Cast iron has long been the preferred material for grills / Raised ridge non-stick surface / Dimensions: 8.5 x 13 inches / Color: Red # Cast Iron has long been the preferred material for grills but the lengthy seasoning process and high maintenance was discouraging. Le Creusets porcelain enameled interior gives you the benefits of cast iron without the seasoning process. Designed for stove use # No more hot spots: Le Creuset enameled cast iron spreads heat more evenly, and because the base, sidewalls and lid, are all of the same quality and thickness, there are no areas where heat can be lost rapidly # Energy efficient only a low to medium heat is needed for maintaining an excellent cooking performance. Plus, when removed from the heat source, cast iron retains heat well, keeping food hot longer than other cookware materials # Suitable for Ceramic, Halogen, Induction, Gas, Electric, and AGA/Rayburn, Le Creuset enameled cast iron is always at home # Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware is backed by a Lifetime Warranty, good for the lifetime of the original owner, whether a self purchase or received as a gift