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de Buyer Mineral B Pro Carbon Steel Fry Pan
This de Buyer frying pan is an ideal pan for preparing perfect dishes. The pan is made of sheet steel, which heats up quickly and can withstand high temperatures. de Buyer pans con...
de Buyer Carbone Plus Steel Frying Pan
The De Buyer Carbone Plus frying pan with a top diameter of 28 cm is made from carbon steel and offers excellent heat distribution as well as quick heating properties. This profess...
'Coupe Lyonnaise' frying Pan Blue sheet metal
Forged of blue steel - a 100% natural blend of iron and carbon, de Buyer La Lyonnaise is ideal for browning, simmering and reheating. Lighter than cast iron and more heat conductiv...
Blue Carbon Steel Fry Pan 9.5"
Crafted in France, the De Buyer Blue Carbon Steel Fry Pan offers rapid, even heating for perfect searing, browning, and sautéing. Made from 2mm blue steel, it naturally develops a...
de Buyer Affinity Pan
Frying pan, de Buyer brand, diameter 20 cm, height 4 cm, made from stainless steel, thickness 2.3 mm. The frying pan is ideal to fry foods, to caramelize or to make flambe. The qua...
de Buyer ALCHIMY 3-ply Stainless Steel Fry Pan 3604
Fry with ease and style using our 3-ply ALCHIMY Stainless Steel Frying Pan. With a 3-layer design and 18/10 inner layer, this pan offers even heating and controlled cooking for har...
Mineral B Element Country Fry Pan
This de Buyer sauté pan is an ideal pan for preparing the perfect dishes. The pan is made of sheet steel, which heats up quickly and tolerates high temperatures. De Buyer Pans cont...
de Buyer Mixing Bowl
Your kitchen deserves high-quality equipment, and the conical kitchen bowl from de Buyer with a 24 cm diameter and 3.5-liter capacity is just the right choice. Made from robust sta...
Hemispherical Pastry Bowl
The De Buyer 24cm hemisphere mixing bowl with silicone base is the perfect shape for whipping egg whites. The silicone base means your bowl stays put, so you can concentrate on mix...
de Buyer Mixing Bowl round
This hemispherical bowl is ideal for stirring, whisking and mixing a wide variety of ingredients. Whether you whip cream, mix doughs or melt chocolate in a bain-marie – this bowl w...
Copper Lid
Size: 16cm. The De Buyer Inocuivre lid is made from stainless steel and copper with riveted handle in cast iron.
Mineral B Frying Pan
This 240mm frying pan from De Buyer is made from 100% natural mineral material and features an organic beeswax based protective finish. Black iron is an extremely tough and hardwea...
Why r/BuyItForLife recommends De Buyer
96 mentions from real owners
- #1Dec 30, 2025
I never want to buy cookware again
Check out the debuyer country fry pan. It has a large flat bottom with very high sides. I have the pro version with the stainless handle. Only downside is the weight.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 30, 2025
I never want to buy cookware again
A big carbon steel pan with a flat bottom works in a pinch on an induction cooktop. I have a De Buyer that's about the size of a standard wok and I use it for all my indoor wok-ish cooking. Tossing, different temperature zones, super high heat in the centre if your cooktop has enough power...
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Dec 30, 2025
I never want to buy cookware again
All-clad stainless steel d3 or d5 for frying pans, saucier, sauté pans. Alternatively (same high quality but harder to find : demeyere) Staub or le creuset for Dutch oven and roasters If you want carbon steel, go for de buyer. But I find it more finicky than stainless. Lodge makes perfectly fine cast iron skillets. Good to have one in your arsenal. Not my favorite type of cookware at all but it has its use. There are more expensive alternative but I consider them more as luxury For stoneware, Émile Henry (made in France, not China like le creuset) Now I hear that madein does quality stuff too, but I haven't tried myself. Same for Hestan culinary. Stay away from gimmicky stuff like hexclad etc... I avoid non-stick, I only have one that I exclusively use for eggs (yes I know stainless steel works for eggs too but 🤷♂️) Now I would recommend you do NOT put your cookware in the dishwasher. Even the stainless steel stuff. Overtime it makes the surface more porous and you end up having to do some sort of seasoning on it. Just soak and hand-wash. Same for Dutch ovens or carbon steel. Stainless steel saucepan are fine in the dishwasher because you're never gonna sear anything in them so the surface doesn't matter as much.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Dec 29, 2025
Recommend French copper stew pot?
Look into Mauviel or de Buyer, both make traditional French copper stew pots with cast-iron handles and lifetime durability. Mauviel M250C is especially loved by chefs.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Dec 29, 2025
Recommend French copper stew pot?
