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Matfer Bourgeat 062005 Black Steel Round Frying Pan 11 7 8 Inch Gray
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
316
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311.84 grams
WEIGHT
8 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 641 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Food Items
197pan, cook, cooking, pans, skillet
+78%
-22%
" ... I cook eggs in it all the time and they release as desired. ... "
" ... I cook eggs in it all the time and they release as desired. ... "
" ... You can also put it in the oven if you need to finish something you cooked on the stove top. ... "
" ... Very well made frying pan. ... "
" ... I love the pan. ... "
" ... Nonstick once seasoned and its pretty easy to season ... "
" ... I love the pan. ... "
" ... It is now easy cook, easy care. ... I don't know if the handle is also simple carbon-steel but it does not get hot and I do not need a handle insulator or a pot holder to move the pan. ... "
Baking
147pans, cooking, cook, seasoned, carbon steel
+89%
-11%
" ... To maximize the potential for this pan, adjust your cooking style and you will not be disappointed. ... "
" ... Very well made frying pan. ... "
" ... About twice the weight of my Paderno pans ... "
" ... About twice the weight of my Paderno pans ... "
" ... Fantastic pan, clearly made for people who value a sublime cooking experience over the appearance of the pan. ... It is now easy cook, easy care. ... "
" ... I can't wait to buy more carbon steel pans. ... "
" ... Overall I really enjoy cooking on these pans. ... Makes for all around great gear to own if you're a cooking enthusiast. ... "
" ... I can't wait to buy more carbon steel pans. ... "
Build Quality
138coating, carbon steel, protective coating, seasoning, stainless
+60%
-40%
" ... I have both stainless and anodized cooking pieces, but they are quickly being replaced by carbon steel. ... "
" ... I have both stainless and anodized cooking pieces, but they are quickly being replaced by carbon steel. ... "
" ... Stands to all kinds of abuse. ... "
" ... Stands to all kinds of abuse. ... "
" ... I have all kinds of lined copper and cast-iron and actually mostly All-clad stainless. ... I don't know if the handle is also simple carbon-steel but it does not get hot and I do not need a handle insulator or a pot holder to move the pan. ... "
" ... I was happy not to have the job of removing the protective coating. ... It looked like plastic and I can see how others would have had problems removing it. ... "
" ... I was happy not to have the job of removing the protective coating. ... It looked like plastic and I can see how others would have had problems removing it. ... "
" ... No simpler pan could be made from a sheet of carbon steel. ... "
Cleaning
120pan, wax, seasoning, hot water, scrubbing
+60%
-40%
" ... Gonna season the pan this weekend with 'tater skins, oil and salt. ... "
" ... Contrary to those who griped about cleaning out the shipping was I found it a quick and easy process. ... For this process use hot water, soap and a steel scrubbing pad. ... "
" ... Contrary to those who griped about cleaning out the shipping was I found it a quick and easy process. ... For this process use hot water, soap and a steel scrubbing pad. ... "
" ... Gonna season the pan this weekend with 'tater skins, oil and salt. ... "
" ... The rust was easy to clean and completely stopped once it became properly seasoned and I learned to leave a thin wipe of oil as a top coat before putting it away. ... "
" ... That’s ⅔ cup oil for anywhere from a 9-½-in to 10-¼-in pan. ... If you’re not in to spending that much strength and time scrubbing wax off, try buying a blue or black steel pan in color (not in the name or description of the product) Otherwise, the pan itself is just ok, in comparison to my other de Buyer Force Blue, Carbone Plus, pans etc. ... "
" ... That’s ⅔ cup oil for anywhere from a 9-½-in to 10-¼-in pan. ... If you’re not in to spending that much strength and time scrubbing wax off, try buying a blue or black steel pan in color (not in the name or description of the product) Otherwise, the pan itself is just ok, in comparison to my other de Buyer Force Blue, Carbone Plus, pans etc. ... "
" ... Really, the layers of oil need to be VERY thin. ... After wiping the pan nearly dry, take the pan outside and use a gas grill. ... "
