a bit of char, and will handle just about any meat. Burgers, steaks, bacon and chicken are my favorite to do on the pan but it’ll handle a lot more.The nonstick properties are great. Treat it like a cast iron. A light bit of oil will make sure your eggs do not stick. Over time, the seasoning will build up and give it even better non stick properties. I don’t own a single Teflon non stick pan at home because I believe alternatives like carbon steel are healthier. This serves perfectly as my go-to non stick.It is carbon steel. So you have to take care of it. This means washing with light soap or water only unless there is gunk stuck on there, then use a brass scrubber. Do not submerge in cold water immediately after you use it. You’ll probably warp or crack the metal. Don’t leave it sitting in standing water to prevent rust. This thing also shouldn’t go in the dishwasher. Treat it as you would a cast iron.
Daniel Mtz –
Si eres principiante en la cocina o tienes poco tiempo para dedicarle a la preparación de tus alimentos este sarten no es para ti. Pero para quienes amamos cocinar y sabemos que lo bueno requiere tiempo y dedicación este es un sarten simplemente genial, en realidad nada se le pega, he hecho omelets, huevo estrellado, fajitas de pollo, mini crepas y todo excelente. Incluso cometà el error de hacer unas manzanas fritas y su acidez (eran Granny Smith) eliminó un poco de la patina pero con volverlo a curar quedó como nuevo. En verdad amo este sarten, incluso me encanta como se ve colgado en mi cocina, definitivamente compraré el de 12″ tambien.
Jeff –
I really like this pan. I bought it to replace some old Teflon pans which are possibly bad for your health. You have to be careful because it heats up fast and can get quite hot so I use it on low to medium heat on a gas range. It cleans up easily and I always dry it thoroughly right away so it doesnât think about rusting. The stainless steel handle is very nice but I did buy a smaller version with the regular handle and it works just as well so If you want to save some money, go for that one. Either way, you canât go wrong with these excellent fry pans.
B –
Was very surprised to have this pan warp on an induction cooktop after using about 8 times. Followed instructions, did not immerse in water or add cold water, did not use in dishwasher (despite advice on listing on Amazon that suggested it could be put in a dishwasher) etc.A lot of money to spend on an item that warped this way. Have reached out to Merten (not covered by Amazon because we did not use for a few months after we got it so too late) and will update this based on response from them.UPDATE: Merten, after getting copies of invoice and photos of warped pan, have replaced the pan. Still no idea why pan warped though.
Megan Marchildon –
better than the 10 inch for sure