La Ideal 10019 Polished Steel Paella Pan, 100 cm, Silver/Red

I am originally from Valencia Spain where paella originates. This is just like the pan my grandmother had. A real paella pan, such as this one, must be seasoned before using and after each time you use it, wash with a sponge and warm soapy water. You must hand dry it, not air dry it. Then add a little olive oil in the center and use a small piece of paper towel to cover the entire pan with a thin coat of olive oil to preserve it and keep it from rusting. I remember, this is exactly what my grandmother would do back in Spain. This is an authentic paella pan. One thing to remember about real cooks is that the utensils we use will never look like they did in a store window once we use them. If you buy a paella pan and it looks just like the way it was when you first bought it, you are not using it to cook, or you don’t have an authentic pan. When you make paella for 10 Spaniards they are not going to say”Gee, your pan looks brand new”; but rather “Qué paella deliciosa”. I have used it inside over 3 gas burners on my stove (I have a stove that has 5 burners , 2 on the right and 2 on the left and 1 in the center) and outside on a gas ring. I prefer to cook inside. Both inside and outside paella’s were just as good. Keep in mind to never heat your pan to high heat. I never go higher than Med high and most the time the heat is at medium or medium low. I love my new 22” pan. I was tired of making two paella’s using 2 - 14” pans. This pan feeds 6-8 people max. That is if your paella is good and everyone wants seconds.

I purchased the 24 inch model, and when it came I was a little surprised. It seems large, but once I put it on my burner and cooked a meal for my family, I appreciated that it gave me he space to cook on high heat in the middle, and then move items to the sides to stay warm or cook slowly.Four steaks and brussels with bacon turned out perfectly.The clean up was easy, I just washed with soap and water and scraped the stubborn spots with a flat edge, then used a wire cleaning pad. It took about 3 to 5 minutes, so its not like its a huge effort. I then put the pan back on the heat for about 30 seconds and wiped down with olive oil so it won't rust.I saw some reviews saying it got discolored after cooking, but it just shows normal wear and tear. If you don't take care of it, I'm sure it might rust, but just treat it like cast iron and make sure you don't put it away wet and I think you will be all good.This has replaced my grill.

I gave this 5 stars just for the laugh it gave us when it arrived. This pan was HUGE. It did not fit on the stove top, the oven or the grill so unless you have the outdoor propane tripod for paella pans, this might not be the right size for you. The 22 inches is across the bottom, not the top and the handles add another 3-4 inches. I did successfully use it as a gong to call people for dinner for 2 nights. Then I returned it for a smaller size. That one is amazing.

This is a very good, well made, basic cooking pan. The metal stamping is tight and accurate, no sharp edges or burrs. The handles are good and tight. The divot patterned cook surface adds some structural integrity that keeps the wide bottom flat. I have thousands of dollars in cookware, and this $25 pan is right at home, and it’s a welcome addition. I’d give it six stars if I could. It’s great. I very pleased with it.Yeah. It’s thin steel, but these pans are supposed to be thin steel. So that’s correct, not cheap like some folks imply. Although it is fairly inexpensive.The people who complain about rust are expecting magic. Steel rusts if you let it. My expensive De Buyer pans rust if abused, too. Oil it a little and cook on it, then it won’t rust. These people need throw-away pans from Walmart. I fully expect this pan to make great family memories for years to come.

My Spanish friends were very impressed. It is of paramount importance that you SEASON IT with oil after every use!The perfect fire for it is camp fire. But if you only plan to cook it for like 4-6 servings at home, I suggest you get the 14'' or smaller, because normal domestic stoves are not big enough to provide heat to all of the pan.

Love my paella pan, note: important to wash and dry pan because it can rust.

I lived in Spain and used these paella pans for years. This one is GREAT !! Makes perfect "socarrat" and serves a large group. Used together with my tripod and gas ring makes for a party !

This is an authentic pan for the purpose...making a Paella!! The good old Solid built quality Española! Perfect on a circular tube burner ring of gas fire cooking device typically used to cook Paella in Spain (can be found on Amazon) ... what can I say more...get it ... it’s a No brainer!!!

Exactly as expected. Very Good quality - second one I have brought from this company. Good reliable straight forward service.

Bien una paellera correcta, es de bastante calidad y por ahora me a ido muy bien, por la cantidad es para 25 pero para paella seca, si quieres hacer una arroz caldoso, no es para 25 pero para unos 18-20 si.Cumple con las espectativas de lo que yo buscaba comprar, le voy a sacar un rendimiento perfecto.La recomiendo

Acquistata per una festa campestre, ha avuto una resa anche superiore a quella dichiarata, ma tutto potrebbe dipendere lalla generosità delle porzioni.La trasmissione e la distribuzione del calore è buona.Resistente e ben fatta

Es la segunda paellera que hemos comprado de la marca La Ideal, y por ahora genial, se limpian y quedan muy bien.

La pusimos en el fuego y se deformó. Se alabeó.Imposible mandetenr una capa de arroz uniforme.