So far Ive used it twice for deep-fried chicken and for two delectable pork loins, one using orange juicebroth and the other with applesbroth. Superb. On stove top, it created a very nice crust on the loin that I preferred over the other I cooked in the oven. Perfectly even heat either way and lid seals well. The bucket handle makes this a lot easier to maneuver as this is a heavy Dutch oven. I will be roasting stuffed bell peppers next then a hardy meat loaf. I have the 7.5 qt version that can handle about anything. Top quality. Fair price. Buy this one.