I love this 4 Qt. Dutch oven. It still has the technology to produce a good sear and keep all the oil evenly spread (which it does well), but the depth means I can also use it for sauces and casseroles that might need to be baked in the oven. I didn't have any pots/pans that could be placed in the oven safely (plastic handles and such), so this has really been a great addition to my collection. I've used it to cooks steaks, salmon, boil water, make spaghetti sauce, etc. It really does sear at a much lower heat than I first anticipated, so keep that in mind as you try it out for the first time.