Lodge 2 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven. Pre-seasoned Pot with Lid for Cooking, Basting, or Baking Seasoned with oil for a natural, easy-release finish that improves with use Easy care: hand wash, dry, rub with cooking oil The right tool to sear, saut, simmer, bake, broil, braise, roast, fry or grill At home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over the campfire; Great for induction cooktops Unparalleled in heat retention and even heating The right tool to sear, saut, simmer, braise, bake, roast and fry Brutally tough for decades of cooking Seasoned for a natural, easy-release finish that improves with use Unparalleled in heat retention and even heating At home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over the campfire Wash cast iron by hand with mild soap or none at all Dry promptly and thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or paper towel Rub with a very light layer of vegetable oil, preferably while the cookware is still warm Hang or store cookware in a dry place