Several of our favorite carbon steel pans are on sale right now, including the Joyce Chen 14-Inch Carbon Steel Wok and the already budget-friendly Lodge 12-Inch Seasoned Carbon Steel Skillet.

And there was — sort of. When I first learned about carbon-steel pans a decade ago, they felt aspirational. They were mostly used in professional kitchens and didn’t come pre-seasoned.

When it comes to woks, a lightweight pan with some serious searing power is what you're looking for. This Cuisinart Carbon ...

These pans are designed for ... results nonetheless. All the woks we tested measure 12 to 14 inches in diameter (the most common size) and are made of carbon steel, a lightweight and highly ...

“For example, we test cast-iron and carbon steel pans for cornbread baking and searing steaks, since they’re suited to high temperatures. Nonstick pans, on the other hand, are tested for their ...