Programs
73oven, cooking, carbon steel, stove top, seasoning
+84%
-16%
" ... You can also put it in the oven if you need to finish something you cooked on the stove top. ... "
" ... This large pan size nicely covers with wider footprint of the flame on these burners. ... "
" ... This large pan size nicely covers with wider footprint of the flame on these burners. ... "
" ... Very well made frying pan. ... "
" ... This frying pan did not disappoint. ... "
" ... This frying pan did not disappoint. ... "
" ... No simpler pan could be made from a sheet of carbon steel. ... "
" ... I seasoned this really really well first with the salt/potato peelings, and then in the oven. ... "
Drying
65pan, oil, paper towel, warm water, hot water
+77%
-23%
" ... Once hot, it retains heat almost as well as cast-iron, so that when you throw the food in it really sizzles, instead of chilling the pan like an aluminum pan. ... "
" ... I am never comfortable pouring that amount of oil down the drain, and using paper towel isn’t practical as it’ll take more than a roll to absorb the amount of oil as directed. ... "
" ... I am never comfortable pouring that amount of oil down the drain, and using paper towel isn’t practical as it’ll take more than a roll to absorb the amount of oil as directed. ... "
" ... After wiping the pan nearly dry, take the pan outside and use a gas grill. ... "
" ... After wiping the pan nearly dry, take the pan outside and use a gas grill. ... "
" ... Heavy (almost but not quite to cast iron), takes some care after cooking (no soap, grease it, etc)--but done properly it cooks awesome and is the natural "no stick" alternative. ... "
" ... Heavy (almost but not quite to cast iron), takes some care after cooking (no soap, grease it, etc)--but done properly it cooks awesome and is the natural "no stick" alternative. ... "
" ... I still maintain that it does so better than cast iron. ... "
Heating
46pan, heats, food, evenly, cooking
+63%
-37%
" ... Once hot, it retains heat almost as well as cast-iron, so that when you throw the food in it really sizzles, instead of chilling the pan like an aluminum pan. ... "
" ... Regulates heat well. ... It can get hot and sear well without over cooking the inside of food. ... "
" ... Regulates heat well. ... It can get hot and sear well without over cooking the inside of food. ... "
" ... Is it food grade? ... "
" ... It's a great tool but not for high heat stove top cooking. ... "
" ... Heat your pan up . ... "
" ... Heat your pan up . ... "
" ... Next, take it outside on your grill, and place it on a cold grill and heat it up gradually with 1/3C Crisco. ... "
Design
46pan, coating, seasoning, steel, protective coating
+70%
-30%
" ... The finish appearance is homey, not pretty, expect in a favorite-child way. ... One the other hand I can't say enough about the distinguished shape and the perfect curved sides and the pan's proportion. ... "
" ... I can't help but love it, if only for its industrial look. ... "
" ... The Mauviel has French skillet style curved sides ... I like the idea of thicker steel as it's less likely to warp, though the bottom of the Mauviel is totally flat after 3 years. ... "
" ... The Mauviel has French skillet style curved sides ... I like the idea of thicker steel as it's less likely to warp, though the bottom of the Mauviel is totally flat after 3 years. ... "
" ... Now I have mostly bare steel. ... Look, I'm excited to have this pan, assuming I've rendered it to it's optimal state, but . ... "
" ... Like many utilitarian tools, they aren't made for decorating your kitchen with beautiful copper or stainless steel. ... "
" ... Like many utilitarian tools, they aren't made for decorating your kitchen with beautiful copper or stainless steel. ... "
" ... I like the look of it. ... "
Product Reliability
41pan, season, attempts, seasoned, decades
+49%
-51%
" ... I have never had any item turn to complete useless garbage after two uses. ... "
" ... Maybe it's just bad luck and I got a defective one. ... "
" ... This never never worked as advertised. ... "
" ... This never never worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Even so, not sure if it was completely removed. ... "
" ... Attempts to contact the manufacturer were not succesful. ... "
" ... Attempts to contact the manufacturer were not succesful. ... "