Handles tell you a lot. Real ones use heavy cast iron or cast bronze and they stay put even after years of use... you can usually spot the good ones by the way they feel in the hand. Most of what you see online is just copper coloured decoration, not proper cooking copper. The stuff that lasts is thick and if the copper is under about 2.5 mm it can warp and heat unevenly in a way that makes you wonder why it was sold as serious kit in the first place. The lining matters more than whatever fancy brand stamp is on it. Tin gives steady heat behaviour and you can have it re-tinned when it wears. Stainless is fine, but the newer thin layers in the lamminate jobs are not great. If you want actual French pieces built the old way look for older Mauviel M250B or the heavier De Buyer Inocuivre they feel like proper tools rather than something made to look vintage.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Dec 21, 2025
Anyone bought this before ?
Babying?! None for me. For my carbon steel pan I seasoned it twice with grapeseed oil and that has been pretty much it. Clean it with soap and water after use and keep on going. Carbon steel should not rust at all. I bought a de buyers 10" pan, https://www.debuyer-usa.com/products/mineral-b-fry-pan and when it came in I cleaned it (will come with a residue on it) pre-heated my overn, very very light coat of grapeseed oil and tossed it in. I did 2 layers. (https://www.amazon.com/Tourangelle-Grapeseed-All-Natural-Artisanal-Marinating/dp/B0078DRVT0?th=1) When cooking in it, say something like eggs, I put in a dab of olive oil, let everything heat up, toss in butter (olive oil increases the smoking point of butter) and then when its ready toss in the eggs.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Dec 20, 2025
Anyone bought this before ?
If you want to make a quick egg, you probbaly shouldnt use stainless. A nice small carbon steel pan would be BIFL and non stick. This is what I prefer: https://www.debuyer-usa.com/products/blue-carbon-steel-frypan?variant=43736701305090
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Dec 20, 2025
Need Xmas ideas that are kitchen related!
DeBuyer flat bottom stainless steel mixing bowls in several sizes.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #9Dec 4, 2025
Healthy but easy-to-use/maintain Pans to replace non-stick (for my cooking style) ?
I have stainless, cast iron and carbon steel. Once I got the carbon steel seasoned, it is BY FAR my favorite. I pretty much never wash mine and if I do, it's just a spray of water and gentle scrubbing with a brush. Seriously, I use water maybe once every 2 or 3 months. I use a stainless steel spatula and scrape it clean while it's still hot, then I take a little 3x3 square of paper towel and wipe it off - takes like 30 seconds, tops. The pan is so smooth that you can see reflections in it. I cook, eggs, chicken, pork chops, steak, bacon, fried rice, potatoes, grilled cheese. It gets used at least once per day. [Spatula - they call it a serving spoon for some reason...](https://radakitchenstore.com/collections/servers/products/server-spoon-spatula) [de Buyer 9.5" pan](https://www.debuyer-usa.com/products/mineral-b-crepe-tortilla-pan?variant=46210873327874) but since you like to do some tossing you'd probably want something with some taller, more curved edges.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #10Dec 3, 2025
Which type of pan is the BIFL king?
Uh...frequently when sauteeing? The longer, angled handle is much more usable for cooking. Also a lodge skillet is 8lbs, and a DeBuyer pan that is a smidge larger is is 4.4... Honestly, I feel like you just don't cook, have no appreciation for the pans and their materials, and just want to be contrarian.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #11Dec 3, 2025
Healthy but easy-to-use/maintain Pans to replace non-stick (for my cooking style) ?
Why not a mix between alu/carbon steel and titanium non stick depending on your usage? Lagostina Tempra Mineral (made in France) Maaaybe Tefal Titanium 6x (made in France) Other brands have "titanium" stuffs. And for roasting, true BIFL: Cristel: inox with removable handles and goes to dishwasher. De Buyer Carbon steel. Just make sure to season them if needed the first time, then enjoy. In any case skip the made in China and cheap brands. There's non-stick and there's non-stick.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #12Dec 3, 2025
Which type of pan is the BIFL king?
Having. I can assure you the debuyer is half the weight and much faster to heat. And you can’t discount the French handle on it either.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #13Dec 2, 2025
Which type of pan is the BIFL king?
I have a DeBuyer and it's significantly lighter than any cast iron I've used of a similar size, and I've used plenty of both....so this is extremely not true
View on Redditopen_in_new - #14Dec 2, 2025
Which type of pan is the BIFL king?
My favorite skillet changes. Right now: \#1 All Clad Copper core 12" \#2 Finex 12" cast iron \#3 DeBuyer 11" carbon steel frying pan \#4 Le Creuset 11" Signature enameled cast iron To be honest, they are all excellent. I tend to use the All Clad the most. And Finex next.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #15Dec 1, 2025
Which type of pan is the BIFL king?
Carbon steel is the answer. De Buyer Pro. A bit lighter and easier to wield than cast iron and can replace your non-stick teflon pans (if seasoned properly).
View on Redditopen_in_new - #16Nov 8, 2025
Looking for new BIFL cooking pans. Our Place?
Made In SS are what I ended up going with last year and I highly recommend them. Also have a 9.5” DeBuyer pro omelette pan that is just perfection serving just one person.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #17Nov 3, 2025
What's the best cookware you've ever had?
