This cast iron skillet comes pre-seasoned, so I'd just do a quick wipe down before cooking with it. I wouldn't consider it non-stick, though, and would try and cook with it a few times to add extra layers of seasoning to smooth out the surface even more. It sits flat on my glass cooktop and doesn't rock unevenly. It's 10.25" in diameter, so it's a good size to cook most meats, even steak and tri trip. It does a great job searing my meats to retain the juices. I love that after searing I can just put the pan directly in the oven if I need the meat cooked a little longer. This will prevent the meat from charring on the outside too much. This pan is pretty heavy, so it's nice that in addition to the handle it has a second spot to hold on to it with your other hand. It also has two little pour spouts on either side. I can't speak to the longevity of this pan, but hopefully it will last for many years!

We are so excited to be able to get one of these early on.. IMO it's a collectors item. Ours shipped directly from the Lodge Factory in Tennessee, very well packed in a collectable type carton. Not sure I'll keep that, cause I'm a cook, and this gorgeous pan is going to be well used. Lodge also makes a 12" (this one is 10.25") Yellowstone with a different design.. I'll get that one too, eventually.. they also make a Wanderlust (get out camping) series and a gorgeous Wildlife series. Check those out at the Lodge website. Not much more to say.. it's a gorgeous Cast Iron 10.25" pan.