With its tight-fitting lid in place to prevent evaporation, this versatile pot slow-cooks soups, stews, and chili. Because it functions equally well on stovetop or in the oven (up to 450 degrees), it also braises meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables. In canning season, it simmers fruits and vegetables, and its nonstick surface is ideal for sticky dishes such as pot roast, macaroni and cheese, and polenta. The aluminum exterior, anodized for hardness and durability, and the nonstick interior s...more