Bobby Flay by GreenPan 12" Carbon Steel Frypan

My new go-to pan for everything

May 4, 2026

Originally posted on Bobby Flay by GreenPan 12" Carbon Steel Frypan

I recently was given several options for a 15 year performance gift at my work. After looking through several pages of kitchen tools, backyard accessories, and pocket knives, I found this 12" carbon steel frypan. I've been thinking about trying carbon steel cookware for a little while, and this seemed like a great opportunity to try it out. Upon receipt, I cleaned it inside and out with warm water and a mild soap, then heated it up with some oil and some potatoes (recommended by a YouTube video. not sure it did anything). In the last three weeks, the only time I've removed the pan from my cooktop is to run a little warm water and wipe it clean. I've cooked steaks, eggs (fried and scrambled), chicken thighs, spaghetti sauce, browned sausage and chicken for a gumbo, made a few bags of ramen noodles with chicken and eggs, made French Toast, and baked a deep dish pizza. This pan is fantastic. It really gets the results of cast iron and stainless steel in one versatile pan. I'm not a professional cook by any measure, but I love cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. I'm also impressed at the results it gets on the horrible electric stove in our temporary apartment. Can't wait to try it out on a proper cooktop when our house is ready. To be honest, I was getting this just to try out the material to see if I liked cooking on carbon steel. I expected this pan to be a little bit cheaper quality, but thought if I liked the material I could always upgrade to the Made In version. This pan is sturdy, has a nice weight, and really does handle everything I throw at it. If anything ever happened to it I would definitely buy another.

Favorite feature(s): Easy to Clean, Easy to Use, Easy to Store, Quality, Size, Durable, Versatile, Multi-functional, Weight, Non-Stick

Worth it

Mar 29, 2026

Originally posted on Bobby Flay by GreenPan 5-Piece Carbon Steel Set with Bobby at Home Cookbook

Food doesn’t stick, the jut require extra steps to care for them.

Favorite feature(s): Quality, Size, Performance, Weight, Non-Stick

Light weight, iron skillet efficiency

Mar 22, 2026

Originally posted on Bobby Flay by GreenPan 10" Carbon Steel Frypan

This pan requires a new way to cook. And even though the directions were hard to read, it's best to follow them.

Favorite feature(s): Size, Heat Conduction, Weight

Finally a set of pans that holds what it promises

Feb 22, 2026

Originally posted on Bobby Flay by GreenPan 8", 10" and 12" Carbon Steel Frypan Set

Very pleased with my purchase!! Recommended already to my circle as the best long term alternative!

Favorite feature(s): Easy to Store, Size, Color, Multi-functional, Weight, Non-Stick, Design, Easy to Clean, Easy to Use, Quality, Durable, Versatile, Heat Conduction, Performance

Induction griddle

Feb 21, 2026

Originally posted on Bobby Flay by GreenPan 17" x 11" Carbon Steel Double Burner Griddle

Works very nicely with our new induction range. Exactly what we needed.

Favorite feature(s): Design, Easy to Clean, Easy to Use, Easy to Store, Quality, Size, Durable, Heat Conduction, Weight, Non-Stick

Not nonstick

May 11, 2026

Originally posted on Bobby Flay by GreenPan 12" Carbon Steel Frypan

We only used this twice, did not use cooking spray and did not have the heat past medium and not only did it completely oxidize, it is not nonstick. Worst pan we have ever purchased. It is unfortunate because we have used other Greenpan products for many years with no problems. Be aware, there are no refunds or exchanges allowed so I would recommend going with another product, or even a different brand that has better customer care.

Junk- warped after 2 uses, dose not season well

Feb 21, 2026

Originally posted on Bobby Flay by GreenPan 8", 10" and 12" Carbon Steel Frypan Set

Junk! 12in pan warped after 2 uses on induction cook top, dose not season well, seems like there is some kink of coating on pan that makes it impossible to season. Save yourself the trouble and buy something else.