I always trust the name Cuisinart and associate it with quality cookware, so when I went shopping for a large stockpot, Cuisinart was the logical choice as I have bought them before and they are fantastic. I LOVE this stockpot. It has a nice weight which gives evenly distributed heat. It's super easy to clean, nothing sticks. I have cooked briskets, chili, stews, soups, chicken & dumplings just to name a few and everything cooked beautifully. Thanks Cuisinart!