" ... I gave this pan to my husband for Christmas, and he didn't get around to seasoning/using it until several months later, beyond the return point. ... I was about to go ahead and order another, figuring I got a "lemon", but after reading several other people experiencing the same problem, I'll look elsewhere. ... "
Ease of Use
39seasoning, seasoned, follow, directions, instructions
+72%
-28%
" ... It is now easy cook, easy care. ... "
" ... They perform in a class above common cookware, they're pretty easy to care for once you take a minute to learn how, and they're affordable. ... "
" ... They perform in a class above common cookware, they're pretty easy to care for once you take a minute to learn how, and they're affordable. ... "
" ... Could not have been easier! ... "
" ... If you get one of these or several, follow the simple instructions for preping the pan for use. ... "
" ... If you get one of these or several, follow the simple instructions for preping the pan for use. ... "
" ... before following the provided instructions, or your preferred alternative. ... "
" ... Good pan but warps easy. ... Cheap and easy to warp back if you need ... "
Setup
34pan, followed, directions, cooks illustrated, follow
+59%
-41%
" ... If you get one of these or several, follow the simple instructions for preping the pan for use. ... "
" ... If you get one of these or several, follow the simple instructions for preping the pan for use. ... "
" ... Seasoned exactly as suggested in product literature. ... "
" ... The directions to season it were easy to follow and worked great. ... "
" ... I followed cleaning and seasoning instructions in the review article by Cooks Illustrated that highly recommended this item. ... "
" ... I followed cleaning and seasoning instructions in the review article by Cooks Illustrated that highly recommended this item. ... "
" ... Follow the instructions for the potato, oil, and salt method. ... "
" ... Felt very professional. ... "
Price
32worth, worth every penny, worth the money, sorted, seasoning
+88%
-13%
" ... Well worth the time. ... "
" ... Over priced beware errible very easy to use Love it. ... Great bang for your buck! ... "
" ... Especially if I'm paying s price like this. ... "
" ... Truly one of the best pans I've owned especially at that price! ... "
" ... Truly one of the best pans I've owned especially at that price! ... "
" ... It definitely seemed worth trying to me. ... "
" ... It definitely seemed worth trying to me. ... "
" ... I really like the pan and the price can't be beat. ... "
Returns
29returned, returning, replacement, pan, warped
+14%
-86%
" ... I was seriously considering giving up and returning it. ... "
" ... Maybe to save money, or to make a deadline. ... "
" ... Maybe to save money, or to make a deadline. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I ended up throwing it out. ... "
" ... I ended up throwing it out. ... "
" ... Returned and exchanged. ... Oh well will try to return the second one. ... "
" ... I have returned the item. ... "
Size
25smaller, larger, pan, mauviel, matfer
+80%
-20%
" ... So much so that I just ordered a second size. ... "
" ... I intend to buy two more, one larger and one smaller. ... "
" ... It now sits forlornly on a shelf in my kitchen, because this one is so much nicer to use. ... "
" ... It now sits forlornly on a shelf in my kitchen, because this one is so much nicer to use. ... "
" ... I have the smaller size and love it. ... "
" ... I have the smaller size and love it. ... "
" ... Next, I will buy a smaller companion. ... "
" ... Very compact, very easy to handle, and pretty! ... "
Comfort
24seasoning, scrub, frustration, began, tiny
+54%
-46%
" ... I just "knew" there was no way the skin would be browned adiquately in 10 minute - but it was and perfectly! ... "
" ... Did not figure on the handle feeling so sharp and uncomfortable. ... "
" ... Hands down this is the best non-stick pan we have ever had. ... "
" ... Hands down this is the best non-stick pan we have ever had. ... "
" ... Takes a while and your arms are tired when you are done, but it works. ... "
" ... Takes a while and your arms are tired when you are done, but it works. ... "
" ... Felt very professional. ... "
" ... Hands down better than flaxseed for me. ... "
Marketplace
21contacted, today, take a look, picture, amazon