They are stainless, so if you are used to non stick it can be a transition. Have them already hot when you put in food/oil, let the food cook a bit before moving it around a bunch. It works perfectly fine for nonstick qualities but there are a couple little idiosyncrasies you still have to figure out. You can use metal and abrasive stuff on them, which is convenient, though I wouldn't go hard on them with really tough steel wool- they would probably be okay but I try to avoid deep scratches. I wouldn't put them in dishwasher personally, though some people do. Cast iron and carbon steel is also great. Darto is really thick and single piece, so is probably the toughest most bullet proof pan I could think of. It's also relatively cheap. De buyere if you want to spend more and have something prettier that works about the same. All clad has better heat distribution since it's aluminum core, and is a little easier to deal with and cuz stainless so no seasoning/rust to manage like carbon steel or cast iron. You can get really sucked into it but honestly, it's all pretty foolproof. It's just straight steel so pretty hard to damage or do stuff wrong, and some if the idiosyncrasies with non stick are solved after a bit of trial and error. In general, easier to deal with than a Teflon pan.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #18Nov 2, 2025
I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.
Great point. I have the Darto paella so I'm not sure about the regular handle, but the DeBuyer mineral B pro handle is amazing for lack of heat. same, I love it
View on Redditopen_in_new - #19Nov 2, 2025
I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.
Debuyer is a good start, can clean it with chainmail. If you ever fuck up badly you can take a wire brush to it to start over.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #20Nov 2, 2025
I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.
Doesn't the handle on Darto heats up badly as it is made from one sheet of steel. I love my DeBuyer btw.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #21Nov 2, 2025
I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.
All-Clad Stainless steel Pots/pans Le Creuset enameled dutch oven (dont use metal utensils on this) Lodge cast iron skillet, or a debuyer mineral b carbon steel Any/all of these options are rock solid and will last for multiple generations if cared for.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #22Nov 2, 2025
I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.
Depending on what /how you cook, consider the following Lodge cast iron Ikea stainless steel (forgot the name of the range sorry) All clad De buyer carbon steel
View on Redditopen_in_new - #23Nov 2, 2025
I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.
Just get anything quality made of ferrous metal. Which pretty much means cast iron or stainless and not aluminum. Lodge Logic is heavy but tough and cheap as hell. All Clad is the premium American product, and you can get great deals on seconds with very minor blemishes from various places. Or Creuset or Staub or Demeyere or Mauviel or DeBuyer. Any of this stuff is built like a brick shithouse and should last generations if it's not abused.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #24Nov 2, 2025
I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.
Best to do individual pieces You can get all clad from the factory seconds sale and save a good bit that way. Keep in mind that if you get ones without sealed rims you can't put it in the dishwasher but you should be hand washing all your pans anyways. For a step up from all clad I would look at demeyer Atlantis or Pro line. Dutch oven I would want enamel cast iron like staub or le creuset. Zwilling does a bunch of factory seconds sale for staub. Hestan nanobond is fantastic if you want something somewhat nonstick that's super durable. Carbon steel is also non stick but doesn't work with acidic foods and needs to be seasoned like regular cast iron. Debuyer is great but you also have fancier brands like blanc creatives and smithey.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #25Nov 2, 2025
I need new induction cookware I won’t have to throw away in two years.
I'm a big fan of carbon steel. Regarding skillets: I've got one DeBuyer mineral B pro that I like, and i've also got a Darto skillet I really like, but it's ordered from Argentina. If you're US based, you may have tariff fuckery to deal with now to get a Darto. Make sure to check the max diameter acceptable for your burner as well
View on Redditopen_in_new - #26Oct 5, 2025
What are some actual BIFL kitchen items?
Debuyer for carbon steel Le Creuset for enameled iron
View on Redditopen_in_new - #27Oct 1, 2025
If you had $300 for your kitchen, what would you buy that lasts?
it depends on what you already have that works. If I were to spend 300 in the kitchen I'm in today, I'd be torn between a pepper cannon (an very nice pepper grinder) or a de Beyer pan, as both are things I use daily and greatly appreciate having in the kitchen.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #28Sep 5, 2025
What frying pans are we buying? Tired of nonstick pans that only last 6 months.
I have a cast Iron but I don't like it because it is just too heavy. Heat distribution is another problem with cast iron. Forged iron is lighter because it's thinner and I fry my eggs in my seasoned, very cheap, no-name forged iron pan from Ebay. However, larger diameter forged iron pans tend to have uneven floors when heated up, thus bigger pans (e.g. DeBuyer carbon steel) are made with thicker iron and almost as heavy as cast iron. Bottom line: After using cast irons for a few years I am looking to go for stainless steel. Heat distribution is better because what you buy as a stainless steel skillet is essentially a aluminum skillet with stainless steel coating.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #29Sep 5, 2025
What's a purchase under $50 that has genuinely improved your daily routine?
