Enamel on steel stockpots are ideal for soups, stock, cooking pasta, and boiling seafood with their tall, straight sides and large capacity. This pot delivers the fastest-heating performance of premium carbon steel glazed in Le Creuset's beautiful new artichoke color. It is lightweight and durable and rapidly brings water to a boil and then retains heat to keep food and liquids warm. The porcelain enamel coating is easy to clean, non-reactive and resistant to stains and flavors.