Watch a chef deftly toss a portion of potatoes or spaghetti with sauce, and chances are the pan the professional uses is a simple carbon-steel skillet. It’s the workhorse of a restaurant kitchen. Made In, a company that sells cooking utensils directly to consumers, has just introduced such a pan, in an all-purpose 10-inch size. It’s a good conductor (it can be used on an induction cooktop) and has heft; flipping a batch of vegetables takes muscle. The pan also requires seasoning at least once, an all-day process (instructions are included). The company plans to add a 12-inch skillet and a wok to the carbon-steel line.
Made In Blue Carbon-Steel Pan, $69, madeincookware.com.
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