I love the shape and size of this dutch oven, a pork loin roast or a beef pot roast fit so nicely and then add the veggies! Lots of room for those potatoes, carrots parsnips and all of the lovely root veggies in one pot simmering with the meat.. Heaven on earth! This is also my favorite pot for beef bourginnone a there is room to keep the liquids moving and the basting spikes keep the whole surface nice and moist, no constant stirring. When I add fresh greens at the end, I con plop a few ice cubes on the lid and re establish the condensation cycle inside rapidly. genius!