Misen Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan with Glass Lid, 10 inch
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An uncoated carbon steel pan seasoned with corn oil, with a lid, oven safe to 500°F and covered by a limited lifetime warranty. Made in China. Misen’s pages are the only source; we found no outside test.
Best for Cooks who want a ready-to-use carbon steel pan with a lid, and are happy to hand wash and oil it.
- Our quality rating
- Good (4 of 5)
- Price range
- Mid-range
- Size
- 10 in pan, 2 mm thick, 3.2 lb, plus a 10 in glass lid. Also sold in 8 and 12 in (approx. $124 for 8 in, $154 for 12 in)
- Made in
- China (the page lists country of production as CN)
approx. $139 for 10 in with glass lid
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Why we chose it What put it on our list
- The materials are stated plainly: carbon steel, “Seasoning Ingredients: Corn Oil”, two rounds of seasoning baked on, and a glass lid with a silicone rim and stainless steel handle.
- There is no coating on the pan: the surface is carbon steel with baked-on oil.
- Limits are written down: oven safe to 500°F, induction compatible, hand wash only. The lid is oven safe to 450°F and dishwasher safe.
- Origin is stated on the page as country of production CN, and Misen offers a 60-day test drive and free returns.
- Misen’s warranty is a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials, construction or workmanship.
Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy
- Misen’s warranty applies only to the original purchaser and only if you bought from Misen.com or Misen’s own Amazon account. It excludes stripped seasoning, rust spots, flaking and uneven seasoning.
- It needs care: dry at once, apply a thin layer of oil after washing, and avoid acidic foods until the pan is fully seasoned.
- It is made in China, and its factory is not named. A French-made carbon steel pan costs about the same.
- Misen’s page gives no steel composition, such as an iron and carbon percentage.
What to know Details worth knowing first
Misen sells several kinds of pan, and not all of them pass our cookware test. This one does: it is carbon steel with oil baked on, which is the same idea as cast iron in a thinner, lighter form. Our cookware guide covers where carbon steel fits against cast iron, stainless steel and enameled pans.
The page is clear on what you get: material, seasoning, heat limits, a lid, and a warranty with its exclusions listed on a separate page. It is also clear that you must look after it. Wash by hand, dry it, oil it, and go easy on tomatoes until the seasoning has built up. The article on cast iron and seasoning explains the iron it adds to food.
Everything above is Misen’s own statement, and the pan is made in China. We found no outside test report.
Quality & testing How it measures up against our checklist
| What we checked | What we found |
|---|---|
| No PTFE or PFAS coating Maker’s claim | Carbon steel with a baked-on corn oil seasoning. No coating is described. We found no outside test. |
| Plain, named materials Maker’s claim | Carbon steel, 2 mm base, corn oil seasoning, made in China (CN). The lid is glass with a silicone rim and a stainless steel handle. |
| Built to last Maker’s claim | Limited lifetime warranty against defects, original purchaser only, Misen.com or Misen’s Amazon account only. Seasoning loss, rust and flaking are not covered. |
| Fits how you cook Maker’s claim | Oven safe to 500°F, induction compatible, hand wash only. Lid oven safe to 450°F. The 10 in pan is 3.2 lb. |
What the labels mean
- Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
- Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
- Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.
Sources Where our facts come from
Alternatives Other options to compare
- de Buyer Mineral B Pro Carbon Steel Fry Pan Made in France, 99% iron and 1% carbon, about $145 for 11 in without a lid. You season it yourself.
- Lodge Seasoned Carbon Steel Skillet Made in the USA and comes seasoned, about $45 for 10 in. No lid.