Question about de Buyer Mineral B Element

Hello, it's very simple. Ceramic pans = garbage. The coating sticks and they are useless. Raw cast iron is great, but you have to master it. Iron/steel pans = happiness for: cooking meat (especially red meat), eggs and any other type of dish with a little sauce. You have to grease a little each time. The meat caramelizes (Maillard principle), and the eggs = extraordinary because they are crunchy and soft on top. Be careful, you have to test and it takes a little time to adapt. For fish, roesti = teflon... alas. But I always use my de Buyer and other Teflon pans for all delicate foods. I can't do without my iron pan. To clean it, not in the dishwasher. It must be cleaned under water with a stainless steel sponge. It is a good idea to clean it under water with a stainless steel sponge, but don't hesitate to scrape it clean because it will be very dirty, but that's normal, and don't use a wife with a green coating = sandpaper, and you will scratch your pan. Then, you must dry it otherwise it will rust ...... but it is not serious, a blow of oil and you remove the rust. When you use it, your iron pan will turn an ugly brown. But this is absolutely normal. In short, this iron frying pan is a joy and I strongly recommend it. And you will see, you will throw away your ceramic pans. Another alternative is to buy a stainless steel pan! It's the same principle. But the cleaning is much more delicate because you scratch the stainless steel and it's a mess to clean. To sum up, for me, the iron pan was a revelation and above all, for cleaning, don't be afraid to rub like crazy with a stainless steel sponge. 30 seconds maximum to clean it. And it's so sturdy, your grandchildren can still use it. So, buy it with your eyes closed, although you should make the effort to understand how it works. Because you are entering a different world than Teflon. And the price may be expensive, but it's an investment in the long term because you'll be using it all your life.... and beyond.

It's the same for me: iron pans the panacea! I also have 2 stainless steel pans, but I can never remember which ones to use for which foods. I should write it down!

Hello Oops_67,
So as far as eggs are concerned it is completely suitable for there are no worries even without adding oil or just a drop.
I don't see any contraindications for fish either. It's perfect for breaded fish, perfect for meat and it's easy to clean with just water and no washing up liquid.
I'm very happy with this purchase and highly recommend it.
I have been using it for a long time and it is very easy to clean. I am very happy with it and would recommend it to anyone.

Sincerely