Cast iron provides superior heat retention and is unparalleled for even cooking Cast Iron Skillet is seasoned with vegetable oil for a natural easyrelease finish that improves with use Easy care Hand wash dry rub with cooking oil Holder is designed to fit snugly on Lodge traditionalstyle handles 8 inches and lower Skillet is 8 inches in diameter and includes red silicone hot handle holder Made in USA Lodge Cast Iron Skillets are at home in the oven on the stove on the grill or over the campfire Works great with induction cooktops Seasoned with oil for a natural easyrelease finish that improves with use Easy care hand wash dry rub with cooking oil The right tool to sear saut bake broil braise fry or grill At home in the oven on the stove on the grill or over the campfire Great for induction cooktops Brutally tough for decades of cooking Unparalleled in heat retention and even heating