Pata Negra Double-Gauge Steel Paella Pan (18 inches/45 cm)
This pan will not fit in a normal oven. We recommend ordering a paella burner and tripod as well. Our "Pata Negra" pans are twice as thick and heavy as our normal steel pans. This helps maintain even heat and prevents warping that can occur in other pans. This pan will last you a lifetime!This size pan makes enough paella for a dinner of 12 people. It is the traditional steel paella pan used by Spaniards for centuries - except even higher quality. The pan bottom is dimpled in order to spread heat evenly. You can use this paella pan either on top of the stove or on an outdoor grill.As you use your steel paella pan it will become seasoned: changing color and absorbing more flavors as you continue to cook with it. After each use, treat the pan as you would any steel or cast iron pan: wash it by hand, then season it with a light film of oil to retard rust. Should any rust appear, merely wipe it off.Seasoning tip: If you coat the pan with olive oil and place it in a 350 F oven for two hours the process will help prevent rust.