Yes. My de buyer carbon steel pan is easily the most use pan in my kitchen, it was $aud 14.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #30Sep 5, 2025
What frying pans are we buying? Tired of nonstick pans that only last 6 months.
De buyer carbons steel and demeyer pro stainless
View on Redditopen_in_new - #31Sep 4, 2025
What frying pans are we buying? Tired of nonstick pans that only last 6 months.
I like De Buyer Carbon Steel
View on Redditopen_in_new - #32Sep 4, 2025
What frying pans are we buying? Tired of nonstick pans that only last 6 months.
Carbon steel. Get a decent name brand like de Buyer or Matfer Bourgeat. Once you get them seasoned not much sticks to them. And yeah, my wife brought home a set of ceramic nonstick from Costco one day. Super light weight and nothing was sticking... But after cooking a few meals on them they started sticking bad no matter how much butter you used. Junk.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #33Sep 4, 2025
What frying pans are we buying? Tired of nonstick pans that only last 6 months.
Absolutely love my DeBeyer pans. Mineral steel. Once you season them they are damn near non stick. Fry pans are great but the big Country Pan is our go to.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #34Sep 4, 2025
What frying pans are we buying? Tired of nonstick pans that only last 6 months.
Carbon steel. De Buyer Mineral B Pro. Also nice to have a few stainless pots and pans for acidic foods
View on Redditopen_in_new - #35Sep 4, 2025
Non-stick pans, what’s the BIFL approach?
I have a Matfer that’s probably 15 plus years old. Ended up buying a smaller version in the same brand. But I’ve seen good reviews for De Buyer, Darto and other brands that have posted on here.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #36Aug 11, 2025
Most reliable European brands for stainless steel kitchenware (pans)?
Would say De Buyer, Cristel, and lastly Tefal
View on Redditopen_in_new - #37Aug 10, 2025
Most reliable European brands for stainless steel kitchenware (pans)?
De buyer is good stuff indeed!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #38Aug 10, 2025
Most reliable European brands for stainless steel kitchenware (pans)?
De Buyer stainless steel pans are really good. Their carbon steel ones are my favorite. 3-ply is plenty good for most uses. I think you’d go for the 5-ply if you were doing more high heat cooking.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #39Aug 9, 2025
Most reliable European brands for stainless steel kitchenware (pans)?
I got some De Buyer pans that are an absolute joy to cook in.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #40Aug 9, 2025
Most reliable European brands for stainless steel kitchenware (pans)?
Skottsberg is indeed nice. So is debuyer. But I prefer my stainless steel pans from demeyere!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #41Aug 9, 2025
Most reliable European brands for stainless steel kitchenware (pans)?
I have a pair from Skottsberg that I'm happy with. Debuyer, afaik, is excellent value.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #42Aug 9, 2025
What's the best BIFL item you own?
Everything I used yesterday: -North Star Leather Wallet -Hank’s Belt -Pentel Alloy Pen -Toyota 4Runner -Snap-On Hand Tools -De Buyer Carbone Plus pan -Takamura Migaki Gyoto knife -Bissell Big Green Machine -Jones Cutting Board
View on Redditopen_in_new - #43Aug 8, 2025
Looking to replace every single item we own
Made In Stainless steel cookware and a good Iron Pan like the Debuyer mineral B will last for ever and do everything you need.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #44Aug 7, 2025
Lifelong nonstick pans - do they exist?
Literally bought one just for eggs. I am sold. I bought de buyers because of the thickness and didn't want to risk warping while learning the pan. Highly recommend them. One seasoning with grape seed oil is all it took for me
View on Redditopen_in_new - #45Aug 7, 2025
Lifelong nonstick pans - do they exist?
The solution is definitely Carbon Steel. I had coated nonstick, Teflon, ceramic, etc for so long and thought that was the only way to have things not stick. Stainless is not a nonstick solution, no matter how hot the pan is or how much oil. It just isn’t, and anyone who says it is is just trying to sound cool. Forget it. Carbon steel is the answer. Not a crappy Lodge “carbon steel” glorified cast iron, but a real polished smooth carbon steel pan, thin and light, like Mauviel or deBuyer. They’re fantastic, smooth and slick, even more nonstick than a teflon pan when seasoned and that is not a lie at all. This is the way and I wish I had discovered it sooner.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #46Aug 7, 2025
Lifelong nonstick pans - do they exist?
DeBuyer carbon steel pans. Once they’re seasoned they are non-stickier than teflon after the first wash. And the best part is: you basically can’t break them. Nothing toxic, if you screw up just scratch with scotchbrite and re-season. BIFL if there ever was a thing that’ll last a lifetime.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #47Aug 3, 2025
What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?
Debuyer carbon-steel. The two upper lines (Mineral B and some other) are thicker. They have a line that's 1mm thinner and for people that want something lighter. Mine have been in use daily for 12 years. I cut foods on them, use metal, make acidic sauces, make chili oils, no fucks given. Pots I just get anything stainless from a major brand with a copper core and works well on induction. Not all are the same.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #48Aug 3, 2025
What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?
