Staub Frying Pan 26cm
- Categories
- Food
Enameled cast iron with matte black interior, 26cm, develops patina with use, preferred by professional kitchens for browning. Weakness: top of the enameled cast iron price band in Japan; matte interior harder to visually assess cleanliness.
Matte black enamel interior develops browning patina over time; professional kitchen preferred over Le Creuset for searing. It sits at the top of the enameled price band.
The Staub 26 cm frying pan is the enameled cast iron you choose when you want darker, more aggressive browning. The matte black interior enamel is rougher and darker than Le Creuset's light surface, which absorbs more heat into the food contact zone and pushes proteins toward a more intense crust. The same enamel develops a subtle patina over time the way bare iron does, but without any seasoning maintenance. French professional kitchens reach for Staub more than Le Creuset for stovetop work and this is why. Pricing sits just above Le Creuset, and the cooking difference is real but small in everyday home use.
Pros
- Matte black interior delivers more aggressive sear than light enamel
- No seasoning needed and acid-safe
- Develops a subtle patina with use
- Used heavily by professional kitchens
Cons
- Slightly more expensive than Le Creuset
- Same enamel chipping risk as any enameled pan
Great frying pan? Staub Reviewed
Related articles
This article contains affiliate links.