This stock pot is Really sturdy and nice quality. The lid fits nicely on top and has an Easy to grab handle. This is large enough for me to make beef stew and larger soups that I fix us often. Our use this for beef stew that I cook for five hours. It cooked evenly and I did not have a whole lot of sticking which are usually have with my regular stock pot that I use. This is the only products from this company that I own but after seeing the quality and how it works I will be purchasing more of this brand. If you are looking for a quality stock pot I recommend this one. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]