DARTO pans

[Hassouni]

1 hour ago, FlashJack said:

The tempters at Darto are at it again.

 

This time a 30cm 4mm thick saute pan with helper handle. Thicker and bigger than the previous biggest saute (27cm). Only The Hulk can saute in this one.

 

https://www.dartointernational.com/pre-sale-saute-n30

 

Delivered cost worldwide $US60 but does not ship before 30 September 2022.

 

I love my Darto pans. I'm in.

 

 

 

Done

[CentralMA]

Another Darto pre-sale, another $60 out of my bank.

 

https://mailchi.mp/darto/darto-pre-sale-saute-pan-new-size-n30?e=934716f711

 

 

[FlashJack]

5 hours ago, Hassouni said:

Done

Good man. I like company.

 

I don't have a pan from there I regret. I use the 34cm paella for all sorts of things.

[AlaMoi]

I got one of the initial "thickness error pans" - n27 I think?...

the Dartos are great pans - mine has seasoned to essentially non-stick status.

 

transitioned to empty nesting meant down sizing the cookware - most of the really stuff that was in constant use is now in basement storage . . .

tempting as it is, not sure I would use a 12 inch pan now-a-days.

the helper handle is a neat touch.

[SLB]

A lot of the Dartos are out of stock.  And it is freaking me out honestly.  

[dtremit]

5 hours ago, SLB said:

A lot of the Dartos are out of stock.  And it is freaking me out honestly.  

 

The details on the May pre-sale said they expected to deliver those pans into September, so hopefully they are just prioritizing those orders?

 

The economic situation in Argentina is pretty terrible right now, though.

[btbyrd]

A review and interview with the owner of Darto:

 

 

[btbyrd]

If you cook a lot of protein and use cast iron or carbon steel, one of the best investments you can make is in a powerful portable butane burner. My favorite is the Iwatani 35FW, which is rated at a very powerful 15,000 BTUs/hr. The combination of high heat and heavy black steel is amazing and lets you develop a stellar crust in very little time. This is my preferred method for pre and post searing on sous vide protein. In this case, I'm searing a raw 36oz ribeye for about 45 seconds per side in an original Darto No. 27 that was heated over the Iwatani on high until smoking. I also use the Darto No. 15 as a grill press. The amount of quality crust you can develop in under 3 minutes is astonishing. The smell was amazing.

 

 

There is no way I could do that inside my kitchen (or any other home kitchen I've had) because there is not adequate ventilation. But with a 35FW in your batterie, you have a high output commercial quality burner that you can use anywhere. You will find a million uses for it. Camping. Tailgating. Whenever you're cooking fish. When the power goes out. When it's Thanksgiving and you need to get away from all of your relatives who are swarming the kitchen...

Edited November 17, 2023 by btbyrd (log)

[SLB]

For those of you who have both:  saute pan vs paella pan?  Reflections?

[blue_dolphin]

1 hour ago, SLB said:

For those of you who have both:  saute pan vs paella pan?  Reflections?

I like and use them both.
For the sizes I have, the sides of the sauté pan are higher, 4 cm vs 3 cm for the paella pan.  Much easier to slosh stuff over the sides of the paella. 
I bought the paella pans because they easily fit in my little Cuisinart CSO that can’t accommodate the long handles of the sauté pans when I want to finish something in the oven. 
 

Edited to add that I have the smaller pans: 20 and 25 cm. 
The 27 cm paella is the same 4 cm height as the sauté pan and that big honking 35 cm paella is 4.5 cm high. 
 

Edited June 3, 2024 by blue_dolphin (log)

[SLB]

I bought myself a Darto last week, the No. 35 paella pan.  Because, company!  

 

On revisit of this thread, I can report that they seem to have elevated their grade of cardboard; the box was untraumatized, even having been opened and resealed by customs.

 

I got no bag, which I was ok with (too many bags in this modern world.  Really, people.  We don't need any more bag swag).  It was just the gray pan in the box, with the bill of lading.  

 

I did the full 10 rounds of seasoning, most over the stovetop but a few in a 500 degree oven.  Although there's some visual blotch, the surface feels entirely smooth:  

 

I'm a little concerned that the blue-ish portion isn't uniform.  But not concerned enough not to start frying food.  

 

New chapter in life, new backpack -- a whole other community -- new pan.  Onward.  Still eating.

[rotuts]

@SLB

 

these pans are tools of great beauty and utility.

 

when properly seasoned and cared for.

 

aid not be concerned about the blue-ish area  

 

its the uniform surface you are after.

 

congratulations  

 

BTW  did the color of the handles chnange ?

 

 

[SLB]

22 hours ago, rotuts said:

BTW  did the color of the handles chnange ?

 

The handles browned a little bit; I greased them, and also I did 3 15-minute rounds in a 500 degree oven. 

 

I'm committed to testing donut recipes for my best friend's teenage baker-entrepreneur, so my theory is to fry the test donuts in this pan (I'm testing for how different fats work, since I'm the only person in his circle with lard in volume . . . anyway). My theory is to fry a whole lot of donuts in this pan over the next month.

 

You sure are right about its beauty.  I'm thrilled. 

 

And -- it isn't as heavy as I feared, either!  Part of my Darto-apprehension was the sense that it didn't save a whole lot of weight; my theory of slowly converting to carbon steel was that as I age my larger cast-iron pans may not be manageable, making the case for good ole' Matfer.  

