Lodge L8SKL Cast Iron Pan, 10.25", Black Size:10.25"   A modern twist on a timeless classic, this 10.25 inch cast iron pan with two loop-style handles is easy to store and perfect for the grill. When cooking for a crowd, the compact design fits nicely in the oven and even better on the table.Lodge 10.25-Inch Seasoned Cast Iron Dual Handle Pan is a new spin on a classic design. Perfect for everyday cooking, from morning pancakes to roasted chicken dinners. Cast iron cookware is unparalleled in heat retention and even heating. Seasoned with oil for a natural, easy-release finish that improves with use, this pan is the right tool to sear, saute, bake, broil, braise, fry or grill. At home in the oven, on the stove, on the grill or over the campfire - plus great for induction cooktops. Easy care: hand wash, dry, rub with cooking oil. The Lodge seasoned cast iron cover (L8IC3) and tempered glass cover (GL10) fit this skillet (sold separately).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.If no soap is too scary, wash with mild soapy water and dry and oil immediately. However, consider that cookware is 400ºF in 4 minutes on medium heat and is sterile at 212º F, so soap isn’t always necessary.Dishwashers, strong detergents and metal scouring pads are not recommended, as they remove seasoning.“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.