Good carbon steel pans you season yourself. I have a lot of debuyers but they have increased quite a bit in price from when I got mine.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #49Aug 3, 2025
What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?
The De Buyer is worth it for the cost for the handle alone. Design is awesome. I can set it on a burner for 20 minutes and still use the handle without a towel or silicone sleeve
View on Redditopen_in_new - #50Aug 3, 2025
What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?
Carbon steel, you can probably get one from ikea that will work well. You can also go and buy name brands like Made In, All Clad ir Debuyer. All of them are great, you will find various reviews about thickness, how well it takes seasoning, cleaning, weight, handle, etc… whatever you get will be fine. You can also go with cast iron, much more affordable, easy to thrift, harder to season but worth the effort. Sometimes the restoration can take some time and elbow grease. Both are great options and have their place and can go from stovetop to oven when needed. You will be happy with both on your journey.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #51Aug 3, 2025
What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?
Well, the seasoning doesn't ever seem to be as robust as on cast, so in that respect you could say it's more difficult. But it is pretty easy to keep it clean and seasoned overall. I have the same De Buyer linked above and use it fairly often. It's less sticky than stainless steel and holds its heat a bit more, but a bit less than cast.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #52Aug 3, 2025
What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?
Anything carbon steel, cast iron, or stainless. I have a debuyer mineral b pro carbon steel and a Darto carbon steel. Love them both All clad is great stainless, and lodge is classic cast iron (there are better than lodge, you can dive into the world of vintage and high end cast iron, but lodge is super chea and gets the job done) Id recommend at least one cast iron (best for steak), carbon steel should be your daily use pans, and stainless is great for acidic foods (white wine, tomato sauce, etc) There is a learning curve to cooking with and maintaining cast iron and carbon steel however, but it's not hard. Non stick is never BIFL, they are only good for between 2-6 years and have to be thrown away after that
View on Redditopen_in_new - #53Aug 2, 2025
What’s the pan everyone needs that’s BIFL?
Ditch the non stick for a carbon steel. It's lighter and much easier to deal with than cast iron, but performs in a very similar way. Properly seasoned, it will be very close to a teflon type non stick. This is the one I have. Absolutely love it: https://www.debuyer-usa.com/products/mineral-b-pro-fry-pan?variant=44550677397762
View on Redditopen_in_new - #54Jul 8, 2025
Going to university for 5+ years – what are the best affordable BIFL items I should invest in?
if you are cooking try to invest in a cast iron cookware for a start or stainless steel. A few brands I recommend De Buyer Staub If you like Coffee I suggest go for filtered coffee go for Chemex Do you also looking for a bag, tech stuff? Jan from [BIFLKitchen.com](http://BIFLKitchen.com)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #55Jul 6, 2025
Looking for partner-proof cookware
A couple years ago i replaced my nonstick pan with a carbon steel pan. There is a bit of a learning curve, but I absolutely love it now. It's my everyday pan. The care is just like cast iron — no dishwasher/soap and nothing too acidic for long periods of time. I have stainless pans too, but 9 times out of 10 I'm using the carbon steel. Mine is a De Buyer Mineral B Pro
View on Redditopen_in_new - #56Jul 3, 2025
Carbon Steel Pan: what brand to buy?
Be aware that carbon steel pans usually have slopped walls so the flat area will be smaller then expected. I personally like mineral B and if you go that big, I would go with the pro models. it’s thicker then the standard mineral B. Cooked on induction for years and no warpage. It’s not much lighter then cast iron but it reacts to heat changes faster then cast. My CS pans are slippery even with eggs after months of cooking on it. My Cast iron doesn’t get that slippery.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #57Jul 3, 2025
Your Top 3 BIFL Items
Rex Ambassador razor Lamy 2000 fountain pen De Byer carbon steel skillet
View on Redditopen_in_new - #58Jul 1, 2025
Name your top 5 BIFL items
1) Genelec speakers 2) All-Clad D3 frying pan (also deBuyer mineral B for carbon steel, and/or ~any cast iron pan) 3) Le Creuset dutch oven 4) Percale cotton bed sheets 5) Vitamix blender
View on Redditopen_in_new - #59Jul 1, 2025
Name your top 5 BIFL items
De buyer mineral b pro cookware Breville appliances (had several for over 8 years and they all work / look like new) All city steel bicycles Quality leather jacket
View on Redditopen_in_new - #60Jun 13, 2025
I have money to spend. Advise me.
If you like cooking: Good amd complete set of Kitchen knives Debuyer pan Yosukata Wok Boska cheesegrater And Leatherman multitool Good pocketknife Saddleback wallet (100year warranty) High quality Belt Good backpack, Osprey is a quality brand Maybe a nice set of cutlery or plates and stuff. Music instrument
View on Redditopen_in_new - #61Jun 3, 2025
What’s one thing you bought once and it’s still going strong years later?
