Austin-based Made In has created a line of cookware that sits at the intersection of Professional Chef and serious Home Cook I was gifted a Carbon Steel 12" Frying Pan over the holidays. I've graduated from my beloved Lodge Cast Iron pan to Carbon Steel given that CS stands up better to the wear and tear of regular use but still solves the same cooking challenges CI (notable: Range to Oven). Made In's Carbon Steel pan is not for the uninitiated. Out of the box, it requires 'seasoning' which is a process by which oil is applied to the pan and then cooked into the surface at high temps to create a non-stick surface Made In does a great job providing content on how to do this, including a booklet and videos. After a few rounds of seasoning, I put my Made In pan to the test with a high-quality steak and I'm happy to report that Made In passes with flying colors I am a huge fan of DTC Brands that create 'lifelong' products, and based on my early use of Made In's fry pan I'm confident it will be in my kitchen for many many years
The unboxing experience was great, but it would be great if the pan came with a seasoning kit and other cleaning/care accessories
