Garcima 18-inch Carbon Steel Paella Pan, 46cm

Serves 5 to 8 people. This pan will fit over two closely spaced standard burners, or sometimes over one and a half burners. 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. Carbon steel is the traditional material for paella, and some paella devotees feel that it enhances the 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. An informative pamphlet is included, which contains two recipes, tips for perfect paella, and care instructions.

• Authentic paella pan; Made in Spain
• Serves 6 to 8. Top rim-to-rim dimensions: 18.25 inches. With handles: 22.25 inches
• Included with pan is manual for use and care, plus a recipe and tips for perfect paella
• Carbon steel conducts heat efficiently. Requires maintenance to prevent oxidation: dry immediately and rub with olive oil after use. It is normal for carbon steel to darken over time
• Can be used on the stovetop, grill. Too large to fit in standard oven. Not for induction cooktops. Traditional hammered dimpled bottom. Pan is slightly convex