Spatulas I can't remember the brands. I pay attention to the design and materials. Mine are: - Stainless steel (generic) scraper for cast iron and fish spatula (DeBuyer) for anything else. - Wooden spatula for anything requiring scraping the pot safely, like founds and enamel Cast iron. [This is my current set](https://imgur.com/a/KLv81dc) - Red Spatulas form Amazon. - Wooden spatulas from TJ Maxx (still not sure if they are BIFL) - Fish spatula from DeBuyer - SS spatula (from Amazon); It gashave been running for 6 yrs now.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #62Jun 3, 2025
What’s one thing you bought once and it’s still going strong years later?
Overall, I think stainless steel pots and pans are the best and most versatile. Zwilling (made in Germany) are very good. For skillets, I've found that you don't need SS, Carbon Steel and Cast iron but it's nice to have options. I've realized that the difference between high-end and mid-tier is negligible here. My reco: - Lodge for Cast iron (anything else is a waste of money). - Tramontina (mid/low-tier) and All-Clad (upper-tier) for SS. The difference between tramontina and D3 for clad pans is not noticeable. Copper core is a bit better, but not enough to make a big difference. Choose Tramontina or All Clad D3. Anything else is a waste of money. - As for carbon steel, I have only tested Ikea, DeBuyer, and Matfer. Among all, DeBuyer is the best (IMO). Together with Matfer these are my BIFL. Don't even bother to look at IKEA, they are flimsy and not worthy. I like the commercial series of Kitchen aid. The Stand mixer and Blender are perfect. I also own a Vitamix blender. All of them are BIFL. Do you have a specific utensil that you are looking for?
View on Redditopen_in_new - #63Jun 2, 2025
All Clad D3 pan set worth it?
What set are you looking at? I received a 10 piece D3 set as a gift close to 10 years ago. They are as-advertised and the costumer service is phenomenal. They replaced every single piece because the dishwasher was causing the edges to become dangerous—even after I missed the class action lawsuit deadline. It was a whole thing. Google it. I rarely ever use the All-Clad pans any more, though. I much prefer my carbon steel De Buyer Pro. For acidic things (not good for carbon steel), I do use my All-Clad 3 quart sauté pan. All-Clads pots are worth it and perform very well. Mine get plenty of use. If I was buying pots and pans today, I would buy them piece by piece unless you get a killer deal.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #64May 9, 2025
Ok so I’m totally lost - a lot of people saying ceramic skillets are a cheap gimmick that won’t last a year, others it is a good alternative to Teflon
I've got a couple of sizes of Lodge pan, I use the smaller one lost of the time. I've got a Carbon Steel (De Buyer) on the way now too.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #65May 8, 2025
Ok so I’m totally lost - a lot of people saying ceramic skillets are a cheap gimmick that won’t last a year, others it is a good alternative to Teflon
We use a cheap small cast iron for eggs. It was in a gift basket so really cheap and rough, but perfect size for a single egg. We use plant based butter. It works perfectly. Non stick is never Bifl. Get yourself a nice DeBuyer omelet pan.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #66May 8, 2025
So is there really no non-stick pan that is safe to use as long as it isn’t chipped?
I recommend checking out r/carbonsteel for tips. I have a De Buyer pan, just one, and I'm happy with it. They're virtually indestructible though, so even if you think you've ruined one, it's probably still possible to revive unless it's warped.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #67May 7, 2025
Is it necessary to spend $40 or $50 for an 8-10” ceramic skillet?
Ceramic is the biggest ripoff. They won't even last a year with regular use. Carbon steel is the way to go. De Buyer Pro. It's $80-$100, but will absolutely last a lifetime and will most likely become your most used pan.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #68May 7, 2025
So is there really no non-stick pan that is safe to use as long as it isn’t chipped?
I have a selection of different pans, including a demeyere multiline and a de buyer carbon steel, but for nonstick I have a ceramic paj from Ikea (my wife refuses to learn stainless/carbon, and I sometimes prefer the convenience). Had the ceramic nonstick for about half a year, I dont think it will last super long (they often loose nonstick-iness despite not peeling). But it's cheap and pfas free.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #69May 7, 2025
So is there really no non-stick pan that is safe to use as long as it isn’t chipped?
I’m a cast iron guy, but have a De Buyer Pro on the way.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #70May 7, 2025
So is there really no non-stick pan that is safe to use as long as it isn’t chipped?
Just got a De Buyer CS pan this year. Absolute game changer. We cook a few eggs every morning and this pan never leaves the stove. A quick wash, and right back in place.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #71May 7, 2025
So is there really no non-stick pan that is safe to use as long as it isn’t chipped?
Carbon steel. De Buyer Pro. Toss the nonstick.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #72May 5, 2025
Whelp, this one's run it's course! Time to for a BIFL one! Anyone have recommendations for EU made frying pans? The USA shipping is just.... No
LeBuyer, I used those pans during my cooking lessons in an industrial kitchen, they seemed pretty sturdy so I bought my own.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #73Apr 14, 2025
Best Kitchen Cookware Set on the Market Now?
