Milk Street 8-Inch Hammered Carbon Steel Skillet

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Touted for its aerospace-grade material, traditional “nonstick” cookware is rarely, if ever, nonstick. It may be great out of the box, but give that pan a few months and the high-tech surface sloughs right off—or develops scratches that make it semi-stick. (We have always wondered where that coating ends up - in our food?) Why buy throwaway cookware when the right pan is totally nonstick and lasts for generations?

Meet the all-purpose Milk Street 8-inch Hammered Carbon Steel Skillet. Featuring the same nonstick cooking surface and durability of its bigger sibling, this indestructible skillet is designed for small-batch cooking. Its 8-inch diameter provides just enough real estate for smaller jobs in an easy-to-store package. Lightweight, slick and built for quick and even heating, it’s ideal for stir-frying, sautéing, pan-roasting and more. It’s ultra light—just under 2 pounds (cast iron weighs over 3 pounds and some older models might weigh up to 5 pounds)—with shallow sidewalls that make it easy to scoot a spatula underneath fried eggs, grilled cheeses and filet mignon. The carbon steel material holds heat for perfect, even browning. The unique properties of the metal also means oils bond to the surface with regular use, creating a permanent, nonstick patina. (And the more you use it, the better it gets.)

We hammered its surface with tiny dimples that trap air between the food and the pan, making it even more nonstick. You can cook omelets or personal shakshuka, chicken tenders and fluffy silver dollar pancakes with no hassle—or burnt bits stuck behind. Plus, the comfortable, ergonomic handle offers a secure grip when cooking and arches upward for maximal leverage.

This carbon steel skillet is small but mighty: You can use it on any cooking surface, including a piping hot grill. (The same can’t be said for any run-of-the-mill nonstick pan.) And since the handle is oven-safe, you can slide it right into an oven to finish salmon, toast nuts or broil frittata for two. With its high-quality carbon steel construction, an oversized handle for better control, and special dimpled surface for nonstick cooking, it will last a lifetime—and it’s guaranteed to improve your solo cooking.

Net Weight: 1 pounds 9 ounces
Materials: Hammered Anti-Rust Matte Finish Carbon Steel Skillet
Customized Long Stainless Steel Handle with Satin Finish
Dimensions:
Diameter: 8 inches
Base Diameter: 6.8 inches

Use on gas, electric, or induction stovetops.

Use care when cooking with acidic foods and avoid wet cooking methods, like simmering, braising and stewing. Prolonged exposure to acidity can cause reactions with the metal that can cause food discoloration and off flavors.

Seasoning Instructions: Carbon-steel pans must be seasoned before use. Here’s how:

Scrub the pan aggressively with hot soapy water and a scrub brush, then dry thoroughly.
Set the pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, then use a paper towel to spread the oil in a thin, even layer over the pan.
Leave the pan over the heat until it smokes. Hold it at this stage for 1 minute, then use a paper towel held with tongs to carefully wipe the pan clean of oil.
Repeat the second and third steps until the pan develops a golden brown patina. This usually takes 3 to 5 repetitions.

Hand-wash only. Carbon steel needs to stay oiled. Like cast iron, you must dry it completely and lightly oil it after washing.