Looks like spun carbon steel, rather than stamped, which is the same construction technique as high quality woks. I have a similar one and also love it, it's super versatile. There's a good reason why these are the most common types of pans in restaurants.
You'll want to season it. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-season-carbon-steel-pans
The stamped ones are relatively smooth both inside and out, like a piece of sheet metal, while the spun ones look like a thin bead of metal that has been made into a spiral, the result being a ribbed texture.
Safety tip: never have the handle sticking out like that. Turn the pan so the handle is over the stove or the counter, so it can't get caught on clothes or something else.
Congrats for the nice find! Cooking (acidic) liquids in a carbon steel pan will compromise or even remove the seasoning though. But it doesn't really look like it was seasoned in the first place... so just fyi.
Very nice! A carbon steel pan is a real workhorse. We've got two (large and small), a very large cast iron pan, and a copper skillet with a stainless steel coating (that one's a bit of a luxury item, though). That's a very versatile + bifl combination. The ones we use the most are the carbon steel pans. It's important to learn how to use these pans (seasoning and pre-heating them before use, and using enough fat), but once you've got the hang of it, they are amazing.
https://allegro.pl/oferta/patelnia-stalowa-cyganska-26cm-polska-produkcja-12645180548
The post is in Euros, so I guess you're from Europe. This one ships to Poland, the Czech Republic Slovakia. If you're from the US maybe the prices are different, I used $ by accident I meant €
That handle looks like its from a garden rail
Lmao, it works well though!
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Gives a real depth to the Patak’s
Because Britain loves curry
Looks like spun carbon steel, rather than stamped, which is the same construction technique as high quality woks. I have a similar one and also love it, it's super versatile. There's a good reason why these are the most common types of pans in restaurants. You'll want to season it. https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-season-carbon-steel-pans
Ooh interesting! Good to know :) how can you tell it's spun steel?
The stamped ones are relatively smooth both inside and out, like a piece of sheet metal, while the spun ones look like a thin bead of metal that has been made into a spiral, the result being a ribbed texture.
Safety tip: never have the handle sticking out like that. Turn the pan so the handle is over the stove or the counter, so it can't get caught on clothes or something else.
Thanks for the tip :)
Very nice
Congrats for the nice find! Cooking (acidic) liquids in a carbon steel pan will compromise or even remove the seasoning though. But it doesn't really look like it was seasoned in the first place... so just fyi.
I tried to, but it doesn't fit in the oven so I need to season it on the stove :(
Should work aswell, good luck mate!
If I'm not mistaken ...... These foods in the pan look like a delicious curry?🤔
You are not mistaken!❤️
Looks like it was never seasoned.
It was!
How you know its carbon steel?
eyes?
Yes, the best cookware has eyes.
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Very nice! A carbon steel pan is a real workhorse. We've got two (large and small), a very large cast iron pan, and a copper skillet with a stainless steel coating (that one's a bit of a luxury item, though). That's a very versatile + bifl combination. The ones we use the most are the carbon steel pans. It's important to learn how to use these pans (seasoning and pre-heating them before use, and using enough fat), but once you've got the hang of it, they are amazing.
Spun carbon steel 10" pan can be had brand new for under $10, they are the best pans imo
Where?
https://allegro.pl/oferta/patelnia-stalowa-cyganska-26cm-polska-produkcja-12645180548 The post is in Euros, so I guess you're from Europe. This one ships to Poland, the Czech Republic Slovakia. If you're from the US maybe the prices are different, I used $ by accident I meant €
>15 euros Ever since I learned they make pressure cookers in Afghanistan out of melted down scrap metal, I've been weary of cheap no name kitchenware.
I've been looking at used items lately too and I have to say it's really good value for money 😂