Steel Frying Pan with Detachable Handle

[Mesquite]

I'm looking for a shallow sided steel frying pan similar to a De Buyer Carbonne plus pancake pan but with either a detachable handle or one you can make a handle for from a branch. I'm looking for one about 8" or 21cm in diameter

I know they're out there as I've seen them but my google fu is weak today so thought to ask here as well for suggestions.

Please only suggest ones available via UK suppliers as I'm not looking to import one as it's not worth the effort or extra cost to do that.

 

[Jared]

Stabilotherm Original are 21cm pans with a folding pipe handle to insert a branch. XL is 28cm. Though little deeper than a crepe pan.

Jägarstekpanna original S2 - Stabilotherm

Jägerspanna original S2 is perfect for 1-2 people. Equipped with a folding tube handle that can be extended with a stick from nature.

stabilotherm.se

Amazon.co.uk : Stabilotherm JÄGARSTEKPANNA

 

[Jared]

Or Netherton Foundry spun iron for a price.

Outdoor pans: glamping pans, crochta hanging pans, peels & tools

Outdoor pans, glamping pans, peels & tools. All our spun black iron pans are suitable for cooking on open flames and charcoal. Here you will also find specialised ourdoor pans for glamping, camping and special uses.

www.netherton-foundry.co.uk

 

[Pattree]

When you find one let me know coz I want one too. I’ve just walked away from a rusty iron one with a lid for £20 and I should have snatched his arm off.

 

[Toddy]

How about a cast iron one that you can make a leather slip on handle cover ?

VARDAGEN frying pan, cast iron, 28 cm - IKEA

VARDAGEN frying pan, cast iron, 28 cm The joy of food for generations. VARDAGEN cookware in cast iron spreads heat evenly and is perfect for lovingly cooked dishes on hobs and in ovens. Tasty just like old times – and durable year after year. Works well on all types of hobs, including induction hob.

www.ikea.com

 

[Pattree]

Oooh - lightbulb. If it has a loop handle I can make a detachable “S” shaped lifter handle.
This may not help @Mesquite but thanks for the think!

 

[Jared]

This Muurika seems available in the UK. Looks flatter than a crepe pan though.

Muurikka Leisku Campfire Frying Pan in cover bag - Opa & Muurikka

A compact campfire pan with a folding handle.

opamuurikka.fi

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Muurikka-02020112-Campfire-Frying-Handle/dp/B007223K4M

 

[Broch]

I was considering this one earlier this year - though I think it's gone up a bit

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stabilotherm-Hunters-Folding-Handle-Wood/dp/B0948XYVQV/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Perhaps not flat enough for your needs. I was going to remove the wooden handle to pack it smaller and use a branch but I may have not bothered - time has passed, I've moved on

 

[Mesquite]

Thanks for the suggestions folks, some very nice ones, albeit it rather pricy

 

[crosslandkelly]

What about this Steve.

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Or you could try something like this on an existing pan.


Takibi do a range of hollow handle pans, but pricey.

 

[Jared]

How about a cast iron one that you can make a leather slip on handle cover ?

VARDAGEN frying pan, cast iron, 28 cm - IKEA

VARDAGEN frying pan, cast iron, 28 cm The joy of food for generations. VARDAGEN cookware in cast iron spreads heat evenly and is perfect for lovingly cooked dishes on hobs and in ovens. Tasty just like old times – and durable year after year. Works well on all types of hobs, including induction hob.

www.ikea.com

Or the carbon steel 20cm version. Might be able to use a pot gripper on it, if shorten or remove the fixed one.

VARDAGEN Cookware

Make memorable meals with enamelled cookware. This traditional cast-iron cookware is just perfect for long and slow cooking. Shop casseroles and pans here.

www.ikea.com

 

[Mesquite]

What about this Steve.

This item is unavailable - Etsy

Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewellery, and more… lots more.

www.etsy.com

Or you could try something like this on an existing pan.

The Etsy pan is nice but you can't season stainless or if you can I've never succeeded

They DIY handle is a good idea but I don't have a donor pan to cut up

 

[Mesquite]

Or the carbon steel 20cm version. Might be able to use a pot gripper on it, if shorten or remove the fixed one.

VARDAGEN Cookware

Make memorable meals with enamelled cookware. This traditional cast-iron cookware is just perfect for long and slow cooking. Shop casseroles and pans here.

www.ikea.com

The folding handle aspect is the essential part but thanks for the suggestion

 

[Jared]

Nicest one imo is a Robbans Smide (Swedish) but they don't seem to be available in the UK.

