{"id":2558,"date":"2020-02-10T19:38:42","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T01:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carbonsteelcookware.com\/?p=2558"},"modified":"2021-08-10T18:58:05","modified_gmt":"2021-08-10T23:58:05","slug":"how-to-make-a-classic-french-omelette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carbonsteelcookware.com\/how-to-make-a-classic-french-omelette\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Classic French Omelet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This post is going to show you how to make a Classic French Omelet in a Carbon Steel Pan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making a Classic French Omelet in a non-carbon steel pan is difficult enough. The challenge comes in when you try to make one in a carbon steel pan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you have to make sure that you have a good quality carbon steel pan like Vollrath or Matfer Bourgeat makes. Here are a couple of pans that I recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Carbon Steel Pans for Omelets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This 8 1\/2 inch Vollrath pan can be found at Amazon here.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The reason I like this Vollrath pan is that it is the perfect size for omelets. Second, it is not a heavy carbon steel pan and third, the handle is welded to the pan and not riveted. This welded handle makes it extremely easy to clean. Once this pan is seasoned it is a joy to cook with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next pan I would recommend is the 10 1\/4″ Matfer Bourgeat carbon steel pan<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Matfer Bourgeat pan is a heavier pan than the Vollrath pan I mentioned above. It also has a welded handle to the pan which makes it easier to cook with and clean. The angle of the sloping sides makes it really easy to flip your food if you are a flipping type of person…lol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This pan has a short handle and the entire pan fits perfectly in my oven between the racks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you cook with this pan it has a solid feel to it and I find it extremely easy to shake the pan when making French Omelettes. This pan stays “solid” on the burners and just feels great in your hands. It almost creates a symbiotic relationship with you. You will love this pan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the reviews on Amazon<\/a> and it will be hard to find a pan that is more highly rated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think you can tell by now that I love this pan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Season Your Omelette Carbon Steel Pan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you have your new carbon steel pan, it is time to season it prior to use. I have written a lot of ways you can season your pan along with videos that will help you to see exactly the method I use for seasoning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I use the potato skin, salt, and oil method because it just works. Here<\/a> is a video on how I season my carbon steel pans. It is really important that you follow these instructions and please note that it is critical that you season your pan prior to cooking with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am recommending that you do NOT use the Flaxseed oil I used in the video below. I would recommend using Avocado or Grapeseed oil. These two oils do not form hard surfaces like Flaxseed oil and therefore they do not chip off and fall into your food when cooking.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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