I was ready to try the Blue Diamond 12" Fry Pan; except for one pan all of ours are Teflon coated. I'm ready to get rid of them. My first test was frying hamburgers, after which I wiped out the pan with two paper towels and washed it as directed. Tomorrow I'm cooking vegetables in it. If there is a downside, it didn't come with a lid, but I have a 12" glass lid that worked perfectly. This is an awesome pan, and I highly recommend it!