The Heat Equalizer works to equalize the temperature across the pot to cook your food evenly and consistently. This makes The Heat Equalizer great for slow cooking and simmering any food, especially sensitive foods like rice, oats, caramel and soups. It works especially well for slow cooking meats to make them extra tender. The Heat Equalizer works equally well on gas or electric stoves. It will dramatically improve the performance of all your pots, even your largest pots and Dutch Ovens.