I have an all clad set, but if I had to do it again I would buy piece by piece. That way you can spend a little more on each one and build up slowly. Like kitchen knife sets, you end up not using most of them. Start with carbon steel pan. I have a De Buyer Pro. It will last a lifetime and will replace your nonstick. It's my most used pan. Then a nice sauce pot. All-Clad is always good, but Calphalon is also good at a lower price point.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #74Apr 13, 2025
Europeans, what cookware brands do you use?
Enamelled cast iron - Staub Stainless steel - Mauviel or Samuel Groves Carbon steel - De Buyer or Alex Pole Pressure cookers and other large steel pots - Fissler or Kuhn Rikon Aluminium pans for pasta - Agnelli
View on Redditopen_in_new - #75Apr 13, 2025
Europeans, what cookware brands do you use?
Demeyere, De Buyer, and BK for pans.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #76Apr 13, 2025
Europeans, what cookware brands do you use?
Good news, cookware in Europe is fantastic! De Buyer for carbon steel Staub for enameled cast iron Falk Culinair for copper core stainless steel Demeyere Atlantis for layered stainless steel Le Creuset for baking ceramics Nordic ware for aluminium sheet pans European Pyrex for borosilicate glass
View on Redditopen_in_new - #77Apr 13, 2025
Europeans, what cookware brands do you use?
Demeyre and de buyer are good
View on Redditopen_in_new - #78Apr 7, 2025
Best style or brand of non-stick pan that isn’t harmful?
Two other categories that are 100% Safe and BIFL: * Enameled-coated Cast Iron (*Le Cruset, Dansk)* * Carbon Steel *(De Buyer, Oxo)*
View on Redditopen_in_new - #79Apr 7, 2025
But I thought it was BIFL 😭
That won't happen with a steel pan, e.g. de Buyer.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #80Apr 7, 2025
Best Cooking Pans Now? Recommendation?
I daily a Griswold cast iron pan for everything including eggs. If I'm cooking larger dishes I use my 14 inch De Buyer carbon steel. I have a cheap set of stainless steel pots for general use. And a nice big Crock Pot brand enameled Dutch oven I got on a huge discount when Bed Bath and Beyond started it's death spiral.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #81Apr 7, 2025
Best Cooking Pans Now? Recommendation?
Carbon steel. De Buyer Pro. It can replace your nonstick and it will 100% last you a lifetime. There is a slight learning curve, but it well worth it. I absolutely love mine. My daily driver.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #82Apr 5, 2025
What is a BIFL item/product you recommend?
I have the briggs and Riley Baseline carryon, medium roller (getting the Large/XL means you will be over the 50lb domestic (US) weight limit), and a cabin 2-wheel underseat roller. Great bags, although the wife wanted Away (seem nice so far, but not my preference). Tom Bihn backpacks. Took a week long trip to the tropics and the bag is a little unorthodox but it can hold a lot of stuff. And you have a variety of fabrics to select. Bose over hear headphones - great for travel and mine have lasted for awhile. For life is somewhat limited but its an electronic item that has a little tech, its a tradeoff. Sonicare toothbrush - It is like 10 years old on the original battery. Teeth are life. Agree with the Leatherman Wave+, good tool doesn't really excel at any one thing, but useful to have. Cookware: DeBuyer carbon steel country fry pan. I prefer this over cast iron. Demeyere Atlantis Fry pan - great steel fry pan. Allclad copper core (functionally similar to the d3 but I like the appearance of the copper line that shows through and I don't worry about cleaning it). I have watches. Mechanical ones are nice but as the old joke goes if you have to pick a watch to wear for the rest of your life what would you choose and no you can't choose your g-shock. NiMH batteries - where possible get rid of alkaline even if they are cheaper. They will leak and ruin your day and maybe even the device they are in. I choose Eneloops, the normal not the pro variant. Skip the LION batteries for now as they are 3.7v and require a voltage regulator to go to 1.5v, but if you need the 1.5v instead of 1.2v for the device meaning the NiMH won't work then the normal 1.6v lithium batteries would work. High quality LED lights - CRI should be 90+. They are a long term consumable but higher quality light is better. Knipex and Klein for tools. Knipex makes my favorite generalist pliers/wrenches. Klien makes great hand tools, I prefer the MiUSA options and use their linesmans for random things. Klien also makes a bottle opener, Wera does too and they are somewhat comfortable to hold. Clothes that don't have spandex. Spandex and elastic fail. I have had Patagonia fleece for 30 years and it still works. Randolph sunglasses - I just like them. Ray Ban 4140, they have spring hinges which means I can wear my spouse's and they have had theirs for 15 years although I had to buy new aftermarket lenses. Also discovered a french brand Cartel that also uses spring hinges, but don't know enough about this brand. Miele Washer and Dryer - gets rid of the vent ducting behind and they are solid if a little quirky. They canister vacuum is great. Converted the in-laws to this brand and they just went from the upright to the canister.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #83Mar 5, 2025
UK, I'm looking for a frying pan set for a family
