This skillet is ideal for frying, searing, or building up a sauce. The pre-seasoned, polished cooking surface develops a rich patina with time and keeps bits of food from sticking. When designing the skillet, Marcellin chose the optimal thickness for a balance of excellent heat retention and even distribution, making sure it's still durable enough for high-heat searing. The result is that it's compatible with all heat sources (even ovens, grills, and open flames) and built to last a lifetime.