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If you\u2019ve read some of the pieces I\u2019ve written for The Kitchn, you\u2019ll know that I love cooking with cast iron and carbon steel. There\u2019s something about it that just feels old-school, and the heat retention and searing capabilities of sturdy metal pans is hard to beat. When it comes to carbon steel, I love Made In<\/a> \u2014 they\u2019re a particularly high-quality cookware brand that carries everything from chef\u2019s knives and woks to roasters, Dutch ovens, and much more. I\u2019ve tried out their larger 12-inch carbon steel pan<\/a>, and it\u2019s awesome, but it\u2019s a little unwieldy and hard to store. The only way I can really fit it into my small apartment kitchen is by hanging it on the wall, which works great, but I only have one old square nail jutting out from the brick in my place, so that space is taken. That\u2019s why, when I heard Made In came out with an 8-inch version<\/a> of the same pan, I was stoked.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n This sturdy, last-a-lifetime pan<\/a> is made in Sweden and features excellent heat retention and control, and is pre-seasoned for a naturally nonstick surface. It\u2019s compatible with gas, electric, and induction cooktops, and comes with a lifetime warranty in case anything happens to it. (Though you\u2019ll probably never need it.) Think of this as thinner, lighter cast iron that heats up more quickly. It\u2019s perfect for searing meats and veggies and its sloping walls make stirring a pan sauce easy as can be.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n I live with my girlfriend, and on nights when she\u2019s away or out to dinner with friends, I\u2019m not super inclined to break out a heavy cast iron pan (which I know I\u2019ll have to scrub and wash by hand afterwards) just to cook up, say, an individual pork chop. However, with this small but mighty Made In 8-Inch Blue Carbon Steel Frying Pan, I can get the same benefits of my larger cast iron frying pan without the hassle. Plus, its long handle keeps my hand away from any splattering oils, and the high walls protect my stove from getting super greasy after cooking. The size is also perfect for storing in my cabinets, and if you\u2019re looking for a go-to piece of cookware for personal meals or side dishes and sauces, you really can\u2019t go wrong with the Made In 8-Inch Blue Carbon Steel Frying Pan<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Buy: Made In 8-Inch Blue Carbon Steel Frying Pan<\/a>, $89<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat Is the Made In 8-Inch Blue Carbon Steel Frying Pan?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Why I Love the Made In 8-Inch Blue Carbon Steel Frying Pan<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n