SVARTSJÖPANNAN FAST TRÄHANDTAG

SVARTSJÖPANNAN FAST TRÄHANDTAGSvenskt smide när det är som bäst.Fast handtag i trä, pannan levereras i en justesäck.Pannan är inoljad,...

fritidochjakt.se

 

[crosslandkelly]

The folding handle aspect is the essential part but thanks for the suggestion

The Etsy pan is nice but you can't season stainless or if you can I've never succeeded

They DIY handle is a good idea but I don't have a donor pan to cut up

How to Season a Stainless Steel Pan​

1. Wash and dry the pan. Use a gentle dish soap and warm water to thoroughly wash your stainless steel frying pan. Afterwards, rinse and dry your pan completely.
2. Oil your pan. Once the pan is completely dry, heat it up on your stovetop. Then add a little bit of oil. You will want to use an oil with a high smoking point. Some examples include: sesame, vegetable, peanut, and soybean oil. Once you have added oil over medium heat, use a wad of paper towel to distribute the oil around the pan’s surface.
3. Cool the pan. Once you have a hot pan, and it starts to smoke, remove it from the stovetop and let it cool. When your pan is cool, use another paper towel to remove the oil. (The environmentally friendly option is to substitute a clean, dry cloth for the paper towel).
4. Repeat the process when necessary. When you find that food is once again sticking to your stainless steel pan, return to these steps and re-season it.

1. Should you Season stainless steel pans?​

12" Skillet Frying Pan - Hammered Finish - Silver - The Avalon Series

This is your decision.

Unlike cast iron and carbon steel, it is not required to season your stainless steel cookware. However, many professional chefs and home cooks choose to do so.

The argument for seasoning your stainless steel pots and pans is that the oil will help seal in the pores in the metal, and therefore give your stainless steel pan more of a nonstick surface. This nonstick surface will lead to no-hassle cooking and easy cleanup.

While some may debate the benefits for seasoning your stainless steel cookware set, there really is no downside to the seasoning process for stainless steel. So, if you want a more slippery surface, go ahead and season.

 

[Mesquite]

How to Season a Stainless Steel Pan​

1. Wash and dry the pan. Use a gentle dish soap and warm water to thoroughly wash your stainless steel frying pan. Afterwards, rinse and dry your pan completely.
2. Oil your pan. Once the pan is completely dry, heat it up on your stovetop. Then add a little bit of oil. You will want to use an oil with a high smoking point. Some examples include: sesame, vegetable, peanut, and soybean oil. Once you have added oil over medium heat, use a wad of paper towel to distribute the oil around the pan’s surface.
3. Cool the pan. Once you have a hot pan, and it starts to smoke, remove it from the stovetop and let it cool. When your pan is cool, use another paper towel to remove the oil. (The environmentally friendly option is to substitute a clean, dry cloth for the paper towel).
4. Repeat the process when necessary. When you find that food is once again sticking to your stainless steel pan, return to these steps and re-season it.

1. Should you Season stainless steel pans?​

12" Skillet Frying Pan - Hammered Finish - Silver - The Avalon Series

This is your decision.

Unlike cast iron and carbon steel, it is not required to season your stainless steel cookware. However, many professional chefs and home cooks choose to do so.

The argument for seasoning your stainless steel pots and pans is that the oil will help seal in the pores in the metal, and therefore give your stainless steel pan more of a nonstick surface. This nonstick surface will lead to no-hassle cooking and easy cleanup.

While some may debate the benefits for seasoning your stainless steel cookware set, there really is no downside to the seasoning process for stainless steel. So, if you want a more slippery surface, go ahead and season.

I tried all that twice using veg oil and built up a lovely black surface both times.

Each time I used it the seasoning lifted off and I had to scrub the remaining bits off so didn't bother trying a third time

 

[Pattree]

Now. I make my own bread and use a shallow pressed tinware pan typical if cake tins.
I haven’t seasoned it deliberately but I do oil it when I use it and I bake at 200C. It is now very effectively seasoned.

If you can’t find what you are looking for might the heaviest duty circular baking tin you can find fitted with a folding handle built onto the rim fit the bill?

Not recommending this item as I can’t judge its weight but you get the idea?


Oops - this is non stick. But bare steel is availabl


That’s better!

 

[Kadushu]

I've thought about modding a Petromax wrought iron pan to have a folding handle in various ways. A simple one would be to cut the handle to a short stub and let that into a wooden handle, drill, bolt, job done.

 

[Jared]

Yeah, the chromuim oxide layer of stainless prevents the seasoning sticking.

All kinds of pans for improvising something.
Think DeBuyer makes steel pizza/baking trays.

Turk does

Albert Turk GmbH Co. KG - Pizzaform

 

[Pattree]

I know this isn’t what you are looking for but I thought I’d give it a go.
The pan is dirt cheap (£2) so I can’t lose.

I’ll use it tomorrow when I camp with my daughter and grandson.

I’m also looking for an easy and safe and smooth way to remove the non-stick coating. Like you I would prefer a seasoned steel surface.

Once I’ve (eventually) cleared the non-stick I’ll think about folding handles. I’ve seen interlocking wire loop folding handles that incorporate two overlapping rings for a stick extension. I’ll give that some thought to.
For now I’ll keep it simple.
Just thoughts.