So far, have seared/cooked T-bone steak, chicken breast, and sauteed mushrooms with shallots in sherry. Had to use heat slightly higher than medium to achieve browning. Still experimenting with different foods. Weight is heavier than expected but it is lighter than real cast iron. Overall no complaints as far as performance. Cleaning was quick and easy. Also very happy with delivery. Placed order on a Thursday and received item on Saturday morning. Thanks!