YETI™ 12 Carbon Steel Pan

Your pan comes pre-seasoned for chemical-free, non-stick performance, and will become even more non-stick over time as you cook with oils and fats. For the best results, preheat your pan before adding any food. Place it on medium heat on your stove for a few minutes, and test its readiness with a water droplet. If they dance and instantly evaporate, you’re good to start cooking.

Preheat it gradually, using medium heat to warm the pan up slowly. Test with water droplets - if they dance and evaporate, it’s ready to get cooking. Choosing oils and fats, such as olive oil and butter, are great options, but be careful to watch for burning. Try not to leave food in the pan for extended periods of time, and remember that acidic foods, such as tomatoes, citrus fruits, and vinegar-based sauces, will remove the pre-seasoned layer and could potentially affect its non-stick performance. But don’t worry, the oil or fat from your next meal will get it back to non-stick in no time.

Acidic foods like tomatoes, wine, and balsamic vinegar should be avoided as they can remove the pan’s pre-seasoning layer and could potentially affect its non-stick performance. But don’t worry, the oil or fat from your next meal will get it back to non-stick in no time.

We recommend washing it by hand using dish soap. If some of your pan’s seasoning strips in the process, do not worry, the oil or fat from your next meal will help re-season it. Just make sure you don’t put your carbon steel pan in the dishwasher.

No, it is meant to be handwashed only.

Yes.

Make sure the carbon steel pan is completely dry before storing it in a cool, dry place. After hand washing it, heat your pan on the stove to evaporate any residual water. Once the pan is dry, add a light layer of oil to maintain the pan’s pre-seasoning and rust-resistance before storing. Do not leave it outside.

Yes, the carbon steel pan’s handle stays cool even when you’re cooking on the highest of heats. For extra-long cook times, the handle could start to get a little toasty, so we recommend using a tea towel or mitt while moving it.