I love carbon steel. I recently got rid of my thrashed old non stick stuff in favor of cookware that lasts longer. While properly seasoned carbon steel is the best non stick replacement that I have found, it doesn't do well with acidic foods, or dishes that end up with a bunch of liquid simmering in the bottom. Both of these will damage your seasoning. For acidic or more liquid foods, stainless is going to be your best bet. Bear in mind that induction stoves are the most likely to damage a frying pan during pre heating. It can heat too quickly and warp your pan pretty badly. Whatever you end up getting, you will want to learn how to heat it properly so this doesn't happen. De buyer is my pick for carbon steel. But I have heard good things about darto as well.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #84Mar 1, 2025
Best alternative to USA Pan Pullman loaf tins
Ooh, this is interesting. I have a De buyer pan so definitely a fan of their workmanship.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #85Mar 1, 2025
Best alternative to USA Pan Pullman loaf tins
DeBuyer, it’s a French brand. And made in France too. https://www.debuyer.com/fr/moule-rectangulaire-depliable-a-charnieres-geoforme-inox-perfore-534.html
View on Redditopen_in_new - #86Feb 3, 2025
What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
Debuyer Carbon steel, quite cheap great results. And stainless steel.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #87Feb 3, 2025
What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
My husband is a chef. He always recommends de Buyer pans. That’s what we use at home.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #88Feb 3, 2025
What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
1. a saucepan, maybe two 1. a large saute pan 1. a carbon steel pan 1. a dutch oven 1. a big steel pot All Clad, De Buyer, Le Creuset Those five pieces will take you far and last forever.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #89Feb 3, 2025
What’s one product you bought that has lasted forever and was totally worth it?
Debuyer carbon steel pans. Had for 20 years and going strong. They use them in a lot of restaurants. And added bonus no weird chemicals that people are suddenly realizing are bad!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #90Feb 3, 2025
What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
The answer to your question also likes in learning to cook on non-coated pans. Ford tying pans, you can get any tri-ply stainless and then a DeBuyer carbon steel and those two will last you decades. It doesn't even have to be expensive to last for decades. The trick is knowing what to cook in each and learning a little about temperature control. Lots of info on YouTube though for that.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #91Feb 3, 2025
What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
I agree with the person who said to not buy a set all at once. Buy individual pieces or mini sets of the right pieces for you. That's what I've done over the course of many years and I don't regret it. That said, I have All Clad pots and pans in a mix of D3 and D5. One Made-In pot and judging by that alone I'd consider more. Le Creuset dutch oven. Lodge cast iron frying pans. One Lodge carbon steel pan. One De Buyer carbon steel pan. I'd recommend every one of those. I own one nonstick that gets used only for scrambled eggs cooked low and slow and I don't think the pan is anything special.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #92Feb 2, 2025
What brand / type of pots & pans are worth investing in as a young adult?
High carbon steel: as good as cast iron; much lighter. I have De Buyer pans that are 20 years old that work better today than when I got them. Also get enameled cast iron - Le Creuset or similar for braising. All Clad stainless steel with copper core is life changing.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #93Feb 2, 2025
Best pot and pan set
Avoid getting a set, you will inevitably get a good amount of stuff you’ll never use. Instead piece together your own. My personal set looks like this. You may have different needs but this works well for me. 12” All Clad Copper Core Fry Pan 12” Wagner Cast Iron (heirloom) 11” De Buyer Mineral B Pro Carbon Steel Pan 10” Wagner Cast Iron (heirloom) 4qt All Clad Copper Core Saucepan 2qt All Clad Copper Core Saucepan 7qt Staub Cocotte (Dutch Oven) 12qt Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Stockpot 32cm Oxenforge Flat Bottom Wok These cover my needs perfectly. I phased out nonstick some time ago and don’t miss it at all. Carbon steel performs just as well when you get use to heat control. The 10” cast iron could go but I keep it because it works great for camping and it’s nearly 100 years old now. Someday I may swap it for an enameled cast iron pan of the same size. Again am - you may have different needs or wants but my point is that an effective kitchen is one that’s customized to you!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #94Jan 6, 2025
Pots and pans that last?
De Buyer is a good brand that doesn’t break the bank
View on Redditopen_in_new - #95Jan 2, 2025
Stainless steel cookware recommendations?
Yeah, this is the way. Most of anything tomato-ish isn't going in a fry pan, so I'd consider buying All Clad pieces a la cart, and getting some DuBuyer fry pans.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #96Jan 2, 2025
Stainless steel cookware recommendations?
Why stainless? Check out Dubuyer. When you season them, they become almost non-stick. SO much better to cook on than stainless. FYI, I have All Clads too, which are great saucepans, but for frying, check out the Dubuyer. Also look at the Country Pan, that's almost all I ever use. [https://debuyer-usa.com/products/blue-carbon-steel-frypan](https://debuyer-usa.com/products/blue-carbon-steel-frypan)
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