To use, set kettle in coals on built-in legs. Next, shovel more coals into flanged lid to surround food with heat. Lid included. Lid may be inverted and used as a griddle. Pre-seasoned and ready to use. Made by Lodge, the experts in cast iron cookware. USA made . "...the Camp Dutch Oven is today's most versatile cooking system for (outdoor) family cooking. I highly recommend that you try the art of Dutch Oven cooking for the fun and great tastes..." - Betsy Balsley, Food Editor, LA Times Need to re-season your cast-iron cookware? Lightly coat inside and outside with only liquid vegetable oil. Make sure to get all the corners. (Do not use butter, margarine or solid vegetable oil such as Crisco).