This is a nice lightweight stock pot that I have used for vegetable soup, garlic red potatoes, and simply cooking fettuccine noodles for shrimp/scallop pasta. I like how big it is; it can hold 12 quarts, the equivalent of three gallons!  The pot is made of carbon steel, which I prefer  to aluminum. The carbon steel is covered with a red porcelain enamel to prevent oxidizing rust; carbon steel also heats a bit more evenly than stainless steel. A pot this big can get heavy, but this pot is very lightweight and easy to lift (most of the weight comes from the food you cook.) I love the color; it's vibrant and fun! The size, the weight, and the even heating make this pot a winner for me