The Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Dual Handle Grill Basket is made for decades of cooking and comes seasoned for an easy-release finish that improves with use .The teardrop holes allow the perfect amount of flame to cook your food for that incredible grill flavor and the elevated design gives you comfortable, aligned handles so it's easy to lift and maneuver .Seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil Cast Iron is unparalleled heat retention and even heating Made in the USA