de Buyer - 32cm Lyonnaise Blue Steel Fry Pan

The de Buyer LA Lyonnaise 12.5" Blue Steel Fry-pan (Model 5020.32) is a versatile and indispensable tool for both professional chefs and home cooks alike. With its thoughtful design and superior craftsmanship, this fry-pan excels in various culinary tasks. This design not only adds a touch of elegance to your cooking but also facilitates easy food transfer from the pan to the plate, enhancing your serving experience. It's particularly well-suited for gas stove-tops, providing precise control over your cooking temperature. This ensures that your dishes are not only perfectly cooked but also bursting with flavor.

Key Features:

• Versatile Round Frying Pan: The de Buyer LA Lyonnaise 12.5" Blue Steel Frypan is a round frying pan that's perfect for a wide range of cooking techniques, including searing, grilling, and browning. It's particularly well-suited for preparing minced meat, less delicate fish, eggs, and more, making it an essential addition to your cookware collection.
• Distinctive Blue Steel Construction: The unique blue color of the pan's surface is a result of a special surface thermal treatment. This treatment provides temporary protection against oxidation, giving the pan its eye-catching appearance. Importantly, the pan does not have any coating, ensuring a natural and pure cooking surface.
• Lightweight and Easy to Handle: Part of de Buyer's lightweight range, this frypan is designed for ease of use and maneuverability. It's particularly well-suited for gas stovetops, providing precise control over your cooking temperature.
• Rapid and Even Heating: The pan heats up quickly and evenly, allowing for efficient cooking and achieving excellent caramelization of juices. This ensures that your dishes are not only perfectly cooked but also bursting with flavor.
• Gradual Seasoning for Non-Stick Performance: Over time, with regular use and proper care, this frypan develops natural non-stick properties through gradual seasoning. Each use enhances its non-stick capabilities, making cooking and cleanup a breeze.
• Ergonomic French-Style Handle: The frypan features a welded iron handle with a curved French-style design. This ergonomic handle ensures a comfortable and secure grip while cooking, making it easy to handle even when the pan is full.
• Usage Tips: For optimal results, it's recommended to preheat the pan using a small amount of fat before adding your ingredients. Seasoning the pan before its first use is necessary to build up its non-stick properties.
• Care and Maintenance: Proper care includes deglazing, rinsing with warm water, thorough drying, and a light application of oil before storage. The pan should be stored in a dry place and should not be cleaned with detergents or placed in the dishwasher.