The Lodge Panini Press holds heat like a champ, giving your meal attractive grill marks while speeding up the cooking time. It turns a plain old sandwich into a classic creation. It works great as a grill press for steaks and chicken, too. Seasoned and ready to use.Specifications and Features:Seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oilUnparalleled heat retention and even heatingUse on the stove or on the grillGet a restaurant-quality searGreat for induction cooktopsMade in the USA