15″ Traditional Carbon Steel Paella Pan – Made in Spain Authentic Spanish carbon steel pan crafted for traditional paella. Season before first use and lightly oil after every wash to prevent rust. Do not air-dry. Care instructions included.
Versatile Cooking Performs especially well on gas stovetops, outdoor gas burners, charcoal grills, and open flame. Oven safe. The slightly curved base is traditional by design.
Traditional Design Not perfectly flat by design to allow proper heat expansion and flame distribution. This is normal and not a defect. May not sit fully flush on smooth glass or ceramic cooktops.
Produces Authentic Socarrat Carbon steel allows rice to gently adhere, forming the prized caramelized crust (socarrat) essential to true paella.
Ideal for 3–5 Servings Generous cooking surface for family-style meals. Please measure your burner or grill surface before purchasing. Dimensions: Top rim-to-rim: 15.25”; with handles: 19.25”; bottom: 13”
Durable Surface Light marks, scratches, and natural darkening (patina) are normal with carbon steel and do not affect performance. The pan develops character with use.
Serves 3 to 5 people. The pan is made of carbon steel (aka polished steel, or acero pulido), which is ideal for paella since it conducts heat quickly and evenly. The pan is thin but quite rigid and durable, with a hammered dimpled bottom. The handles are made of steel and painted red. Carbon steel is the traditional material for paella, and some paella devotees feel that it enhances flavor. As with any raw steel pan, it requires some care: you must dry the pan right after washing it and then rub the inside with a little vegetable oil to prevent rusting. If the pan does rust, a few passes with steel wool takes it right off.