TRUE SEASONED FINISH The True Seasoned Surface means that your cast iron is pre-seasoned and ready to cook out of the box LID DOUBLES AS SKILLET Those lid notches aren't just for show. They are legs! Take the lid off the dutch oven, flip it over, and used the lid as a skillet or griddle-Two cooking instruments in one—perfect for camp! THERMOMETER NOTCH We all know that if you're cooking with cast iron then heat is obviously important to you - Don't ruin the meal by lifting your lid and checking on your food every 5 minutes - We've built-in a small notch for you to use a thread your thermometer through to monitor the contents inside your dutch oven Dutch Oven Lid Lifter INCLUDED - lifts lid and bail (Model 400035)  Includes Dutch Oven starter booklet with seasoning tips