First time CS buyer
Ok so I just bought a de Buyer 28 cm carbon steel pan. Was very hyped for it only to find out my 28 cm lid doesnt fit this one. Turns out it is because of the angled shape..Tbh, that wasn't a problem I expected so you can imagine my frustration but ok I guess...So I went onto the internet to find what lid I can buy and this is how my disappointment started.
Turns out a lid from de Buyer (because I wanted to be very sure it fits) is the same price as the pan and even more, I even saw that a lid over the carbon steel pan is not generally recommended because it can destroy the seasoning and it promotes rust...The internet and even the lady from the shop told me that (yes, I called her after my lid disappointment)
Now my question is...what's the deal in practice? Do you guys use lids? What kind and at what size of a lid I need to go for this pan to fit. Do I need to do the seasoning again every time I use the lid? I cook quite often with a lid so.....
Also, since I am on the topic, it is also not recommend to use acidic food like tomatoes and stuff. But again, in practice how does it work? Can I get away just with cleaning or do I need to do the seasoning again every time I use this type of food?