In 1896 a man named Joseph Lodge decided to open a cast-iron foundry in the small town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee. The Lodge family company has grown, refining and innovating its products to the best, remaining the only foundry for the production of cast iron cookware currently operating in the United States. In 122 years of history, Lodge has always been committed to keeping the commitment to quality and dedication to the American workforce intact with the aim of providing cast iron pans with excellent characteristics suitable for domestic, professional and kitchen use. open air. The patented Heat Treated Lodge line is traditional cast iron subjected to a high temperature heat treatment which, acting on the molecular structure of the iron, makes it anti-rust and washable even in the dishwasher. Cast iron is a durable material that lasts over time, but requires special care and storage as it is easily subject to rust and non-stick. This is why all Lodge products are pre-conditioned and ready for use. Lodge - 10.5" Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Grill Pan - L8SGP3 The Lodge Cast Iron Grill Pan allows grease to drain away from the food while creating tantalizing grill marks. This square grill pan is seasoned and ready to use and perfect for cooking bacon, steaks and more. Foundry seasoned, ready to use upon purchase. Use on all cooking surfaces, grills and campfires. Oven safe. Sauté, sear, fry, bake and stir fry to heart’s content. Made in USA. If you do nothing else... Hand wash. Dry immediately—even before first use. Rub with a light coat of vegetable oil after every wash. How much oil? Enough to restore the sheen, without being “sticky”. Why? To keep the iron “seasoned” and protected from moisture. Seasoning - it isn't salt and pepper “Seasoning” is vegetable oil baked onto the iron at a high temperature: not a chemical non-stick coating. Seasoning creates the natural, easy-release properties. The more you cook, the better it gets. Because you create, maintain, and even repair the “seasoning”, your cookware can last 100 years or more. Chemical non-stick coating cannot be repaired, limiting lifespan.