Lodge Signature Seasoned Cast-Iron Grill Pan with Stainless-Steel Primary and Assist Handles SpecificationsThe American-based company Lodge has been fine-tuning its construction of rugged, cast-iron cookware for more than a century. No other metal is as long-lasting and works as well for spreading and retaining heat evenly during cooking. Now Lodge has added a new component: stainless steel. Handsome and contemporary, the award-winning Signature Series gleams with marine grade 304 stainless-steel handles that are riveted to the cast-iron body for strength. Specially designed silicone gaskets around the rivets prevent water entrapment, so rust won't become an issue. Each Signature Series pan comes foundry seasoned and ready to use right out of the box. The 12-inch Signature Series grill pan is the sibling of the 12-inch skillet that proudly won the 2008 Fifth Annual Housewares Design Award. The pan's gleaming stainless-steel primary handle and loop-style assist handle add a real touch of class to the black cast iron. But it's not all about looks. The cast-iron grill pan features raised ribs along the bottom that drain grease for low-fat cooking and create sear lines on hamburgers, sausages, and steaks. Straight 2-1/2-inch sides keep in splatter and juices, and the pre-seasoned finish helps prevent food from sticking and rust from developing. To take care of the cast-iron finish, simply scrub the pan by hand after use with a stiff brush (never steel wool) under hot water, and dry immediately. If the handles discolor from oven-use or over-heating, they may be cleaned with stainless-steel cleaner. Cast in the USA, the grill pan matches other pieces in the Signature Series and is covered with a lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri.../ Lodge Signature Seasoned Cast-Iron Grill Pan with Stainless-Steel Primary and Assist Handles / Grill Steel
