Cuisinart's Custom-Clad 5-Ply Stainless Steel cookware boasts a sturdy five-layer construction featuring a triple aluminum core sandwiched between layers of stainless steel for responsive heating and even cooking. Heat Surround Technology™ ensures the pans maintain optimum temperatures along the bottom and sidewalls, eliminating hot spots and cooking food through direct and radiant heat. This sauté pan is ideal for searing, sautéing, pan-roasting and braising.