 

But I'm weak for art, is the truth.  Especially metal art.  And metal art doubles as a tool?  I'm <daid>.

Edited February 11 by SLB (log)

[Laurentius]

On 2/11/2025 at 12:19 PM, SLB said:

But I'm weak for art, is the truth.  Especially metal art

 

Allow me to feed your weakness, then.  Try these on for size.

 

https://bluskilletironware.com/shop

[SLB]

Oh, I know about bluskillet beauty. 

 

They lost me with that lottery, though.  I can't put myself through that, month in and month out.  

[Laurentius]

 

 

 

4 hours ago, SLB said:

Oh, I know about bluskillet beauty. 

 

They lost me with that lottery, though.  I can't put myself through that, month in and month out.  

Yeah, it wouldn't be my business model, either.

 

I had Patrick do me up a couple fancy loop handles for a big copper Genoise pan.  He and Karen are nice people.

 

 

[gfweb]

On 2/16/2025 at 9:28 PM, Laurentius said:

 

Allow me to feed your weakness, then.  Try these on for size.

 

https://bluskilletironware.com/shop

Those elevated handles look awkward

 

 

[rotuts]

@gfweb

 

I agree.  I have not tried these , of course.

 

it's possible the design trumped ( sorry ) function.

 

in the professional work horse pan world ,

 

are there kitchens that prefer this style of handle ?

 

cant be that hard to find out.

 

the design is MOMA grade , for sure.

Edited February 23 by rotuts (log)

[Laurentius]

6 hours ago, gfweb said:

Those elevated handles look awkward

 

They're not, in my hands.

 

This high, curved handle shape has a long history in cookware.  It works quite well for most things, but especially saute.

 

Of course, if the cook is very short, or the cooktop quite high, the hand position might not be comfortable. 

[SLB]

Darto is offering 20% off of everything, starting today.  The exact announcement begins:

 

20% discount on all our products, before possible changes. Starting today, August 12, at 12:00 PM (GMT-3), Argentina time.

 

 

The details:

 

What are these changes about?

Due to the context that we are currently going through regarding global trade, we could have to make some changes in the short term. We are currently working to continue offering the best possible price and shipping service. In consequence, we are offering a 20% discount on the regular prices of all our catalogue, including our 2025 Red Dot Award-winning Juicer.

 

Is everything first quality?

This sale includes both first-quality and factory seconds. Most of them will be first quality (around 95%). Factory seconds may have minor cosmetic scratches but are 100% functional.

 

What if I get a factory second product and I do not like it? Are these used or returned items?

We do not offer refunds or returns. All items sold are brand new, including factory seconds.

 

This is my first time buying. I have seen comments about an oil coating on the product and that it feels sticky.

Our products are washed and then coated with linseed oil to prevent rust during storage. This oil is safe for consumption but may turn brown over time. We recommend removing the oil with hot water and detergent before cooking or applying additional seasoning.

 

Is the Keychain available to add to my order?

Our beloved Keychain is still out of stock and will not be available in this sale. We hope to have it back soon.

 

When will I receive my order if I buy it in this sale? Do I have to wait for a couple of months like the pre-sales from previous years?

Shipments are scheduled for delivery starting August 18th. We currently have the items already manufactured, it will only take a couple of days to prepare the packages and print the shipping labels to start with the deliveries.

 

Will you notify me before my package is sent?

Yes, we will send you a notification email with your DHL Express tracking number once your order is ready to leave our store.

 

How long will the sale last?

This sale ends when the stock of 200 units per model is sold out.

 

Where do I buy the products?

Only through our international website: https://www.dartointernational.com/

 

How many products can I buy?

You can order as many products as you want.

 

How much does shipping cost, and what about import fees?

Shipping has a flat rate of USD 20 for orders of 1 item and USD 15 for 2 items or more, regardless of the model or destination. This flat rate includes import taxes for countries where they apply them, so you won't incur any additional fees (DHL charges them directly to us).

 

Do you ship to remote areas or countries that are far away from Argentina?

Yes. We have already shipped to 95 countries and territories, including remote locations. We always aim to go even further! We ship only through DHL Express, with delivery times between 5-7 business days once the package is handed over to them.

 

Here are the 95 countries and territories we have currently shipped to:

United States - Canada - England - Ireland - Norway - Sweden - Denmark Netherlands - Germany - Italy - France - Spain - Slovenia - Dubai - South Korea - Japan - Vietnam - Hong Kong - Philippines - Singapore - Australia New Zealand - Argentina - Uruguay - Brazil - Mexico - Paraguay - Lithuania Ecuador - Belgium - Austria - Romania - Israel - Greece - Taiwan - Malaysia Costa Rica - Finland - India - Thailand - Aruba - Russia - Saudi Arabia Switzerland - Morocco - Belarus - Jamaica - Czech Republic - Estonia Poland - Hungary - Chile - Puerto Rico - Scotland - Montenegro - Colombia Luxembourg - Turkey - Panama - Malta - China - Cyprus - Iceland - Bulgaria South Africa - Greenland - Croatia - Serbia - Madagascar - Peru - Slovakia Brunei - Guatemala - Indonesia - Guam - US Virgin Islands - Portugal    Bolivia - Ghana - Latvia - Albania - Georgia - Kazakhstan - Kosovo   Venezuela - Bahrain - Ukraine - Bermuda - Lebanon - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Cambodia - Angola - Bahamas - Kuwait - Qatar

 

Which countries are included in this sale?

This sale is available for all destinations except Argentina.