Egg Pan

Jenny S. (Q&A ID 21638)

Hi there,

What pan do you recommend for cooking eggs that is not nonstick?

Matthew C. (Q&A ID 2659)

Hi,

I'd argue that the best pans for cooking eggs are nonstick!

Both carbon steel and cast iron are excellent for cooking eggs. The secret is heating the cooking fat enough--and swirling to coat--so that the oil creates a temporary "nonstick" surface. This will prevent the eggs from fusing to the pan as it can at lower temperatures.

My favorite way to cook eggs is this very simple Basque-style olive-oil eggs, which benefit from the chemical interaction of the carbon steel pan surface and extra-virgin olive oil. The eggs are very fluffy, light and deliciously flavored with fruity olive oil:

https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/fluffy-olive-oil-scrambled-eggs

Here are a few of my favorite pans for eggs:

Iwachu Cast-Iron Omelette Pan | Milk Street Store

https://store.177milkstreet.com/products/iwachu-cast-iron-omelette-pan?_pos=3&_sid=093a2a77b&_ss=r

Iwachu’s cast-iron pan is made from Nambu iron, ergonomically designed with curved edges and high sides that deepen on the front end for easy flipping.

de Buyer Mineral B Egg Pan | Milk Street Store

https://store.177milkstreet.com/products/de-buyer-egg-pan?_pos=14&_sid=fc812afc7&_ss=r

Please allow 8-10 business days for this item to ship. Unlike nonstick pans that need to be replaced every year or two as their coating wears off, carbon-steel pans are designed for the long haul and actually become more nonstick over time. This durable egg pan from French company de Buyer's Mineral B line is thicker t

de Buyer 9-Inch Mineral B Omelet Pan | Milk Street Store

https://store.177milkstreet.com/products/mineral-b-omelet-pan?_pos=16&_sid=fc812afc7&_ss=r

Made by French company de Buyer, this 9-inch pan is made from thick carbon steel has rounded sides for easy flipping, with low-stick properties that improve over time.

Milk Street Small Everyday Pan with Trivet | Milk Street Store

https://store.177milkstreet.com/products/milk-street-everyday-pan?_pos=1&_sid=bff1ba0e8&_ss=r

Virtually indestructible, adaptable across a range of cooking methods and plenty nonstick when properly seasoned, it’s hard to beat cast-iron cookware. But most cast-iron pans are huge—and that’s not always necessary when cooking for yourself or making smaller side dishes.

Vermicular Skillet and Lid | Milk Street Store

https://store.177milkstreet.com/products/vermicular-skillet-and-lid

Extremely light 10-inch enameled cast-iron skillet with heat-resistant properties. Wooden handle stays cool and glass lid can be stood upright.

Thanks,

Matt C.