+62%
-38%
" ... Ordering another today. ... "
" ... Ordering another today. ... "
" ... so it appears more seasoned in the picture. ... "
" ... so it appears more seasoned in the picture. ... "
" ... The product was as described and expected. ... "
" ... The product was as described and expected. ... "
" ... Take a look at the photo. ... Check out that photo. ... Take a look at that photo. ... "
" ... Take a look at the photo. ... Check out that photo. ... Take a look at that photo. ... "
Delivery
21pan, gouge, replacement pan, seasoning, rim
+71%
-29%
" ... Skillet arrived yesterday. ... "
" ... Skillet arrived yesterday. ... "
" ... Arrived with a small rock in the pan. ... "
" ... Arrived with a small rock in the pan. ... "
" ... It arrived in much better shape than the 8 5/8" did. ... The Matfer Bourgeat 11 7/8" and the 10 1/4" arrived in great condition. ... "
" ... It arrived in much better shape than the 8 5/8" did. ... The Matfer Bourgeat 11 7/8" and the 10 1/4" arrived in great condition. ... "
" ... : The replacement pan arrived gouge-free and the rim was smooth without any nicks. ... "
" ... : The replacement pan arrived gouge-free and the rim was smooth without any nicks. ... "
User Manual
18pan, followed the seasoning, followed, seasoning, seasoning instructions
+22%
-78%
" ... Imho, I can’t recommend following manufacturer’s instructions for seasoning the pan. ... "
" ... Imho, I can’t recommend following manufacturer’s instructions for seasoning the pan. ... "
" ... I followed the 'seasoning' instructions to the letter. ... "
" ... I then seasoned the pan per the instructions. ... "
" ... I then seasoned the pan per the instructions. ... "
" ... I followed the seasoning instructions exactly. ... "
" ... Seasoned per instructions with no issue. ... "
" ... Seasoned per instructions with no issue. ... "
Fit
18rim, non stick, welded handle, tiny, stovetop
+33%
-67%
" ... also tried everything but season won't stay on . ... I'm going back to non stick ... "
" ... also tried everything but season won't stay on . ... I'm going back to non stick ... "
" ... There is a very shallow palm-sized bump located slightly off-center that makes it wobble, and heat unevenly. ... "
" ... The problem is that the one I ordered had the wax sealant permanently glued on. ... "
" ... Tried to remove it and it just rips in small pieces. ... "
" ... This fry pan and the lid for a Mafter Bourgeat 12 5/8 cookware do not fit. ... "
" ... This fry pan and the lid for a Mafter Bourgeat 12 5/8 cookware do not fit. ... "
" ... That didn't really do much in the way of making it non stick. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
13wipe, wiping, technique, super easy, seasoning
+77%
-23%
" ... The handle is solidly welded to the pan without any rivets, leaving a smooth interior for easier cleaning. ... "
" ... It is non stick-ish and a breeze to clean, just wipe it out. ... "
" ... Right out of the gate I cleaned it well. ... "
" ... Right out of the gate I cleaned it well. ... "
" ... Already, it performs perfectly, easy to clean and is being used often. ... "
" ... Keep it oiled and wipe it clean. ... "
" ... Keep it oiled and wipe it clean. ... "
Overall performance
10everything sticks, pan, sticks, steaks, shear
+80%
-20%
" ... It cooks really good and nothing sticks. ... "
" ... It cooks really good and nothing sticks. ... "
" ... It worked phenomenally well! ... "
" ... You can't hurt this pan and it worked fast! ... "
" ... I used it to shear steaks and it heats fast and even. ... "
" ... I used it to shear steaks and it heats fast and even. ... "
" ... VERY smooth process so far. ... "
Product As Described
10take a look, picture, looks, described, seasoned
+100%
" ... so it appears more seasoned in the picture. ... "
" ... so it appears more seasoned in the picture. ... "
" ... The product was as described and expected. ... "
" ... The product was as described and expected. ... "
" ... Take a look at the photo. ... Check out that photo. ... Take a look at that photo. ... "
" ... Take a look at the photo. ... Check out that photo. ... Take a look at that photo. ... "
" ... The pan comes in a color as shown in pics. ... After seasoning the pan looks like image here. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 311.84 grams
Size: 8 meters
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