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Forest collection Designed in Belgium

Carbon Steel Frying Pan

Get fast heat, deep browning and better natural release as seasoning builds.

Regular price$119
  • Fast response at high heat
  • Pre-seasoned and ready to cook
  • No synthetic nonstick coating
Size: 11-inch

Most popular for family meals and cooking for 3–4

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Arrives Oct 7–Oct 11
Alva · Materials & testing

Lab test results

Carbon Steel Frying Pan

Independent lab: Intertek

Food-contact assessmentComponents identified in the report
Passed
Test details & reports

Results apply to the tested samples and components, not every material in the finished product.

Food-contact testingIntertek · HKGH02899838Report details

Tested components, methods and food-contact limits are listed in the report.

Material disclosureIntertek · HKGH03393137Report details

Chemical composition review (AB 1200).

Alva Forest carbon steel frying pan releasing fried eggs

The Alva Promise

Cook with confidence

Try Alva in your own kitchen for 45 days.

45-day home trial

Cook with it. If it’s not right, return it within 45 days—return shipping is on us.

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Pre-seasoned carbon steel with a natural patina

Carbon steel responds as you adjust the burner, helping you control browning.

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10-Year Warranty

Coverage against qualifying manufacturing defects.

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Alva Forest carbon steel frying pan releasing fried eggs

Gets better every time you cook.

Carbon steel responds as you adjust the burner, helping you control browning while the seasoned surface develops with use.

  • Build a hard sear on meat and vegetables
  • React quickly when you change the heat
  • Develop better natural release with seasoning
  • Use on gas, electric or induction

Cook with confidence.

An uncoated carbon steel cooking surface that develops a natural seasoning with use. Explore the materials and third-party test reports for this cookware.

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Alva seasoned Forest carbon steel frying pan with natural patina

A few good answers.

What is the carbon steel frying pan best for?
It is designed for steaks & burgers, vegetables and other everyday cooking where its shape and material are useful.
Will it become more nonstick?
A well-maintained patina can improve natural food release over time, but carbon steel is not a synthetic nonstick surface. Cooking technique and seasoning still matter.
Does it work on induction and in the oven?
It works on gas, electric, ceramic and induction. It is stovetop only.
Can I really cook with it during the 45-day trial?
Cook with it in your own kitchen for 45 days from delivery. Seasoning and normal color changes are expected. If it is not right for you, start a return within the 45-day window; return shipping is on us.
How do I clean it without ruining the seasoning?
Hand wash gently, dry immediately and completely, then wipe on a very thin layer of oil. Do not soak it or put it in the dishwasher.