Carbon Steel Cookware

The Tom Colicchio Carbon Steel Frying Pan started with a pan the chef bought at Zabar’s in the 1980s and cooked with for decades. Made In spent 18 months working with Colicchio, using 3D scanning to capture the shape of that pan, then built it in thicker Swedish carbon steel with a long, solid brass handle. The result is a limited-edition searing pan that feels like a well-used favorite from the first cook.
Why It PerformsThicker steel: At 2.5 mm, the pan is heavier gauge than Made In’s standard 2.0 mm carbon steel, so it holds more heat when a cold steak hits the surface.Broad, flat floor: The wide cooking surface gives room to sear without crowding, and the tapered walls make flipping and basting easy.Solid brass handle: The long, riveted handle reaches to the back of a hot oven, and the brass darkens with age along with the pan.Pre-seasoned: The pan arrives seasoned and ready to cook, and the surface becomes slicker each time it is used and oiled.
What It Does BestSteaks, chops, and burgers with a deep crustScallops and fish with crisp skinSearing on the stove and finishing in the ovenPan sauces made from the fond
Choosing the Right Made In PanColicchio’s design also comes as the Made In Tom Colicchio Carbon Steel Roasting Pan. For an everyday carbon steel pan, see the Made In 10-inch Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan. Keep the seasoning in shape with Made In Carbon Steel Seasoning Wax. Learn More

If you are buying one black steel pan for a household of one or two, this is the size. A 9.5-inch surface takes a thick pork chop, two chicken thighs skin side down, or a pair of eggs with room to spare, and it is light enough to toss vegetables with a flick of the wrist.Black steel holds enough heat to sear well and develops a seasoned, slick surface over the first weeks of use. Customers most often ask how to season it; the steps are below. Note that the handle is riveted to the pan.Those who want to bake cornbread or tarte Tatin in carbon steel should look at Matfer Bourgeat black steel pans, which have welded handles. For stovetop cooking, Paderno is the lower-priced alternative to Matfer and Made In.Other SizesSmaller: 7.125-inch and 7.875-inch. Larger: 12.5-inch and 14.125-inch. For a 9.5-inch pan that tolerates acidic sauces, see the Paderno Series 2500 Stainless Steel Fry Pan. Learn More