HEIRLOOM COOKWARE
Forged in Santa Barbara. Pre-seasoned carbon steel. Ready to be passed down the generations.
Knew I would, and I do, love it, use it, didn't realize leaving it on my stovetop and cooking everything on it was my groove, and it is!
I just received my Sonora Large with helper handle. Used it 3 times and so far, amazing.
The Sonora Large Pan is incredible. It is a beautiful object and has brought so much joy to my cooking already. The photo is of my pan after about 3 weeks of use, and the seasoning is developing exactly as described on the Santa Barbara Forge website. After just a few days of seasoning according to the instructions, the pan became nonstick, with fried eggs sliding off easily. The pan gets better every time I cook, and the ritual of caring for the pan after use feels rewarding, like a little project to look forward to with each meal. The weight of the pan is nicely balanced: it feels good in the hand, and is easy and satisfying to handle. I've been cooking in cast iron for years, and handmade carbon steel is a game changer. Cast iron still has its place in my kitchen, but for most meals that I cook, the food prepared in the Sonora Large Pan tastes noticeably better. I am super happy with this purchase, would highly recommend for anybody who wants to bring another level of delight and flavor to their cooking.
