A chef's pan is like a skillet, saucepan and stir fry pan all in one. This one in CastLite also has the excellent heat retention of cast iron but with less weight. weighs less than traditional cast iron while offering the same great performance cast iron core provides even distribution of heat without hot spots and excellent heat retention porcelain enamel exterior is easy to clean durable nonstick interior provides excellent food release and easy cleanup tempered glass lid lets you check on food without disturbing the cooking process cool grip stainless steel handles are double riveted for durability for use on all cooking services oven safe to 500oF Cast iron with porcelain enamel exterior. Dishwasher safe. Imported.