<p><strong>SEASONED & READY TO USE.<br /></strong>Lodge seasons all of their cookware with vegetable oil before it leaves the foundry, so all you have to do is give it a quick rinse and you’re ready to cook. Seasoning is cooking oil that has been baked onto the iron, forming a natural, easy-release finish for less sticking. The more you use your cast iron, the better your seasoning will become, making your cast iron darker and smoother over time. Lodge products are perfect for everything from baking to braising, frying to roasting.<br /><br /><strong>CLEANING & CARE.<br /></strong>There’s nothing better than a home-cooked meal, and Lodge’s Chef Collection line just made that easier. Hand washing this stir fry skillet with warm water is recommended to preserve the cookware’s seasoned finish. For extra stuck-on bits, an occasional trip through the dishwasher is fine, just apply a thin coat of cooking oil to it afterward to maintain the seasoning. Lodge prides itself on high quality and timeless design, which has now been matched with new technology and convenience.<br /><br /><strong>CHEF COLLECTION<br /></strong>Lodge took its classic cast iron set and made it even better. The Chef Collection features more comfortable handles, fine-tuned side walls and is 15% lighter in weight. Whether you’re cooking in a kitchen or the great outdoors, the Chef Collection will help you make your next great meal.<br /><br /><strong>ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY.<br /></strong>Lodge cookware is made in a zero hazardous waste foundry and has received awards for its leadership in energy efficiency and recycling. Lodge is committed to having a positive environmental impact, taking steps to plant trees and other plants that purify the local watershed.</p>