NATURAL NON-STICK COATING - Pre-seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil (is kosher and contains no animal fat) at Lodge’s foundry in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, USA. This produces an easy-release finish that will improve with regular cooking and if seasoned with additional oil after each use. Coating is non-toxic and contains zero harmful synthetic chemicals (unlike most non-stick pans). UNPARALLELED HEAT DISTRIBUTION AND RETENTION - Lodge’s legendary cast iron, crafted using more than 125 years of knowledge and experience, is as-good-as-it-gets for getting hot quickly, distributing the heat evenly across cooking surfaces and for retaining heat. Get yours now to begin cooking more economically! ENDLESSLY VERSATILE - You can use Lodge’s premium cast iron skillets over any heat source: hob/stovetop (all types - including induction), in the oven, on the grill - even on an open flame (barbecue or campfire)! No method of cooking is off the table either: fry, sear, sauté, roast, bake, braise, boil and more. EASY TO CLEAN - It’s true: cleaning cast iron cookware is likely to be different to what you’re used to, but don’t let that put you off. It’s incredibly simple - 1) wash by hand using a small amount of soap (if required); 2) dry quickly and thoroughly with a cloth or paper towel; and 3) rub a light layer of oil onto the cooking surface and then wipe until no residue remains. A LIFETIME (AND MORE!) OF USE - Lodge cookware is built to last so that it never needs to be replaced! As long as it is seasoned with oil after each use and treated with care (including avoiding the dishwasher and not allowing air-drying), then a lifetime of efficient cooking awaits. Should rusting occur (which is possible with cast iron), then it can be easily removed. Lodge cast iron is also fully compatible with metal utensils.