Bought for television advertising to me this pan. Now tell please do not blame yourself, because on anything Mussmann relate yes. I do not know whether there have a Bunsen burner under the table, but for me is that anything with the searing meat. Biggest gripe is that it felt eternity lasts until the pan is finally warm. Well, for braising, you can use it but good, clean and makes it also easy. But I am still looking for a good pan :-(