This sauce pot features a versatile aluminum construction that's lightweight and heats up quickly. It offers superior heat distribution and consistency, making it perfect for preparing your house-made soups and sauces, mushroom au jus, gravy, pastas, risotto, oatmeal, custards, and puddings. It's also great for blanching vegetables. With this sauce pot, you'll be able to get the performance your kitchen needs at the price it requires.