The Ninja 8 Quart pot is a great size and has an anti-scratch coating that protects the pot and also serves as an anti-stick coating. I have used the pot for a variety of cooking jobs such as spaghetti, chili, stew and even searing different meats. The pot is heavy duty and meant to endure extreme temperatures. The lid fits perfect and can easily be flipped upside down for storage purposes. The pot was extremely easy to clean even after simmering chili for several hours. I plan on adding more of these to my kitchen!