While this pan may not be as perfect for everyday as a non-stick pan, it is incredibly effective for building up a beautiful layer of fond. The evenness of the heating keeps the fond from burning in spots while developing a golden crust on meat or poultry.   I have seen a couple of reviews that mention that the pan doesn't clean easily, but that has not been my experience with recipes where I deglaze the pan to make a sauce. The addition of wine or stock (even vegetables) will give you more than enough moisture to pull up any collected spots easily.   The lid is great to have as well, as I can go from browning to a quick braise in the same pan.