A cross between a rounded sauté pan and a "lyonnaise" fry pan, this high-sided fry pan is used for: frying, searing and slow cooking The pan has a long iron handle, fastened firmly with rivets. It becomes naturally non-stick the more it is used thanks to the seasoning process. This pan will be part of your kitchenware for decades, follow the specific instructions to use and clean. The extra-strong iron of this pan is suitable for intense sources of heat, including induction. The most "eco" friendly cookware on Earth. This pan is 100-Percent Natural with 99-Percent pure Iron and a Bee Wax Finish to fight against oxidation while helping season the pan. This pan is excellent for Sealing, Browning, and Grilling. The more the pan is used, the better the performance as the chef creates their own non-stick surface. The darker the pan becomes the better it is for natural non-stick properties. This pan has no PTFE or PFOA and has no chemicals added. Environment safe production in France by deBuyer Industries which has been in business for 180 years. Between the curved sauté pan and the "Lyonnaise" profile frying pan, this high-sided pan is ideal for all styles of cooking, including frying, searing, or simmering. It can used to prepare large quantities of ingredients and its high sides reduce the amount of juice spat out when cooking meats. Ideal for sautéed potatoes.