I like to eat steak and I bought this pot to do it.  My steak turned out crisp but tender inside.  The meat was seared on the outside and the large pot kept all the juices in.  It comes with a 10 year warranty, oven safe to 500 degrees.  Also the non stick finish keeps my cleaning it  easy, dishwasher safe.  With a glass lid and utensil storage on lid makes it the perfect pot.