The Lodge 9" cast iron skillet is a multi purpose skillet, with 2 side spouts and 2 handles for heavy lifting, so you can cook up a dinner meal and a dessert in the same 9" cast iron skillet! Cast iron loves a campfire, a stovetop, or an oven, and can slow-cook foods without scorching. The cast iron skillet also retains heat well for searing meats at high temperatures and keeping warmer longer. Whether used in a kitchen or camp, this cast iron cookware is durable cookware that should last for generations. Made of cast iron, this skillet distributes heat from the bottom through the sidewalls for consist cooking throughout the pan. This durable pre-seasoned skillet is ready to go.