Why this frying pan earns its place
This is the pan for stations, finishing work, and operations where you need control over precision. At 240mm and 1.05 litres, it's small enough to handle easily, responding instantly to heat changes, yet large enough to pan-fry a single steak or build a sauce for two. At just 1.5 kg, it's the lightest in the Mineral B range—genuinely featherweight compared to the larger sizes, which means your hand and wrist don't tire even during a heavy service shift where you're moving between tasks.
The 45mm walls keep food secure during movement and plating, so whether you're finishing vegetables or tossing garnish, nothing spills. Hand-forged from 100% mineral iron with organic beeswax finish. On first heat, the wax burns away and the iron begins to accept seasoning: every cook adds a layer, and within three weeks, you've got a genuinely non-stick surface that improves with age. Unlike coated pans, it never wears thin. It gets better.
This is the size you'll reach for more than you expect: a quick pan-fry, a fast sauce, finishing vegetables while other proteins are on the main flattop. In French kitchens, this size is called a "sauteuse" and it handles sautéing, finishing, and light braising. The small capacity means heat transfer is immediate—you see temperature changes in seconds, not minutes, which is why professional stations always have one at hand.
